The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its commercial arms, has earned 279 million dollars in foreign exchange by launching satellites for global clients.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an interest subvention of 1.5 percent per annum on short-term agriculture loans up to Rs 3 lakh to ensure "adequate credit flow in the agriculture sector".
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under "SMILE.