FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiaries

September 18, 2026 12:14 PM

FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiaries

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks providing loans under the PM MUDRA Yojana to step up financial literacy efforts across states to help small entrepreneurs expand their businesses and bring more people under the scheme. Speaking during an interaction with beneficiaries of the PM MUDRA Yojana, FM Sitharaman said financial awareness was important for entrepreneurs to make better use of credit and grow their businesses. Her remarks came after an entrepreneur from N...

Tripura achieves zero dropout rate at primary level in 2025-26: CM Manik Saha

September 9, 2026 12:40 PM

Tripura achieves zero dropout rate at primary level in 2025-26: CM Manik Saha

Tripura has achieved a zero per cent dropout rate at the primary level during 2025-26, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday, attributing the achievement to sustained efforts to strengthen foundational literacy across primary schools. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Saha made the remarks while addressing the International Literacy Day and ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Mela in New Delhi. Saha said the state government is planning to establish state-o...