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Years Cover Story
Jan Dhan Yojana
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 04 | AUGUST 16-31, 2026 Cover
Story One of the most dynamic
schemes that brought
EDITOR IN CHIEF economic revolution by
DHIRENDRA OJHA transforming the nation’s
Principal Director General, approach and direction,
Press Information Bureau, fostering development
New Delhi
over the past 12 years, is
CHIEF CONSULTING EDITOR the Pradhan Mantri Jan
SANTOSH KUMAR Dhan Yojana—launched
on August 28, 2014.
SENIOR ASST. CONSULTING EDITOR The seed of the Jan-
PAWAN KUMAR Dhan Yojana has grown
into a massive banyan
ASST. CONSULTING EDITORS tree of socio-economic
AKHILESH KUMAR and technological
CHANDAN KUMAR CHOUDHARY Jan Dhan Yojana empowerment, leaving a

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LANGUAGE EDITORS A People-Centric Economic Initiative profound impact through
The Foundation of
SUMIT KUMAR (ENGLISH) The F ounda tion o f its multi-layered influence
RAJNEESH MISHRA (ENGLISH) and transformative
Inclusive Growth
NADEEM AHMED (URDU) Inclusiv e Gr o wth effects... |8-21
SENIOR DESIGNER
PHOOL CHAND TIWARI
DESIGNERS The future of rail transport News Briefs |4-5
ABHAY GUPTA Hydrogen Train Approval for ‘Bhavya-Rasayan’ Scheme and Continuation
SATYAM SINGH of PM-Kisan Scheme
Union Cabinet Decision |6-7
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 02 JULY 16-31, 2026 Technology, Innovation, and Healthcare: A Strong
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PM Modi gifts projects worth ₹4,700+ crore to Chandigarh |24-25
Partners in the Nation’s Holistic Development...
Youth Power National Sports Day and 7th Anniversary of Fit India |30-33
Empowerment through Education
The National Education Policy 2020 is transforming the nation’s youth power-making Development projects
them not merely literate but also skilled, self-reliant, and competitive. Focused on
practical knowledge, modern technology, and skill development, this policy has
paved new avenues of opportunity for India’s youth...
worth approximately India Wins A Total Of 39 Medals, Including 13 Gold
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CLICK TO READ ₹14,700 crore gifted from Indian athletes bring glory to the nation at CWG26 |34-35
NEW INDIA SAMACHAR Jind |22-23
AVAILABLE IN 13 LANGUAGES ‘Article 370’ wins the award for Best Feature Film
72nd National Film Awards for the year 2024 Announced |36-37
https://newindiasamachar.
Vibrant Village Personality: The Warrior Queen Avantibai Lodhi
pib.gov.in/news.aspx
She chose self-sacrifice over surrender |38
TO READ THE NEW INDIA Viksit Villages
SAMACHAR ARCHIVE
A Strong Foundation for a Viksit Bharat
EDITIONS CLICK PM Modi interacted National Space Day August 23
https://newindiasamachar. with participants of
pib.gov.in.archive.aspx India’s First Private India is establishing a
the Vibrant Village Orbital Launch Vehicle
Programme on July 26 Successful strong identity in the
|26-27 global space sector. A
Follow @NISPIBIndia Launch of shining example of
on Twitter for regular ‘Vikram-1’ this is the successful
updates on 'New India launch of ‘Vikram-1’,
Samachar' India’s first private
rocket |28-29

Published: Kanchan Prasad, Director General, on behalf of Central Bureau of Communication
Communication Address : Room No–1077, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, New Delhi -110003.
E-Mail : response-nis@pib.gov.in, RNI No. : DELENG/2020/78811