On September 2, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced significant advancements in the development of India`s agriculture sector. The Centre has introduced a new Digital Agriculture Mission, backed by an investment of Rs 2,817 Crores. This initiative aims to streamline the process of sanctioning loans to farmers through a digital payment infrastructure. By leveraging successful pilot projects, the new system will enable loans to be processed and sanctioned within just 20 minutes, significantly reducing paperwork and bureaucratic delays. This development aligns with the broader Digital Public Infrastructure framework for agriculture, promising to enhance efficiency and support for farmers across the country. The move is expected to simplify financial access for farmers, accelerating their ability to secure necessary funds for agricultural activities.

Actor Rashmika Mandanna hailed road infrastructure in Mumbai as she travelled on Atal Setu. Lauding India’s longest sea bridge, she said that the journey of two hours can be done in 20 minutes from Navi Mumbai to Mumbai. The actor also appreciate appealed all the citizens to vote in the Lok Sabha elections. She said, "Who would have thought that something like this would have been possible. Now we can easily travel from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. India is moving very fast and growing at a fast pace. No one can stop us now...".Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 12,700 crore in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Prime Minister also inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu built at a cost of more than Rs 17,840 crores in Navi Mumbai.