India Unveils Major Policy Reforms: Data Protection, Senior Citizen Benefits, and Green Initiatives in Focus

November 19, 2025

India has witnessed significant policy developments in the last 24 hours, with the full operationalization of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, marking a new era for data privacy. Concurrently, the government has introduced enhanced benefits for senior citizens, including increased pensions and improved healthcare access. Efforts to streamline welfare programs continue with the removal of ineligible beneficiaries from the free ration scheme. The nation is also pushing forward with green energy and innovation through the National Green Hydrogen Mission and a substantial Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund. Additionally, a major overhaul of the GST structure came into effect earlier this month, simplifying tax slabs.