With less than a year to go for Lok Sabha polls, Centre turns focus on domestic policy

From announcing a bailout for the sugar industry to unveiling a new legislative architecture for higher education, the government pushed key measures. But it also faced setbacks, when it received no bids for Air India disinvestment.

June was a politically important month for the government. Kashmir remained the most crucial political issue — with non-extension of ceasefire and the introduction of governor’s rule. But with Lok Sabha polls less than a year away, the focus was also on domestic policy.

The most significant national development in June was the BJP pulling out of the Mehbooba Mufti government in J&K and the Modi government backing Governor’s rule in the state. (PTI)

From announcing a bailout for the sugar industry to unveiling a new legislative architecture for higher education, the government pushed key measures. But it also faced setbacks, when it received no bids for Air India disinvestment.

As political competition intensifies, expect government decisions to acquire a sharper electoral undertone in the coming months. Here is a snapshot of developments in 10 ministries: