MoUs and Agreements in News 2025, Check Complete List

In 2025, several important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements have been signed to improve development and support various sectors in India. Some of the major agreements aim to empower waste-pickers and boost entrepreneurship. These efforts focus on giving people better access to resources, skills and support systems. Such partnerships help build a stronger and more inclusive future for communities across the country.

MoUs and Agreements in News 2025

Below are some key MoUs and Agreements in News 2025 that highlight efforts to support social welfare and economic growth. These collaborations are focused on improving livelihoods and creating new opportunities across different sectors:-

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DoSJE and UNDP Join Hands for Waste-Picker Support

On 1 May 2025 (Labor Day), the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The main goal of this agreement is to give waste-pickers better access to finance and modern technologies. It also aims to create a safe and sustainable working environment for them.

Key Highlights of the Agreement
This partnership also includes support for establishing Project Management Units (PMUs) in various states under the NAMASTE scheme. The NAMASTE scheme is already working towards formally including waste-pickers into India’s workforce.

Since the financial year 2023–24, waste-pickers have been officially added as a part of the NAMASTE scheme. The plan is to identify and include 2.5 lakh waste-pickers across the country through digital registration.

Waste-Picker Component under NAMASTE Scheme
The waste-picker component under the NAMASTE scheme focuses on several benefits. These steps are taken to improve the livelihood, health and working conditions of waste-pickers across India.

• Digital profiling and registration of waste-pickers
• Occupational photo ID cards for official recognition and government scheme access
• Health insurance under Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY
• Training for skill development
• Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits
• Capital subsidies to help them buy waste collection vehicles
• Encouraging the formation of collectives that can manage Decentralized Waste Collection Centers (DWCCs)

GAME and NITI Aayog Team Up for Entrepreneurship Growth

Another major agreement in 2025 is between Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and NITI Aayog. This partnership aims to build healthy and strong entrepreneurship ecosystems in different parts of the country.

Focus Areas of the Partnership
This collaboration plans to begin with pilot projects in Nagpur, Visakhapatnam and Uttar Pradesh. It will support local entrepreneurs by:

• Bringing together all major local stakeholders like the government, corporates, schools, banks and community groups
• Developing solutions that suit the special needs of each region
• This approach will make entrepreneurship more inclusive and connected to the local environment.

About GAME (Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship)
GAME was started in 2018 to support mass entrepreneurship in India. It acts as a central organization that connects partners, investors, and ecosystem players who want to promote entrepreneurship. Its mission is to create a nationwide movement that will help create 50 million new jobs by 2030, with a special goal that 25% of the businesses are owned by women.