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Atal Bhujal Yojana Expanded

February 11, 2025

The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is initiative by the Government of India aimed at sustainable groundwater management. Launched on 25 December 2019, it addresses the critical issue of groundwater depletion in India. The scheme initially targeted seven water-stressed states ..

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UDAN 5.5 Launched

February 11, 2025

The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme has reached a new milestone with the launch of its 5.5 version. This phase aims to improve regional air connectivity, particularly for remote areas, hilly regions, and islands. The initiative focuses on ..

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NITI Aayog Report on Enhancing Quality Higher Education in India

February 11, 2025

Recently, NITI Aayog released policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities”. The report focuses on State Public Universities (SPUs), which educate 80% of India’s college students. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) ..

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Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)

February 11, 2025

The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is important initiative under the PM-AASHA scheme aimed at supporting farmers during price fluctuations of perishable agricultural commodities. The scheme is activated upon the request of State or Union Territory (UT) governments when market prices ..

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Nationwide Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

February 11, 2025

Recently, the Government of India launched an ambitious campaign aimed at the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The initiative, known as the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign, was inaugurated by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri ..

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PM-AJAY Scheme

February 10, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is initiative aimed at uplifting Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across India. Launched to combat poverty and enhance socio-economic conditions, the scheme focuses on generating employment and improving education. Recently, the central advisory ..

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Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha Scheme

February 10, 2025

The ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Jankia, Khurda district. This initiative seeks to transform rural areas in Odisha by bridging the development gap between urban and rural regions. With a ..

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Challenges in Ladakh’s Renewable Energy Transmission Project

February 10, 2025

The massive Rs 21,000 crore transmission project in Ladakh aims to evacuate power from renewable energy park. This initiative faces unprecedented challenges. These include security concerns, skilled labour shortages, and the need for extensive road infrastructure. The project is vital ..

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Odisha’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiatives

February 8, 2025

The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) scheme was launched in India to combat gender imbalance and improve the child sex ratio. Odisha has implemented several initiatives under this scheme to empower girls and prevent child marriage. These initiatives focus on ..

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Grameen Credit Score Scheme

February 8, 2025

The Grameen Credit Score Scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2025 budget. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and rural women entrepreneurs in India. It represents shift in assessing the ..

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