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India’s Women-Owned MSMEs Rise to 2.2 Crore

In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable increase in women-led businesses. Over 2.2 crore women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered through various government...

December 13, 2024

Yuva Sahakar: Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme

The “Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” was recently introduced by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). This initiative aims to encourage innovative cooperative societies...

December 13, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Launches New Development Schemes

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, introduced six new schemes during an event in Bilaspur to celebrate the second anniversary of the Congress government....

December 13, 2024

Rising Women’s Workforce Participation in India

India has witnessed a notable increase in women’s participation in the workforce, particularly in rural regions, from 2017 to 2023. Government initiatives have played an important role in...

December 13, 2024

What is the PAATHAI Initiative?

The PAATHAI initiative was recently launched in Chennai by Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geeta Jeevan and aims to support first-time child offenders, addressing their unique needs...

December 13, 2024

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Controversy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to end birthright citizenship, which could impact millions, especially Indian Americans. Approximately 1.6 million Indian Americans born in the U.S. may be affected....

December 12, 2024

Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 – Progress Update

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is actively reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held to gather diverse opinions, and aims to ensure effective reforms in Waqf property management....

December 12, 2024

PM POSHAN Scheme – Updates for 2024

The PM POSHAN Scheme supports millions of students and provides hot cooked meals daily to 11.7 crore children, which includes students in Balvatika and grades I to VIII....

December 12, 2024

India Achieves Total Fertility Rate of 2.0

India has reached a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0, which aligns with the goals of the National Population Policy 2000 and the National Health Policy 2017  and...

December 11, 2024

Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha saw the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, in 2024, which aims to modernise maritime regulations in India, spearheaded by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister...

December 11, 2024

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