Topic: Government
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, recently launched the “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal, which aims to improve governance training for public administrators in India, coinciding...
