Policy

India’s Women-Owned MSMEs Rise to 2.2 Crore

December 13, 2024

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 initiatives, which has been boosted by the updated MSME definition introduced on ..

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Yuva Sahakar: Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme

December 13, 2024

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 across India and specifically targets young entrepreneurs looking to establish cooperative ventures. ..

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Rising Women’s Workforce Participation in India

December 13, 2024

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 this development. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister conducted a ..

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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Controversy

December 12, 2024

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. The 14th Amendment currently guarantees automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. ..

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PM POSHAN Scheme – Updates for 2024

December 12, 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. The scheme operates in 10.24 lakh government and aided schools and its ..

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IIT Guwahati Innovates Biofuel Production from Methane and CO2

December 11, 2024

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made advancements in biofuel production. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels and this innovative approach addresses pressing environmental concerns. Overview of the Research ..

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India Achieves Total Fertility Rate of 2.0

December 11, 2024

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 the TFR target was set at 2.1. The Union Minister of State ..

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India Boosts Agriculture with New Initiatives

December 11, 2024

The Government of India has recently launched several programs aimed at revitalizing the agriculture sector, which focus on enhancing farm production, increasing farmer incomes, and promoting sustainable practices. The Union Cabinet’s approval puts stress on the commitment to agricultural improvement. ..

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IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference

December 11, 2024

The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more than 150 countries are in attendance, aiming to address the global biodiversity ..

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UGC Releases New Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning

December 11, 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education, aiming to enhance accessibility to education and promote lifelong learning. RPL assesses knowledge, skills, and experience acquired through various learning methods. Context ..

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