Schemes

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

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

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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. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural practices, support education, and improve rural ..

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

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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 through a comprehensive approach. It is a collaborative effort between the Children ..

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

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

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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 with the “Advanced Case Writing and Teaching Workshop.” This workshop was organized ..

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