The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded 2025 with significant strides toward inclusive growth, touching the lives of millions across India. Through targeted interventions in education, skill development, livelihood creation, rehabilitation and social security, the Department reinforced its commitment to dignity, opportunity and empowerment for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other…
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President Murmu Highlights NITs’ Role in Building Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Monday underscored the crucial role of premier technical institutions in shaping the country’s future while addressing the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand. Describing educational institutions as the “intellectual laboratories of the nation,” she urged graduating students…
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National Commission for Minorities Celebrates Minorities Day 2025
for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Minorities Day on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the protection, welfare, and empowerment of religious minority communities in India. Leaders from six communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) – participated, sharing insights on the role of minorities in nation-building and the importance of…
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NESTS Hosts 2nd EMRS Principals’ Conclave in New Delhi
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising the 2nd Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Principals’ Conclave on Effective Management of Schools on December 16 and 17, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi. The two-day national event will bring together Principals and Principal In-charges…
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NESTS Principals’ Conclave Strengthens EMRS Leadership
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is set to organise a two-day Principals’ Conclave on December 16 and 17, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The conclave aims to strengthen leadership, governance and administrative efficiency across Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), which play a…
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600 SC Scholars Gain Overseas Scholarships in 5 Years
The Union Government has revealed that a total of 600 Scheduled Caste (SC) students have received support under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme during the past five years, marking a significant push toward expanding global academic opportunities for marginalized communities. Out of the 600 beneficiaries, 133 are women, reflecting…
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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Register by Jan 11
New Delhi The Prime Minister’s interactive outreach programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), will return in January 2026. Registrations are open on the MyGov portal and the selection process includes an online MCQ-based competition running from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, the Press Information Bureau announced on 6 December….
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PSU MoU Enhances EMRS Infra, Digital Learning
In a move to strengthen education and infrastructure at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 with two Central Public Sector Undertakings: Northern Coal Limited (NCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL). The signing ceremony…
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President Murmu Hails Women’s Role in Nation-Building
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and used the platform to stress that active participation of women is essential for India to fully harness its demographic dividend. Women’s Education: A Century of Social Transformation In her address, the President highlighted the institution’s…
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President Visits Somnath, Gir Park & Interacts With Tribals
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, commenced her visit to Gujarat on October 10, 2025, with a spiritual engagement at the iconic Somnath Temple. She performed Darshan and Puja, followed by paying floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel near the temple premises. After her temple…