The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…
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Government Strengthens Farm Extension, Skills & Rural Livelihoods
The Government of India is strengthening farm extension services, skill development, and rural livelihoods through a range of programs, including ATMA, STRY, SMAM, and DAY-NRLM. These initiatives aim to modernize agriculture, enhance skills of rural youth, and empower women entrepreneurs across the country. ATMA: Decentralized and Farmer-Friendly Extension Services The…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 3rd AI in Education Meeting
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 3rd Consultative Committee meeting on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning in New Delhi today. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Education and DoNER Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Skill Development…
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PMFME Scheme Empowers India’s Micro Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, launched in June 2020, continues to strengthen India’s micro food processing sector. The scheme aims to assist micro enterprises, largely operating in the informal sector, by addressing challenges such as lack of credit access, technology upgradation, marketing…
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SEED Scheme Empowers Denotified Tribes with ₹39 Cr Support
The Union Government has intensified its focus on the long-marginalised Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) by strengthening the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). With a budgetary allocation of ₹39.40 crore for the financial year 2025–26, the scheme aims to address historical exclusion by providing targeted support in…
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Mission Shakti & Government Schemes Empower Women in India
The Government of India is implementing a wide array of schemes to enhance women’s safety, health, financial security, and social empowerment, targeting widows, single mothers, and women in difficult circumstances. Central to these efforts is Mission Shakti, aimed at strengthening interventions for women’s safety and empowerment. Mission Shakti comprises two…
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NAMASTE Scheme: Mechanised Sanitation Safety Across India
In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Five New Centres of Excellence to Boost Skilling
New Delhi, December 16: In a major step towards strengthening India’s skilling ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCoE) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. These centres, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, will be set…
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Jayant Chaudhary Pushes Industry–Govt Skill Drive
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, on Friday underscored the critical role of industry–government collaboration in building a future-ready workforce. Chairing a high-level industry interaction in Mumbai, the Minister said sustained partnerships are essential to address…
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Youth & Heritage Meet at Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 in Varanasi has emerged as a vibrant showcase of India’s civilisational continuity and linguistic unity, bringing together students, teachers, artisans and spiritual scholars to celebrate the shared heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development…