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…
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Vibrant Villages Programme-II Approved with ₹6,839 Cr Outlay
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of ₹6,839 crore. The programme targets select villages in blocks abutting India’s international land borders (ILBs) excluding northern borders already covered under VVP-I and includes 33 villages…
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India, Australia Deepen Education Ties at 3rd AIESC
The third Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting will be held in New Delhi on 8–9 December 2025, bringing ministers, education officials and sector experts from both countries together to map deeper collaboration across school education, higher education and skills development. The two-day event is set to feature the…
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India Powers Global Surge with 31.25 GW Renewables
India has emerged as one of the strongest engines powering the global shift towards clean energy, recording a historic 31.25 GW addition of non-fossil capacity during the ongoing financial year. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, announced this milestone while addressing the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit…
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Govt Defines EMRS Expansion Rules in Bihar
The Government of India has clarified the status and expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Bihar, outlining the population-based criteria that determine where new schools can be established. The clarification follows questions raised about the absence of EMRS in districts such as Bhagalpur, Purnia, Banka and Munger. According…