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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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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PM Pays Tribute to Dr Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the solemn occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, recalling the visionary leader’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in shaping modern India. Speaking through official statements and posts on X, the Prime Minister reiterated that Dr. Ambedkar’s principles of justice,…
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India Launches 100-Day Drive for a Child Marriage Free Bharat
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has launched a nationwide 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign to advance the vision of a Child Marriage Free Bharat. The initiative, unveiled at Vigyan Bhawan on 4 December 2025, marks the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and reinforces the Government’s…
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President Murmu Presents National Disability Awards 2025
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (2025) in New Delhi on December 3, 2025, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In her address, the President emphasised that inclusion of Divyangjan is not charity but an essential component of India’s…
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President Highlights Education at St. Thomas College Jubilee
Palai, Kerala: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the valedictory function of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas College, Palai, on October 24, 2025. Commemorating 75 years of educational excellence, the President highlighted the role of literacy, knowledge, and education in driving both individual and societal progress….
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WCD Ministry Honoured for PMJANMAN Excellence
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has been awarded for its outstanding contribution to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), a flagship initiative aimed at uplifting India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the National…
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Amit Shah Honors Ramvilas Paswan on Death Anniversary
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, paid heartfelt tribute to former Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan on his death anniversary, remembering his lifelong commitment to public service and social justice. Champion of the Marginalized Shri Amit Shah highlighted that Ramvilas Paswan dedicated his entire life to advocating…