New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasized the importance of development proposals rooted in local needs during a meeting with a Mizoram delegation led by MLA Dr K. Beichhua on 31 January 2026. The delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting state-specific issues…
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As India marks 11 years of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) on January 22, 2026, the landmark savings scheme stands tall as one of the country’s most impactful initiatives for the girl child. Launched in 2015 under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, SSY was envisioned as more than a…
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Mission Shakti & Government Schemes Empower Women in India
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