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Addressing Caste Discrimination in India's Higher Education

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlights ongoing efforts to address caste discrimination in Indian higher educational institutions. Thirty-one National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, are implementing measures to support students facing personal and emotional challenges. Initiatives include SC/ST cells, counseling services, and sensitization programs to prevent harassment and discrimination. The University Grants Commission (UGC) enforces policies to eliminate discrimination based on caste, creed, and other factors, with specific directives for institutions to create grievance mechanisms for SC/ST communities. This was shared in a Lok Sabha response by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.

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Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Sets Ambitious Rooftop Solar Installations Target

India is set to achieve 75 lakh rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by December 2026, according to the Union New & Renewable Energy Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi. The initiative, further accelerated by the innovative Utility-Linked Aggregation model, seeks to expand affordable clean energy access,

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches ANRF Training Portal for Advancing Scientific Research

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched a digital portal supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to provide training in patent filing and research paper writing. The initiative aims to bolster India's research capabilities by offering structured support to researchers, students, and innovators, thereby enhancing scientific

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link

MWCD Opens Internship Applications for August-September Term

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is inviting applications for the August-September term of their Internship Programme. Open to women aged 21-40 from non-tier-I cities and rural areas in India, the programme aims to engage interns in government initiatives related to the empowerment of women and children. Applications

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Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Sets Ambitious Rooftop Solar Installations Target

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches ANRF Training Portal for Advancing Scientific Research

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

MWCD Opens Internship Applications for August-September Term