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The Ministry of Home Affairs has been allotted the task of coordinating activities for the progress of Ex-Agniveers as per an amendment in the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. An Ex-Agniveer wing and cell have been created under the Ministry to facilitate coordination, monitoring, and policy formulation
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All 17,792 police stations across India have been successfully connected to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). This integration allows for real-time data collection, updating, and analysis of crime and criminal activities, benefiting both the police and citizens. It permits data sharing among various law enforcement
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The Indian Central Government, following suggestions from the Fifteenth Finance Commission, has initiated a comprehensive "Scheme for Expansion and Modernisation of Fire Services in the States," allocating Rs. 5000 crore to bolster state fire services. This initiative requires 25% state funding, with a reduced 10% from North-Eastern and
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has intensified its anti-narcotic initiatives through the Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism, improving cooperation among central and state bodies and law enforcement to combat drug trafficking. Significant infrastructure enhancements and strategic meetings have been conducted to streamline operations and intelligence sharing. Furthermore, databases like NIDAAN are being
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The Indian Government has embarked on multiple initiatives focusing on the economic progress of Island Union Territories such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. With strategic interventions across tourism, digital connectivity, and infrastructure enhancement, significant strides have been made to promote sustainable growth and positioning the UTs as models
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The SVAMITVA Scheme employs modern drone and CORS technology for precise property mapping in Indian villages, producing over 3.06 crore Property Cards for 1.86 lakh villages across 31 States/UT. Source: Original Link
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The latest report from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation highlights notable improvements in employment indicators for October-December 2025. The Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.8%, while the Worker Population Ratio increased to 53.1%. Female LFPR showed significant growth, particularly in rural areas, and the overall
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced SabhaSaar, an AI-powered voice-to-text platform, to automate and streamline minute-taking of Gram Sabha proceedings. The tool is being rolled out across Indian states and territories, enhancing the monitoring and summarization of local governance meetings. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is advancing the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) in the North Eastern Region by training elected representatives and stakeholders in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This initiative enhances local governance capabilities through foundational and specialized training, exposure visits, and development practices. Significant efforts are also invested
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The Department of Posts and National Stock Exchange of India Limited have joined forces to promote mutual fund access across India's extensive postal network. This collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly in rural areas, by leveraging the trusted infrastructure of India Post and the technological prowess of
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India has significantly improved its standing in global Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings, having ascended by 79 places in the last five years to rank 63rd in 2019. The World Bank launched the B-Ready Assessment in 2024 to further evaluate business environments in 180 countries across ten economic metrics.
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The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, initiated in October 2021 for comprehensive infrastructure development in India, has evaluated 352 projects worth ₹16.10 lakh crore. Of these, 201 projects have been sanctioned, and 167 are currently under implementation. To support the states in their infrastructure development efforts, the Ministry of