Manuscript Heritage
The Government of India is set to host the first International Manuscript Heritage Conference titled ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage’ in September 2025. This event commemorates the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's address at the Parliament of the World's Religions. The conference will
Jatan Scheme
The Ministry of Culture has reported on the Jatan Scheme, which focuses on the conservation and digitization of archaeological artifacts across India. Over the past three years, significant funds have been allocated for the preservation of ASI-protected monuments, with detailed expenditure provided for various states. The Jatan initiative has successfully
Tourism
In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Ministry of Tourism has allocated 4.3% of its total scheme outlay to support tribal communities through the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. This includes ₹88 crores for the Tribal Area Sub Plan and ₹15 crores for the PM-JUGA initiative aimed at enhancing tourism and livelihoods
Tribal Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing tourism in tribal areas through various schemes, including Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD, by providing financial assistance to state governments for infrastructure development. A new initiative aims to develop 1000 homestays in tribal regions to promote responsible tourism and improve livelihoods. The projects sanctioned under
Homestay
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the 'One India, One Registration' initiative under the NIDHI portal to classify homestay facilities across India, including rural and tribal areas. Homestays are categorized into Gold and Silver based on guidelines, with no financial assistance from the Ministry. The initiative aims to
Tourism Infrastructure
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing tourist infrastructure across India through various schemes like Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and PRASHAD. These initiatives aim to promote tourism in rural and tribal areas by providing financial assistance to state governments and agencies. A National Strategy for Rural Tourism has also
Foreign Tourist Arrivals
The Ministry of Tourism reports a significant increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India over the past five years, driven by post-pandemic recovery and enhanced tourism infrastructure. The percentage of leisure tourists has fluctuated, with a notable rise in 2022 and 2023. Initiatives like the e-Visa scheme and various
Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism reported on the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India over the past three years, showing a significant increase from 64.37 lakh in 2022 to a provisional 32.41 lakh in 2025 (Jan-April). Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism also rose from ₹1,69,917 crore in
Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has launched guidelines for the development of homestays in tribal areas under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA). This initiative aims to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities, while also providing technical training for homestay owners. Union Minister for Tourism
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in naval modernization and self-reliance. Built by Indian shipyards, these frigates represent a leap in design and capabilities, showcasing the success of the Make in India initiative. Udaygiri
e-Shram
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has reported that nearly 31 crore unorganised workers are now registered on the e-SHRAM portal, which was launched to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers. Recent enhancements include the launch of dedicated microsites for each State/UT to address local needs and the
Design Thinking
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in collaboration with the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad has launched a one-day training program on Design Thinking. This initiative aims to integrate a human-centric and future-oriented approach into governance, focusing on improving public service delivery. The program featured discussions on empathy-led service