Elderly Population
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) to address the needs of the increasing elderly population in India, projected to rise from 10 crores in 2011 to 23 crores by 2036. The scheme provides financial support for Senior Citizen Homes and aims
Livestock Health
The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) has successfully reduced outbreaks of livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) through effective vaccination. The number of FMD outbreaks decreased from 132 in 2019 to 93 in 2024, with only 6 reported in
Livestock Census
The 20th Livestock Census reveals the populations of camels, donkeys, and ponies in India, with significant government initiatives under the National Livestock Mission to support their breeding and welfare. The report highlights alarming declines in certain regions, particularly in Ladakh, and outlines various state-level measures for conservation and healthcare, including
Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to enhance price realization for producers. The fund supports various stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and cooperatives, with a 3% interest subvention and credit guarantees. Since its inception, 402 projects have been approved, aiming to
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided details in Rajya Sabha regarding the status of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across various states and Union Territories. A total of 728 EMRS have been approved, with 722 sanctioned, 479 functional, and 235 under construction. The Ministry of Finance
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes' (VCF-ST) to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Tribes, with a corpus of Rs. 50 crore. A symposium held on January 28, 2025, brought together venture capitalists and impact investors to discuss strategies for uplifting tribal entrepreneurs
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is the responsibility of State Governments across 20 States and 1 Union Territory. As of May 31, 2025, 211,
Periodic Labour Force Survey
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced significant changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) starting January 2025. The revamped survey aims to provide monthly estimates of key employment indicators, extend quarterly results to rural areas, and enhance the sample size for improved reliability. The new design
UPSC
The UPSC has declared the consolidated reserve list for the Engineering Services Examination 2024, recommending 35 additional candidates to fill remaining vacancies. This includes candidates from various categories, with 3 candidates' results being provisional pending document verification. The provisional status is valid for three months, after which failure to
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that as of May 31, 2025, over 51 lakh claims have been filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) across 20 states and 1 Union Territory. Approximately 49% of these claims have resulted in title distributions. The
Unincorporated Sector
The National Statistics Office (NSO) conducted the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24, surveying 498,024 establishments to assess economic characteristics in non-agricultural sectors. The estimated total of unincorporated establishments is 7,339,947,600. Government initiatives like Mudra Yojana and Startup India support growth, but their
5G
The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme, launched on October 1, 2022, aims to support R&D and innovation in telecom technologies in India. As of June 30, 2025, 110 projects related to 5G and 6G, totaling Rs. 304.70 Crores, have been approved. These projects, which involve collaboration