Indian Railways
The Ministry of Railways has committed to improving travel for low and middle-income families by increasing the availability of non-AC coaches and introducing modern Amrit Bharat trains. With 78% of seats and 70% of coaches being non-AC, the initiative aims to provide affordable and comfortable travel options. Over the next
Individual Forest Rights
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs reported that Karnataka has received 289,236 Individual Forest Rights (IFR) claims, with 15,772 pending. The state is implementing the Forest Rights Act, with monitoring committees reviewing progress and financial support provided for dedicated FRA cells. The report includes district-wise details
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, announced the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Rajya Sabha, aimed at benefiting nearly 5 crore tribal people by addressing infrastructural gaps and improving access to healthcare, education, Anganwadi facilities, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative targets 63,843 tribal
Eklavya Schools
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has established the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) to manage the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) scheme. Over the past five years, significant funds have been allocated to NESTS for the construction and operation of EMRSs. Additionally, various scholarship schemes for tribal students,
Post-Matric Scholarship
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided details on the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Rajya Sabha. Over the last five academic years, the number of beneficiaries has varied, with a peak of 23.44 lakhs in 2021-22. The scheme, which
PM-JANMAN
The PM-JANMAN initiative, launched on November 15, 2023, aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and one Union Territory. With a budget of ₹24,104 Cr, the program focuses on providing essential services such as housing, clean water, education, health, and
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) has established 531 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) across 18 States and Union Territories to support the livelihood of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). These VDVKs, which
women empowerment
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that over ₹11 lakh crore in loans have been disbursed to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission. This initiative aims to empower rural women financially, enabling them to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. The program
AI Impact Summit
India is set to host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, focusing on democratizing AI to address real-world challenges across various sectors. The government is developing a techno-legal framework to regulate AI, funding research and development at IITs for deepfake detection, privacy enhancement, and cybersecurity. Indigenous foundational and language
domestic steel
The Ministry of Steel has revised its policy to provide preference to Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP), initially notified in 2017 and amended recently on 25.07.2025. This policy mandates that all government procurement of iron and steel products must be sourced from within India,
telecom fraud
The Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced in Parliament that over 13.6 million mobile numbers have been disconnected as part of a nationwide initiative to combat telecom fraud. The government has implemented various tech-enabled measures, including the Sanchar Saathi portal and a Digital Intelligence Platform, to enhance
Piprahwa Relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha to India after 127 years, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation's cultural heritage. The relics, discovered in 1898 and taken during the colonial period, were successfully brought back after appearing in an