Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' at Kashmir University from April 5 to 13, 2025, to showcase the arts and crafts of minority communities. The event featured over 100 artisans from 25 States and Union Territories, promoting indigenous products and culinary delicacies. Workshops were held
PM VIKAS
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched the PM VIKAS scheme in 2024, merging five previous livelihood schemes to promote indigenous crafts and skills among minority communities. The initiative includes collaboration with national institutes for design and development, conducting workshops, and organizing events like 'Hunar Haat' to enhance
employment scheme
The Government has approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme with a budget of Rs 99,446 crore, aimed at boosting employment over a two-year registration period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027. The scheme consists of two parts: Part A offers incentives to first-time employees equivalent to one
Indian Labour Conference
The 46th Session of the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) took place in New Delhi from July 20-21, 2015. The conference was convened following requests from Central Trade Union Organizations. The government has been engaging in tripartite consultations with representatives from the government, employers, and workers to discuss significant labour policies
Domestic Workers
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched the eShram portal to register unorganised workers, including domestic workers, providing them with a Universal Account Number (UAN). As of July 2025, over 30.94 crore workers are registered. The eShram portal serves as a 'One-Stop-Solution' for accessing various social
SAMADHAN Portal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment reported on the SAMADHAN Portal's handling of industrial disputes, claims, and complaints by workers, trade unions, and employers. The report includes region-wise data on disputes and claims under various labor laws, detailing the number of cases received, disposed, and pending. The resolution
Employment
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced budgetary allocations for the financial year 2025-26 aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Minority Communities. Key initiatives include the 'Welfare of SC/ST Jobseekers Scheme' with an allocation of
NeSDA
The 26th edition of the NeSDA Way Forward Monthly Report reveals that a total of 22,478 e-services are now available across States/UTs, with 1,416 new services added in June 2025. The report indicates a 79% saturation of mandatory e-services, with several states achieving full saturation. Notable best
Special Olympics Bharat
The Special Olympics Bharat football team was celebrated for their victory at the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy 2025, where they defeated Poland 3-1. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, emphasized the importance of inclusive sports and the collaborative efforts of government, corporates, and sports
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan. In a post on X, he highlighted Achuthanandan's dedication to public service and his contributions to Kerala's progress, recalling their interactions as Chief Ministers. Modi extended his thoughts to
NESTS
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Avanti Fellows to provide coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET exams to students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). This five-year initiative aims to promote inclusive education and empower tribal youth by bridging educational gaps
RRB Consolidation
The Government of India has successfully reduced the number of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) from 196 to 28 under the 'One State-One RRB' policy, aimed at improving operational viability and financial strength. This consolidation, initiated in phases since 2005, has led to enhanced profitability, reduced losses, and better