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The Government of India is adopting a holistic approach to consolidate initiatives related to Early Childhood Care and Education, as outlined in the National Education Policy 2020. Key components include the 'Vidya Pravesh' program for pre-school adjustment and co-location guidelines for Anganwadi Centres with primary schools to ensure
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India is undertaking several Centrally Sponsored Schemes aimed at improving the welfare of women and children. These initiatives are structured under three primary missions: Mission Shakti, Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya. The schemes focus on women's
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting reinforces regulations on misleading advertisements, emphasizing the protection of children and adherence to norms set by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). A structured grievance redressal system has been introduced, allowing for effective handling of complaints across levels involving broadcasters and the government.
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has enhanced its efforts to combat malnutrition among children in India through the launch of the Poshan Tracker digital application and the Mission Poshan 2.0 initiative. This program equips Anganwadi Workers with smartphones and Growth Monitoring Devices to better track child nutrition
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the revamped Mission Vatsalya Portal, an advanced digital platform that consolidates services related to child protection. This platform integrates the previous Khoya-Paya and TrackChild services to enhance resource utilization, monitoring, and adoption processes. It also supports non-institutional care through detailed digital
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The Indian government announced a zero customs duty policy on the import of goods needed for nuclear power projects to enhance the economic viability of such projects. This policy, effective until 2035, aims to reduce project and electricity generation costs, facilitating quicker execution of nuclear projects, especially those involving foreign
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The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, introduced by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, significantly enhances legal measures to combat film piracy in India. The new act provisions punitive actions for unauthorized film recording and distribution, with penalties including up to three years of imprisonment and fines up to 5% of
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Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform, launched in November 2024, has surpassed 84 lakh registered users. Offering a diverse range of content, the platform delivers radio services, TV shows, films, and educational programs. Alongside WAVES, the PB-SHABD platform facilitates news dissemination in 15 languages. The launch of both platforms
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In a heartfelt farewell speech, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, bid adieu to 59 retiring members, including notable figures such as Shriman H. D. Devegowda Ji and Shri Harivansh Ji. Emphasizing the continuity and renewal within the Rajya Sabha, he expressed appreciation for the contributions of
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has introduced significant upgrades in climate change monitoring and early warning systems through the India Meteorological Department. These efforts include advancements in observational networks, numerical weather prediction models, and the creation of a comprehensive GIS-based Decision Support System. The initiatives aim to enhance real-time forecasting
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has implemented various initiatives to advance India's weather and climate monitoring capabilities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), collaborating with other institutes, has launched projects like the Monsoon Mission and Mission Mausam to improve forecast accuracy and response to severe weather. The Bharat Forecasting
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Under the Mission Mausam Phase-II, the Government of India has announced plans to set up 200 new Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) primarily Agro-AWS, during 2026. This move aims to enhance agro-meteorological observations and improve weather advisory services for agriculture. Currently, the India Meteorological Department operates over 1000 AWS nationwide and