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The Ministry of Tourism in India continues to enhance pilgrimage and heritage sites under the PRASHAD scheme, focusing on infrastructure development to improve safety and accessibility for pilgrims. In 2025, seven projects were sanctioned across various states including Bihar, Karnataka, Mizoram, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. These projects aim to
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The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), approved 82 projects costing Rs 4703.81 crores in the last two fiscal years, with a focus on road infrastructure and other sectors like health, education, water supply, industrial development, and sports.
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region organized the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 to boost investments in various sectors across the North Eastern Region of India. The event successfully secured investment interests amounting to ₹ 4.48 lakh crore, showcasing the region's potential in tourism, textiles, healthcare,
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World Radio Day 2026, celebrated on February 13, highlights radio's significance as a trustworthy and inclusive communication medium, emphasizing the theme "Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice." The day marks the historical establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946 and underscores
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her comprehensive presentation of the budget in Lok Sabha. The budget, which centers on national economic transformation, includes initiatives like Reform Express, MSME support, infrastructure advancements, and improvements in healthcare and education. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Culture has initiated an umbrella scheme named Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) aimed at promoting art and culture across India. This scheme encompasses several financial assistance programs for cultural organizations and individuals, including benefits for artists of Scheduled Castes. The KSVY consists of various sub-schemes providing grants
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The Ministry of Culture has reported six cases of theft from the Monuments of National Importance, with successful recovery in four cases. The government employs various measures, including deployment of security forces and vigilance at exit points, to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural property. FIRs are lodged for every incident,
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The Indian government implemented the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules, 2022, which resulted in the rescheduling of dues from state electricity distribution companies into equated monthly installments. This initiative has successfully reduced outstanding legacy dues significantly from ₹1,39,947 crores in June 2022 to ₹4,109
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The Government of India has significantly advanced rural electrification through various schemes like the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana. All inhabited villages were electrified by 2018, and household electrification goals were met by 2019. The ongoing Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme continues
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The Ministry of Culture oversees numerous heritage restoration projects across India through the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). There are 3686 Centrally Protected Monuments managed by ASI, with significant funds allocated over the past three years to aid restoration
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is actively involved in the conservation and protection of 56 Centrally Protected Monuments in Jammu & Kashmir. The regular conservation activities include repair, restoration, and structural stabilization with a plan to integrate modern documentation tools for enhanced conservation efforts. ASI is also promoting heritage
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The Ministry of Culture in India announced an enhanced financial support scheme for veteran artists, offering up to Rs 6000 per month, effective June 2022. The initiative targets artists above 60 years who have significantly contributed to the arts. The scheme simplifies processes and removes some previous requirements to make