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The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India has established a robust legal and institutional framework to combat child sexual abuse, highlighted by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012. This framework mandates compulsory reporting of sexual offenses against children by all individuals, including school authorities,
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has undertaken significant measures to enhance infrastructure, supply chain efficiency, and the training of Anganwadi workers under Mission POSHAN 2.0. The Poshan Tracker application, introduced as a governance tool, is pivotal in near real-time data monitoring and service delivery across Anganwadi Centres.
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The Government of India prioritizes the safety, security, and empowerment of girls through multi-faceted initiatives. Key schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao transform societal views on gender, while Mission Shakti supports education, skill development, and healthcare. Financial and legislative measures enhance economic independence and political representation for women, aiming to
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India has introduced three comprehensive 'Umbrella Missions' to consolidate multiple welfare schemes for women and children. These missions, Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya, aim to enhance nutrition, empower women, and ensure child protection
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The Ministry of Textiles, with data from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, outlines several initiatives aimed at bolstering the operational capacity and efficiency of spinning mills in India. Key measures include technology upgradation schemes, enhanced raw material supply strategies, financial assistance through various incentive programs, and infrastructure developments.
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The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the "Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)" under the National Technical Textiles Mission. This initiative aims to bolster start-ups in technical textiles by financially supporting young innovators and companies up to Rs. 50 lakh each. The
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The Government of India, through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), facilitates the availability of cotton for domestic textile industries via a transparent online auction system under its Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations. The annual declaration of MSP aims to protect farmers' interests and sustain cotton production. Additionally, a
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The Ministry of Textiles has put in place several initiatives to enhance the export of handicrafts, including schemes like National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme. These aim to support artisans by facilitating participation in international marketing events and through an e-commerce platform called India Handmade. Source:
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As of February 8, 2026, the U-WIN portal reports over 11.12 crore children and 3.78 crore pregnant women registered for vaccinations in India. Beneficiaries can receive QR code-based certificates post-vaccination. The system, known for sending over 29.42 crore SMS reminders in 2025, is integrated with platforms like
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with information provided by the National Medical Commission, has announced a substantial increase in medical education seats in India. From the academic year 2020-21 to 2025-26, a total of 48,563 MBBS seats and 29,080 PG seats have been added. Moreover, the
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to increase public awareness about the importance of safe and healthy eating habits. Through initiatives like 'Aaj se Thoda Kam' and 'Har Label Kuch Kehta Hai', FSSAI aims to educate consumers on reducing intake
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In FY 2024-25, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), alongside various State/UT Food Safety Authorities, analyzed 33,405 samples of milk and milk products, uncovering 12,780 samples as non-conforming and launching legal actions against 12,057 Food Business Operators for violations. This is part of