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In a significant announcement, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, highlighted India's remarkable progress towards self-reliance in defence, known as "Atmanirbharta." Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has shifted from a major importer to a global
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has made significant advancements in monitoring systems and forecasting technologies to mitigate the impact of severe weather events, such as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall. The IMD has expanded its Doppler Weather Radar network and Automatic Weather Stations across the country, with a particular focus
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The Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) seasonal forecasts for the 2024 and 2025 southwest monsoon seasons were notably accurate, with the actual rainfall closely aligning with their predictions. For both years, monsoon predictions were above normal across much of India, supporting strong agricultural outputs. Enhancements in IMD's
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has reported significant enforcement actions against financial irregularities and quality issues under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across six states, including Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Various penalties have been imposed and recovery processes initiated, with Uttar Pradesh and Tripura recovering liquidated
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is making significant strides in improving India's climate and weather services. The National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) was launched to provide tailored climate information, supporting decision-making in climate-sensitive sectors. IMD organized stakeholder workshops with various sectors, identifying needs and improving service accessibility.
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), originally conceptualized in 2019 to provide tap water connections to rural households across India, has received approval for an extension until 2028. This announcement was made following a budget speech by the Finance Minister for the year 2025-26, extending the initiative to ensure continued progress
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Mission Mausam, introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to amplify India's weather and climate prediction capabilities. The initiative focuses on enhancing atmospheric observations, deploying advanced radars and satellites, and utilizing high-performance computing systems. As part of this mission, weather forecasts are expected to become more accurate
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The National Rozgar Mela initiative, launched in October 2022, has held 17 events in 40-50 cities across Indian States and Union Territories, issuing several lakh appointment letters. Designed to prioritize youth employment generation, it expedites filling vacant government posts while enhancing service delivery. The initiative also includes digitization efforts to
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has reported the number of Scheduled Tribe students who have benefited from the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes across India over the past five years. A detailed state-wise breakdown of beneficiaries and funds released has been provided. Notably, Tamil Nadu's district-wise data on
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A recent parliamentary document reveals that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has consistently received the necessary funding for its various projects since the financial year 2020-21. The budget estimates, revised estimates, and actual utilization of funds were disclosed, highlighting steady financial support for ISRO's endeavors. No projects
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) initiated in August 2019 by the Government of India in collaboration with states aims to deliver tap water to every rural household. At its launch, only 17% of rural households had tap water access. As of December 2025, 81.42% of rural households (15.76
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The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM JANMAN) scheme, launched by the Prime Minister for the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), is gaining ground in Kerala. Since its inception, the scheme has facilitated several initiatives, including the construction of safe housing, provision of clean