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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Union Government, continues to offer financial aid through the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education abroad. Addressed in a Lok Sabha session, Union Minister Shri Jual Oram affirmed that 20 scholarships are awarded annually for students aiming
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Since the introduction of Space Sector reforms in June 2020, the Indian space industry has experienced significant growth, particularly among startups. These reforms, coupled with a revised FDI policy allowing up to 100% foreign direct investment, have made India a compelling destination for global investors. Currently, 382 space technology startups
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India, through agencies like TRIFED and NSTFDC, is advancing tribal entrepreneurship with initiatives such as the 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission' (PMJVM). The program includes financial support and marketing aid for tribal products via 4105 sanctioned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, engaging over
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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has initiated district-level committees in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to expedite Forest Rights Act land patta claims. This initiative has successfully resolved thousands of pending cases. The NCST was allocated ₹19.68 crore for the current financial year and has completed 19
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The Indian Space Programme is instrumental in supporting various national priorities including disaster management, agriculture, and scientific research. ISRO's initiatives have advanced India's technological prowess and scientific knowledge base while fostering a collaborative environment that includes private sector participation. The Indian Space Policy 2023 outlines strategic
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On December 18, 2025, in response to a Lok Sabha inquiry, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, revealed that the infrastructure of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is continuously assessed with a special focus on Kerala. The ministry has allocated ₹5 crore for infrastructure upgrades in
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced the successful implementation of 62,187 Tribal Village Vision-2030 Plans as part of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. This initiative, highlighted during a Lok Sabha session, entails a grassroots effort involving over a million volunteers to facilitate participatory village planning through Transect Walks, community
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a digital platform named 'Adi Sanskriti' to preserve and promote tribal art and culture. Debuting on September 10, 2025, the platform offers a marketplace called 'Adi Haat' and an educational section with courses on tribal art forms. Approved
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The Government of India, in collaboration with NABARD, unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as part of the "#OneRRBOneLogo" initiative, aiming to establish a single, unified brand identity. This comes after the consolidation of 26 RRBs across 11 States/UTs, with 28 remaining and serving
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India's Department of Atomic Energy has affirmed robust systems in managing nuclear waste. Utilizing a "nearly closed fuel cycle," the country minimizes waste by reprocessing spent fuel to extract reusable materials. Low and intermediate-level waste is treated and stored at the site, while high-level waste undergoes
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The Indian government is implementing a strategic nuclear program to enhance energy capacity by leveraging its vast thorium reserves. The Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme aims to increase nuclear capacity to 22 GW by 2031-32 and further to 100 GW by 2047, with significant contributions from indigenous thorium-based reactors. Ambitious projects
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India Post has launched its first Gen Z-themed post office in Karnataka at the Achit Nagar Post Office, positioned within the Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru. This redesigned post office integrates technology and creativity to cater to the needs of the younger generation by offering dynamic facilities like a