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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India has announced enhancements to its Centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC and OBC students. Implemented from 2021-22, the scheme uses Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to send the central share directly to beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-linked accounts. The release of funds is
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The India's Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has implemented the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Eco-system (NAMASTE) Scheme to safeguard sanitation workers. Under this initiative, measures are taken to protect workers from hazardous cleaning operations and empower
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On December 16, 2025, a nationwide survey was conducted across over 4800 Urban Local Bodies in India under the NAMASTE scheme. It aimed to enhance the safety and dignity of sewer and septic tank workers. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in collaboration with the Ministry of
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The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has made significant strides in 2025 through several initiatives aimed at enhancing pensioners' welfare. The Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 was a landmark drive, culminating in 1.54 crore certificates generated across 2000 locations. Utilizing face authentication, the campaign significantly
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) outlined its significant achievements for the year 2025, focusing on enhancing governance through technology and efficient administration. Notable efforts included the successful 28th National Conference on e-Governance, comprehensive revamping of the CPGRAMS portal, and the Special Campaign 5.0 to institutionalize
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The Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, will address the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. This event celebrates the dedication of Gramin Dak Sevaks, essential in expanding postal and financial services in rural India. It's expected to gather thousands of participants and will
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has initiated a significant step towards combating air pollution in Delhi-NCR by forming an Expert Committee to address vehicular emissions. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has assembled a diverse group of academicians, healthcare professionals, and
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited Tinsukia to express condolences to the families of the victims of a tragic road accident that occurred in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. Several victims, including those from Assam's Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, were affected by the catastrophe. Sonowal assured the families
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The Law Commission of India held a special session on International Human Rights Day focusing on how human rights are intertwined with Indian traditions. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized India's cultural heritage in human dignity and ethical conduct. The event included an essay competition, interactions with officers,
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The Indian Government has significantly bolstered its support for agriculture, enhancing budget allocations and implementing various schemes to improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability among farmers. Investments include the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for loans, crop insurance programs like PMFBY, and the PM-KISAN income support scheme. The initiatives aim to incorporate
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The sugarcane production in India has shown a steady increase over the past five years, except for a slight decline in 2023-24. The production rose from 4053.99 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to 4546.11 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 and is estimated to reach 4756.14 lakh tonnes in 2025-26.
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The Government of India annually sets Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 designated agricultural crops, following the recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) and consultations with relevant State Governments and Central Ministries. MSPs are established considering factors such as production costs, demand-supply conditions, price parity, and