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The Ministry of Tourism has collaborated with various state governments and Union Territories across India to implement dedicated Tourism Police units and a 24x7 Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline to enhance safety and support for tourists. Special focus has been placed on women's safety through initiatives such as the '
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The Ministry of Tourism, through initiatives like Swadesh Darshan and Swadesh Darshan 2.0, is focused on enhancing tourism infrastructure and experiences across India, including the development of Jain tourism circuits. While no new proposals are under consideration for the Jain Circuit, ongoing promotional efforts continue to highlight India'
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The Ministry of Tourism is actively supporting sustainable and inclusive tourism development across India by providing financial assistance for infrastructure projects. This includes initiatives under the Schemes Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD. The Ministry stresses stakeholder engagement and Public-Private Partnerships for sustainable project maintenance. Source: Original Link
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The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, known as the SH Act, is a comprehensive legislation aiming to ensure safety and security for women across different work environments. The Act mandates the formation of Internal Committees (ICs) within workplaces with 10 or more employees
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The Ministry of Tourism of India has introduced new initiatives aimed at enhancing and sustaining tourism destinations across the country. These include the Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), and PRASHAD schemes, collectively supporting projects worth several thousand crores. These efforts focus on upgrading tourism infrastructure and
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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,