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The Ministry of Home Affairs of India announced an expansion under the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), approving the establishment of seven new Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) in Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan with an outlay of ₹860.3 crore. Additionally, a new
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The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) was completed in March 2023, aiming at reducing vulnerability to cyclones in India's coastal states through improved infrastructure and disaster resilience measures. The project, initiated by the Government of India, spanned two phases covering eight states with a total expenditure of
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Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has officially taken over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command on April 1, 2026, succeeding Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Lt Gen Jain has a rich operational background and has served in various high-profile military roles, including
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The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Border Area Development Programme, supports infrastructure and well-being in border regions. The programme is in its final phase, with funds allocated for ongoing obligations. A new initiative, the Vibrant Villages Programme, will succeed it, aiming to enhance development in strategically vital border villages
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Under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Haryana has seen significant growth in its indigenous cattle population and milk production, thanks to initiatives like artificial insemination, breed improvement programs, and the establishment of Gokul Gram at Hisar. Source: Original Link
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a one-time relief for manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), allowing them to sell goods in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional customs duty rates. This move, anchored in the Union Budget 2026-27, seeks to help SEZs
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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. With nearly four decades of service since his commissioning into the Armoured Corps in 1986, he has commanded various key operational and strategic roles, including leading the Armoured Brigade and serving as General Officer Commanding
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The Maharashtra tribal protests, primarily in Nashik, stem from issues related to evidence and approval of claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. As of January 2026, Maharashtra has 14,726 pending Individual Forest Rights cases, with a 30% rejection rate
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is actively working to close the development gaps in tribal regions by implementing various schemes and collecting socio-economic data. Significant efforts have been made to improve health, education, and economic indicators among Scheduled Tribes through targeted programs such as the Development Action Plan for Scheduled
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The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has launched home-based Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) at Eklavya Model Residential Schools to enhance parent-school-community engagement, improve student retention, and promote holistic development. Teachers are mandated to conduct at least one home visit per student annually to discuss academic and health progress, fostering
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is spearheading the implementation of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a comprehensive initiative involving 25 interventions to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities in over sixty thousand villages across 30 states and Union Territories. Launched on October 2, 2024, this campaign operates under
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The Indian government is actively implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes to enhance the welfare and development of tribal communities across the country, including Himachal Pradesh. This initiative involves 41 Ministries allocating portions of their budgets toward programs under the Tribal Sub-Plan aimed at bridging the gap between