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Government Announces 'Create in India' Challenges to Boost Musical Diversity

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04 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting launched the 'Create in India' Challenges at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 to support independent and regional music creators. Events like Resonate: The EDM Challenge, Wah Ustad, Battle of the Bands, and Symphony of India saw participation from 86 creators across 13 states, aiming to promote India's musical diversity and provide new economic opportunities. Complementing the challenges is the release of the 'Waves of India' album and showcases featuring regional artists such as the Tetseo Sisters from Nagaland. The government has also established the Live Events Development Cell to foster growth in the creative economy.

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Ministry of Cooperation Implements Yuva Sahakar and Swayamshakti Sahakar Schemes

The Ministry of Cooperation, through the National Cooperative Development Corporation, is funding the Yuva Sahakar Scheme to support new cooperative societies with innovative ideas and the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna to provide financial services to the poor and facilitate women SHGs. During the fiscal years 2022-2025, the schemes received significant allocations

Enhancements in Governance of Multi-State Cooperative Societies: New Amendments Introduced

The Ministry of Cooperation, overseen by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, has announced new amendments to enhance governance and transparency in multi-State cooperative societies. These changes, under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023, include the establishment of a Cooperative Election Authority, appointment

India Fosters Deep-Sea Fishing with PMMSY and FIDF Schemes

The Government of India is advancing the fisheries sector through its flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). The collaboration between the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Fisheries aims to enhance deep-sea fishing and the marine fisheries value chain.

Indian Government Boosts Cooperative Societies with Digital Initiatives

The Government of India is advancing efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through digitalization and computerization projects, impacting millions of rural and tribal communities. Source: Original Link

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Ministry of Cooperation Implements Yuva Sahakar and Swayamshakti Sahakar Schemes

Enhancements in Governance of Multi-State Cooperative Societies: New Amendments Introduced

India Fosters Deep-Sea Fishing with PMMSY and FIDF Schemes

Indian Government Boosts Cooperative Societies with Digital Initiatives