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Government Efforts Lead to Reduction in Arsenic and Fluoride Contamination in India

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02 Feb 2026

The Government of India, through the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), has been actively working to combat groundwater contamination, particularly from Arsenic and Fluoride. Since 2019, the number of affected habitations has significantly decreased due to the implementation of remedial actions and policy initiatives. Enhanced groundwater recharge and balanced fertilizer use are among the recommended measures to mitigate other contaminants like Nitrate.

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Employment Generation Initiatives by Ministry of Labour and Employment

The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has initiated several programs to boost youth employment, improve worker skills, and enhance worker protection. Using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the Ministry monitors employment trends and focuses on enhancing employability through the Skill India Mission. Initiatives include the e-Shram

e-Shram Portal Achieves Over 31 Crore Registrations for Unorganised Workers

The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has successfully registered over 31.48 crore unorganized workers on its e-Shram portal as of January 26, 2026. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal is designed to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, providing them with a Universal

National Career Service Portal Makes Significant Impact with Career Guidance and Job Listings

The National Career Service (NCS) Portal, under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has significantly influenced the career landscape in India by onboarding 1180 career counsellors and conducting over 55 lakh career guidance sessions across the nation. As of January 20, 2026, more than 2.23 crore jobseekers have been

India to Exhibit Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka

India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from February 4 to 10, 2026. Led by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, and Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, the exposition is a significant cultural diplomacy gesture to

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Employment Generation Initiatives by Ministry of Labour and Employment

e-Shram Portal Achieves Over 31 Crore Registrations for Unorganised Workers

National Career Service Portal Makes Significant Impact with Career Guidance and Job Listings

India to Exhibit Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka