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Incentivization Scheme Recognizes India's Best Performing Panchayats

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11 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj incentivizes outstanding panchayats through the National Panchayat Awards, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative supports states through infrastructure funding and digital connectivity, aiming to enhance governance. The awards, part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, provide financial grants and recognize panchayat achievements across multiple developmental categories.

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Standing Committees of Regional Councils Address Key National Issues

The Standing Committees of Zonal Councils such as Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Central Regions have been engaged in critical discussions from February 2023 to January 2026. These committees evaluated issues related to state reorganization, infrastructure development, environmental challenges, and pressing national concerns like education, health, and cybersecurity. Over the

Implementation of e-Sakshya and Nyaya Setu Apps: Current Status

The Ministry of Home Affairs has highlighted the implementation of e-Sakshya and Nyaya Setu applications in a Rajya Sabha response. The e-Sakshya app supports Investigating Officers with evidence management and is operational in over 15,899 Police Stations across India. Nyaya Setu, designed for better inter-agency coordination and policing, was

Ministry of Home Affairs Boosts Cybercrime Prevention Efforts

Summary: The Ministry of Home Affairs in India is intensifying efforts to combat cybercrime through the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and initiatives such as the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. These platforms focus on addressing cyber

India Strengthens Disaster Management Framework with Amendment Act 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025, to enhance urban disaster management and national preparedness. This amendment empowers state governments to form Urban Disaster Management Authorities (UDMA) in major cities, excluding certain territories, to specifically handle urban vulnerabilities like flooding and heatwaves. Karnataka has been

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Standing Committees of Regional Councils Address Key National Issues

Implementation of e-Sakshya and Nyaya Setu Apps: Current Status

Ministry of Home Affairs Boosts Cybercrime Prevention Efforts

India Strengthens Disaster Management Framework with Amendment Act 2025