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India Launches 100-Day Campaign to End Child Marriage

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04 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a 100-day campaign to raise awareness and work towards eliminating child marriage in India. Inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi, the campaign marks the first anniversary of the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.' The initiative includes a ₹1,827 crore scholarship allocation to support girls' education and seeks collaboration with Panchayats, community leaders, and various ministries for widespread impact. Over 26 lakh citizens are actively participating, reflecting strong public engagement. The campaign spans from November 27, 2025, to March 8, 2026, focusing on education, community engagement, and policy actions to create a child marriage-free India.

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India Advocates Inclusive Development at UN Commission for Social Development

The Ministry of Women and Child Development of India emphasized its rights-based, inclusive, and people-centric development approach during the 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development in New York. Minister of State, Smt. Savitri Thakur, highlighted India’s commitment to social justice and widespread social protection measures,

India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

India and Estonia participated in their 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn, emphasizing their strong bilateral relations. The meeting, led by Shri Sibi George from India and Mr. Martin Roger from Estonia, focused on reviewing existing engagements, enhancing cooperation in various domains including trade and digital collaboration, and discussing global

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

In a series of diplomatic activities, India has actively engaged with multiple countries through official visits and consultations. Highlights include the 13th India-Estonia Foreign Office Consultations set for February 2026, and high-profile visits by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to the United States and the President of Seychelles to

SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a leading Maharatna CPSE, achieved notable sales growth during the April-January FY 2025-26 period, setting a record with 16.6 million tonnes sold, marking a 16% increase from the prior year. Significant improvements were also seen in logistics and market penetration, handling by the

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India Advocates Inclusive Development at UN Commission for Social Development

India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones