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India's Groundwater Assessment 2025: Key Findings and Initiatives

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29 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported the findings of the 2025 Dynamic Groundwater Resources Assessment, revealing an annual groundwater recharge of 448.52 BCM in India. The report categorizes assessment units based on ground water extraction levels to target conservation efforts. Various government initiatives like Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Atal Bhujal Yojana are being utilized to improve water management through technological enhancements and community involvement.

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India's Healthcare Workforce Exceeds WHO Standards

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reported that India has 13,88,185 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 AYUSH practitioners. The country's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, surpassing the WHO standard of 1:1000. Additionally, there are 39.40 lakh nurses with a

Expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to Enhance Healthcare Access in India

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India has expanded public healthcare access by operationalizing over 1.82 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide. These centers, a part of the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres initiative, provide free diagnostics and drugs, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Additionally, support through National

India's Textile Export Industry Growth and Government Initiatives

The Indian textile industry has shown significant growth in exports, particularly to UAE and Australia, aided by economic agreements like India-UAE CEPA and Ind-Aus ECTA. To further bolster the sector, the Indian Government has launched various schemes, including PM MITRA Parks Scheme and PLI Scheme, to boost infrastructure and competitiveness.

FSSAI Enhances Food Safety Testing Infrastructure to Combat Adulteration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) continues its robust efforts to combat food adulteration by expanding testing infrastructure and conducting extensive surveillance. The FSSAI has introduced 246 National Accreditation Board Laboratories for primary analysis and 24 referral laboratories for appellate sample analysis. To bolster testing in remote

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India's Healthcare Workforce Exceeds WHO Standards

Expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to Enhance Healthcare Access in India

India's Textile Export Industry Growth and Government Initiatives

FSSAI Enhances Food Safety Testing Infrastructure to Combat Adulteration