The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, has provided over ₹4.09 lakh crore to Indian farmers through 21 installments. The scheme offers financial aid of ₹6,000 annually to farmers with cultivable land, distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer. Efforts have been made to ensure digital inclusion and address discrepancies in beneficiary data.
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Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated a new millet research and training facility at the Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, focusing on millet innovation and sustainability. Highlighting the global influence of Indian millet recipes, the initiative aims to blend technology with grassroots capacity-building.
On 3rd April 2026, the third day of Sādhana Saptah will focus on technology through expert-led webinars. These sessions aim to explore India's use of emerging technologies such as quantum computing, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing their applications in governance and public service delivery. Notable speakers include
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, recently passed by the Parliament, aims to enhance Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living by decriminalizing minor offences across 79 Central Acts, affecting provisions administered by 23 Ministries. In the health sector, significant changes include amendments to the Drugs and
Sādhana Saptah 2026, held from April 2 to April 8, emerges as a significant national capacity building initiative to enhance citizen-centric governance in India. Launched at a National Conclave on Mission Karmayogi in New Delhi, the event underscores the transition from rule-based to role-based governance, integrating advanced technology and traditional