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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced various welfare and housing support measures for Kashmiri migrant families under the Security-Related Expenditure framework and the Prime Minister's Development Package. Assistance includes monthly cash aid, free rations, and development of transit accommodations. Additionally, several initiatives like online registration services and direct
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The Government of India is actively working to harness the potential of digital technologies while safeguarding children from online risks, through comprehensive regulatory frameworks and education policies integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe and responsible manner. Source: Original Link
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a new benchmark known as Indian Standards 19445:2025, which outlines performance evaluation and requirements for bomb disposal systems. This standard, issued on December 24, 2025, was developed through comprehensive stakeholder engagements to address operational and safety needs for various bomb disposal
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The Government of India has approved significant budget allocations for the development of border villages through the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), aimed at enhancing infrastructure, tourism, and socio-economic conditions in select regions. This initiative is structured into two phases, with a focus on promoting livelihood opportunities, improving connectivity, and encouraging
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) undertakes initiatives to enhance infrastructure, such as widening the Shillong–Nongstoin–Tura Road in Meghalaya and developing heliports in Mizoram under the NESIDS-OTRI program. Moreover, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced SabhaSaar, an AI-powered tool for effective Gram Sabha meeting management.
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Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C R Patil chaired a consultative committee meeting to review the Jal Jeevan Mission. The meeting, attended by Minister of State Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, highlighted the mission's successes in providing safe drinking water to rural India and future
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The Union Government of India has approved and distributed Rs 1,142 crore as untied grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the financial year 2025–26. This fund allocation will benefit Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Mizoram, aimed at
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The Directorate General of Training, part of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has revised qualifications under the Craftsmen Training Scheme to align with the National Education Policy 2020. This includes mandatory On-the-Job Training for ITI trainees, with additional safety and travel provisions, effective from the 2022-23 academic year.
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the Directorate General of Training, has introduced a range of courses to enhance skills in drone technology. With this initiative, several institutes across India will offer training as part of the "Drone Sakhi Yojna" in collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has detailed plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, targeting completion of its first module by 2028, and a fully operational station by 2035. The initiative, approved in 2024 as part of the Gaganyaan Programme, represents a strategic investment in India's space capabilities
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The Department of Space in India has successfully launched 11 NavIC satellites, with 8 currently functional, aimed at providing Position, Navigation, and Timing services across India and neighboring regions. This initiative supports various applications such as civilian navigation, maritime operations, and disaster management. Ongoing discussions with the Airport Authority of
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The Government of India's Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, enhancing India’s global leadership in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. Supported by the Department of Biotechnology and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, the initiative focuses on bridging academic-industrial gaps and solving key