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Mission Poshan 2.0, implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, aims to combat malnutrition in India by transforming two lakh Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis. These centers, located in government buildings, will be enhanced at a rate of 40,000 per year to provide improved nutrition and
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During the Confederation of Indian Industry Pharma & Life Sciences Summit in 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology, emphasized the vital role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing its rapid impact on diagnostics and telemedicine. He highlighted the government's strategic collaborations with the private
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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of India recently hosted over 40 foreign media journalists from Central Asia, Europe, and North America on a familiarization visit to India, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. The purpose was to showcase India's progress and leadership in Science, Technology,
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Indian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how vertical air movements over the Himalayas influence the Indian monsoon. Utilizing high-resolution, direct measurements from locally developed Stratosphere-Troposphere radar, researchers were able to map detailed vertical air motions over the Himalayas, a vital factor in monsoon forecasts. This discovery highlights
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India is rapidly transitioning from women's development to women-led development, adopting a comprehensive approach encompassing social, economic, and political empowerment of women. Key initiatives by the government include the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, enhancing political representation, implementing labor codes to ensure fair employment conditions, and launching schemes
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The Indian government has reinforced stringent regulations to shield children from age-inappropriate content on OTT platforms through the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These regulations mandate online content publishers to classify content based on age and ensure compliance with other ethical digital practices outlined
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article celebrating eleven years of transformative change in India’s textile industry. The article, originally posted by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, emphasizes the sector's rapid growth, modernization, and increased inclusivity. Modi highlighted improvements in infrastructure, market expansion, skill enhancements, and women’s
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The Government of India, through its Ministry of Women and Child Development, has launched a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to prevent and manage stress among women across various sectors. By integrating mental-healthcare, tele-mental-health access, occupational health measures, and socio-economic empowerment initiatives, this strategy aims to address psychological trauma and chronic stress
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has implemented a multi-dimensional strategy to enhance the educational, social, and economic empowerment of women and children in India. Key initiatives include the Poshan Abhiyaan, now part of Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti's One Stop Centre providing comprehensive support to
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Special Roll Observers (SROs) to supervise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in key states: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. The SROs will operate two days a week in these regions until
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The Indian government has announced the co-location of 2,99,546 Anganwadi Centres with government schools as part of an initiative to enhance Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). This move, facilitated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Department of School Education and Literacy, aims to
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As of December 2025, the Indian government's Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana has issued over 93 lakh health cards, facilitating 7.89 lakh hospital admissions valued at ₹1,741 crore. The scheme is part of the broader Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, aimed at providing extensive