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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, detailed the criteria used to identify communities as Scheduled Tribes during a session in Rajya Sabha. The criteria include indications of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the larger community, and backwardness. The government has
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The Indian government's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative aims to promote at least one local product from each district across the nation. Since its inception, the program has identified over 1,243 products from 775 districts in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, food processing, and handicrafts. Various
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The Swasthya Portal, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the TRI ECE scheme, serves as a repository of tribal health data derived from secondary sources. It is hosted by the National Informatics Centre and can be accessed via https://swasthya.tribal.gov.in/home. While the portal does
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India has transformed its labour laws to include a broader definition of Audio-Visual workers, covering roles such as digital workers, journalists, dubbing artists, and stunt persons. The new unified Labour Codes, which consolidate 29 previous laws, enhance worker protection by ensuring universal minimum wages, formal employment contracts, and enforceable employee
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On Shahid Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the sacrifices of the people of Assam during the Assam Movement. Shah highlighted their courage and patriotism, which significantly shaped Assam's history and future. He reiterated the NDA government's commitment, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
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India's banking sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by robust reforms and strategic initiatives. From 2015 to 2025, domestic deposits and credit have nearly tripled, marking a substantial strengthening in banking activity. The decline in Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) from 11.46% in
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The festival of Deepavali, popularly known as Diwali, has been added to UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at Red Fort, New Delhi. This inscription, welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledges Deepavali
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The Ministry of Culture's Year-End Review for 2025 highlights significant cultural initiatives aimed at celebrating India's rich heritage and fostering unity. Key events included the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 in Varanasi, celebrating Tamil Nadu-Kashi bonds; the Republic Day Parade featuring tribal heritage; and the launch
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced new criminal laws aimed at expediting judicial processes in India. These laws focus on faster and fair resolutions, limiting the time for different stages of investigation and trial. Key highlights include a two-month deadline for investigating crimes against women and children, provisions for
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has emphasized its unwavering commitment to combating crimes against women and children through a broad spectrum of initiatives, which includes establishing infrastructure such as Women Help Desks across police stations and launching technological tools like the National Database on Sexual Offenders. Steps to improve investigation
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The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), spearheaded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, is a demand-driven, centrally sponsored scheme aimed at fostering infrastructure development in minority-concentrated areas across India. By targeting essential sectors such as health, education, and women's projects, PMJVK has effectively reduced development gaps, as
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has conducted a pilot study to assess the feasibility of generating district-level estimates of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in Uttar Pradesh using model-based techniques. A committee led by Dr. Mausumi Bose utilized Small Area Estimation methods, specifically Fay–Herriot (FH)