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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, led by Shri Suresh Gopi, outlines plans to boost India's refinery capacity from 258.1 MMTPA to 309.5 MMTPA by 2030, while increasing the Petrochemical Intensity Index to approximately 9.3. Key initiatives include a 20% ethanol blend goal, the
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The PAHAL (DBTL) scheme, operational since January 2015, has significantly improved the efficiency, transparency, and consumer-centric approach in the disbursal of LPG subsidies across India. By selling LPG cylinders at a uniform Retail Selling Price (RSP) and directly depositing the applicable subsidies into individual bank accounts, PAHAL has curtailed the
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The MY Bharat portal has successfully registered over 2.05 crore youths as of November 2025, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. An MoU with Digital India Corporation introduces robust digital access services, including an app, AI-based tools, and multilingual accessibility, aimed at empowering Indian youth. Strengthened
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India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with UN Women India, has launched a global call for nominations to spotlight AI solutions that promote gender equality and empowerment. This initiative, leading up to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, aims to compile a compendium of AI-driven
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated an inquiry into allegations of police inaction and bribery in the context of a gang rape case in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. The investigation follows media reports that the victim's husband was illegally detained and a bribe was
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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has announced that 20 of the 28 State and Union Territory legislatures that signed MOUs for the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) have fully transitioned to digital platforms. Under the Digital India program, this mission seeks to digitalize all 37 legislative bodies in the country. NeVA
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The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has successfully trained over 32.5 lakh individuals across India between 2018 and 2025. This government-backed initiative focuses on enhancing the skills of non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts to boost household incomes through self or wage
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Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has expanded its training programs to include 169 NSQF-compliant trades. This includes nine courses in the Electronics & Hardware sector tailored to meet industry needs. These initiatives are part of schemes like PMKVY,
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Under India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has successfully trained millions through various schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and Jan Shikshan Sansthan. Evaluations demonstrate significant improvements in employability and incomes for trained candidates. The initiatives have gained positive feedback from employers
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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in India is making significant strides in enhancing the employability of the nation's youth through comprehensive skill development schemes under the Skill India Mission. Programs such as PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS, conducted by Industrial Training Institutes, are crucial in bridging
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The Government of India reports a decrease in the national unemployment rate from 6.0% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The reduction is consistent across both rural and urban areas, with Maharashtra
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment of India has registered over 31.38 crore unorganised workers and more than 5 lakh gig and platform workers on the e-Shram portal, launched in August 2021. This initiative aims to integrate various welfare schemes to enhance social security and access to benefits for