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The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has launched comprehensive insurance schemes as part of the "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana" (PMMSY) and "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana" (PM-MKSSY) to support fishing communities in India. Ensuring social security and
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The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) implemented by the Department of Fisheries in India since FY 2020-21 has significantly increased fish production from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. The scheme focuses on holistic development of the fisheries sector, offering 60% financial
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has reported significant underutilisation of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), primarily due to delays in compliance, unspent funds, and slow project execution. Despite approvals of nearly Rs. 13,924.23 crore for fisheries development in recent financial years,
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has expanded the number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in India, with 723 sanctioned and 499 operational as of December 2025. The initiative includes the inauguration of 42 new schools and the foundation laying for 50 more to enhance educational and sports facilities for tribal
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, via the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, is broadening its Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships to benefit tribal communities, especially in the educational domain. Collaborations with major corporations like Coal India Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation aim to improve educational infrastructure and
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Tribal Affairs Minister of State Shri Drugadas Uikey, announced the approval of 111 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) for tribal blocks in Odisha. These schools are part of a scheme to provide educational facilities in areas with more than 50% Scheduled Tribe
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums across 10 Indian states to honor and educate about the contributions of tribal peoples in India's freedom movement, funded by the 'Support to Tribal Research Institute' and 'Proviso to Article 275 (1)
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides significant financial support to Odisha for the welfare of its tribal population through various schemes, such as the DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan. These initiatives aim to bridge infrastructural gaps, enhance access to essential services, and
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On January 1, 2026, 723 Eklavya Model Residential Schools were sanctioned across India, with 499 currently operational. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs allocated a significant budget for these schools over the last five years, with progressive increases reflecting the government's focus on improving educational facilities for tribal students.
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The Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, initiated by the Government of India, aims to eliminate child marriage and has reached over 6 crore citizens with more than 28 lakh pledges against child marriage. The campaign involves community engagement and digital portals for reporting and awareness, strengthening the Prohibition of Child
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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has reinforced its commitment to women's safety, especially in preventing and responding to acid attacks. Legal frameworks such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and victim compensation schemes have been enhanced to punish offenders and support victims.
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The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, initiated in 2015 to combat Child Sex Ratio (CSR) imbalances and empower women, has grown into a nationwide movement, engaging diverse stakeholders such as government bodies, media, and the public. According to a NITI Aayog study, the program effectively addresses gender issues via