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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Power, has successfully reduced Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses at the national level from 21.91% in FY21 to 16.16% in FY25. This achievement is attributed to the implementation of several initiatives, including the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
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Since 2022, the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has revoked grid connectivity for renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 6,343 MW due to repeated delays by developers. This action is part of the ongoing efforts to meet India's target of 500 GW of
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The Ministry of Power has installed 4.76 crore smart meters across India as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to enhance power consumption monitoring and strengthen the power distribution network. This initiative, involving public-private partnerships and a focus on local manufacturing, also supports the integration of renewable
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The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 highlighted India's advancements and future prospects in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as part of the vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Industry leaders and experts from academia explored the opportunities and challenges of evolving AI technologies. The
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The Indian government is enhancing digital governance with projects like e-Office, a Mission Mode Project aimed at paperless operations in ministries, and CPGRAMS for grievance lodging. Initiatives like Dak Chaupal and Amrit Samvaad highlight citizen-centric service improvements. Ongoing efforts focus on strengthening interoperability and adopting emerging technologies to bolster digital
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The Skill India Mission (SIM) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reached impressive milestones since its inception in 2015. Through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and others, the mission has significantly enhanced vocational training outcomes across India. Notably,
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The Government of India, through its Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has implemented several measures to enhance the global mobility of Indian skilled professionals. These initiatives span sectors like healthcare, construction, IT, hospitality, and green technologies. Key efforts include signing bilateral agreements and partnerships with countries like Italy, Germany,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 150th anniversary of India's National Song, Vande Mataram, during a special discussion in Lok Sabha. He highlighted the song's historic role in energizing India's freedom movement and underscored its continued significance in inspiring national unity and self-reliance. Modi
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The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) are model training centers established to deliver skill training across India, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. Operated under a Public Private Partnership model, these centers serve women, persons with disabilities, and various disadvantaged groups. Currently, there are 597 PMKKs operational across India, offering skilling
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India hosted UNESCO’s 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message applauded UNESCO’s role in protecting intangible heritage and reiterated India's commitment to cultural safeguarding. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism,
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The Election Commission of India reports progress on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, showing nearly complete distribution and digitization of Enumeration Forms (EFs) ahead of the deadline. Despite some delays in Rajasthan due to local elections, most states have achieved over 99% completion in both distribution and digitization of
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), under the Skill India Mission, coordinates an extensive network of skill development centers across India. Initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) enable comprehensive