Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has officially initiated the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign aimed at creating a drug-free youth in India. The program, which will span 100 weeks, aims to mobilize over one crore young citizens to commit to a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle, framing it as vital for achieving 'Viksit Bharat'.
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Mrs. Swarnalatha Nethipudi, a first-generation Scheduled Caste entrepreneur, establishes Swarnakaruna Princeton Rubber Industries in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, transforming waste tyres into valuable crumb rubber. Supported by the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, the initiative promotes sustainability and creates job opportunities. Source: Original Link
The Government of India has confirmed that a recent survey under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers in the country. A total of 89,915 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers were validated under the NAMASTE Scheme, which aims to enhance
On August 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the PBG Soldierathon virtually from Rashtrapati Bhavan, promoting civilian-military bonds through active participation. The event honored the Armed Forces, featuring races of various distances, with proceeds funding soldier welfare initiatives. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will host the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi to promote India's Geographical Indication handloom and handicraft products and enhance collaboration in the GI ecosystem. Source: Original Link
