Cyber Crime
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC) Scheme, providing Rs. 132.93 crores to States/UTs for capacity building in cyber crime prevention. This includes establishing cyber forensic laboratories and training law enforcement personnel. Cyber forensic labs have been set up
Climate Change
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is coordinating the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC) under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The mission aims to enhance human and institutional capacities in climate change science, adaptation, and mitigation. It supports various research programs, including
SUNIL programme
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing the SUNIL programme to enhance local innovations for livelihoods. Recently, 40 proposals were received from Andhra Pradesh, and various Knowledge Institutions and NGOs have been supported over the past five years. A total of Rs. 610.84 Lakhs has been disbursed,
Capacity Building
The Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat, and the Government of Chhattisgarh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 28, 2025, to transform the capacity-building landscape for civil servants. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the importance of Mission Karmayogi in fostering a culture of excellence in governance. The initiative
Museum Grants Scheme
The Museum Grants Scheme aims to establish new museums and modernize existing ones across India. It supports digitization of art objects and capacity building for museum professionals. The scheme has benefitted various states, with Madhya Pradesh receiving the highest funding over the past five years. The initiative is part of
Community Radio
The Indian government has announced a significant expansion of community radio stations, sanctioning 540 new licenses across the country. This initiative aims to enhance local broadcasting through financial support, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. The program, which includes a budget of Rs. 50 Cr, focuses on empowering not-for-profit organizations to
urban governance
The Capacity Building Commission and the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha organized a workshop on July 23, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacities of Urban Local Body officials. The event focused on empowering officials to be citizen-centric and future-ready, aligning with the goals of Mission Karmayogi. Key sessions
Trade Remedies
A workshop titled 'Trade Remedies and MSMEs: Building Capacity for Fair Trade' was held on July 15, 2025, in New Delhi, organized by CTIL, IIFT, DGTR, and CII. The event aimed to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by educating them on trade remedy mechanisms and enhancing
Cyber Crime
The Ministry of Home Affairs has implemented a comprehensive strategy to combat cyber crimes in India, establishing the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and launching various initiatives such as the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. These efforts aim to
Homestay
The Ministry of Tourism has classified homestay facilities in India under a voluntary scheme, offering Gold and Silver categories. The government has introduced Mudra Loans to support the establishment of homestays and approved a scheme to develop 1000 homestays for tribal communities. Additionally, a capacity-building program aims to enhance skills
Bharat NCX 2025
The National Cybersecurity Exercise Bharat NCX 2025 was inaugurated by Deputy National Security Advisor T. V. Ravichandran, focusing on enhancing India's cyber defense capabilities. The two-week exercise simulates real-world cyber incidents, involving professionals from various sectors to improve operational preparedness. Key features include live-fire simulations, a Strategic Decision-Making
India
India's leadership in developing a group standard for whole millet grains was acknowledged at the 88th Codex Executive Committee meeting in Rome. The committee reviewed India's progress on new standards for fresh dates and endorsed them for further approval. India also participated in discussions on the