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
Cybersecurity
A State Capacity Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Deputy CISOs was held in Gangtok, Sikkim, on July 14, 2025. Organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Department of Information Technology, the workshop focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and capabilities among state officials. Keynote speaker
Visakhapatnam Port
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched capacity-building initiatives worth ₹276 crores at Visakhapatnam Port, including six projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and operational efficiency. Key developments include a new B-Ramp, finger jetty, and advanced fire-fighting facilities, alongside digital systems like RFID management and Vessel Traffic Management System. These initiatives are part
women empowerment
The Ministry of Women and Child Development inaugurated a new Regional Centre of the Savitribai Phule National Institute in Ranchi, Jharkhand, aimed at empowering women and children through training and research. The centre will support states like Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal, producing trainers, researchers, and social workers. It
Tribhuvan Sahkari University
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, on July 5, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance capacity building in the cooperative sector, providing education and training in management, finance, law, and rural development. The university will also
Women and Child Development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will inaugurate a new Regional Centre of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development in Ranchi on July 4, 2025. This centre aims to decentralize capacity-building efforts and improve service delivery in Eastern India, focusing on training and research needs
Mission Karmayogi
The Mission Karmayogi team met with Telangana's Governor and Chief Secretary to discuss the implementation of the initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of civil servants. The discussions highlighted the iGOT Karmayogi platform for digital learning and the need for customized training pathways. The Governor expressed support for
NIPCCD
The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, honoring the legacy of social reformer Savitribai Phule. A new Regional Centre in Ranchi, Jharkhand, will be inaugurated on July 4, 2025, to enhance training and
AI in governance
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has initiated a 2-day training programme on 'Artificial Intelligence in Governance' at IIT Delhi, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of 59 government officials from various ministries. The programme focuses on responsible AI use in public governance, covering themes like AI policy frameworks, ethical
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a two-day capacity building programme for 379 Booth Level Officers (BLO) Supervisors at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the importance of these training sessions in ensuring compliance with