DAJGUA
The DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) is a transformative initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aimed at inclusive and sustainable development in tribal regions. It encompasses 25 interventions across 17 ministries, targeting infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages and benefiting over 5 crore tribals across 30 States/UTs. Key
Skill India
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skill India Assistant (SIA), an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve access to skilling and employment services across India. Developed by META and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), SIA offers personalized support via WhatsApp, featuring multilingual capabilities, 24/7
MoPR
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and Bhashini signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance digital governance by enabling real-time multilingual access to the eGramSwaraj platform. This initiative aims to bridge language barriers, promote inclusivity, and empower rural citizens by providing government services in multiple Indian languages. The collaboration
Mizoram
Mizoram has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India BHASHINI Division to promote multilingual governance and empower the Mizo community through language technology. This partnership aims to enhance citizen services, ensure inclusive governance, and improve Mizo language AI models, making digital access more equitable for all citizens.
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new tariff framework under the PM-WANI scheme, mandating that retail FTTH broadband plans up to 200 Mbps be offered to Public Data Offices (PDOs) at prices not exceeding twice the consumer broadband rate. This move aims to reduce costs for