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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) undertakes initiatives to enhance infrastructure, such as widening the Shillong–Nongstoin–Tura Road in Meghalaya and developing heliports in Mizoram under the NESIDS-OTRI program. Moreover, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced SabhaSaar, an AI-powered tool for effective Gram Sabha meeting management.
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Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C R Patil chaired a consultative committee meeting to review the Jal Jeevan Mission. The meeting, attended by Minister of State Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, highlighted the mission's successes in providing safe drinking water to rural India and future
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The Union Government of India has approved and distributed Rs 1,142 crore as untied grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the financial year 2025–26. This fund allocation will benefit Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Mizoram, aimed at
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The Directorate General of Training, part of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has revised qualifications under the Craftsmen Training Scheme to align with the National Education Policy 2020. This includes mandatory On-the-Job Training for ITI trainees, with additional safety and travel provisions, effective from the 2022-23 academic year.
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the Directorate General of Training, has introduced a range of courses to enhance skills in drone technology. With this initiative, several institutes across India will offer training as part of the "Drone Sakhi Yojna" in collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has detailed plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, targeting completion of its first module by 2028, and a fully operational station by 2035. The initiative, approved in 2024 as part of the Gaganyaan Programme, represents a strategic investment in India's space capabilities
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The Department of Space in India has successfully launched 11 NavIC satellites, with 8 currently functional, aimed at providing Position, Navigation, and Timing services across India and neighboring regions. This initiative supports various applications such as civilian navigation, maritime operations, and disaster management. Ongoing discussions with the Airport Authority of
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The Government of India's Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, enhancing India’s global leadership in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. Supported by the Department of Biotechnology and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, the initiative focuses on bridging academic-industrial gaps and solving key
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India has launched its first Biofoundry Network under the BioE3 Policy to achieve a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. This initiative aims to transform the country's biotechnology landscape through advanced biomanufacturing facilities supporting diverse sectors. The Government also introduced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with substantial funding to bolster
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The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) extended its support as a Platinum Sponsor for the 24th John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition's regional rounds focusing on WTO law. Hosted by the Research & Advisory Centre for International Economic
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulated Gujarat's Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and legislators for passing the Uniform Civil Code Bill, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to equal laws for all citizens. Source: Original Link
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The Government of Odisha is actively working to implement and integrate the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996, into the Orissa Grama Panchayats Act, 1964. This effort includes updating State laws and receiving input from stakeholders through public hearings and consultative meetings. Moreover, the Ministry of Panchayati