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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
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing health and nutrition programs for tribal areas via the National Health Mission (NHM). Key initiatives include various medical and nutritional support services such as Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Free
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, in partnership with TRIFED. This initiative aims to highlight the cultural richness, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit of tribal communities across India. More than 1000 tribal artisans, chefs, and cultural groups are participating, showcasing their
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs exhausted its budget for the National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students before the end of the designated period, causing delays in fellowship disbursements. Efforts are underway to compensate for the shortfall through additional budget allocations. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, represented by Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, has highlighted significant issues in the application of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) in Odisha. Despite the state incorporating PESA provisions into their State Panchayati Raj Act, challenges such as delayed rule
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed the Rajya Sabha about the framework and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as established under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and CSR Policy Rules, 2014. Companies surpassing specified financial benchmarks are mandated to allocate
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, highlighted in Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of Law & Justice needs to review the applicability of the Hindu Succession Act to Scheduled Tribes. This follows a Supreme Court judgement in the case Kamla Neti (Dead) through LRs Vs.
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Starting March 26, 2026, Akashvani stations will broadcast the full 6-stanza version of the National Song "Vande Mataram," in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs' recent guidelines. This version, sung by Pt. Chandrashekhar Vaze, will replace the traditional 2-stanza version currently played. Regional versions showcasing local
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the successful completion of drone surveys in 3.29 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA Scheme. Property cards have been prepared for 1.87 lakh villages, with 2.65 crore cards already distributed. This initiative aims to provide accurate land ownership records and reduce disputes
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, through the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project, aims to improve the transparency and efficiency of Panchayati Raj Institutions by implementing the eGramSwaraj portal as a part of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. This portal enhances rural governance by facilitating digital planning and real-time payments. Additionally, several