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At the 49th Annual Day celebration of the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), Union Minister of State for Health, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, underscored the critical role of digital health infrastructure expansion, health professional training, and improved disease surveillance under national health initiatives. The event celebrated NIHFW'
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The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare is set to hold the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) on March 10, 2026, chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh. This institutional gathering aims to address issues concerning Central Government pensioners' welfare, with participation from various government departments
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its inaugural National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) report for the year 2025-26. The report, conducted in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), evaluates the green cover along National Highways. Leveraging advanced
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has addressed media reports about two individuals claiming the same rank in the Civil Services Examination 2025 final results. Official records confirm that Ms. Akanksha Singh, daughter of Sh. Ranjit Singh and Smt. Neelam Singh from Village Abhaipur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, secured Rank 301.
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The Ministry of Rural Development has announced a logo design competition for the 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025', inviting citizens to create a logo symbolizing inclusive rural development and employment. The winning design will be used for official promotions and the winner
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is taking significant strides to enhance Buddhist tourism, deploying schemes like Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD to develop infrastructure around Buddhist heritage sites. The government is also improving road, air, and rail connectivity, including connecting Lumbini in Nepal to Siddharthnagar, India, through NH-233. International cooperation
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has initiated the Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, aiming to develop 40 iconic tourist centers with 100% central funding of ₹3295.76 Crore for 2024-25. This initiative is set to enhance local economies and generate employment through sustainable tourism
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The Ministry of Tourism presented data on budgetary allocations and expenditures for tourism in India over the past three years and the current financial year. While budget estimates have consistently hovered around 2400-2500 crore rupees, actual spending has been significantly lower, with utilization rates ranging from 19% to nearly 60%
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively implementing the Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) scheme to enhance the skills of service providers in the hospitality sector. Through both government and private institutes like the Indian Institute of Hotel Management, the initiative has trained over 1.68 lakh individuals
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively working with State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to bolster the safety and security of tourists. Initiatives include the establishment of dedicated Tourism Police forces in multiple states, the adoption of a 'Code of Conduct for Safe & Honourable Tourism'
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The Ministry of Defence, with Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, has unveiled its updated Manual of Security Instructions 2026 in New Delhi, detailing new security guidelines to adapt to evolving threats. Emphasizing strict adherence to these procedures, the manual aims to enhance security measures within the ministry. Source: Original
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The Government of India is advancing its goals of providing safe and potable tap water to all rural households by 2030 through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Introduced in 2019, the JJM has drastically increased the number of rural households with tap water connections from 3.23 crore in 2019