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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has integrated Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 initiative. This mission aims to reduce malnutrition and improve health through diverse strategies such as community engagement, dietary diversity, and enhanced nutrition guidelines.
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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has unveiled an array of legislative, schematic, and collaborative measures aimed at combating human trafficking more effectively. This includes new legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, financial support for infrastructure like Anti Human Trafficking Units, and
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The Government of India aims to significantly boost its nuclear power capacity, setting a target of reaching 100 GW by the year 2047. Currently operating 24 nuclear plants with a capacity of 8,780 MW, the country plans to expand this capacity to 22 GW by 2031-32 and 54 GW
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Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, provides a comprehensive package of six critical services to eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres staffed by Anganwadi Workers and Helpers. The initiative enhances honorariums and provides additional benefits like technological tools and insurance schemes to
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has implemented robust interventions under Mission Shakti to ensure women's safety and empowerment. With over 12.67 lakh women assisted by One Stop Centres and the launch of the Mission Shakti Dashboard, the government is strengthening transparency and service delivery for
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India is exploring the development and deployment of ANEEL, a Thorium-based fuel for its PHWR reactors, subject to government approvals. The current Uranium Oxide fuel usage will continue, optimizing Uranium resource usage. This is part of India's 3-stage nuclear program aimed at long-term energy security, which includes Fast
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development, in collaboration with other governmental bodies, is enhancing measures to safeguard women in the digital realm through the Mission Shakti initiative. This effort involves a holistic, victim-focused response to address and mitigate cybercrimes that target women, such as impersonation and non-consensual sharing of
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India is intensifying efforts to ensure that Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions exert real and independent authority. Initiatives under the Ravamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan aim to build their governance capacities. A new specialized training module, "Shashkta Panchayat Netri Abhiyan,
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The National Human Rights Commission of India has initiated an investigation into the alleged sexual assault and torture of five minors in Gurugram, Haryana, who were reportedly held captive for 18 hours on suspicion of theft. A notice has been issued to the Gurugram Police Commissioner, requesting a detailed report
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated an investigation into the deaths of 18 workers following a blast at an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. The NHRC has requested a thorough report from the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Meghalaya, regarding the
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India has launched several initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and independence of Women Elected Representatives in local governance. Key measures include specialized training programs under the Shashkta Panchayat Netri Abhiyan and legal frameworks to prevent proxy representation by male family members. An Advisory Committee
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj incentivizes outstanding panchayats through the National Panchayat Awards, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative supports states through infrastructure funding and digital connectivity, aiming to enhance governance. The awards, part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, provide financial grants and