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The Indian Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has scrutinized the handling of financial incentives by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for its scientists. The incentives, approved by the Ministry of Finance in 2001, were intended to be supported by CSIR's own financial resources.
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The Ministry of Communications has initiated several measures to facilitate the development of applications over 5G networks, including the establishment of 100 5G Use Case Labs across educational institutions. Source: Original Link
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The Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) Sanchar Saathi initiative, featuring the Chakshu facility, empowers citizens to report fraud communications. Since its inception, it has led to significant disconnections and blacklisting to prevent telecom resource misuse. The initiative works collaboratively with various national agencies using the Digital Intelligence Platform, reducing substantial
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The Ministry of Communications has announced significant progress in India's digital connectivity efforts. Under the BharatNet and 4G Saturation projects, over 214,000 Gram Panchayats now have broadband access and nearly 24,000 mobile towers have been installed, enhancing digital access to education, healthcare, and government services in
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India has made significant strides in expanding its telecommunications infrastructure. As of December 31, 2025, the country has installed over 20 million 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) and more than 5 million 5G BTSs. The BharatNet project is enhancing connectivity in Gram Panchayats, with 2,14,904 out of 2,
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The Ministry of Tourism has restructured its Swadesh Darshan scheme into Swadesh Darshan 2.0, emphasizing sustainable tourism destinations. Sanctioned projects include 53 under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 for Rs.2,208.31 Crore, and 38 under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) for Rs.697.94 Crore, with highlights on
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The Ministry of Tourism introduced an upgraded Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP), offering visitors an enriched experience of the country's tourism offerings like cultural, heritage, adventure, and gastronomical attractions using an AI-powered tool. The platform is integrated with OTAs for seamless bookings and with the National Integrated Database
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The Minister of State for Communications announced in the Rajya Sabha that 5G services have been rolled out across all states and union territories in India, now reaching 99.9% of districts. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 518,854 5G Base Transceiver Stations have been installed nationwide.
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has made strides in improving safety and accessibility for tourists by deploying Tourist Police across several states and providing a 24/7 multi-lingual helpline. Additionally, the introduction of e-visas and the launch of the Incredible India Digital Platform aim to make travel more convenient
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively supporting state governments and UT administrations in developing tourism infrastructure. Through Destination Development schemes, financial assistance is provided to enhance tourism experiences, collaborating closely with local bodies to implement suitable Destination Management Organizations. The Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra
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Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced in Rajya Sabha that 53 projects worth Rs. 2208.31 Crore have been sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and 38 projects worth Rs. 697.94 Crore under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) initiative till date.
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The Ministry of Tourism has launched a 24x7 Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline for domestic and international travelers. This initiative complements efforts to deploy tourist police in several Indian states and offers resources like the 'Safe Tourism Destination for Women' project. Additionally, the Ministry is bolstering digital processes for tourism