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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through its Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The results indicate that 98.1% of households in surveyed villages have access to tap connections, with 86.5% having functional
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The Government of India, in partnership with States/UTs, is progressing with the Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at supplying potable tap water to every rural household. As of January 2026, over 15.79 crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections, representing 81.56% coverage. The scheme, initiated
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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and Canada held a high-level bilateral meeting aiming to bolster cooperation in clean mobility and critical minerals. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Canadian Minister Tim Hodgson discussed enhancing strategic collaboration in sustainable industrial development and advanced manufacturing. Major highlights included
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The Indian government is actively promoting women's participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) through a series of initiatives and programs. Despite women constituting 43% of total enrolments in STEM at higher education levels, only 18.6% of the workforce in STEM fields are women. The government initiatives,
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The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has provided an update on the progress of the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway, highlighting the completion status and challenges faced during the project's third phase, particularly in Sriperumbudur-Karaipettai section and the Hybrid Annuity Mode section through Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Source:
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As of December 2025, India issued 11.86 Crore FASTags, collecting over 98% of user fees electronically on National Highways. FASTag transactions average Rs.186 Crores daily, streamlining traffic flow at toll plazas and reducing congestion significantly. Initiatives such as Annual Passes and a proposed barrier-free tolling system aim to
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, under Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, has launched the Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025. This statutory scheme provides up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for the treatment of accident victims for a maximum of 7 days. Victims
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The Ministry of Tourism has engaged in numerous initiatives to boost India's tourism sector, focusing on international markets through participation in global events, hosting familiarization tours, and leveraging digital platforms. Over five years, expenditures reflect these efforts, with significant spending in 2020-2021. In tandem, India's international
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The Ministry of Tourism is launching extensive initiatives to foster rural tourism by promoting infrastructure development, enhancing rural homestays, and focusing on sustainable practices through schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. These efforts include financial assistance for homestay establishments and the promotion of
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The Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the increase in travel-related content on social media but states it lacks the mechanism to regulate or verify such user-generated content. The Ministry relies on its official website and social media to disseminate accurate travel information. Source: Original Link
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In 2024, international tourist arrivals in India are projected to reach 20.57 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This marks a substantial recovery and growth from the 6.33 million arrivals in 2020 during the pandemic's peak. Despite no specific study by the Ministry of Tourism, the UN Tourism
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The Ministry of Tourism continues to support state and UT governments in the promotion of tourism by providing financial assistance under the PRASHAD scheme. Out of 54 sanctioned projects, one significant project was undertaken in Maharashtra for the development of Trimbakeshwar at a cost of ₹45.41 crore. No current