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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) organized the AIM SUMVAAD conclave, underscoring India’s push towards a robust incubation ecosystem. The event, held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, featured the launch of the National Incubator Assessment Framework Indicators and celebrated over 100 AIM-supported incubators. Key stakeholders discussed strategies to
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India and Tanzania held the fourth Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Zanzibar, reviewing their ongoing defence cooperation and exploring new areas for collaboration including counter-terrorism, peacekeeping training, and capacity building in Electronic Warfare, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence. The meeting was led by senior officials from both countries, focusing on
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) with substantial funding to enhance economic development among Scheduled Caste communities in India. Despite a high allocation of ₹7,856.65 crore, ₹183.06 crore remains unutilized due to various administrative delays. Measures,
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment of India is actively promoting socio-economic upliftment of marginalized communities through various schemes targeting skill development, education, and rehabilitation. Significant schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) and Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) are assisting Scheduled
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is enhancing long-term care infrastructure for senior citizens through initiatives like Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYAY) and PM-SPECIAL. The aim is to provide better home-based care and assisted living. The initiatives also focus on assisted living devices and training caregivers, coupled with the
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has collaborated with the Physics Wallah (PW) Foundation to provide free online coaching for 5,000 aspirants from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and PM CARES for Children Scheme beneficiaries. The initiative seeks to support these candidates in preparing for various competitive exams,
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The Central Government has announced the wage rates under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025. These rates will ensure manual workers receive adequate compensation equivalent to or above the existing rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.
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The Government of India has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission under the VB-GRAM G Act, 2025, with a commitment to enhance rural development and livelihood security. By guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment annually for rural households, this initiative aims to align rural development with
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The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has mobilized over 10 crore households into 90.91 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs), enhancing rural financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Bank Sakhis play a crucial role in improving SHG-Bank linkages, leading to Rs 12.18 lakh crore credit access. Additionally, 5.
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The India AI Impact Expo 2026, hosted by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will exhibit AI innovations aimed at driving societal and economic value. This international event, held from February 16-20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, features over 400 exhibitors and expects
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in India is enforcing the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA). This order requires edible oil firms to register on the National Single Window System and file monthly returns. The Department of Food and Public Distribution has
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The Ministry of Railways announced a significant milestone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the successful completion of the second mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). This achievement marks progress in a project that is expected to begin commercial operations in Gujarat next