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The Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, held in Varanasi, emphasizes the unity in India's diversity by celebrating the historical and cultural connections between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. This cultural festivity, organized by the Ministry of Education, features language workshops, traditional performances, and initiatives like the deployment of Tamil
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As of December 2025, India's Ministry of Jal Shakti has reported significant progress in improving water supply and sanitation across the country. The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide potable water to rural households, with 81% of them now having access to tap water. Similarly,
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The Ministry of Culture has awarded scholarships totaling Rs. 3.27 Crore to 1079 young artists across various cultural fields as part of the SYA scheme during the fiscal year 2025-26. From 2021 to October 2025, a total of 4956 artists have benefited from this initiative. Applications undergo rigorous evaluation,
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The Mega Food Park Scheme (MFPS), a significant initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), was implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries from 2008 to March 2021. The scheme aimed to provide a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors,
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The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), initiated by the Government of India in 2014, aimed to eradicate open defecation by providing access to toilets for all rural households. By October 2019, all Indian states and union territories had declared themselves Open Defecation Free (ODF) after constructing over 10 crore latrines. The
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The "Hamara Shauchalay, Hamara Bhavishya" campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti concluded on Human Rights Day, emphasizing the crucial link between improved sanitation and dignity. Initiated on November 19, the campaign stressed sanitation's role in societal health and highlighted the need for effective maintenance and
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The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) at Kundli and Thanjavur has teamed up with various educational institutes in Karnataka to boost academic and research initiatives in food processing. Through new partnerships, including MoUs with several agricultural universities, the institute focuses on enhancing the cold chain and
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The Ministry of Culture has implemented significant improvements at the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the year. The staff in the Excavation Branches has increased from 86 to 102, following regular recruitment processes. Additionally, modern technologies such as LiDAR, GIS, and drones are employed in studying and documenting ancient
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The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has driven a cumulative investment of ₹9,207 crore by approved applicants. From April 2021 to September 2025, the PLISFPI beneficiaries reported export sales amounting to ₹89053.44 crore. With 170 applications approved under the scheme, there are currently
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In a significant move to bolster safety regulations and worker protections, the Indian government has overhauled labor laws for hazardous sector workers by consolidating 29 Central labor laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes. Key provisions include mandatory annual health check-ups, enhanced risk assessment processes, and robust social security benefits. The
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Indian Railways, as part of its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, has significantly accelerated its renewable energy projects. By November 2025, the railway network had commissioned 812 MW of solar and 93 MW of wind power for its traction needs. Moreover, 1,600 MW of round-the-clock
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance has revised the recruitment process for the banking sector. This new framework aims to streamline the recruitment cycle for the State Bank of India (SBI), Nationalised Banks (NBs), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), improving transparency in the examination process