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The Government of India has been actively implementing a comprehensive National Policy and Action Plan since 2015 to tackle Left Wing Extremism (LWE). This includes security enhancements, infrastructure development, and financial intervention in affected regions. Measures such as deploying police forces, constructing fortified police stations, and opening schools and skill
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The Indian government has significantly enhanced its counter-terrorism strategy over the past two years, focusing on intelligence improvement, cyber security against online radicalization, and strengthening border security. These efforts have bolstered both central and state agencies, resulting in more efficient law enforcement. Key measures include the upgrading of the Multi-Agency
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The Ministry of Home Affairs, led by Minister of State Shri Nityanand Rai, has announced plans to conduct the 2027 Census of India entirely through digital means. Data collection is set to occur via mobile applications, and residents will have the option to self-enumerate using a dedicated web portal. The
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The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the approval of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), a Central Sector Scheme aimed at developing villages along India’s international land borders. With an outlay of ₹6839 crores, VVP-II will target various developmental areas including road connectivity, livelihood generation, energization, village infrastructure,
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The Indian government has initiated a nationwide campaign, 'Your Money, Your Right,' to address the settlement of unclaimed financial assets such as bank deposits and insurance. The campaign, which runs from October to December 2025, operates under the 3A Framework—Awareness, Accessibility, and Action—and is being held
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On December 9, 2025, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, launched the 'Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025' at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative aims to foster innovation in India's water sector as part of the broader 'Water Vision @2047' aligned
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards to 48 artisans and designers for 2023 and 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony recognized the contributions of India's master craftspersons, with 20 women artisans among the awardees. The event was attended by industry leaders
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The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has established a Task Force to advance cruise tourism along the Konkan Coast. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance tourism with the support of Central Financial Assistance under several government schemes. Currently,
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has launched strategic initiatives under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to ensure balanced growth in the maritime sector. The initiatives cover areas such as shipbuilding, inland waterways, cruise tourism, and digital transformation. To support these, a financial framework
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The Hejamadi Kodi Fishing Harbour Project in Udupi district, Karnataka, is progressing towards completion with 87% of the work finished as of now. The project, approved on August 13, 2018, by the Indian government, aims to develop the existing fish landing center with a total budget of ₹138.60 crore.
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The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai, signaling India's growing role in global maritime standards. The event, with participation from over 30 countries, focuses on marine navigation safety and digital innovations. Sonowal launched a Digital
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The Hejamadi Kodi Fishing Harbour Project in Udupi district, Karnataka, is progressing towards completion with 87% of the work finished as of now. The project, approved on August 13, 2018, by the Indian government, aims to develop the existing fish landing center with a total budget of ₹138.60 crore.