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Under the Digital India Programme, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is advancing the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) to digitize the operations of Panchayats across India, promoting efficiency and transparency. The initiative includes the development of the eGramSwaraj platform, an online tool for planning and accounting, integrated with the Public
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported a progressive increase in grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, as recommended by the Central Finance Commissions. The Andhra Pradesh government has received substantial allocations from the 13th, 14th, and 15th Commissions. Despite this, the distribution of these grants relies on the
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The SVAMITVA scheme, aimed at mapping rural inhabited lands using drones, has seen substantial progress in Gujarat. Drone surveys have been completed in 14,670 villages, resulting in over 15.7 lakh property cards being issued to beneficiaries in 9,680 villages. The property cards, once generated, are integrated with
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has revamped the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) to enhance the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India. The new phase of the scheme, implemented from FY 2022-23 to 2025-26, focuses on capacity building through training programs for elected representatives and functionaries, promoting
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On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's dedication to improving dignity, access, and opportunities for the disabled community, known as Divyangs, highlighting their contributions across various sectors and the country's continuous efforts in legislation, infrastructure, and educational policies. Source:
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On December 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of natural farming in a LinkedIn post. Inspired by a Summit in Coimbatore, Modi called for the nationwide adoption of natural farming practices to promote sustainability and environmental health. Source: Original Link
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All non-exempted Indian ministries and departments are required to allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the North Eastern Region (NER) under the 10% GBS (Gross Budgetary Support) mandate. Over the past five years, this has resulted in an actual expenditure of Rs 3,94,612 Crore, exceeding the
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Over the past five years, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has allocated a total of Rs. 15,905.86 crore to the North East States under several initiatives including the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) and the North East Special Infrastructure
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The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), initiated in 2017-18, focuses on improving infrastructure in the North Eastern regions of India, particularly in Assam. Since its restructuring in 2022-23 into NESIDS (Roads) and NESIDS (Other Than Roads Infrastructure), the scheme has significantly enhanced road connectivity and socio-economic development in
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India's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the threat of fake news to democracy, highlighting plans to enhance legal measures against misinformation and AI-driven deepfakes. During a Parliamentary session, Vaishnaw stressed the need for swift action and compliance with new regulations, including takedown orders within 36
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The Indian Government has removed the requirement for smartphones to have the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed, although it continues to encourage its use for cyber security. Initially mandated to improve access to cyber safety, the app has seen 1.4 crore downloads, reporting 2000 fraud incidents daily. Despite its rapid
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Dr P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, addressed the Centenary Foundation Week of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, emphasizing its vital role in India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Mishra praised IIT Dhanbad's contributions to mining and engineering education and urged it to support