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The Ministry of Minority Affairs is enhancing the socio-economic status of minority communities, particularly the Sikh community, through various schemes and interfaith initiatives. Recent appointments and studies aim to improve inclusivity and understanding among different religious groups. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlights the significant contributions of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in utilizing space technology for socio-economic development in Northeast India, including geospatial mapping and various development projects. Source: Original Link
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The Central Advisory Committee, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, will convene to review the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana’s (PM-AJAY) progress and strategize on enhancing socio-economic development for Scheduled Castes. Discussions will focus on improving scheme implementation, expanding beneficiaries' reach, and addressing execution challenges. Source:
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has unveiled the PM-AJAY portal and PM-AJAY mobile application to digitize workflows for the Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid for Skilling and Employment, and Hostels in Educational Institutions components of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna scheme. Launched by Dr. Virendra Kumar, these tools
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is actively working to close the development gaps in tribal regions by implementing various schemes and collecting socio-economic data. Significant efforts have been made to improve health, education, and economic indicators among Scheduled Tribes through targeted programs such as the Development Action Plan for Scheduled
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India has established 56 Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Hubs across various states in the past five years, with a focus on socio-economic upliftment through technological interventions. Andhra Pradesh has implemented several initiatives targeting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, focusing on agriculture, food processing, and aquaculture. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Ministry of Science & Technology is actively working to uplift the socio-economic conditions of marginalized tribal communities through various mission-driven projects. The CSIR Aroma Mission promotes aromatic crop cultivation across several states, helping increase farmers' income and support the essential oil industry. Initiatives like the Sickle Cell
PM GatiShakti
On the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and socio-economic development across India. The initiatives include the rollout of District Master Plans for 112 Aspirational Districts, a Knowledge Management System, and a Decentralized Data Uploading
PM SVANidhi
The Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring and extension of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of ₹7,332 crore. The scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by enhancing loan
PVTG
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya MahaAbhiyan (PM JANMAN) aimed at the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and one Union Territory. The initiative focuses on providing essential facilities such as housing,
Science and Technology
The Ministry of Science and Technology is implementing various programs to ensure equal participation of OBCs, SCs, and STs in scientific research and technology development. Key initiatives include the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), which focus on socio-economic development through science and technology interventions. Programs
Tribal Research Institutes
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a two-day National Consultation to strengthen Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The event gathered over 50 stakeholders to address challenges in tribal research and socio-economic development. Key discussions included the need for participatory research, capacity