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Unused Cess Funds for Construction Workers in India

January 25, 2025

The issue of unutilised cess funds for construction workers has gained attention following a Right to Information (RTI) response from the Union Labour Ministry. The response revealed that welfare boards across various states have failed to allocate amount of cess ..

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Study on Effectiveness of New MGNREGS Wage Payment System

January 25, 2025

The Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) has been a focal point of discussion in India since its mandatory implementation for wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from January 1, 2024. This system aims to enhance ..

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Madhya Pradesh Enforces Liquor Ban in Religious Towns

January 25, 2025

Madhya Pradesh has recently taken step towards prohibition by banning liquor sales in 17 religious towns. This decision, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, coincides with the 300th birth anniversary of the revered Maratha ruler Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. The towns ..

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Odisha Villages Receive Direct Funds for Forest Protection

January 24, 2025

The Odisha government is initiating project to empower local communities in forest management. As part of a new phase under the Forest Rights Act, 100 villages are set to receive direct funding into their bank accounts. This initiative aims to ..

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India Sets Ambitious Target for GI Tags

January 23, 2025

The Government of India has set a goal to achieve 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. This initiative was announced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the GI Samagam event in New Delhi. The current ..

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National Conference Organized to Speed Up PM JANMAN

January 23, 2025

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a National Conference of District Magistrates to speed up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). What is PM JANMAN? The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha ..

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Chhattisgarh Launches Landless Agricultural Labourer Welfare Scheme

January 23, 2025

On January 20, 2025, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the ‘Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana’ in Raipur. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to over 5.62 lakh landless agricultural labourers, including Baigas and Gunias, with ..

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National Health Mission Extended

January 23, 2025

The Union Cabinet recently approved the continuation of the National Health Mission (NHM) for additional 5 years.  It has emerged as a very important force in enhancing public health across India. Launched to address various health challenges, the NHM has ..

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