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India to Launch Sahkar Taxi

March 28, 2025

The Government of India is set to launch “Sahkar Taxi,” a cooperative-based taxi service. This initiative aims to provide a viable alternative to popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber. Union Minister Amit Shah announced this plan in Parliament, ..

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National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management

March 28, 2025

Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management and announced a national capacity building programme. The National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management, led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with ..

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New Pamban Bridge

March 27, 2025

On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. This event coincides with Ram Navami, marking milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The bridge, measuring 2.5 kilometres, enhances connectivity between mainland India ..

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India’s First National Cooperative University

March 27, 2025

The Lok Sabha recently passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, marking step in cooperative education in India. This initiative aims to establish the country’s first national cooperative university at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat. The ..

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What is Dx-EDGE Initiative?

March 27, 2025

Recently, India launched the ‘Digital Excellence for Growth and Enterprise’ (Dx-EDGE) initiative. This platform aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with essential digital tools and knowledge. The initiative is a collaboration between the Confederation of Indian Industry ..

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Social Protection Data Pooling Exercise

March 26, 2025

India has made substantial advancements in social protection coverage. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has initiated a comprehensive data-pooling exercise. This project aims to enhance the understanding of social protection benefits ..

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Kerala Establishes First Senior Citizens Commission in India

March 26, 2025

Kerala became the first state of India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission. The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in early 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the welfare and rights of the elderly ..

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Kerala Passes Private Universities Bill

March 26, 2025

Recently, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill. This legislation allows private universities to operate in Kerala, making it the last state in India to do so. The bill marks shift in the Left’s ..

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Guidelines for MGNREGS Job Card Deletions

March 25, 2025

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has faced challenges regarding job card deletions. In recent years, the deletions have surged, prompting the Ministry of Rural Development to introduce new guidelines. These guidelines aim to ensure transparency and ..

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Gujarat Achieves 95% of NITI Aayog’s TB-Free Target

March 24, 2025

In 2024, Gujarat made strides towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative. The state has achieved a remarkable 95 per cent of the target set by NITI Aayog for TB registration and treatment success. Achievements Gujarat was ..

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