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African-Asian Rural Development Organisation

February 25, 2025

India’s commitment to rural development has gained renewed focus through the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO). Recently, at an AARDO meeting, Indian officials brought into light the importance of collective vision and cooperation. They stressed the shared aspirations of communities ..

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Skill Gap Mapping

February 22, 2025

India is actively engaging with international organisations to address skill gaps in the workforce. Recent discussions led by the Ministry of Labour and Employment focused on a feasibility study for skill gap mapping. This initiative is part of India’s commitment ..

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NITI Aayog’s Vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047

February 22, 2025

NITI Aayog, India’s policy think tank, is spearheading an initiative to shape the future of several states through the development of state-specific vision documents aimed at achieving a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. The annual report for 2024-25 outlines ..

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Updated Coaching Scheme for PM CARES Beneficiaries

February 21, 2025

Recently, the Government of India revamped its coaching scheme aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This updated initiative extends benefits to children covered under the PM CARES scheme alongside Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes ..

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Nayanamritham 2.0

February 21, 2025

The Government of Kerala has launched Nayanamritham 2.0. This initiative is the world’s first government-led programme for AI-assisted chronic eye disease screening. It follows the success of Nayanamritham 1.0. The programme aims to enhance early detection and improve accessibility to ..

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Delhi Cabinet Approves Ayushman Bharat Yojana Implementation

February 21, 2025

The newly formed Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has taken steps towards implementing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This decision, made during their inaugural meeting, aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election manifesto. The scheme aims to ..

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IRDAI Launches Bima-ASBA

February 21, 2025

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has launched a new payment mechanism called Bima-ASBA. This initiative aims to simplify premium payments for life and health insurance policies. Starting from March 1, 2025, policyholders can use the Unified ..

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India Launches Campaign for Non-Communicable Disease Screening

February 21, 2025

India has launched a comprehensive campaign to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The initiative targets individuals aged 30 and above. It aims to screen for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and specific cancers. This effort is part of the National Programme ..

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