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Telangana Government Launches New Welfare Schemes

January 29, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy set a new record by launching four welfare schemes in 563 villages across all mandals on January 26. The schemes were launched across 563 villages in all mandals. Rythu Bharosa Scheme Rythu Bharosa provides ..

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Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System Launched

January 28, 2025

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system. This upgrade aims to simplify the certification process for exporters and improve trade efficiency. The new platform incorporates user-friendly features and mandatory electronic ..

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Unified Pension Scheme

January 27, 2025

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was officially notified on January 24, 2025. This scheme offers government employees a new choice for retirement benefits. It replaces the National Pension System (NPS), which did not guarantee pensions for employees joining after January ..

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Andhra Pradesh Announces Major Tourism Projects

January 27, 2025

The Minister for Tourism and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh, recently announced funding for two major tourism projects in Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned ₹177 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme. This funding aims ..

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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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