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Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY)

January 14, 2025

The Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) is focused on revitalising degraded and rainfed areas across India. Recent evaluations of past projects have shown promising results, including improved groundwater levels and increased farmers’ incomes. Overview ..

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India-Saudi Arabia Haj Agreement for 2025

January 14, 2025

India has recently finalised a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing for a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the year 2025. The agreement was signed by Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Jeddah, in a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s ..

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ICMR Releases National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) 2025

January 14, 2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a draft for the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) 2025. This initiative aims to improve diagnostic services across various healthcare levels in India. The ICMR seeks public feedback until January 15, ..

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First Phase of Bima Sugam to be Launched on Mid-2025

January 14, 2025

Bima Sugam is a transformative project launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). This initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital platform for insurance transactions, akin to Amazon’s model. Originally slated for an April 2025 launch, ..

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Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform Launched

January 13, 2025

The Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform was recently launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance India’s cleantech value chains, focusing on solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage sectors. ..

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Andhra Pradesh’s Swarnandhra Vision-2047

January 13, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recently shared his Sankranti greetings with the global Telugu community. He emphasised the importance of festivals free from economic disparities. Naidu brought into light the government’s commitment to improving the lives of the ..

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Madhya Pradesh Launches PARTH Yojana Initiative

January 11, 2025

Madhya Pradesh has revealed the PARTH Yojana, aimed at empowering youth for careers in defence and law enforcement. This initiative, introduced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the State-Level Youth Festival, focuses on enhancing physical and mental preparedness. The scheme ..

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PMEGP: Rural Enterprises Surpass Urban Job Creation

January 11, 2025

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has shown remarkable success in rural job creation over the last sixteen years. Rural micro enterprises have generated more jobs per unit compared to urban enterprises. This trend marks the significance of PMEGP ..

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