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SWAMIH Fund 2.0

February 4, 2025

The SWAMIH Fund 2.0 has been introduced to address the challenges in India’s real estate sector. The Union Finance Minister announced a budgetary provision of ₹15,000 crore to aid the completion of one lakh dwelling units. This move aims to ..

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PM-JANMAN Package for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

February 1, 2025

The PM-JANMAN package is initiative launched in November 2023 to enhance the living conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. The programme aims for 100% saturation of essential services like housing, water, and roads across PVTG habitations. It ..

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Maharashtra SEBC Quota Caste Validation Certificate Extension

February 1, 2025

In Maharashtra, students admitted under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) quota for the 2024-25 academic session have received a three-month extension to submit their Caste Validation Certificates (CVCs). Initially, a six-month extension was granted in June 2024. The ..

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Targeted Approach to Leprosy Eradication in India

February 1, 2025

India has made strides in combating leprosy. The country achieved the World Health Organization’s elimination status in 2005. This status indicates less than one case per 10,000 population. However, leprosy remains a public health challenge in certain regions.  The Union ..

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Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment 2025

February 1, 2025

The Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 were recently published by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This amendment aims to improve transparency and inclusivity in governance. It expands the use of ..

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Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance

January 31, 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government recently launched the “Mana Mitra” initiative. This programme aims to enhance governance through WhatsApp. Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communication, introduced the service in Guntur district. The initiative will allow citizens to access ..

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Polavaram Project

January 31, 2025

The Polavaram Project is multi-purpose irrigation initiative in Andhra Pradesh. Recently, the state government approved ₹990 crore for constructing a new diaphragm wall for the Earth-cum-Rock Fill dam. This decision enhances the project’s scope and aims to improve irrigation and ..

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e-Shram Microsites and Occupational Shortage Index Launched

January 31, 2025

Recently, the Government of India launched two major initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of unorganised workers. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance employment outcomes and streamline access to government welfare programs. The initiatives were introduced ..

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Ethanol Procurement Price Revision for 2024-25

January 30, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India has approved a revision of the ethanol procurement price for the Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25. This decision aims to support the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. The new price is set at Rs. ..

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Disaster Mitigation Funding Approved by High-Level Committee

January 30, 2025

Recently, the Government of India, through a High-Level Committee (HLC) led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, approved allocation of Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects. This funding aims to enhance disaster management across various states, focusing on lightning ..

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