https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAHRBph7hQI Transgender community being one of the most marginalised communities in the country faced an immense challenge to merge into the general categories of gender of male or female. They encountered struggles varying from social exclusion to discrimination in every sphere. Consequently, the Parliament passed a landmark law in 2019 titled The Transgender Persons (Protection … Continue reading The Transgender Persons(Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
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Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. The aim of PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission is to strengthen the critical healthcare network from village to block to the district to the regional and national level in the next 4-5 years. There are 3 major aspects of the Ayushman Bharat … Continue reading Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
Geospatial Energy Map of India Launched by NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog recently launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India. NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India with the support of Energy Ministries of Government of India. The GIS map provides a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country which … Continue reading Geospatial Energy Map of India Launched by NITI Aayog
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products
The government recently launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. PLI Scheme in telecom sector, with the aim to make Atmanirbhar Bharat, will help in reducing India’s dependence on other countries for import of telecom and networking products. The PLI Scheme is being launched by DoT with the objective to … Continue reading Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products
Why India’s Bureaucracy Needs Urgent Reform
"India cannot hope to get to a $5-trillion economy without a modern, progressive, results-oriented bureaucracy, one which says “why not?” instead of “why?” when confronted with problems. Make no mistake, despite working in a difficult, complex ecosystem, about a third of civil servants are doing exceptional work, better than their peers in the corporate sector. … Continue reading Why India’s Bureaucracy Needs Urgent Reform
GatiShakti – National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity
The Government recently launched PM GatiShakti - National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity. Infrastructure creation in India had suffered for decades from multiple issues. There was lack of coordination between different Departments, for example, once a road was constructed, other agencies dug up the constructed road again for activities like laying of underground cables, gas … Continue reading GatiShakti – National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity
Enhancing Productivity of Cotton in India
Shri Piyush Goyal , Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution said that with collective efforts by entire cotton value chain, in the coming years, India will not only be Atmanirbhar in every sphere of cotton but will also emerge as a sole supplier of good quality cotton in the … Continue reading Enhancing Productivity of Cotton in India
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. The scheme will continue up to March 2026. Infrastructural support, market access, design and technology up-gradation support etc will be provided to handicrafts artisans under this scheme. CHCDS aims to create world-class infrastructure that caters … Continue reading Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
Tourism Potential of The Buddhist Circuit
India is one of world’s largest reservoirs of history, culture, philosophy, heritage, and religion and these together list the country amongst the most desired destinations for tourists and pilgrims. India has a rich ancient Buddhist Heritage with several important sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha. Buddhist tourism in India as a tourism product … Continue reading Tourism Potential of The Buddhist Circuit
India’s Resolve to Curtail Carbon Emissions in the Antarctic Atmosphere
India is committed to curtail carbon emissions in the Antarctic atmosphere. India has already adopted the green energy initiative by experimenting with the feasibility of wind energy production and installed moderate output of Wind Energy Generators (WEG) on an experimental basis. The choice of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) for Bharati station to reduce carbon … Continue reading India’s Resolve to Curtail Carbon Emissions in the Antarctic Atmosphere
