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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India, Pg9

India's higher education faces unprecedented crisis as undergraduate enrolments decline 0.27% for first time, impacting male students and major states like UP, Maharashtra.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

22 Jul, 2026

For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India, Pg9

India's higher education faces unprecedented crisis as undergraduate enrolments decline 0.27% for first time, impacting male students and major states like UP, Maharashtra.

22 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Journeys of Grit, Pathways of Growth

DAY-NRLM's RSETIs empower 60 lakh rural individuals, transforming lives from daily wage to entrepreneurship, fostering self-reliance and economic growth.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

Journeys of Grit, Pathways of Growth

DAY-NRLM's RSETIs empower 60 lakh rural individuals, transforming lives from daily wage to entrepreneurship, fostering self-reliance and economic growth.

22 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure

Ministry of Tourism sanctions 117 projects worth ₹5,756.62 Crore under schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0, boosting tourism infrastructure and promotion nationwide.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure

Ministry of Tourism sanctions 117 projects worth ₹5,756.62 Crore under schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0, boosting tourism infrastructure and promotion nationwide.

22 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Ministry of Minority Affairs ensures inclusive development of minorities through PMVIKAS Scheme

Ministry of Minority Affairs' PM VIKAS Scheme targets inclusive development for notified minorities nationwide, focusing on education, skilling, and employment.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Jul, 2026

Ministry of Minority Affairs ensures inclusive development of minorities through PMVIKAS Scheme

Ministry of Minority Affairs' PM VIKAS Scheme targets inclusive development for notified minorities nationwide, focusing on education, skilling, and employment.

22 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

VB-GRAM-G SCHEME

Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, launched nationwide on July 1, 2026, ensuring rural employment and livelihoods.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

VB-GRAM-G SCHEME

Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, launched nationwide on July 1, 2026, ensuring rural employment and livelihoods.

22 Jul, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

E-GRAM SWARAJ PORTAL IN SCHEDULED TRIBE-DOMINATED AREAS

Ministry of Panchayati Raj drives eGramSwaraj and GPDP integration in PESA areas, training 1.87 lakh officials to boost digital governance despite connectivity hurdles.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

22 Jul, 2026

E-GRAM SWARAJ PORTAL IN SCHEDULED TRIBE-DOMINATED AREAS

Ministry of Panchayati Raj drives eGramSwaraj and GPDP integration in PESA areas, training 1.87 lakh officials to boost digital governance despite connectivity hurdles.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS Nations Join Hands to strengthen TCIM, Expert Working Group Taking Shape

India's BRICS Chairship successfully forms Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine, fostering global health cooperation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

22 Jul, 2026

BRICS Nations Join Hands to strengthen TCIM, Expert Working Group Taking Shape

India's BRICS Chairship successfully forms Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine, fostering global health cooperation.

22 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

New criminal laws, BNS, BNSS, BSA, replace colonial-era codes, mandating strict timelines and digital tools for speedy, citizen-centric justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

22 Jul, 2026

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

New criminal laws, BNS, BNSS, BSA, replace colonial-era codes, mandating strict timelines and digital tools for speedy, citizen-centric justice.

22 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions

ICMR transfers SHetA2 for cervical cancer and two next-gen enteric vaccines to Indian manufacturers, boosting indigenous, affordable healthcare solutions.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

22 Jul, 2026

ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions

ICMR transfers SHetA2 for cervical cancer and two next-gen enteric vaccines to Indian manufacturers, boosting indigenous, affordable healthcare solutions.

22 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

CDSCO approves India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, by Takeda, a live attenuated recombinant DNA vaccine, bolstering national disease prevention efforts.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

22 Jul, 2026

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

CDSCO approves India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, by Takeda, a live attenuated recombinant DNA vaccine, bolstering national disease prevention efforts.

22 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers

India to Host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh from 22–24 July

India convenes 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh, driving health security, digital health, and UHC for Global South under its 2026 Chairship.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers

22 Jul, 2026

India to Host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh from 22–24 July

India convenes 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh, driving health security, digital health, and UHC for Global South under its 2026 Chairship.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

Update on Immunization Programme and Pandemic Preparedness

India achieves 90%+ immunization coverage, launches nationwide HPV vaccine for 1.2 crore girls, and boosts pandemic readiness via PM-ABHIM and IDSP.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

22 Jul, 2026

Update on Immunization Programme and Pandemic Preparedness

India achieves 90%+ immunization coverage, launches nationwide HPV vaccine for 1.2 crore girls, and boosts pandemic readiness via PM-ABHIM and IDSP.

22 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Steps Taken to Enhance National Preparedness against Emerging Infectious Diseases

Union Health Ministry strengthens national preparedness against emerging infectious diseases, expanding surveillance networks, diagnostic labs, and launching PM-ABHIM for robust health infrastructure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jul, 2026

Steps Taken to Enhance National Preparedness against Emerging Infectious Diseases

Union Health Ministry strengthens national preparedness against emerging infectious diseases, expanding surveillance networks, diagnostic labs, and launching PM-ABHIM for robust health infrastructure.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Economics of Animal Rearing

Fish Production

PMMSY propels India's fish production to 197.75 lakh tonnes, investing Rs 2,797 crore in cold chain and empowering 1.47 lakh women beneficiaries.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Economics of Animal Rearing

22 Jul, 2026

Fish Production

PMMSY propels India's fish production to 197.75 lakh tonnes, investing Rs 2,797 crore in cold chain and empowering 1.47 lakh women beneficiaries.

22 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Government's Financial Inclusion Mission Continues to Foster Economic Empowerment Through Universal Banking, Social Security and Credit Access

PMJDY-led financial inclusion mission opens 58.63 crore Jan-Dhan accounts, providing universal banking, social security, and credit access to millions across India.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

Government's Financial Inclusion Mission Continues to Foster Economic Empowerment Through Universal Banking, Social Security and Credit Access

PMJDY-led financial inclusion mission opens 58.63 crore Jan-Dhan accounts, providing universal banking, social security, and credit access to millions across India.

22 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Economics of Animal Rearing

Implementation of National Cooperation Policy, 2025

Ministry of Cooperation unveils National Cooperation Policy 2025, targeting 50 crore people, tripling economic contribution, and empowering marginalized communities through cooperatives.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Economics of Animal Rearing

22 Jul, 2026

Implementation of National Cooperation Policy, 2025

Ministry of Cooperation unveils National Cooperation Policy 2025, targeting 50 crore people, tripling economic contribution, and empowering marginalized communities through cooperatives.

22 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

Benefits of Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti scheme

Union Minister Amit Shah details NCDC's Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti schemes, empowering new cooperatives and women SHGs with financial support.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

22 Jul, 2026

Benefits of Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti scheme

Union Minister Amit Shah details NCDC's Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti schemes, empowering new cooperatives and women SHGs with financial support.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Minister details Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana's multi-pronged approach in Lok Sabha, boosting irrigation potential and farmer training across states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

22 Jul, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Minister details Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana's multi-pronged approach in Lok Sabha, boosting irrigation potential and farmer training across states.

22 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Land Reforms in India

Agricultural Census (2021-22)

India completes fieldwork for 11th Agricultural Census (2021-22), providing crucial data for policy, planning, and rural development initiatives.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Land Reforms in India

22 Jul, 2026

Agricultural Census (2021-22)

India completes fieldwork for 11th Agricultural Census (2021-22), providing crucial data for policy, planning, and rural development initiatives.

22 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Integration of AYUSH in national health systems

India aggressively integrates AYUSH into national health systems, deploying 25,000+ doctors, establishing research, and strengthening quality control for accessible, holistic healthcare delivery.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jul, 2026

Integration of AYUSH in national health systems

India aggressively integrates AYUSH into national health systems, deploying 25,000+ doctors, establishing research, and strengthening quality control for accessible, holistic healthcare delivery.

22 Jul, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India, Pg9

For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India, Pg9

Journeys of Grit, Pathways of Growth

Journeys of Grit, Pathways of Growth

Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure

Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure

Ministry of Minority Affairs ensures inclusive development of minorities through PMVIKAS Scheme

Ministry of Minority Affairs ensures inclusive development of minorities through PMVIKAS Scheme

VB-GRAM-G SCHEME

VB-GRAM-G SCHEME

E-GRAM SWARAJ PORTAL IN SCHEDULED TRIBE-DOMINATED AREAS

E-GRAM SWARAJ PORTAL IN SCHEDULED TRIBE-DOMINATED AREAS

BRICS Nations Join Hands to strengthen TCIM, Expert Working Group Taking Shape

BRICS Nations Join Hands to strengthen TCIM, Expert Working Group Taking Shape

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions

ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

India to Host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh from 22–24 July

India to Host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh from 22–24 July

Update on Immunization Programme and Pandemic Preparedness

Update on Immunization Programme and Pandemic Preparedness

Steps Taken to Enhance National Preparedness against Emerging Infectious Diseases

Steps Taken to Enhance National Preparedness against Emerging Infectious Diseases

Fish Production

Fish Production

Government's Financial Inclusion Mission Continues to Foster Economic Empowerment Through Universal Banking, Social Security and Credit Access

Government's Financial Inclusion Mission Continues to Foster Economic Empowerment Through Universal Banking, Social Security and Credit Access

Implementation of National Cooperation Policy, 2025

Implementation of National Cooperation Policy, 2025

Benefits of Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti scheme

Benefits of Yuva Sahakar and Swayam Shakti scheme

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Agricultural Census (2021-22)

Agricultural Census (2021-22)

Integration of AYUSH in national health systems

Integration of AYUSH in national health systems

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