Social Issues & Schemes
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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
People losing sleep in big cities due to high night-time temperatures: Study, Pg9
Climate change-induced night temperatures cause significant sleep loss in major Indian cities; Chennai residents lose 93 hours annually, impacting health and productivity.
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
A law to give women farmers their due, Pg11
Maharashtra pioneers Women Farmers Empowerment Act 2026, formally recognizing women farmers and de-linking benefits from land ownership, setting a national precedent for gender equality.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
How challenging will Delhi’s ambitious EV transition be?, Pg7
Delhi's 2026 EV Policy mandates 2027-28 electrification for two/three-wheelers, facing a 1200% sales jump and charging infrastructure gaps to curb severe air pollution.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
Empowering India's Skill Ecosystem
India launches comprehensive 'whole-of-life' skill ecosystem, integrating education, employment, and entrepreneurship, empowering a future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (PLFS) MONTHLY BULLETIN - June, 2026
PLFS June 2026 bulletin reveals stable overall LFPR, WPR, and UR; urban areas show marginal improvement in LFPR and WPR.
Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
Ministry of Rural Development Showcases Women-Led Rural Enterprises at Bharat Tex 2026
MoRD showcases Lakhpati Didis' women-led rural enterprises at Bharat Tex 2026, boosting economic empowerment and market access for 3 crore SHG members.
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Holds Bilateral Meetings with BRICS Counterparts; Calls for Stronger Cooperation on Labour, Skills and Digital Public Infrastructure
India chairs 12th BRICS Labour Ministers' Meet, advocating Digital Public Infrastructure and skill development for inclusive global labour markets.
Women and Women's OrganizationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
Safe Workplace & High Value Jobs characterise India's Chip Ecosystem as we are Emerging as Trusted Global Hub in Electronics & Semiconductor
India's ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme propels the nation as a trusted global chip hub, fostering high-value jobs and technological self-reliance across the value chain.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
Electronics Revolution: Mobiles Powering Exports & Giving High Value Jobs to the people of India
India's electronics manufacturing surges, driven by PLI scheme, creating 25 lakh jobs, empowering women, and making mobiles the top export product.
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