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Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviews PM VIKAS Scheme, enrolling 80,918 minority candidates in skill development, entrepreneurship, and education, strengthening industry ties.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

23 Jul, 2026

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviews PM VIKAS Scheme, enrolling 80,918 minority candidates in skill development, entrepreneurship, and education, strengthening industry ties.

23 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Centre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

23 Jul, 2026

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Centre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.

23 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

23 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Raksha Mantri flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Raksha Mantri flags-in historic 'Samudra Pradakshina', first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, showcasing Nari Shakti, jointness, and military diplomacy after 314-day voyage.

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

23 Jul, 2026

Raksha Mantri flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Raksha Mantri flags-in historic 'Samudra Pradakshina', first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, showcasing Nari Shakti, jointness, and military diplomacy after 314-day voyage.

23 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector IT and Computers

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Union Minister Amit Shah confirms government's push for AI and digital platforms in cooperative training institutions, boosting tech-driven pedagogy and capacity building.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector IT and Computers

23 Jul, 2026

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Union Minister Amit Shah confirms government's push for AI and digital platforms in cooperative training institutions, boosting tech-driven pedagogy and capacity building.

23 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Washout in both Houses amid Opp uproar over paper leaks, police action, Pg8

Opposition forces Monsoon Session washout, demanding urgent debate on NEET paper leak, minister's resignation, and police crackdown on student protesters.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jul, 2026

Washout in both Houses amid Opp uproar over paper leaks, police action, Pg8

Opposition forces Monsoon Session washout, demanding urgent debate on NEET paper leak, minister's resignation, and police crackdown on student protesters.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's share in Union Budget halved over 12 years amidst NEET leak protests, raising concerns over government priorities and accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

22 Jul, 2026

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's share in Union Budget halved over 12 years amidst NEET leak protests, raising concerns over government priorities and accountability.

22 Jul, 2026

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

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Ken-Betwa river linking project, a Rs 44,605-crore mega-project, sparks fierce protests over flawed rehabilitation and displacement of 2,000 families in Bundelkhand.

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

22 Jul, 2026

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Ken-Betwa river linking project, a Rs 44,605-crore mega-project, sparks fierce protests over flawed rehabilitation and displacement of 2,000 families in Bundelkhand.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi's winter pollution toolkit needs AI forecasts, Pg13

Delhi's winter pollution strategy demands AI forecasts to predict hourly PM2.5 levels, guiding citizens on safest outdoor activity times and reducing exposure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jul, 2026

Delhi's winter pollution toolkit needs AI forecasts, Pg13

Delhi's winter pollution strategy demands AI forecasts to predict hourly PM2.5 levels, guiding citizens on safest outdoor activity times and reducing exposure.

22 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

Tamil Nadu replicates China's model, leading India in women-led electronics manufacturing with innovative worker housing, significantly boosting female LFPR.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

22 Jul, 2026

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

Tamil Nadu replicates China's model, leading India in women-led electronics manufacturing with innovative worker housing, significantly boosting female LFPR.

22 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Registrar General of India grapples with caste enumeration methodology for upcoming Census, weighing open-ended vs. drop-down options amidst RSS resistance and 2011 SECC data quality failures.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Jul, 2026

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Registrar General of India grapples with caste enumeration methodology for upcoming Census, weighing open-ended vs. drop-down options amidst RSS resistance and 2011 SECC data quality failures.

22 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Jul, 2026

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

22 Jul, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

From IAC to paper leaks, anti-system movements pose a unique challenge, Pg12

Student protests over NEET paper leaks, echoing the IAC movement, pose a unique anti-system challenge to government's promise of transparent governance.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jul, 2026

From IAC to paper leaks, anti-system movements pose a unique challenge, Pg12

Student protests over NEET paper leaks, echoing the IAC movement, pose a unique anti-system challenge to government's promise of transparent governance.

22 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

22 Jul, 2026

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

22 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

UNFPA survey reveals young Indians delay family due to economic insecurity, gender roles, and climate anxiety, threatening India's demographic dividend.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

UNFPA survey reveals young Indians delay family due to economic insecurity, gender roles, and climate anxiety, threatening India's demographic dividend.

22 Jul, 2026

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

Social Issues & Schemes

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

Raksha Mantri flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Raksha Mantri flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Washout in both Houses amid Opp uproar over paper leaks, police action, Pg8

Washout in both Houses amid Opp uproar over paper leaks, police action, Pg8

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Delhi's winter pollution toolkit needs AI forecasts, Pg13

Delhi's winter pollution toolkit needs AI forecasts, Pg13

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

From IAC to paper leaks, anti-system movements pose a unique challenge, Pg12

From IAC to paper leaks, anti-system movements pose a unique challenge, Pg12

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

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

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