The Ministry of Rural Development, comprising the Department of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources, is the key agency driving development and welfare initiatives in rural India.
India has recognized education as a cornerstone for socio-economic development, leading to the enactment of landmark legislation in 2010 that made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) functions as the principal agency of the Government of India, responsible for formulating policies, plans, and schemes aimed at promoting renewable and non-conventional energy resources.
The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) was established in January 1985. It is responsible for promoting industrial research and development in India.
The West Bengal Assembly has successfully passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is designed to combat violence against women.
The prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine is showing no signs of abating.