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  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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Genome India Project: Decoding the Genetic Diversity of the Indian Population

The Genome India Project (GIP) was launched in January 2020 by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The purpose of the Genome India Project is to map the genetic diversity of the people of India. The project’s ambition is to curate a rich and comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations of the Indian population. The need for it arises from the population groups of India being largely endogamous, resulting in genetic variations and harmful, disease-causing mutations.

Centre For Marine Living Resources & Ecology – Marine Living Resources Programme, 1998

The Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), based in Cochin, Kerala, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), was established in 1998 by upgrading the then Sagar Sampada Cell with exclusive facilities for implementing the Marine Living Resources (MLR) Programme

Empowering Women Green Entrepreneurs in India: Policy Interventions for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

Priya India’s economy is growing rapidly. According to recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to reach around USD 4.19 trillion by 2025, making it the world’s fourth-largest economy. This impressive…

Atmospheric Observations Network: Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES)

Atmospheric Observations Network (AON) is a continuing scheme launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) for research and development focusing on the Earth's Atmosphere and environmental science.With growing climate variability, the need for accurate, localised, and real-time meteorological data has become increasingly critical across various sectors, including agriculture, aviation, disaster management, and urban planning.An advanced model with high-resolution data and reliable observations is the backbone of an accurate forecast.The Atmospheric Observation Network aims to meet this by measuring continuous critical atmospheric parameters through surface stations, upper-air instruments, radars and satellites, within the standards stipulated by WMO(World Meteorological Organization).

Chips To Startup Programme

The "Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme" is a foundation scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and follows through on the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE-2019). The programme was formed based on the aim of India becoming a global Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) hub and limiting its electronic imports. The program officially began with MeitY seeking applications from academia, R&D institutions, startups,  MSMEs, and online applications were accepted until January 31, 2022.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Guardians or Gatekeepers?

The MIB, established post-independence, runs media platforms like Doordarshan and All India Radio, with the aim of reaching government policies to people. Its remit grew with digital media, introducing devices like the Press Sewa Portal and working on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill since 2023 to control content.

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