Intending to eradicate illiteracy, a centrally sponsored scheme of adult education is “Padhan Likhna Abhiyan,” was implemented during 2020-21. It emphasizes imparting functional literacy to 57 lakh adult illiterates in the age group of 15 and above. The scheme was extended up to 31 July 2021.
As an essential element of the Indian government, the Ministry of Law and Justice stands as the guardian of the nation's legal integrity and the promoter of equitable justice. Holding its place as one of the most established and vital ministries, its responsibilities extend beyond mere legal management. It forms the very groundwork upon which India's democratic principles and the rule of law are firmly entrenched.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) initiated the "Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural Wastes and Residues" under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (2021–2026). This initiative is more than just waste management; it implies a mindful transition towards a circular economy by leveraging the practice of waste converted into renewable energy sources, minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and encouraging decentralized clean energy systems.
The CSRI (Cognitive Science Research Initiative) is India’s effort to demonstrate a structured framework nationwide for interdisciplinary cognitive science research. It was spearheaded by the DST (Department of Science and Technology) in 2008.The Indian context presents unique challenges, such as diverse mindsets, languages and cognitive disorders.
The Climate crisis is obviously real, and it is a massive politically driven crisis. Every degree of warming, every single emission, and every polluted land, water, and air can be traced back to political decisions made. Climate change is not an accident, it is a direct result of economic plans, major policies, and environmental deregulations that favor short-term gains over long-term sustainability.
The Canadian election may have been somewhat eclipsed by US President Donald Trump's trade war, but within the country, Canada turned a political corner. In many ways, the Canadian election results have depicted how the grounds have shifted considerably since the last election in 2021. First, the Liberal party has made a rather expected comeback with just a few seats shy of the majority needed to form the government. In its fourth successive mandate, the Liberal Party has shown a remarkable resilience in sustaining popularity. However, this time, the external factor in Donald Trump was more consequential in galvanising sentiments inside Canada than the Liberal party's own steps towards political revival.