According to the census 2011, nearly 78 million individuals migrated from rural to urban areas. This increase was due to the availability of better opportunities, higher wages, better education and healthcare in the urban areas. This migration along with the naturally increasing population growth and expansion of borders accelerated urbanization.
The ideas and ideals of Babasaheb, whose birth anniversary is today, on April 14, still guide and motivate us. But there’s another special date to remember — January 26, the day we adopted the Constitution in 1950. This year, our Constitution turned 75. Whenever we find ourselves at the crossroads of a constitutional dilemma, we find ourselves turning to the Constituent Assembly debates and the words of Babasaheb, hoping that they will guide us in resolving not only our constitutional quandary but also our moral and social ones.
Every year on 7th April, global health awareness is propagated in the form of World Health Day. It is one of the 11 official global health campaigns initiated by WHO. The day is recognized by various international governments, non-governmental organizations, and other public health authorities.
Though it has deep roots in societal institutions that affect and involve everyone, gender-based violence (GBV) is frequently presented as a problem that just affects women. Men's involvement in maintaining or destroying patriarchy is highlighted in current talks, but the topic needs to go beyond recognizing privilege or encouraging allyship.
Launching the National Quantum Mission ensures India's proactive participation in the global quantum revolution. As nations worldwide intensify their investments in quantum research, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly technology-driven. Through this mission, India is not just a participant but a significant contributor and creator of advanced quantum solutions. The mission is based on the understanding that quantum technologies will be instrumental in solving future challenges such as cyber threats, precision healthcare, sustainable energy solutions, real-time logistics optimization, and advanced environmental science modeling.
The NERUDP was launched in 26 February, 2009 by the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to improve essential urban services in five capital cities included Agartala in Tripura, Aizawl in Mizoram, Gangtok in Sikkim, Kohima in Nagaland and Shillong in Meghalaya. The programme focused on enhancing the quality of life for urban residents by developing drainage systems and sanitation services, sustainable water supply systems and solid waste management systems. The NERUDP wasn’t just a development plan, it felt like a much needed lifeline that was long overdue because of the region’s hilly terrain, slower economic growth and complex social and political landscape.