The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing around 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Ministry of MSME, India is home to over 58 million MSMEs, which collectively generate approximately 120 million jobs. This makes MSMEs the second-largest employment provider in India, second only to the agriculture sector.
India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, has experienced a rapid increase in energy demand over the past few decades. The country faces the dual challenge of providing reliable energy access to its vast and diverse population while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. In November 2015 our PM Narendra Modi proposed the International Solar Alliance which aims to promote solar power utilisation on a global scale, encouraging member countries to adopt solar energy as a means to achieve sustainable and low-carbon growth.
Addressing caste-based discrimination in jails is not just about upholding prisoners’ rights; it is about reaffirming our commitment to the constitutional values of equality, dignity and justice.
Budget 2024 expectations: India has shown remarkable progress in the field of health and nutrition. Presently, over 50 crore Indians benefit from the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), ensuring their access to healthcare. The country has established 1.73 lakh Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs (AAMs) to offer comprehensive primary healthcare services. Over the past decade, the number of medical education seats for both under- and post-graduate programmes has more than doubled. Moreover, the out-of-pocket health expenditure has decreased from 63% in 2014 to 39% in 2024.
Microsoft will best understand the vulnerability of every chunk of its code, and can devise ways to guard it; if that means transforming it into a giant cyber security firm, so be it.
Given the reality of an ongoing guerrilla war on democracy and the Constitution, it is ridiculous to nominate one particular date as Constitution Murder Day
Samvidhan Hatya Divas (Day of the murder of the Constitution)!
The government has notified yet another commemorative day for the nation. Most sections of the political class see voters as dumb tools of five-yearly legitimation of their power, and passive prey available for predation the rest of the time.