The Ministry of Minority Affairs isn’t just a bureaucracy, it’s a lifeline for India’s 300 million minorities, stitching them into the nation’s growth story. From scholarships lifting dropout kids to PMJVK building schools, it’s made strides—literacy’s up, jobs are sprouting. Yet, state delays, thin funds, and political noise hobble its pace.
There’s a huge potential for the expansion of the MGNREGA scheme, especially in regions that have been underserved. The involvement of panchayats and community groups is instrumental in the execution of the scheme’s projects on the ground by identifying local needs and grievances. It’s crucial to ensure that the benefits reach those who need them the most. Although MGNREGA is unlikely to succeed without sustained political commitment and public pressure, its enactment has been a remarkable achievement.
Teaching, often regarded as a noble profession, is not immune to workplace challenges. In private schools, particularly in India, there has been a growing concern over the mental harassment of teachers by school management. From unrealistic workload, expectations to exploitation and lack of support, many teachers endure stressful work environments, impacting their mental health and professional satisfaction.
Southern states' population stability stems from social progress, not control measures. Should they be penalised in Parliament seat.
The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), aimed at making healthcare affordable for all citizens. Initially launched in 2008 and rebranded in 2016, the initiative focuses on providing high-quality, generic medicines at 50%-80% lower prices than branded alternatives.
National Security Day, referred to as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, is commemorated every year on March 4 in India.
A primary agenda of the Trump administration is the erosion of transgender rights. Soon after taking office, the US president issued an executive order declaring that the federal government would recognise only two sexes — male and female — as unchangeable, impacting federal IDs like passports. Another executive order banned federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender individuals under 19 years of age, depriving them of vital life-saving services such as puberty blockers and hormone replacement treatments.