Category Center for Human Dignity and Development

Scholarship Scheme: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

A scholarship program initiated by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, offers 100,000 scholarships to outstanding or high-achieving students whose family income does not exceed ₹3,50,000/- annually from all sources at the time of selecting recipients for the scholarship. Each State or Union Territory has a designated allocation of scholarships for the relevant age demographic of students in classes 7 and 8.

Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), 2017

SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds), is India's flagship program aimed at increasing access to education using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) launched by the Ministry of Education on 9th July, 2017. Inspired by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SWAYAM aims to level up the field for learners from varied socio-economic backgrounds, geographic locations, and languages.

Poshan Abhiyaan 2.0: Strengthening India’s Nutrition Revolution 

Launched on March 8, 2018, the Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is India's flagship initiative for improving the nutritional status of children, pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and other vulnerable groups. It is spearheaded by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and is aimed at reducing stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight through a convergent approach involving multiple ministries.

Himachal’s Cultural Crossroads: Feudal Revival vs. Social Reform

Incidents of the past few years highlight a shift in the social and cultural milieu of Himachal Pradesh. A state that once evolved through the determination of its political leadership and the momentum of progressive social and cultural movements is witnessing a resurgence of decadent feudal values. Alongside, a rise in right-wing revivalism is reshaping the state's socio-political landscape. Evaluating this trend in the current context, particularly in light of the missed opportunities for a cultural and intellectual renaissance, is essential.

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