Ministry of Tribal Affairs: Empowering India’s Indigenous Communities, 1999
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is a fundamental organization of the Indian government devoted to the advancement and well-being of the nation’s Scheduled Tribes (STs).
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Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI), 2008: A Comprehensive Policy Analysis
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.
PURSE (Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence), 2009
The Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence initiative started in 2009 by the Department of Science and Technology in India. Its core objective is to enhance the research capability of universities across India. Since its formation PURSE has played a major role in improving the existing research infrastructure and landscape, supporting over 82 universities and investments over Rupees 1227 Crores.
Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA)- 2022
The Scheme of Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) (Earlier known as Scheme of Grant-in-aid to Voluntary and other Organizations working for Scheduled Castes (SC), 2018) was implemented by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) in 2022 for academic year 2022-23.
Anganwadi Services in India: A Cornerstone of Child and Maternal Welfare
Anganwadi Services, which have been running under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, constitute one of India's largest and most influential public welfare systems. The ICDS was launched on October 2, 1975,
Ministry of Culture: Preserving Heritage, Promoting Identity
The Ministry of Culture is the apex Indian government ministry dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and enrichment of a nation's cultural heritage. The Ministry was constituted with the primary objective of preserving national heritage, promoting cultural diversity and disseminating all forms of art and culture thereby enabling inclusive development.
Gram Panchayat Development Plans (2015): The Road to Inclusive Development in Villages
A Gram Panchayat Development Plan is a comprehensive document outlining a village’s development goals and their strategies, focusing on economic, social and physical development. It is a bottom-up approach and is a participatory process where villagers, along with their elected representatives, identify their needs and priorities aiming for a more efficient use of their available resources.