The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 11, 2014 aims to redefine rural development by fostering good politics and inspiring a movement towards demand-driven development.
Phule’s principle aspiration was to fight ignorance and the barriers of gender and caste oppression.
The National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP) is India’s flagship public health initiative aimed at combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Established in 1992 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and implemented by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), the program has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive AIDS control initiatives.
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote: “Reservation… will promote inefficiency and mediocracy.” I often wonder if this was a reason for denying B R Ambedkar a dignified space in the corridors of power. Did the Congress think so little of us, the Dalits? Did Ambedkar resign because he felt neglected or because he became the voice of Dalits and women?
The original Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, established the legal basis for the compulsory registration of births and deaths nationwide.
The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, launched on June 1, 2020, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), emerged as a lifeline for street vendors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farmers protest annually for fair prices and wages. Minimum Support Price and its impact on various crops are key issues. Small farmers struggle with low incomes and market access. Loan waivers offer limited relief. Policy debates focus on balancing farmer needs with market realities. The government faces challenges in supporting farmers while managing the budget.