Initiatives of the Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India is the primary agency for implementing the government’s defence policies and managing the country’s Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India is the primary agency for implementing the government’s defence policies and managing the country’s Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, established in 2004, is responsible for overseeing the decentralization process and strengthening local self-governance in India.
The nation is not at peace. News of violence and protests have become routine. The result is diversion of the nation’s energies from tackling urgent long term national and international challenges that are piling up with implications for national well-being.
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, is a pivotal government initiative targeting India's vast community of artisans and craftspeople, traditionally referred to as “Vishwakarmas.”
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) in India is the apex government institution dedicated to the holistic development of women and children.
The International Labour Organization
estimates that around 92% of India’s workforce is employed informally, without formal contracts or limited job security.
India has recognized education as a cornerstone for socio-economic development, leading to the enactment of landmark legislation in 2010 that made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.