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Gender & Transport: How Women Are Affected?

Gender & Transport: How Women Are Affected?

Mobility and transportation are crucial tools for the exchange of information and resources, broadening services, and connecting economies. Gender mobility is defined as differences in mobility patterns based on gender. These patterns are often dependent on accessible, affordable and available transport, inclusive of the security concerns.

Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED)

Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED)

Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED) can be understood as efforts to promote entrepreneurship by turning advances in science and technology into practical business opportunities through institutional support and innovation ecosystems. While India does not have the same program name, various programs and schemes in the scientific, technology, and startup ecosystems exemplify the spirit of S&TED.

Skill Vigyan Programme, 2021: Bridging the Biotechnology Skills Gap in India

Skill Vigyan Programme, 2021: Bridging the Biotechnology Skills Gap in India

The Skill Vigyan Programme, formally known as the Skill Development Programme in Biotechnology, is a national initiative launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The DBT Skill Vigyan Programme was officially launched on 25th February 2021,

Mentoring for Excellence: Impact of the Margdarshan Initiative

Mentoring for Excellence: Impact of the Margdarshan Initiative

India has a large, complex and multi-layered system of technical and higher education. It has the third-largest higher education system in the world, next to China and the United States. The development of human resources of the country is a critical factor for the progress of the Nation.

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Ministry of Labor & Employment (2025): Labor Welfare Schemes in India

The Labor welfare schemes in India were introduced as a means to provide protection and support to workers, especially in the unorganised sector. The Schemes, implemented and monitored by the Ministry of Labor and Employment through the Directorate General of Labor Welfare (DGLW) and its labor welfare organizations (LWOs), are in place to ensure worker safety, provide social security benefits, improve working conditions, and enhance the overall well-being of the workforce. 

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Research and Development in Earth system sciences

The MoES runs the Research and Development in Earth System Sciences (RDESS) programme, an extramural research and development funding strategy. Its primary goal is to improve understanding of the Earth system, comprising the atmosphere, the ocean, solid Earth; and in turn, each other’s dependence in the biosphere, with collaboration encouraged among various institutions and disciplines.

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