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National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (1994)

National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) is a national-level apex body for the benefit of Minorities as defined under the National Commission for  Minorities Act 1992, and was set up on 30th September 1994, as a not-for-profit company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act,2013).

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Critical Minerals and Resource Security: India’s Next Policy Frontier

India in South Asia stands at a tipping point where untapped mineral potential intersects with high import dependence, and India is leading the charge to bridge this gap. China's recent export restrictions on essential rare earth magnets have led to a supply chain bottleneck in different parts of the world.

National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025: Way Forward

National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025: Way Forward

National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025.
The primary objective of NCSTS is to enhance capacity for informed decision-making and foster scientific thinking within the community, while also prioritising marginalised sections of society through the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the development of targeted programmes in an informed manner, ensuring that benefits and opportunities reach every corner of society.

India–Nepal: Border Security and Disaster Response

India-Nepal: Border Security and Disaster Response

The India-Nepal open land border, which is approximately 1,751 km, is unique in South Asia for its free flow of people under the Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1950. That open nature has been both a security challenge and a source of connectivity. The Shastra Seema Bal is India's primary guiding force, which prevents crime and smuggling, and also coordinates with Nepal security agencies. Joint military exercises such as “Surya Kiran” also enhance collaboration for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

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