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MyGov,2014: A Paradigm of Participatory Governance in India 

In an era of digital transformation, where technology has revolutionized how people interact, communicate, and engage with institutions, governance has embraced the winds of change. Among the most compelling illustrations of this evolution in India is the MyGov platform, a pioneering initiative of the Government of India designed to foster participatory governance by enabling direct citizen engagement in policy-making and administration.

Scholarship Scheme: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

A scholarship program initiated by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, offers 100,000 scholarships to outstanding or high-achieving students whose family income does not exceed ₹3,50,000/- annually from all sources at the time of selecting recipients for the scholarship. Each State or Union Territory has a designated allocation of scholarships for the relevant age demographic of students in classes 7 and 8.

Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), 2017

SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds), is India's flagship program aimed at increasing access to education using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) launched by the Ministry of Education on 9th July, 2017. Inspired by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SWAYAM aims to level up the field for learners from varied socio-economic backgrounds, geographic locations, and languages.

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Fellows blog list & Details: EPAYF Environment Policy and Action Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0

EPAYF Environment Policy and Action Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0 | An Online International Summer School Program | A Three-Month Online Immersive Introductory Leadership Certificate Training Fellowship Program | April-July 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning Fellows blog list EPAYF Environment Policy and Action Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0 An…

National Biopharma Mission, 2017: Transforming India’s Biopharmaceutical Industry

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology launched the National Biopharma Mission (NBM) on June 30th, 2017. The Mission, entitled "Innovate in India (i3) – Empowering biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation", was an ambitious one, focusing on improving the health standards of India's population by strengthening its biopharmaceutical sector.

Special Urban Housing Refinance Plan (2012) for Low-Income Families

To support the financial needs of urban households, the National Housing Bank introduced a new refinance scheme to extend credit to this sector. The scheme aims to increase the available funds and support credit facilities for economically weaker sections of income groups residing in urban households.

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