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The Make in India campaign is a paradigm change in the Indian economic policy that was launched by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in September 2014. It was at this very critical juncture when the world was doubting whether India could sustain its high population birth rates, and at the same time keep up with the economic development process.
India’s agricultural sector is the backbone of the national economy. In FY 2023-24, it contributed 17.7% to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and employed nearly half the nation’s working population.
Despite having such a large contribution to the economy, Indian farmers continue to struggle, particularly after the harvest season. Unpredictable monsoons, changing market prices, and limited access to institutional credit often leave them with little choice but to sell their produce quickly, even at low prices.
In order to overcome these challenges, the Government of India launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR Based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) on 16 December 2024. Budgeted at ₹1,000 crore, this Central Sector Scheme is managed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD). It is set to operate from FY 2024-25 until the end of the 16th Finance Commission cycle in 2030-31.
India is a vast and diverse country, characterized by linguistic plurality and cultural richness. It recognizes 22 official languages and 12 different scripts reflecting its multilingual character. About 95% of India’s population uses Indian languages for communication. This makes it essential to provide government services and information in all constitutionally recognized local languages. Yet, many people, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, face challenges accessing e-Governance services due to the digital divide and language barriers. This is where Localisation becomes vital. Adapting e-Governance services to local languages and cultural context ensures that more citizens can access, understand and benefit from digital government initiatives.
he Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for the academic year 2014-15. The scheme was launched with an aim to provide equal opportunities for students from the Northeast Region to pursue higher education, consequently increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in the area Before 2014, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) was significantly lower in the Northeastern States than the national average. A cumulation of various factors, including financial barriers, geographical isolation, and agriculture-dominated societies, prevented students from pursuing higher education. The scheme was launched to bridge the gap by encouraging students to pursue studies beyond the secondary level.
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The project called eGOVMMCASES was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It aims to develop multimedia case studies with teaching notes on e-Governance initiatives of India under the broader Digital India program. The need for this project arises because while many digital governance initiatives exist in India, few interactive teaching resources document how they work, what challenges they faced, and what lessons they offer.