A Look at India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Schemes & Programs
The Ministry of External Affairs of India oversees India's foreign policy.
Category Policy Update
DRDO Scholarship Scheme (2020) for girls: An impetus for Women in STEM
Low representation of women in STEM is a global issue with women constituting less than 30% of the world's STEM researchers
Mapping Department of Biotechnology: Schemes and Programmes
The inception of DBT (Department of Biotechnology) in India was in 1986, when the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi established the Department of Biotechnology within the Ministry of Science and Technology, recognizing its importance for economic growth.
Bridging the Skies: The Success and Challenges of UDAN-RCS (2017)
The UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) - Regional Connectivity Scheme is a central government policy aimed at improving regional connectivity and airport infrastructure. Its main focus is on providing air travel to remote, unserved and underserved areas
Social and Performance Audit Authority (SPAA) 2021, Rajasthan
As a part of the ‘Grading for School’ initiative the Social and Performance Audit Authority (SPAA) was introduced in the 2021-22 budget and set up in August 2022 after the clearance received by the Rajasthan cabinet for the proposal. Social and Performance Audit Authority involves social audits and performance audits.
Food for All: The Lifesaving Role of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (2020)
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched by the Government of India in March 2020 Operated by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Ministry of Education: Key Initiatives Shaping India’s Higher Education
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.