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District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DISHA) 2016: A Decade of Decentralized Governance

India’s developmental journey over the past decade has brought into sharp focus the need for better coordination between central and state schemes. While numerous programs are launched at national and state levels, their actual impact ultimately depends on district administration and local governance. It was in recognition of this reality that the Ministry of Rural Development constituted the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in June 2016 to ensure better coordination and effective implementation of central government schemes at the district level. They replaced the earlier District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee. The core purpose of DISHA is to bridge the institutional and administrative gaps that often emerge as flagship schemes travel from conception to implementation.

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European Molecular Biology Organisation  Membership and Support (EMBO) (2021–2025)

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) is a prestigious international body established in 1964 to promote excellence in life sciences. Membership is granted to leading scientists in recognition of their outstanding research contributions.

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Breathing Movement and Words: Rethinking Trauma-Informed SEL and CSE for Our Girls

In India’s secondary schools, discussions about mental health, violence, or sexuality are often minimal due to stigma, despite high need. Urban adolescent girls from low-income communities frequently encounter traumatic experiences – a national study by the Ministry of Women and Child Development found that 2 out of 3 children had faced physical abuse and half of all children had suffered sexual or emotional abuse

India-Nepal: Cross Border Energy Grid Integration

India–Nepal: Cross-Border Energy Grid Integration

Cross border integration is a strategic imperative for regional energy security,economic growth, and climate resilience. This article argues that while the initiative has made commendable progress, emerging regulatory and infrastructural challenges must be addressed to unlock its full potential.

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Blurry Futures, Hidden Barriers: Uncorrected Vision in Adolescents and the Global Call for Action 

Millions of adolescents across the globe suffer silently from uncorrected refractive errors (URE) such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Despite being easily treated with corrective lenses, these vision problems remain one of the leading, yet under-addressed, public health challenges for young people. The ripple effects extend far beyond blurry sight, impacting education, psychosocial well-being, and future opportunities especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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Jiyo Parsi Scheme (2025)

The Jiyo Parsi Scheme, initiated in 2013-14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, is a first-of-its-kind Central Sector scheme to stem the falling Parsi population in India. Taking cognizance of the demographical woes of the community, the scheme follows a scientific intervention and systematic measures for stabilizing and incrementally increasing their numbers.

Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) Policy Highlights 2024-25: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Sustainable Research and Education

Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) Policy Highlights 2024-25: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Sustainable Research and Education.

Policy Update Bhavana Girase Background Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and also the primary source of livelihood. It falls under the primary sector and supplies raw material to various other sectors. Therefore, the growth and modernisation of this…

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