SMART-PDS is a centrally sponsored, technology-oriented reform initiative by the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, aimed at enhancing and consolidating the IT infrastructure of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS).
The Nile-Ganga Cultural Exchange symbolizes a living bridge between two of the world’s oldest civilizations, India and Egypt. Rooted in centuries of interaction, this initiative represents the revival of ancient cultural affinities and their adaptation to modern diplomacy.
Policy UpdateDevshi Satish Mishra What is meant by “Circular Economy”? The circular economy is a system that could be understood as a move towards sustainable development. It is a system wherein materials are fully utilised, which allows nature to be…
The Indian population is growing, and the country is demonstrating strong growth potential. In this scenario, a lack of financial inclusion can be one of the major challenges faced by the government.
eTaal (Electronic Transaction Aggregation & Analysis Layer) is an initiative by the Government of India, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NM-SHE) is an initiative launched in 2014, as one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and falls under the observation and implementation of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The Himalayan ecosystem is one of the largest resources of snow and ice and remains a vulnerable ecosystem due to the consequences of climate change and developmental issues.
Unorganised Workers are mostly engaged as home-based workers, street vendors, mid-day meal workers, head loaders, brick kiln workers, etc. As per the e-Shram portal, there are over 30.51 crore unorganised workers registered, as on 31 December 2024. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan was introduced in the Interim Budget 2019.