PM-SPECIAL: Empowering Geriatric Caregivers Through Training, 2024
According to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in its report ‘India Aging Report 2023’ there are 14.9 crore persons aged 60 years and above in 2022 (as on 1 July).
Category Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being
Financial Assistance Schemes for Higher Education: Empowering India’s Future
The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has launched various schemes to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue their higher education, in the form of scholarships, education loans, etc. The higher education policies need to be inclusive, liberal, and accommodating to a more advanced, and knowledge-based society.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY), 2014: Transforming Rural India Through Parliamentary Leadership
The Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on October 11, 2014, as a flagship rural development initiative to translate Mahatma Gandhi's vision of an ideal Indian village into contemporary reality. Each Member of Parliament adopts a Gram Panchayat under this program to direct its overall development, emphasizing social and infrastructure growth equally.
Bridging the Literacy Gap (2020-2021): India’s Padhna Likhna Abhiyan and Adult Education Challenges
Intending to eradicate illiteracy, a centrally sponsored scheme of adult education is “Padhan Likhna Abhiyan,” was implemented during 2020-21. It emphasizes imparting functional literacy to 57 lakh adult illiterates in the age group of 15 and above. The scheme was extended up to 31 July 2021.
Fabric of the Nation: Strengthening the Role of the Ministry of Textiles,1985
On 15th November 1985, the Ministry of Textiles was established as an independent ministry to oversee all aspects of the textile sector in India. It is responsible for formulating policies, planning, development, export promotion, and trade regulation for the textile industry in India.
Unveiling the Developmental Trajectory of North East India: A Study on the Lump Sum Provision Scheme (2001-2002)
The historic challenges faced by the North Eastern Region (NER) are due to its geographical isolation, infrastructure deficits, and socio-political complexities. To address such things, the Government of India introduced the Lump Sum Provision Scheme in the financial year 2001-2002
Anganwadi Services in India: A Cornerstone of Child and Maternal Welfare
Anganwadi Services, which have been running under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, constitute one of India's largest and most influential public welfare systems. The ICDS was launched on October 2, 1975,