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India-Fiji Relations

India-Fiji Relations: The Indian Diaspora in Fiji–Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships

India-Fiji relations are deeply rooted in a shared historical journey, tracing back to the ancestral legacy of indentured laborers who first migrated to Fiji under Bristish colonial rule.
Today, Indo-Fijians comprise nearly 37% of Fiji’s population, though their share has declined due to emigration to Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific nations such as Papua New Guinea. Despite this, the community continues to preserve its traditions—language, cuisine, religion, and vibrant festivals—while adapting to local realities. This resilience underscores the enduring strength of diaspora communities. This migration not only created a resilient Indo-Fijian community but also laid the foundation for enduring cultural, social and diplomatic ties between both nations and the broader pacific.

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PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI), 2021

The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) integrates the existing schemes aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) under a single umbrella scheme. Bringing the existing schemes under one platform enhances the reach and impact. The PM-YASASVI, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), provides educational empowerment to the socially and economically disadvantaged groups

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SAMPADA 2.0: Revolutionizing Property Registration in Madhya Pradesh — 2024

Sampada 2.0 is a digital project by the Madhya Pradesh government, created by the Department of Registration and Stamps, to change property governance and registration. It was launched under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on October 10, 2024, and received the Gold Award in the 2025 National e-Governance Awards

Swadesh Darshan Scheme(SDS), 2023: Revamped Vision for Indian Tourism

Swadesh Darshan Scheme(SDS), 2023: Revamped Vision for Indian Tourism

Launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2015-16, the Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a central-sector flagship initiative aimed at developing theme-based tourist circuits across India through end-to-end infrastructure and experiential enhancements.

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM‑AASHA),2018: A Policy Framework for MSP Assurance and Market Stabilisation

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM‑AASHA),2018: A Policy Framework for MSP Assurance and Market Stabilisation

The Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), initiated by the Government of India in September 2018, aims to provide reasonable assurance that farmers can obtain the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops through adequate mechanisms for procurement and price support.

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Elitist and Arbitrary: Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

The defining character of the Election Commission (EC)’s ongoing drive for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls is its elitism, and its operating mechanism violates the basic principle of natural justice—that an accused person is innocent until his or her guilt is established.

The EC’s assertions, granting it exclusive authority to decide who is an eligible voter, are little more than overweening conceit. Its assumptions are riddled with contradictions.

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India’s Science Diplomacy and International S&T Cooperation: Policy Framework and Impact 

The International Science and Technology (S&T) Cooperation Policy is an effort set forth by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to build India’s research partnerships worldwide and to enhance innovation capabilities. The policy is implemented through the International Cooperation (IC) Division that works towards bilateral, multilateral, and thematic collaborations, and unites science with diplomacy to further improve the access to higher-end technologies. India currently has S&T cooperation agreements with 83 countries in the world, including major strategic partners like the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Australia.

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