The Odisha government transferred over ₹5,000 crore to more than 1.02 crore women under the Subhadra Yojana on International Women’s Day, providing ₹5,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer to promote women’s financial independence. The scheme supports women aged 21–60 with ₹10,000 annually in two instalments to strengthen economic security and financial inclusion across Odisha. The…
Bharat Lal, as NHRC India Secretary-General, links human rights, governance reform, environmental policy, and institutional learning to shape effective policy leadership in India. He emphasizes youth engagement, gender inclusion, and community-centric programs like Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure rights-based governance. Influence frequently operates covertly in India’s policy ecosystem. Instead of focusing on headlines, it moves…
The 25th World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2026) in New Delhi showcased India’s progress in clean energy, agri-photovoltaics, and Himalayan innovations through Him-CONNECT, emphasizing that sustainability must be a civilizational commitment, not just a pledge. The 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) concluded in New Delhi, leaving behind more than a conference…
Viksit Bharat 2047 is India’s long-term national vision to become a developed nation by 2047, focusing on inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, social justice, and sustainable development. The initiative aims to empower youth, women, farmers, and the poor while strengthening innovation, governance, and economic progress. India stepped into the global spotlight in early February 2026. At…
Rozgar Mahotsav 2026 in Dadri helped 1,790 youth secure jobs by connecting 4,911 candidates with 113 top companies. A New Opportunity for Youth Thousands of young people in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Rozgar Mahotsav 2026 had become an opportunity and hope that came true. The job seekers and employers were brought to a single platform at…
The Bihar government plans to ban open meat and fish sales near schools, claiming it may reduce “violent tendencies” in children, but experts question the scientific basis of this link. Key Highlights • Bihar government plans to prohibit open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions• Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary linked the move…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming rural India by improving governance, farming, education, and healthcare, making services more accessible, efficient, and inclusive. In India, artificial intelligence has evolved beyond being a distant or city-centric technology. In countryside areas, it is slowly becoming integrated into everyday life. What started as talks about rules and trying things is…
India’s ₹10,000 crore recycled PET (r-PET) plan has hit a policy delay, creating uncertainty that is slowing investments and industry growth. Without clear enforcement of the recycled content mandate, India’s circular economy and plastic waste reduction goals risk losing momentum. India’s effort to transform plastic waste into a ₹10,000 crore circular economy opportunity has run…
Transporters in Maharashtra have announced an indefinite strike from March 5 against the e-challan system, citing heavy digital traffic fines and financial stress. The protest may disrupt supply chains and board examinations across the state. Transporters across Maharashtra have warned of an indefinite statewide strike beginning March 5 over unresolved concerns related to the e-challan…
The Union Budget has placed employment and livelihoods at the centre of the government’s long-term vision under what it calls the “Viksit Bharat Guarantee”. The Budget promises to strengthen rural jobs, self-employment, and basic services so that economic growth translates into everyday security for ordinary households. Two major pillars of this promise are VB–G Ram–G…
