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Khadi and Village Industries Policy Drives Sustainable Employment Across Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant expansion in rural employment. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched The Khadi and Village Industries Development Sustainable Employment Promotion Policy for the first time in 2017-18. The policy aims to strengthen village industries. It focuses on capital investment, technology adoption, and structured market support, while ensuring long-term livelihood generation. The…

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Farmers’ Day Strengthens Grievance Redressal and Agricultural Support in Gautam Buddha Nagar

The Farmers’ Day programme concluded successfully at Vikas Bhawan, reinforcing the district administration’s commitment to addressing agriculture-related issues through direct engagement with farmers. Organised on the third Wednesday of every month, the initiative serves as a structured platform for dialogue between farmers and government officials. Held under the directions of the District Magistrate and chaired…

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IndiGo’s Widespread Flight Disruptions and Deep Operational Strain

On Wednesday and Thursday, over 300 flights were cancelled by India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, causing travel mayhem throughout the nation and a significant operational breakdown. The carrier’s network, which operated over 2,300 flights daily, encountered considerable passenger discomfort, cascading delays and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Thousands of passengers were stuck at airports in key hubs like…

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When Affordability Becomes Elusive: The Urban Housing Challenge in India

For over a decade, affordable housing has been positioned as a cornerstone of India’s urban development program. Government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U), new financing norms and private-sector innovations were expected to unlock millions of homes for low- and middle-income families. Despite these policy initiatives, the affordable housing segment appears to…

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CSR education and livelihood programme in Jharsuguda.

A New Push for Rural Futures: Epsilon Foundation and Magic Bus Launch Programme for Jharsuguda’s Youth and Women

Odisha’s Jharsuguda district has for long stood at the crossroads of industrial growth and rural disadvantage. While it hosts some of the biggest power and metal industries, a number of villages in the region continue to report significant gaps in education, skill development, and economic opportunities for adolescents and women. It is against this backdrop…

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Securing India’s Future: Critical Minerals as the New Strategic Imperative

The global economy of the twenty-first century is built on critical minerals, which fuel everything from advanced electronics and digital infrastructure to electric mobility, renewable energy systems, and defence technology. Securing steady and varied access to these minerals is now crucial for India’s rapidly expanding economy, which is committed to profound decarbonization, technological competitiveness, and…

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India’s Blue Transformation 2025: Sustainable fisheries, marine resources, and coastal livelihood development.

Strengthening Marine Resources and Livelihoods: India’s Blue Transformation

Every year on November 21, World Fisheries Day provides a significant opportunity to consider the social, ecological, and economic importance of both inland and marine fisheries. The day highlights the world’s commitment to sustainable fishing methods and the protection of the rights of fishing communities. More than 30 million people rely on the fishing industry…

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