Policy
Study in India’ programme to encourage flow of inbound international students in India
Government has announced a programme called ‘Study in India’.The programme aims to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in the country. The objectives of the programme includes (a)to make …
Read MoreMukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana
Delhi government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana has been launched. It is a fully-funded pilgrimage trip for senior citizens by the state government. Under the scheme, the government will bear the …
Read MoreGovernment approves launch of third phase of rural road programme
The government has approved the launch of Phase-3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The scheme is under the aegis of Ministry of Rural Development. Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, …
Read MoreFifteen destinations have been identified by the Government for development of tourism under the Ramayana Circuit
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 15 destinations for the Ramayana Circuit. Ramayana Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. The Swadesh …
Read MoreUGC approves new initiative STRIDE to boost research culture
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new initiative – Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE). The scheme aims to support socially relevant, local need-based, nationally …
Read MoreGovernment rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
The Centre has rolled out Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a water conservation campaign. The theme of the campaign is Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal. It aims at making water conservation and promotion …
Read MorePM Modi calls for Swachh-like water conservation mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a national effort to protect and augment India’s water resources on the lines of the Swachh Bharat programme. He has made 3 requests and urged …
Read MoreIn cities, recycle, reuse to be Jal Shakti Abhiyan’s mantra
The first phase of Jal Shakti Abhiyan has started from 1st July. It will run till 15th September 2019. Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a time-bound, mission mode, water conservation and …
Read More‘SHE Team’ on the patrol in Odisha
Odisha’s Gajapati district police in Paralakhemundi has started a pilot project called the ‘SHE Team’. SHE stands for ‘Safety, Health and Environment’. This project is modelled on the lines of …
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