“Skill development and employment are essential needs in India. Our government is continuously working in this direction.” -Prime Minister Narendra Modi India is actively recognizing the critical need to equip its youth with the skills necessary to excel in today’s fast-paced economy. In line with this vision, the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme was launched on October 3, 2024. This ambitious ...

The International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated annually on October 2, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a global beacon of peace and non-violence. This day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 2007, serves as a reminder of the power of non-violence in shaping societies. Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha and non-violent resistance remains one of the most potent forces for change in modern ...

‘Poshan Maah 2024’ is a nationwide celebration that promotes nutrition awareness and drives action towards building a healthier India. This year, in its 7th phase, the Poshan Maah campaign focuses on critical themes such as anemia prevention, growth monitoring, effective service delivery through good governance and technology, “Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi,” and supplementary nutrition. Since 2018, 6 Poshan Maah and Poshan Pakhwada have taken place throughout the country, ...

Born on February 13, 1933(Ashok Palit), Jiwan Pani belonged to a Brahmin family from Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. He was a scholar and a renowned poet, honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996. After high school, he completed B.Sc. with honours in Physics and a Master’s in Education. Later, he appeared for Orissa Administrative Services (OAS). ...

 By  Ashok Palit Gopal Ghose-a man for the film, of the film created by the film was born on Born on May 1, 1920, in Raghunathpur village in Jagatsinghpur, Ghose was instrumental in popularising theatre by bringing the touring theatre concept to the state. Since his childhood, Ghose was attracted to play. His first performance was at the age of ...

Introduction The first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic third term have set an inspiring tone for India’s future. Under his leadership, the Union Government has introduced ‘Vision Viksit Bharat@2047,’ envisioning India as a superpower with youth playing a pivotal role. To harness the country’s greatest asset—its youth—the government has implemented various initiatives to improve education and job opportunities. Key decisions ...

The Cabinet in its meeting held on September 11, approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats for the 15th Finance Commission cycle for an overall outlay of Rs. 2602.98 crores. The said scheme includes the critical Project Tiger sub-component along with Project Elephant and Development of Wildlife Habitat. This was one of the items ...

As India marches toward realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, the government’s efforts are focused on ensuring no one is left behind—especially women. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by poor women, particularly in rural areas, the government has embarked on a series of transformative initiatives to empower them, harnessing their potential for national development. ...

Introduction Indian para-shooter Rubina Francis has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by winning the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event, which is for athletes with upper and/or lower limb impairments who can hold their gun without difficulty and shoot from a standing or sitting position. With a remarkable score of 211.1, Rubina not only ...

Introduction As India commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on 28th August 2024, the country reflects on a decade of transformative progress in financial inclusion. Launched in August 2014 by the Prime Minister Modi as a National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), PMJDY aimed to bring the vast unbanked population into the formal financial ...