Background & Legal Framework The Government of India established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) through an Ordinance effective 28th September 1993. The Ordinance was later replaced by the Protection of Human Rights Act,
The Prime Minister at the “Rising Northeast: The Investor Summit” called the Northeast Region (NER) a “frontrunner” in India’s growth, not just a frontier. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the summit aims to unlock
PM Modi described the Northeast as the most diverse part of India. Called it a “complete package for tourism”, encompassing: Eco-tourism Tea and bamboo industries Bio-economy Petroleum resources Sports and skill development Organic product hub Ideal for global events: conferences,
Mizoram has achieved 98.20% literacy, surpassing the 95% benchmark set by the Ministry of Education under the ULLAS programme (PLFS 2023–24 data). It is now considered fully functionally literate, following Ladakh, which was the first UT to achieve this milestone.
Assam Cabinet Decisions – May 2025 Personal Security Policy Individuals with credible threat perception can apply for government-provided personal security. Condition: Remuneration must be paid by the individual to the government. Security granted only after threat assessment. Concert Tourism Policy
The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully drilled the region’s first geothermal production well in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dirang which is situated in the West Kameng district. Location: Dirang, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Significance: First geothermal
Overview Formulated By: Department of Women and Child Development, Assam A comprehensive state policy addressing both human trafficking and witch-hunting. Key Objectives Eradicate human trafficking and witch-hunting. Treat both issues as legal and socio-economic problems. Provide a multi-tier, systemic response
India’s second-largest hydroelectric project, SLHEP (2000 MW), is nearing partial commissioning. Three units (750 MW) to be commissioned by May 2025, full completion by March 2026. Location: Gerukamukh, along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border. Project Timeline and Challenges Construction began: January
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