For the first time since the enactment of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in 2006, the Union Government has begun directly funding mechanisms to aid its implementation. This initiative is being carried out under the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The resolution received support from over 100 co-sponsors, underlining the global significance of women in agriculture. It aims to recognize women’s essential role
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya chaired a briefing session at Raj Bhavan to bolster the dairy sector through engagement of Cooperation Department Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (WAMUL) What are Cooperatives? Definition: A
The World Bank reported that India’s extreme poverty fell dramatically from 1% in 2011–12 to 5.3% in 2022–23 using the revised $3/day (2021 PPP) benchmark. This reflects a major socio-economic transformation, with ~269 million people escaping extreme poverty in a
The Union Government has issued special regulations for Ladakh under Article 240 of the Constitution. This move comes as a response to long-standing demands for job reservations, language recognition, and political representation by the people of Ladakh. However, Ladakh was
The Government of India has notified guidelines under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India. Implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) It allows foreign automakers to import electric vehicles (EVs) at a reduced customs duty
The 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog was held with the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047”. The meeting emphasized Cooperative Federalism as a means to align state and national development goals. Key Outcomes of the 10th NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog released a report titled “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”. Proposes dedicated concessional credit schemes and structural reforms to support India’s medium-sized enterprises. Targets enterprises with: Investment in plant & machinery up to ₹125 crore. Annual turnover up
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