Digital Gender Atlas

Context: Digital Gender Atlas has been developed to identify the low performing geographic pockets for girls, particularly from marginalised groups such as scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and Muslim minorities, on…

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Govt. announces 4 new schemes to promote young scientists

The government has announced four new schemes to promote young scientists and researchers in the country. Science and Technology Minister said the Teacher Associateship for Research Excellence Scheme will connect…

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Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), which is a major credit-linked subsidy programme, aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment…

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STRIVE PROJECT India signs $125 Million Financing Agreement with World Bank

Context: India has inked Financing Agreement with World Bank for International Development Association (IDA) Credit of US $125 million (equivalent) for Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project.…

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North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme

Context: Union Cabinet Committee, Central govt. approves North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) for NE states. Subsequently, this scheme will start in 2017-18 and the central government will provide 100% fund…

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