India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. States/UT No. of Claims received No. of Titles Distributed No. of Claims Rejected No. of Pending Claims Individual Community Total Individual Community Total 1 Andhra Pradesh 285,115 3,294 288,409 226,667 1,822 228,489 58,395 1525 2 Assam 208,062 8,582 216,644 84,861 2,575 87,436 16,379 112829 3 Bihar 4,696 0 4,696 191 0 191 4,496 9 4 Chhattisgarh 890,220 57,259 947,479 481,432 ...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry introduced Anganwadi cum Creches (Palna) scheme w.e.f. 01 April 2022, for providing day care creche facilities in safe and secure environment to children (aged 06 months - 06 years) of all mothers irrespective of their employment status along with nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring, immunization, education etc. Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institu...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the country for the welfare of women and children, which are placed under three verticals, viz. (1) Mission Shakti, for safety, protection and empowerment of women; (2) Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 for improving nutrition & health indicators in the country; and (3) Mission Vatsalya, for protection and welfare of children in difficult circum...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government recognizes the transformative potential of emerging digital technologies, particularly in enhancing access to education, information and services for children. At the same time, the Government is cognizant of the associated risks, including exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, online abuse, excessive screen time and digital dependency, thereby necessitating appropriate safeguards for children in the digital en...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government accords the highest priority for ensuring safety and security of children and has undertaken various initiatives in this regard. To safeguard children against sexual abuse and sexual harassment, Government has enacted The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. It defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years. The Act was amended in 2019 to introduce more stringent punishment including de...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry introduced Anganwadi cum Creches (AWCCs) under Palna Scheme w.e.f. 01 April 2022, for providing day care creche facilities in safe and secure environment to children (aged 06 months - 06 years) of all mothers irrespective of their employment status along with nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring, immunization, education etc. Palna component under Samarthya vertical of Mis...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Building the Foundation of Growth India's infrastructure landscape has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. From transport and logistics to housing and water, infrastructure development has moved towards integrated planning and large-scale expansion. This has strengthened connectivity, improved access to essential services and created the foundations for sustained economic growth. Public capital expenditure ha...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Electronics Manufacturing: Driving India's Self-Reliance Building India's Semiconductor Ecosystem Enhanced Telecommunications Infrastructure Internet and Digital Connectivity India is Preparing for the 6G Era UPI: Powering Seamless Digital Payments Digital Commerce E-Governance Initiatives Revolutionising G2C Services Digital Platforms Driving Educational Access A Stronger Framework Against Exam Fraud Powering India's Dig...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Driving Agricultural Transformation India's agriculture and allied sectors are witnessing a significant transformation, marked by rising productivity, stronger farmer support systems, and greater resilience. Agriculture remains the backbone of India's economy, providing livelihoods to approximately 46.1 percent of the workforce. Livestock and fisheries have maintained stable growth of 5-6 percent, strengthening rural incomes and s...
India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health insurance of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year to families from the poorest 40% of society and all senior citizens aged 70 and above. Over 40,000 claims are processed every single day for over 1,900 treatment packages. Since the scheme launched in 2018, as of August 12, 2026: Over 45.5 crore Ayushman Cards have been issued 12.69 crore hospitalization...