IMPLEMENTATION OF PM-SETU FOR STARTUP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country. The key objectives of the scheme are: The scheme comprises of two components: PM-SETU focuses on improving employability outcomes through industry-led governance, and indirectly supports self-employment and entrepreneurship ...


Future Warfare Course 3.0 Emphasizes Cognitive and Cyber Domains at Manekshaw Centre

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The third edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC‑3) being held between 02 Feb and 25 Feb 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, entered its Cognitive and Cyber Warfare module, a segment critical to understanding emerging domains of conflict and the evolving character of warfare. The module aligns with the overarching objective of the course, to equip officers with a comprehensive understanding of cyber, infor...


NATIONAL ACTION FOR MECHANISED SANITATION ECOSYSTEM (NAMASTE)

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Name of State Validated Sewer and Septic Tank Workers 1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 60 2 Andhra Pradesh 4018 3 Arunachal Pradesh 86 4 Assam 462 5 Bihar 3462 6 Chandigarh 253 7 Chhattisgarh 1465 8 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 116 9 Delhi 3649 10 Goa 250 11 Gujarat 7634 12 Haryana 2677 13 Himachal Pradesh 428 14 Jammu and Kashmir 725 15 Jharkhand 1115 16 Karnataka 630...


Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs unveiled an upgraded version of NYPS web portal

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. Year Institution Participation Group Participation Individual Total number of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of 1. Since 4432 1536 52283 586 19 660 42376 95319 No. Participation participating Registrations Events Participating Registrations Events Participating Participating Launch Citizens / Organized Students Organized Citizens/ Citizens/ on Students (No. of (A) (No. o...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NATIONAL MAPPING DATA

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A network of 1145 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS), which is capable of providing real-time positioning service with centimetre level accuracy, has been established in collaboration with Survey of India. High accuracy Geoid model for 10 states has been developed. A single authoritative Administrative Boundary Data Base (ABDB) has been developed in collaboration with Survey of India and Office of the Registrar General...


DRUG MENACE

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Quantity (in Kg) Value (in Crores) 2021 16,09,612 25,241 2022 12,53,662 19,922 2023 13,89,725 17,179 2024 13,30,600 27,525 2025 (upto Nov.) 11,85,994 16,927 To make India drug free by 2029, the Government has requested all concerned stakeholders to prepare a three year roadmap for the year 2026-2029, duly incorporating a time-bound review mechanism for its effective implementation with a whole of Govt. approac...


ECI to host National Conference of State Election Commissioners

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Over 2.5 Crore Aadhaar Numbers of Deceased Persons Deactivated to Prevent Identity Fraud

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Biometric Lock/Unlock feature enables an Aadhaar number holder to "Lock" his biometrics, preventing any unauthorized authentication attempts. Aadhaar Lock/Unlock feature for an Aadhaar number holder. Deployment of Face Authentication having 'Liveness Detection feature' to prevent spoofing and ensure the physical presence of the beneficiary during transactions. Offline Verification: Promotion of Aadhaar Secure QR Code, Aadhaar pap...


Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a national movement by mobilizing various stakeholders

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched on 22nd January 2015 to help address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a national movement by mobilizing various stakeholders, including government agencies, media, civil society and general public. NITI Aayog has got conducted a ...


Government gives highest priority to safety and security of women and girls and has taken various steps to support and supplement the efforts of the States / UTs in ensuring their safety

India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has established a comprehensive legal, institutional and policy framework for prevention of acid attacks, punishment of offenders, protection of survivors and their rehabilitation, implemented in coordination with States and Union Territories. "Police" and "Public Order" are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Accordingly, the primary responsibility for maintaining law and order, i...