Operation White Strike by the NCB led to a massive cocaine seizure in Mumbai, exposing a sophisticated international drug syndicate and strengthening India’s anti-narcotics enforcement capability.

World Health Organization’s cervical cancer elimination strategy emphasizes HPV vaccination and screening as key tools to drastically reduce disease burden and achieve a preventable cancer-free future.

The rise of counterfeit Keytruda in India exposes how high-cost life-saving therapies can deepen healthcare inequality and fuel unsafe black markets amid a growing cancer burden.

Payments Vision 2028 by the Reserve Bank of India is a roadmap to build a secure, interoperable, and globally competitive digital payments ecosystem with enhanced user protection and innovation.

Around World TB Day, the focus is on accelerating India’s TB elimination through advanced diagnostics, expanded access, and community-led efforts like TB Champions.

India faces a severe youth suicide crisis driven by unemployment, mental health issues, and social pressures, requiring multi-sectoral interventions and strengthened support systems.

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a highly contagious, lifelong viral infection causing recurrent painful blisters (oral or genital) that can be managed but not cured, highlighting risks in overcrowded prison settings.

The World Obesity Atlas 2026 by the World Obesity Federation highlights a sharp global rise in childhood obesity

Breast cancer cases in India have more than doubled in the last three decades due to lifestyle changes, highlighting the need for early detection and awareness

A CPCB-directed study found alarming lead and pesticide contamination in Bengaluru vegetables, with samples exceeding safety limits and traces of banned monocrotophos detected.

A recent study highlights that high anaemia and haemoglobinopathies can distort HbA1c readings, making sole reliance on it for diabetes diagnosis unsafe and underscoring the need for context-specific diagnostic strategies.

Social media ban for children centres on protecting minors from digital addiction by shifting age-verification responsibility to tech companies, within India’s existing IT Act and intermediary regulations framework.

The Jiyo Parsi Scheme supports the Parsi community through financial assistance, digital application portals, awareness programs, and strengthened monitoring and verification mechanisms.

Menopause clinics provide integrated medical, psychological, and preventive care for women experiencing menopause

WinZO secretly deployed bots and algorithmic profiles in real-money games to rig outcomes, deny legitimate winnings, and generate massive illicit profits despite the ban.

The Union Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling by blocking 242 more betting websites under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, taking the total blocked platforms to 7,800.

A Supreme Court–mandated expert committee (July 2025) concluded that domestic workers do not need a separate law, recommending stronger enforcement of existing labour codes and inter-ministerial coordination instead.

The Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) released the Annual Report on Medical Certification of Cause of Death (2023), revealing that circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of medically certified deaths in India in 2023.

Between January 2021 and December 10, 2025, India recorded 45 bus fire incidents, resulting in 64 deaths and 145 injuries, according to the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Karnataka alone reported three incidents, injuring 14 people.

Recent government assessment reveals a worrying trend: despite improvements in girls’ dropout rates, overall secondary school retention remains weak, with financial necessity and domestic responsibilities emerging as primary causes. The report questions India’s progress toward NEP 2020’s target of 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) at middle and secondary levels.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly adopted the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reclaim over ₹1 lakh crore of unclaimed financial assets lying idle in banks, insurance firms, mutual funds and companies.

Renowned scientist Dr Kishore M Paknikar has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Prime Minister Professorship, a new initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a series of far-reaching policy decisions, including the budget for the upcoming Census, major economic and social sector bills, and reforms spanning education, insurance, nuclear energy and coal allocation.

The Karnataka government has drafted legislation to give statutory backing to Kutumba, the state’s family-based social registry.

Karnataka Cabinet Clears Two Key Bills on Hate Speech and Social Boycott

The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) has achieved three Guinness World Records, but its real significance lies in the transformation it represents in India’s women-centred healthcare. With 11 crore people mobilised, 19.7 lakh health camps, and 3.21 crore digital registrations in one month, the initiative signals a decisive shift from fragmented interventions to integrated, community-driven, and technology-enabled health governance.

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released a report highlighting rapid global urbanisation.

The Central government has officially implemented all four Labour Codes, marking one of the most significant labour reforms since Independence. These Codes replace 29 fragmented labour laws, some dating back to the 1930s.

The Union government has launched a major technological push to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s food security ecosystem. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled a suite of digital platforms, with the AI-driven ASHA system at the core, aimed at modernising the Public Distribution System (PDS), warehousing, and supply chain operations.

The Karnataka State Police has launched ‘Sanmitra’, a community-centric initiative aimed at combating the rising drug abuse problem among the youth.

India plans to induct women soldiers into the Territorial Army—an unprecedented step toward gender inclusion in defence.

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to launch a technology-driven enforcement initiative to curb illegal water and sewage connections across Bengaluru. The newly formed Blue Force will enhance monitoring, reduce losses, and improve service efficiency.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched two digital applications—Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan.

The Karnataka government has launched the Digital Nagarik programme across all government primary and high schools

India continues to top the list of countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, accounting for 25% of global cases, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025.

The Karnataka government has officially notified a menstrual leave policy, granting one day of paid leave per month to women employees.

Karnataka has reported a 24% reduction in maternal deaths between January and October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

The Karnataka government has unveiled the Startup Policy 2025–30, targeting the creation of 25,000 startups in the next five years.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the Karnataka Skill Development Policy 2025–32 at the Bengaluru Skill Summit.

On Kerala Piravi Day (Nov 1, 2025), Kerala became the first Indian state to declare itself free from extreme poverty.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare achieved three Guinness World Records™ titles under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA)” — a nationwide campaign focusing on preventive, women-centric healthcare.

During UK PM Keir Starmer’s visit to India, he brought a 125-member delegation including 14 vice-chancellors, highlighting UK’s interest in India’s higher education sector.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is moving to liberalise withdrawals while introducing a 25% minimum balance requirement.

Pilot bamboo plantation project initiated for the Kolam tribal community.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is moving to liberalise withdrawals while introducing a 25% minimum balance requirement.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently banned the use of the term ‘ORS’ in beverage brand names, highlighting concerns over misleading consumers and potential health risks to children. The move follows an 8-year advocacy by Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh, a Hyderabad-based paediatrician.

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is amending rules under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Only senior officials at Centre and state levels will now be authorised to send content blocking notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently banned the use of the term ‘ORS’ in beverage brand names, highlighting concerns over misleading consumers and potential health risks to children.

The Central Government is drafting a new law — “Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Act, 2025” — to strengthen India’s drug quality testing and market surveillance systems.

Karnataka has released a draft bill to regulate and protect domestic workers through mandatory registration, written agreements, and welfare measures.

The Karnataka government has approved ‘Mission Zero Preventable Maternal Death’, a new action plan aimed at reducing the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR).

The ‘Suraksha 75’ project, launched in 2023 by the former BBMP and now under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), aims to upgrade 75 major traffic junctions in Bengaluru to enhance road safety and streamline traffic.

The draft National Labour and Employment Policy (Shram Shakti Niti, 2025) has been released for public consultation, proposing a universal, portable social security framework and reforms to strengthen India’s labour ecosystem.

The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved the Period Leave Policy–2025 on October 9, 2025, granting one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees across government, private, and industrial sectors. This progressive move makes Karnataka one of the few Indian states to legally recognize menstrual health needs in the workplace.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a modification to the Anna Bhagya scheme, one of the Congress government’s five key guarantees. Instead of the additional 5 kg rice earlier provided, Below Poverty Line (BPL) families will now receive an Indira Kit containing essential food items.

The South Western Railway (SWR) has initiated the phased implementation of Kavach, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP)

MGNREGA Norms Tweaked for Water Projects

Union Government to map all drinking water assets, including pipelines under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), on PM Gati Shakti portal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of youth-centric initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore aimed at enhancing education, skill development, and entrepreneurship across India.

The Government of India announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts under PMDDKY across 29 states and UTs.

Karnataka Cabinet approves Skill Development Policy 2025-32.

The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) is developing a Large Language Model (LLM) powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ (SNSP) Abhiyaan alongside the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

Childhood cancers account for over 2% of new cancer cases annually in Karnataka.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the ‘Deepika Student Scholarship’, aimed at supporting higher education for girl students in government schools and colleges.

Enrolment in Karnataka State Board schools has declined sharply for the academic year 2025-26.

The Karnataka government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka (ABArK) scheme benefits to all citizens aged 70 years and above.

PROTEST IN KOLHAN: HO TRIBE DEFENDS TRADITIONAL MANKI-MUNDA SYSTEM

Bengaluru Water Resilience Project Gets World Bank Support

According to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Report 2025, obesity has now overtaken underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition among school-age children and adolescents.

The Bengaluru City Police, in collaboration with Happiest Health, has launched ‘Project Khushi’, a health and wellness initiative aimed at addressing lifestyle-related diseases among police personnel.

Himachal Pradesh has been declared a fully literate state, joining Goa, Tripura, Mizoram, and the Union Territory of Ladakh.

In a major move to strengthen India’s social security framework and ease compliance for industries, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has rolled out two initiatives — SPREE-2025 and the Amnesty Scheme-2025. Both aim to expand ESIC coverage, reduce litigation, and foster voluntary compliance.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has urged the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to enumerate PVTGs separately in the upcoming Census.

India’s Infant Mortality Rate Falls to Record Low; Kerala, TN Achieve UN SDG Target

The Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement was first signed in 2008 after Kuki-Naga clashes.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that over 1 billion people worldwide live with mental health disorders.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched a new programme called BHARATI during the Food & Beverages Sector Stakeholders Meeting

Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches Beta Version of Adi Vaani

Karnataka government, through the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), has launched the ‘Annapoorna Scheme’, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India.

National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025 surveyed 12,770 women across 31 cities.

The Ministry of Education released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024–25 report, presenting major progress in school education across India.

Cabinet Extends PM SVANidhi Scheme Till 2030, Enhances Loan Support

National Highway Authority of India Launches ‘Project Aarohan’ to Support Education of Toll Plaza Employees’ Children

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) recently determined that famine is taking place in Gaza, nearly two years after Israel’s military campaign began in response to the Hamas attack (October 7, 2023). Understanding the IPC’s role in defining famine is crucial for international relations and India’s foreign policy stance.

The Karnataka Government has formally constituted the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to oversee and coordinate development across Bengaluru.

Patients, Caregivers Struggle as Cure & Govt Support Elude Huntington’s Disease

Between 2020 and July 2025, Karnataka registered 85,642 cybercrime cases under the IT Act, but only 204 resulted in conviction—a conviction rate of just 0.23%. In 2024 alone, 22,472 cases were filed, yet only 20 convictions were secured.

The Karnataka Cabinet has accepted the Justice Nagamohan Das Commission’s recommendations on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes, but with modifications.

The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) released the State Finance Audit Report 2023-24, tabled in the Assembly.

On 14 August 2025, the National Health Authority (NHA) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed an MoU to launch e-Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) for small and medium healthcare providers.  

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has introduced five free Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses on the SWAYAM Plus portal to enhance digital skills among students.

Karnataka Sees Alarming Rise in Snakebite Cases: 13,235 Incidents and 100 Deaths Reported in 2024

Rise in Stillbirths Reported in Five Karnataka Districts

The Union Health Ministry has launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems through a transparent, data-driven framework. Developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), SHRESTH aims to ensure drug safety, quality, and efficacy across India.

A Self-Help Group (SHG) from a village in Kundgol taluk, Dharwad district, Karnataka, has received the prestigious Equator Initiative Award from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Tamil Nadu unveiled its first comprehensive State Education Policy (SEP), departing from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Kalaburagi district’s pioneering initiative, ‘Mission Suraksha’, launched in August 2023, aims to prevent child marriages, sexual harassment, and rape of minors. The Directorate of Child Protection has now issued a circular to replicate it across Karnataka.

A study published in The Lancet Global Health (2019 data, released Aug 2025) reveals that 1 in 5 Indians aged 45+ has diabetes. Alarmingly, 40% of these cases remain undiagnosed, highlighting a silent public health crisis.

Data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, tabled in the Lok Sabha, reveals 29,018 deaths on national highways (NHs) in the first six months of 2025 — over 50% of 2024’s total fatalities (53,090).

Union Cabinet Approves MERITE Scheme to Transform Technical Education

The State Education Policy (SEP) Commission, chaired by Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat and formed to draft a separate education policy for the state in place of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP), has submitted its final report to the Chief Minister

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has launched the ‘Bhu Suraksha’ programme in Bengaluru Urban district.

The Karnataka government has constituted an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) to address the growing drug problem, especially in Bengaluru.

An expert committee chaired by former Chief Secretary T.M. Vijay Bhaskar has recommended the merger of agricultural and horticultural universities in Karnataka into broad-based, multidisciplinary institutions.

Launched under the name Setubandha Vidwan Yojana, this initiative represents a shift towards integrating India’s traditional gurukul scholars into elite academic spaces

In a bid to boost the economic empowerment of women, the Karnataka government is set to form Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) for beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme

Bengaluru Police have successfully reduced property-related offences by integrating cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and proactive field interventions.

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with NGO Drishti, launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative to ensure universal access to affordable eye care by the year 2030. The announcement came during a conference on adolescent eye health at Amity University, Noida.

The Supreme Court (SC) issued 15-point guidelines to address rising student suicides.

23% Rise in Women’s Employment in Bengaluru After Shakti Scheme Implementation

Centre Releases Draft of New National Telecom Policy (2025)

Blindness-Free Shivamogga: India’s First Universal Eye Care Initiative

The Karnataka government is drafting a new Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill to replace the 1982 law.

Kannada Development Authority (KDA) is formulating a comprehensive ‘Bhasha Neeti’ (language policy) for Karnataka.

Screen addiction among children is escalating, leading to poor academic performance, mental health challenges, and social withdrawal.

BBMP Begins Work to Upgrade 75 Junctions Under ‘Suraksha Mission – 75’

Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara launched the ‘Mane Manege Police’ (Door-to-Door Police) initiative in M C Layout, Vijayanagara, Bengaluru.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) ranked the cleanest million-plus city in the 2025 Swachh Survekshan, followed by Bhopal and Lucknow.

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, launched Bhasha Sanchika, a digital platform to preserve and promote 121 Indian languages.

TALASH – Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub was launched by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with UNICEF India.

Bengaluru ranked among the top 10 global tech talent hubs, as per Colliers’ report “Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025”.

The 2024 Rashtriya PARAKH Sarvekshan (formerly NAS) shows Class 3 students’ learning outcomes remain below pre-Covid (2017) levels, despite slight improvement from 2021.

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with MoDoNER and UNDP, released the second edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index for 2023-24 on 7th July 2025

Himachal Pradesh has become the first Indian state to implement Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for distributing ration under the Public Distribution System (PDS)

Karnataka has declared sudden deaths (mainly due to heart attacks) below 45 years as a notifiable condition

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the “3 by 35” Initiative, aiming to curb the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by raising their real prices by at least 50% by 2035.

Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill, 2025 drafted by Karnataka Government.

Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in India: A Data-Informed Report was released by Pacta (Bengaluru-based think tank).

Karnataka’s overall score dropped from 562 (2022-23) to 549 (2023-24) in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 by the Ministry of Education.

On 2 July 2025, WHO expressed interest in documenting Asha Kirana as a model for global, people‑centred eye care using tools like ECSAT & ECIM at no cost

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme for the private sector

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹99,446 crore Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to boost job creation, especially in manufacturing

Karnataka’s current population estimates vary

Government of India launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls)

On 23 June 2025, Tripura was officially declared a fully literate state under the ULLAS

The PMGSY QR Code Initiative, launched under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, aims to improve rural road connectivity and governance

The PMGSY QR Code Initiative, launched under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, aims to improve rural road connectivity and governance

The Karnataka government has proposed a draft law to address the rising threat of fake news and misinformation on social media, with strict penalties including up to 7 years in jail and a ₹10 lakh fine for spreading fake news

CONTEXT Incident Trigger: On June 4, 2025, a stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru led to 11 deaths. Cause: Overcrowding and lack of prior police permission and crowd control measures during a mass event. Response: Karnataka government decided to bring a legal framework to prevent such tragedies. CONCEPT – Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events […]

Karnataka’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has significantly dropped from 34.9 (2010–12) to 17.3 (2020–22)

Union Finance Ministry has capped Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) spending at 60% of annual budget for H1 of FY 2025–26.

Government of India launched DIGIPIN in 2025 under the Department of Posts to enhance address accuracy and service efficiency.

The 19th Global Gender Gap Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum assesses 148 countries

Mizoram’s capital Aizawl connected to the Indian Railways network for the first time

The ‘Cause of Death in India 2019-21’ report by Sample Registration System (SRS) highlights cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as the leading cause of death in India.

NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) is a Central Sector Scheme by MoSJE and MoHUA.

NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION (NAPDDR)

ADB President announced a $10 billion commitment for India’s urban transformation over 5 years.

Gruha Arogya expanded

With growing e-commerce usage, consumers increasingly face deceptive digital practices

Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development launched the NAKSHA programme

India’s Booming Data Centre Industry

The State government of Karnataka has promulgated the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025.

Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report released

Space Diet: ISRO Plans Moong and Methi Test

Report Reveals Stark Health Disparities for Disabled in Bengaluru Rural and Tumakuru

Yeshasvini scheme to cover 2,191 medical procedures

KARNATAKA PLATFORM-BASED GIG WORKERS (SOCIAL SECURITY AND WELFARE) BILL, 2024

Centre to Pay More for PM-POSHAN Scheme in Schools

Karnataka to establish Cyber Command Unit

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks are on the rise according to Digital Threat Report-2024 by Cert-In (India’s cyber nodal agency) and SISA (a global cybersecurity firm).

The Social Welfare Department has decided to provide free education to orphan children in residential schools.

NEWS – NITI Aayog, in its policy report ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education Through States and State Public Universities’, has appreciated Karnataka’s ‘English Skills for Youth’ initiative.

College density in Karnataka is the highest in India with 66 colleges per one lakh eligible population, which is more than twice the national average of 30, as per data released by Niti Aayog

Swavalambini: Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Northeast India Launched by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.

A bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha to establish the Tribhuvan Sahkari University.

MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) launched by Ministry of MSME, in partnership with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).  

Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS-MSMEs)  approved by Central Government

LEPROSY PREVALENCE IN KARNATAKA

Union Cabinet Extends Crop Insurance Schemes and Fertiliser Subsidy

School Dropout Rate in Karnataka Rose Sharply in 2023-24: UDISE+ Report

The Union government has scrapped the ‘no-detention’ policy for students in classes 5 and 8, as per the amended Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2019. Schools under the Act can now fail students in these classes, according to the new rules notified by the Ministry of Education.

Centre Launches Jalvahak Scheme for Cargo Movement via Inland Waterways

The Centre has announced that it will bear the additional cost of ₹425.62 crore on account of inflation in food material cost under the Centrally sponsored PM POSHAN Scheme in the financial year 2024-25.

PM launches LIC’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ in Panipat, Haryana.

The Supreme Court of India has directed the uniform implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act) across all states and Union Territories. This move comes as the court identified significant gaps in the enforcement of the Act, even a decade after its enactment.

The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) was established to address urban infrastructure needs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. It is funded through the priority sector lending shortfall, ensuring resources for infrastructure development in these cities.

A recent study by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School has praised PRAGATI system for its effectiveness in accelerating infrastructure development in India. The study highlights the role of PRAGATI in improving the country’s economic landscape by fast-tracking projects worth $205 billion.

Karnataka Government to Upgrade 500 Government Schools as Karnataka Public Schools

The Union Cabinet has allocated ₹6,000 crore for ONOS to centralize access to academic journals for approximately 6,300 government-run institutions. The scheme will provide access to 13,000 journals via a single platform starting January 1, 2025.

In a pioneering initiative, Karnataka’s first government-run in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centre will be set up at Karnataka Medical College & Research Institute (KMC-RI), Hubballi.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope and a budget of Rs. 2,750 crore until March 31, 2028. AIM 2.0 aims to further strengthen India’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

BBMP Deploys Blockchain to Protect E-Khata Data

Bengaluru has the highest access to antenatal services among Karnataka’s administrative divisions

The Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) initiative was recently launched by the government to enhance research capabilities, particularly in central and state public universities. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between institutions and accelerate the research ecosystem in India.

The Karnataka State government appointed H.N. Nagamohan Das, a retired judge of the Karnataka High Court, to head the commission of inquiry on internal reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

The State government has initiated the distribution of APAAR IDs, a unique identifier for schoolchildren, as part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative. The APAAR ID is expected to serve as a lifelong identifier, akin to Aadhaar, to streamline academic and administrative processes for students across various educational institutions.

Amazon Launches First Free Facility for Underserved Students

The Labour Department of Karnataka is considering a proposal to introduce a six-day annual paid menstrual leave in the private sector. The government has now opened a feedback period, seeking consultation from stakeholders and the general public on the matter.

EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 released

Bengaluru’s First Digital Population Clock highlights

The PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, a new Central Sector initiative, was approved by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The State government has announced a reward of ₹50,000 for gram panchayats that either fully eliminate or significantly reduce child marriage cases. This initiative was launched in the current financial year to incentivize local governments to tackle child marriage at the grassroots level.

KARNATAKA HAS LAUNCHED NEW INITIATIVE FOR BONDED LABOURS

The National Achievement Survey (NAS), a large-scale assessment of student learning in India, has been renamed PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024. This annual survey will be conducted on December 4, 2024, and aims to evaluate the educational progress of students across the nation.

A report titled “Implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: Where Do We Stand” highlights these issues.

Hon’ble President of India Confers 5th National Water Awards, 2023

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched PM YASASVI to uplift students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing access to quality education. The scheme aims to promote educational empowerment, overcome financial barriers, and create a more inclusive and equitable society

Gruha Arogya Programme Launched

Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

Launch of ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ by Prime Minister  

Government extends “Samarth” (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) till March 2026

National Electricity Plan (Transmission)   launched

The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) conducted a study across all districts in India. Reported child marriage cases decreased from 1,050 in 2021 to 1,002 in 2022.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a pilot project named ‘SaveMom’ that leverages artificial intelligence for maternal and child healthcare. The initiative focuses on providing continuous, personalized care for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants.

The Union Health Ministry increased the monthly nutrition support for TB patients from ₹500 to ₹1,000. It is aimed at improving the nutritional intake of patients under treatment.

The PM Internship Scheme, recently launched as part of the Union Budget announcement by the Finance Minister, is designed to enhance employability among India’s youth. The scheme aims to provide structured internship opportunities and hands-on training in real-world business environments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Amrit as the next step of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The announcement was made on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat campaign, highlighting new urban sanitation and water initiatives.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), based in Bengaluru, is expanding its role from accreditation to include social responsibility initiatives. This effort will leverage the network of accredited Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) across India.

The Union Cabinet approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme to boost electric mobility in India

Ayushman Bharat Benefit for Senior Citizens Above 70 Years

Karnataka State Government and British Council Partner to Enhance Student Skillsets

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana new rules from October 2024

The Union Health Ministry recently introduced the BPaLM regimen to treat Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis under the National TB Elimination Program.

On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, NIMHANS will inaugurate a new Suicide Prevention Centre aimed at tackling the rising suicide and self-harm rates in India. The centre will focus on improving mental health assessments and care for self-harm patients in general hospitals. It follows the Urban Self-Harm Study (USHAS), which has counseled over 7,000 individuals across multiple hospitals in Karnataka since 2022. Key objectives include better mental health assessments, reducing self-harm repetitions, and enhancing healthcare professionals’ skills. Supported by various institutions, the centre aims to create a sustainable, replicable suicide prevention framework.

Karnataka Declares Dengue Fever as an Epidemic Disease

Union Cabinet Approves Seven Schemes for Farmers

The World Health Organization confirmed that a case of the viral infection mpox in Sweden was linked to an outbreak in Africa, the first sign of its spread outside the continent a day after the WHO declared the disease a global public health emergency.

Union government launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal, a Central Sector Scheme to arrest the population decline of the Parsi community in India.

Government of India Issues Operational Guidelines for ‘Model Solar Village’

Union Ministry of education released NIRF Rankings 2024

India’s First Round-the-Clock Grain ATM launched

The Ministry of Textiles has empowered cotton ginners across the country to produce the Kasturi Cotton Bharat brand, based on the QR code certification technology, as per stipulated protocol.

 The Union Health Ministry has released the first-ever SOPs for the transport of human organs

QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework launched

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Launches Version 4.0 Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile App

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) unveiled the Women Entrepreneurship Program

 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched NATS 2.0 Portal and disbursed Rs 100 crore stipends to apprentices through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

The Department of School Education and Literacy Karnataka has announced slew of new initiatives

PARAKH, under NCERT, has submitted an ‘equivalence’ report to the Ministry of Education. The report aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to standardize academic standards across various school boards.

Government Launches Revamped Skill Loan Scheme

Bangalore University Starts Language Lab and Finishing School

India Tests Second Phase of Ballistic Missile Defence System

Rare photographs of the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted Indigenous tribe residing in the remote Peruvian Amazon, were published recently.

A recent study by Ensuring Social Protection evaluated 315 anganwadis across five districts in Karnataka: Bengaluru Urban, Haveri, Raichur, Uttara Kannada, and Vijayapura. The study, conducted between March 5 and April 5, aimed to assess the infrastructure facilities, including toilets and water supply, and the effectiveness of schemes run through these centres.

NITI AAYOG REPORT: “ELECTRONICS: POWERING INDIA’S PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS”

Recently union government unveiled 2 initiatives on Languages

6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat

Centre Mulls Cash Transfer Scheme for Poor Urban Women

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released the World Population Prospects 2024 report

Ministry of Culture as the context of 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi (21st-31st July 2024) has launched Project PARI

The Central government of India has urged automobile companies to join the unified Right to Repair Portal

NABARD initiates its first programme in Kollam with an integrated tribal development programme in Kulathupuzha grama panchayat

Karnataka State govt. set to begin ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools

Women Entrepreneurship Platform and TransUnion CIBIL Partner to Launch SEHER Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

World Drug Report 2024 Released annually by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

NITI Aayog to Launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’

The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) under the Union Urban Development Ministry has been extended until March 31, 2025, aiming to further develop 100 cities across India.

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Ladakh recently became the first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Program).

Government Issues Draft Guidelines to Curb Unsolicited Business Messages and Calls

Karnataka cabinet ok’s Establishment of DCRE Police Stations in Karnataka

The Karnataka administration is exploring innovative ways to mobilize resources from land assets by studying “value capture” models used in other Indian states and countries

The Union Cabinet has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 kharif (summer) crops, which includes paddy.

On June 18, 2024, Prime Minister recognized over 30,000 self-help groups as Krishi Sakhis in Varanasi.

The central government of India has announced a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS), aimed at digitizing patient health records and linking them to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). Initially launched on January 1, 2023, the scheme will now remain in effect until June 30, 2025

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) announced the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India.

The Karnataka government extends exemption from the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act for IT/ITeS industries till 2029.It Includes IT, ITeS, startups, animation, gaming, computer graphics, telecom, and BPO industries.

The Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) are collaborating to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated a multi-state implementation research study on student mental health that is being conducted in eight states and union territories, including Karnataka.

Justice M S Sonak of the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court became the first person in Goa to register a “living will” making Goa first state to implement, operationalise ‘living will’

Recently, the Karnataka Health Department has taken stringent steps to curb illegal sex determination practices under state PCPNDT Act

Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) directed all medical device licence holders and manufacturers to report any adverse events related to life-saving medical equipment on the government’s Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) platform

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) LAUNCHED Swachhata Pakhwada in Northeast

The Supreme Court has reinforced the protection of private property against arbitrary state acquisition, highlighting the necessity of following mandatory procedures and granting fair compensation

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has issued new nutrition guidelines targeting vulnerable groups and aiming to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released the country’s latest dietary guidelines that advise people to get rid of protein supplements, restrict salt use and avoid processed food altogether besides busting popular myths on microwave cooking and different types of salts.

KSTDC is set to launch a unique ‘horti-tourism’ initiative, capitalising on the growing popularity of ecotourism and agri-tourism.

Indian Railways’ affordable meal scheme, which was launched in 2023 will be now expanded

Union government mandates Unique ID generation for organ donation

Bengaluru Traffic police ink MoU to launch Navigation app

Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) unveils the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024 titled ‘Aadharshila’.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has initiated the ‘Longevity India’ Initiative, focusing on extending human healthspan and addressing ageing-related challenges.

India has successfully eliminated visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) according to data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC). The initial target set for elimination by 2010 was extended to 2023 due to persistent challenges

A study has revealed that Integrating the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) with Karnataka’s Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme has had a positive impact on the overall management of tuberculosis patients

The Union Health Ministry has recently launched the myCGHS iOS app

A report of Per Capita income of states was released by SBI recently

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) to be conducted under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

Hrudaya Jyoti scheme for cardiac healthcare launched in State

NITI Aayog Launches ‘Vocal for Local’ Initiative

New social welfare initiatives were launched by government of India

Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme launched

Union Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched support various initiatives

‘NITI For States’ Platform launched

Union Cabinet approved the proposal for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024

National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC)

National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation inaugurated

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announced the first Pey Jal Survekshan Awards

Karnataka health department relaunched the Shuchi scheme

India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot, Homosep Atom launched

The 2nd capacity building program for senior civil servants of Sri Lanka organized by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) commenced today at Mussoorie

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 was released

Union government has brought changes to Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022

Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana inaugurated

Chief Minister of Karnataka launched ‘Asha Kirana’ scheme

Supreme Court struck down Electoral Bond scheme and several amendments that the government made in key laws to facilitate corporate donations to political parties

Prime Minister of India launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to provide free electricity to its beneficiaries

Centre has onboarded 11 fair price shops on the state-run e-commerce portal Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have been allowed by the Government to operate Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana

Union education ministry launched EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, was introduced in Lok Sabha to bring greater transparency, fairness and credibility to the public examinations system

Tamilnadu to adopt an idea — “Walk-in Centre – One Stop TB Solution”

ASER Karnataka report 2023 released by non-profit Pratham

Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 conferred

In a first, a C-130 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force made a night landing at the Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Kargil close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan along with a team of Garud special forces

Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program

Himachal Pradesh state government has finally issued notification to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district

Union expands Simplified Certification Scheme to include 37 more products

Jammu and Kashmir becomes first UT to implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is set to launch ‘one nation, one registration platform’ for unified information on doctors

Karnataka State heart attack project named Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi scheme

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended inclusion of QR Codes on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals.

CBI launches Operation Chakra-II

Special and Local Laws are kept  away from the ongoing reform process

Indian Railways’ PSUs, RITES Ltd and IRCON granted Navratna status

Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister announced the setting up of the tribal university in Telangana

President of India conferred the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2021-2022.

Prime Minister launched week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for aspirational blocks

The Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) initiative plays a vital role in India’s commitment to empowering students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by granting them access to high-quality education opportunities.

Indian government launched the Kisan Rin Portal with the weather portal WIND

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) establishes Standard Clubs for students across nation

Government launched Skill India Digital platform for transforming India’s skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme

A total of over 1 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana since the last three years of its implementation from 2020-21 to 2022-23.

National Nutrition Week is an annual event commemorated every year from September 1 to 7

Maya Train project, connecting Caribbean with Maya sites  been described as a “megaproject of death” causing “crimes of ecocide and ethnocide”

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is set to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into its existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform.

The project is being implemented in collaboration between National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Amrit Bharata station scheme across 508 railway stations in the country, out of which 13 stations are listed in Karnataka.

The Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for “Akira.”

NITI Aayog releases report on Multidimensional Poverty 

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana has helped empowering the elderly for a Dignified life

PM hails Guinness World Record for ‘largest display of Lambani items’ during 3rd G20 Culture Working Group Meeting in Hampi, Karnataka

According to report pandemic led to a decline in educational performance of many districts in the country

According to data from National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), Karnataka has third highest number of TB-HIV co-infection cases in India

Trin Trin is all set to be taken a notch higher with the Karnataka Government embarking on a project to revamp it with technological interventions.

In a first-of-its-kind judgment, a Sessions Court in Rajasthan has ordered the payment of half of the fine amount, imposed on a convict in a chinkara killing case, to the informer as a prize for helping in the detection of crime against wildlife.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has congratulated new home owners in Bengaluru’s first project under SWAMIH Fund

National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched

The Central Government has introduced a new Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) service to report phone thefts.

The Food Corporation of India’s imposed quantity restrictions followed by the refusal to allow States to procure the two food grains through its Open Market Sale Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme, a promise made in the last Budget

‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog’, the new guidelines of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

A tribal council in Meghalaya has unanimously passed a resolution to oppose the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in areas within its jurisdiction

India climbs eight places to 127 in global gender index

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) is gearing up to extend its tuber crop-based ‘rainbow diet’ campaign to more areas in the country with sizeable tribal populations.

Generic drugs for diabetes, gastric issues, cardiovascular ailments see high demand in Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra

Bengaluru gets selected for national Cycle for Change campaign under smart city campaign

The government announced the MSP for 17 ‘kharif’ crops, like paddy, pulses (moong, arhar, urad), oilseeds like groundnut and soyabean and cotton, for the marketing season of 2023-24.

Poshan app helps migrant workers access Anganwadi services during relocation.

According to WHO report , Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths.

NIRF Ranking 2023 released by the Ministry of Education.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued draft guidelines for Bima Vahaks, a new initiative aimed at enhancing insurance inclusion and awareness across the country.

The Union Cabinet approved forming and empowering an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to create the “world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector” by converging eight ongoing schemes of three ministries

‘City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)’, launched

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Bori-bandh campaign in Jharkhand’s rebel-hit Khunti district during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ for setting up an example that how public participation brings positive change in the society.

Following four successful rounds of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) and with the version 5.0 of the fifth round underway, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched UDAN 5.1 to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last mile connectivity through helicopters.

The Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 21–30 May 2023.

The closing ceremony of the four-day long Uttarakhand Shree Anna (Millets) Festival took place in Dehradun under the chief hospitality of the Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar

To empower the youth, the Government of Madhya Pradesh has unveiled the Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana with an aim to provide young individuals with the opportunity to learn and master their desired professions while earning a steady income each month.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has launched an initiative named ‘Online Rural Education Initiative (OREI)’ to impart online education to children belonging to rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.

To meet the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines.

As on 01.05.2023, 728 stations are covered with 785 OSOP outlets in 21 States and 3 Union Territories across the country.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover

With the scaled-up activities of National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), three capacity-building programmes (CBPs) for the civil servants of Bangladesh (59th batch with 45 participants) and Maldives (22nd & 23rd batch with 50 participants) commenced at the Mussoorie campus.

With an aim to promote Indian music at the grassroots level on a national scale by identifying and recognising the new and young talent in various singing genres, MyGov in collaboration with Ministry of Culture is launching a YUVA PRATIBHA – Singing Talent Hunt.

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART).

BizAmp, an outreach programme organized by the Ministry of MSME in association with  NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) under its Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund was organised at Dimapur Nagaland on 4th May 2023.

In  its manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised it will implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) if it returns to power in the state.

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th   April 2023.

The government has launched the fifth round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme — UDAN 5.0 — to further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country.

India has improved its ranking on the World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index (LPI) 2023 by jumping to 38th position from 44th place among 139 countries in terms of investment in technology and logistic infrastructure

India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in its State of World Population (SOWP) report, ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’

Union Health Ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has requested states/UTs to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country.

Karnataka was declared topper in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme, during a national conference in Chhattisgarh

Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, launched the new Central Sector Scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North -Eastern Region (PTP-NER)” for the benefit of Scheduled Tribes of North-eastern Region

The Central Government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 under Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and after superseding the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu  presented National Panchayat Awards and inaugurated National Conference on Incentivization of Panchayats in New Delhi

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inspected the under-construction Zojila tunnel, which will establish all-weather connectivity between the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has been accorded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)

All drugs and food for special medical purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all rare diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 are now fully exempted from basic customs duty, the Union government declared through a general exemption notification.

The Central Government has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies.

The Centre has selected sites in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh to set up new textile parks, a year and a half after the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme was announced.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the President’s Colour to INS Dronacharya, Indian Navy’s gunnery school at Fort Kochi.

National Vaccination Day or National Immunisation Day is celebrated on March 16 every year across the country to spread awareness about the importance of vaccines in the human health.

Manipur government decided to withdraw from the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki National Army (KNA) and Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) )

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India has announced the launch of ‘Learning Science via Standards’, a unique initiative for students for learning science via standards.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Dharwad.

3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) held in New Delhi

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Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution reported that, the sale of gold jewellery will not be allowed without a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number.

World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) in building an energy-efficient economy, launched the Star-rated appliances program and also hailed the completion of a decade of PAT Scheme.

The Supreme Court has sought more information from the government about ‘Mission Shakti’, intrigued by a possible chronic shortage in ‘protection officers’ to deal with domestic violence cases.

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), in collaboration with the State government will launch “Surveillance system to track suicide and self-harm (Suraksha).

Vertiplane X3 testing results successful

According to the website of Centre’s Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MSPI), nearly 70 per cent of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds are used to build community halls

Shri C V Raju and Shri Moa Subong, grassroots innovators from Andhra Pradesh and Nagaland, respectively, are amongst the 106 Padma Shri awardees announced for the year 2023.

Nation celebrated 74th Republic day and witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and ‘Jan Bhagidari’, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sparsh Leprosy awareness(SLAC) campaign to be held in Dakshina Kannada

After Three years of programme , Ayushman Bharat School Health and Wellness Programme has less than 50% uptake

 The Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution released a guide ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms

There is a debate on  powers of local elected officials remain curtailed by State governments and local bureaucrats in multiple ways, thereby diluting the spirit of the constitutional amendments aimed at local empowerment

Union cabinet approved creation of national multi-state cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.

Any news deemed “fake” by the Press Information Bureau’s fact-checking unit will have to be taken down by all platforms, including social media platforms

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over six states and Union Territories (UTs), including Jammu and Kashmir, not yet giving their comments to the Centre on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level.

Prime Minister virtually addressed the first batch of Agniveers undergoing training at various centres across the country

‘17th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas’ that is commemorated on January 9  held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the government’s Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), during the 2nd National Conference of Chief Secretaries

PM inaugurated the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, held on National Youth Day(Jan 12), celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honour and cherish his ideals, teachings and contributions

Heavy rainfall led to a steep rise in the water table in 211 out of the 233 taluks in the Karnataka state as reported by Ground Water Directorate data for this season

The Office of the Registrar-General of India (RGI) is following the set of criteria set out by the Lokur Committee nearly 60 years ago to define any new community as a Scheduled Tribe

Chief minister of Karnataka pitched  to establish mini textile parks in 25 taluks that have more number of weavers

The Additional Registrar General of India communicated to States about postponed dates of decennial Census of 2021 without specifying a reason.

Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge inviting ideas, solutions and actions to transform rural economy with special focus on rural women belonging to the marginalised rural communities in India.

National Health Authority (NHA) introduces new system to measure and grade performance of hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme

e-NAM initiative of Ministry of Agriculture won Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Award 2022

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) for infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati

 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced draft norms for facilitating foreign universities and educational institutions to set up campuses in India

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The MeitY has released draft amendments in relation to online gaming. The idea is to ensure that online games are in conformity with Indian laws and to safeguard users against potential harm.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked all States to ensure strict implementation of the sexual harassment at workplace law by coaching centres and educational institutes

Among five States in southern India, Karnataka has the highest operative Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) issued by cooperative banks, regional rural banks, and commercial banks

The Union government raised the interest rates on eight small savings schemes for the January-to-March quarter of 2023, but left the returns on the popular Public Provident Fund (PPF) unchanged at 7.1%.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the border-guarding forces to use the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) for strengthening patriotic citizens in border villages .

The inter-State border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra erupts every now and then for the border town of Belagavi.

NCPCR warns NGOs against depiction of vulnerable children for fundraising

India and  Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu

The Legislative Assembly adopted the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022, that seeks to bring about better integration and management of city’s urban mobility.

The parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has pulled up the government over the “very slow” process to categorise over 260 denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes (DNT/NT/SNT) under the SC/ST/OBC lists.

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Centrally Protected Monuments that have been encroached upon, closely followed by Tamil Nadu

Union Cabinet approves pending One-Rank-One-Pension revision for veterans

The Union Cabinet decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for one year.

Social Progress Index (SPI) for States and Districts made by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative was submitted and  to Economic Advisory Council- Prime Minister

Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot.

India’s opposition to the use of Chinese contractors in the projects is cause of concern in India-Nepal power trade

Recently Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha informed about the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab for Young Entrepreneurs

114 ‘Namma Clinics’, urban healthcare and wellness centres, were dedicated to the public from Hubballi by the chief minister.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revamped the existing scheme of  Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme with renaming it as ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh ​​Gram Yojana (PMAGY) ‘ for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26

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Murty Trust, has announced a grant of 7.5 crore to the over-a-century-old Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), Pune.

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to depute three high-level multi-disciplinary 3-member teams to Ranchi ,Ahmedabad and Malappuram to take stock of the upsurge in cases of Measles.

In a first-of-its-kind bid to showcase the heritage of tribal communities, especially those of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several communities at its different regional centres.

Worried over rising Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality rate (MMR) in Karnataka compared with other states, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai directed deputy commissioners and zilla panchayat chief executives to take necessary measures

In a significant step towards promoting clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Modhera, a village in the Mehsana district of Gujarat as India’s first solar-powered village

Five months after Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced the reintroduction of Yeshaswini health scheme for farmers, there is still no clarity on how the scheme will be made available in a new form.

A public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to invalidate Talaq-e-Hasan, the prescribed Islamic way of divorce, has been filed in the Supreme Court.

The United Nations has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day to honour forcibly displaced people all around the world and celebrate their strength and courage.

The Noolpuzha Family Health Centre (FHC), which caters to the health care of the State’s second largest tribal grama panchayat, has been selected for the National Quality Assurance Certification (NQAC) process for the second consecutive time.

The State Government has decided to demand national project tag for Upper Krishna.

The State-level inauguration of the school weather station project of the Samagra Shiksha was held at Kollam School Kerala

A five-year-long research initiative on tribal health was launched in Chamarajanagar district.

 A man from Kerala’s Thrissur reportedly succumbed to West Nile fever

Prime Minister releases PM CARES benefits for ‘COVID orphans’

Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 50% Completion Milestone

Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report

 National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application

Centre approves Karnataka move to keep eggs in school meals in 7 districts under Mid Day meal scheme

The World Health Organization (WHO) has honoured India’s more than one million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) for connecting people with healthcare services through World Health Organisation Director-General’s Global Health Leaders Awards

More than 18 crore health cards have been issued under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme so far and over 3.2 crore people have availed the hospital facilities, as per recent statistics

Central Government reduced the wheat allocation to some states and UTs under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till September. However, the reduced wheat quota will be replenished with rice to keep the overall figure intact.

Union Labour and Employment Ministry is working on a mechanism to process accident insurance claims by unorganised workers registered on the e-Shram portal

Ujjwala Diwas celebrated to commemorate launching of PM Ujjwala Yojana

Union Education Minister released the ‘Mandate Document: Guidelines for the Development of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)’ at a function held at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru recently

Ministry of MSME launched MSME sustainable (zed) certification Scheme , an extensive drive to enable and facilitate MSMEs adopt Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices

Second edition of Khelo India University Games recently begun at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru

Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that all 100 smart cities will have Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), under Smart Cities Mission (SCM)

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) gets Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2020 for the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme

NITI Aayog has prepared draft battery swapping policy

Karnataka government launched ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ (SAANS), a campaign to ensure greater awareness and early detection of pneumonia in children under five

Central government has expressed its desire to stop the purchase of excess parboiled rice

Recently, the 40th edition of the ‘Hunar Haat’ was inaugurated in Mumbai under the theme Vocal for Local and “Best from Waste

Deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients is called Malnutrition

Civil Aviation Ministry’s “UDAN” scheme selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration

PM visited Vidya Samiksha Kendras in Gujarat

4th Anniversary celebrations of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres was recently observed

The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has developed the  portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report) to speed up accident compensation claims

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of the revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) till 2026

NEWS The Union Government has launched the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program DETAILS Additional program of PM SVANidhi Scheme Launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Implemented by Quality Council of India (QCI) AIM Provide social security benefits to street vendors for their holistic development and socio-economic upliftment Socio-economic profiling of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries and […]

The Union Cabinet approved a scheme to distribute fortified rice under government programmes

As per Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is taking rapid strides to fulfill the government’s vision- ‘Housing for all by 2024’, with over 3 crore pucca houses already constructed under the program.

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana completes 7 years

National Medical Commission (NMC) put out a set of three draft regulations on the registration of doctors to the National Medical Register recently

Government of India launched Mission Integrated Bio-refineries

Stand-up India scheme was launched by the Indian government completed six years recently

Darlongs – a small community of around 11,000 people in Tripura – was officially included in the list of Scheduled Tribes after the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022.

The impact of the pandemic on livelihood has persisted far beyond the lockdowns , found a survey by the Azim Premji University, in collaboration with nine civil society organisations

The milestone of having 50,000 open defecation-free (ODF) Plus villages has been crossed by the country.

Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for 6 months

The KSR Bengaluru Railway Station will market ‘Channapatna toys’ under the ‘One Station, One Product’ (OSOP) scheme

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has asked the government to roll back the system of caste-based wages, under which NREGS workers are paid based on whether they belong to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Others

Maharashtra has decided to withdraw from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) if changes to it are not carried out

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s one rank, one pension (OROP) scheme for the armed forces

India and Japan held the sixth joint meeting of the India-Japan Act East Forum (AEF) recently

National Vaccination/Immunisation Day is observed every year on March 16 to convey the significance of vaccination as well as its role in public health

The government of India is proposing National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022 to reduce India’s dependence on import of high-end medical devices

As per recently released economic survey , Karnataka State’s Total Fertility Rate falling faster than national trend.

Government of India launched ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0 which will select 100 start-ups through this challenge and provide Rs.20 lakh each as funding support

Karnataka government has launched Women@Work (W@W) programme.

The Food and Civil Supplies Department will start the distribution of fortified rice from April 1 in 14 districts of the state under ‘Poushtika Karnataka’ (Nutrition Karnataka) programme to eradicate malnutrition

Union ministry of women and children launched Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav campaign

Government of India launched a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – “SAMARTH” on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022

The Union Labour and Employment Ministry launched the “donate a pension” scheme allowing any citizen to pay the premium amount on behalf of an unorganised worker under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme.

Andhra Pradesh government announced that ₹5 lakh per acre financial package would be given to the farmers who parted with their lands for the Polavaram irrigation project prior to the enactment of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

Under “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates scheme”, Central Government has approved the proposal for continuation of seven existing sub schemes for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26.

NEWS Only the appropriate authorities notified by the State Government can initiate criminal prosecution against health facilities for violation of provisions of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act 1994, ruled the Karnataka High Court. THE CASE AND RULING HC passed the order while quashing a criminal proceeding initiated against Dhondiba Anna […]

The Government of India has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for a period of five years to 2026

Nirbhaya Kendra for distressed women, kids opened in Bengaluru.

Ombudsman App for MGNREGA was recently released for smooth categorization and reporting of grievances

NEWS National WASH Conclave-2022 was organized recently DETAILS WHO ORGANIZED – National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) COLLOBARATIONS – Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, UNICEF, WaterAid and other development partners THEME – “WASH Forward: Advancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Panchayats” CONCLAVE OBJECTIVES Bringing Government and WASH sector players […]

NEWS Celebration of 3rd Anniversary of PM-Kisan Scheme DETAILS LAUNCHED –  24th February, 2019 AIM –  Supplement financial needs of land holding farmers WHAT IS IN IT –  Financial benefit of Rs 6000/- per year in three equal instalments, every four month is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through […]

PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAYG) Dashboard was recently launched

Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31.03.2026 or till further review, whichever is earlier.

Project proposals for more than 60,000 houses were approved for construction in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan at the 58th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring  Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) recently

• Camp for free Assistive Devices distribution organized for Divyangjan and Senior Citizens in Tikamgarh (M.P) under ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’ (RVY Scheme) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India jointly called for a virtual session involving S&T departments and councils of all states to discuss the need for working knowledge of new-age technologies, process improvements, reskilling or upskilling and human resource development.

University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed a draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework (NHEQF), which is part of a set of reforms that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages.

Street vendors selling food in BBMP jurisdiction will be able to ply their trade only after they undergo mandatory training and receive certification as per the new guidelines of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)

30th National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day was recently celebrated

Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years

Union Labour and Employment Minister said special camps would be organised to register brick kiln, plantation, forestry and other unorganised sector workers on the Centre’s e-Shram portal.

Institute for Social and Economic Change celebrates mark its golden jubilee

NEWS National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended that the Delhi government must suspend its flagship ‘Desh ke Mentor’ programme DESH KE MENTOR Launched in October 2021 Aimed at connecting students in classes IX to XII with voluntary mentors. People between the ages of 18 and 35 can sign up to be […]

The committee to select the next director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) held interactions with a few shortlisted candidates recently

Ministry of Education recently launched the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) 3.0.

Union Education Ministry launched the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022.

Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 3rd National Water Awards

Union Education Minister and Skill Development Minister launched NEAT 3.0, a single platform to provide the best-developed ed-tech solutions and courses to students of the country.

Success of Yuva initiative of Delhi police is being discussed

Centre notifies rules for Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021

The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme has been rolled out in 34 states and Union Territories covering 75 crore beneficiaries by the Union Ministry of Food and Public Distribution

The total funds disbursed under Rythu Bandhu, Telangana government’s direct benefit transfer scheme for farmers, will soon touch Rs 50,000 crore

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited city-based Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) with A++ grade. It is the second institution in the country and the first in Karnataka to have achieved the highest CGPA

Karnataka ranked among the top states for the highest disposal rates of workplace sexual harassment cases filed against government officials. Complaints were registered at the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box), the online complaint system mandated under the ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

On the lines of Delhi, preparations are underway to implement the ‘happiness curriculum’ in primary schools of Uttar Pradesh under a pilot project

The Cabinet has given its approval to extend Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for another five years till 2026

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha

NEDFI Announces Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of Doner.

More than One Lakh pensioners are currently being serviced by Principal Controller of Communication Accounts/ Controller of Communication Accounts offices all over India via SAMPANN

The performance of Centre’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme in the states has not been up to the mark, the Committee on Empowerment of Women has said in its latest report

Cabinet extends PMAY-Rural plan till March 2024

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issues advisory for the General Public on PM Kusum Scheme

The Centre has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to June 2023. Reason cited being Pandemic. It was launched by MOHUA in 2015 for Developing citizen-friendly and self-sustainable urban settlements

The PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals is based on the strategy of “Atmanirbhar Bharat- Strategies for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports in ten sectors”, which had been approved by the Union Cabinet

Government begins finalizing proposals on PM’s action plan for Smart Cities initiative

The first multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) was released by NITI Aayog

The results from the second phase of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) was recently released

• Acknowledging that poor families still need food security support in the middle of a recovering economy, the Centre has decided to extend its free ration scheme, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), for another four months, until March 2022. Eligible beneficiaries will receive 5kg of foodgrains and 1 kg Gram per month.

Taking note of the rise in the number of children who are malnourished and anaemic in north Karnataka, the Department of Public Instruction has decided to provide eggs to students in government and aided schools in seven districts from December under Mid-Day meal scheme

The President of India conferred awards to 342 cleanest cities of India at the ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ as part of Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

The concept of social audit is being extended to more departments and the Government schemes in Rajasthan

The 16th Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2021 (Rural) was released by Pratham foundation

Under the universal immunisation programme, the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) programme was launched in the Bengaluru  on the occasion of ‘World Pneumonia Day’.

32nd edition of “Hunar Haat” was inaugurated  in Lucknow

Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has provided an opportunity to open Vana Dhana Vikas Kendra to provide a market to the minor forest products collected by tribals in Madikeri district

Flipkart, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development of the Government of India (MoRD), for their ambitious Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) program, to help empower local businesses and self-help groups (SHGs) – especially those that are led by women – by bringing them into the e-commerce fold.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has urged the central and state governments to increase the minimum legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21

IIT-Delhi announced the launch of M.Tech in Machine Intelligence & Data Science (MINDS) to be offered by the School of Artificial Intelligence (ScAI)

Prime Minister is set to inaugurate Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission , what is being touted as “India’s largest scheme to scale-up health infrastructure”.

Govt panel chaired by Union Education Minister is all set  to oversee NIPUN Bharat progress

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You” an attempt to showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains. These startups have worked to create new, disruptive and innovative products, services, and solutions that can pave a path for a sustainable future.

Government of India celebrated UDAN day on October 21

By : Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe

The government has notified new rules under which the gestational limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women under newly amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021

In a interview the representative and country director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Bishow Parajuli, said Eliminating social taboos with regard to food diversification is crucial for improving nourishment levels among the Indian population

Union Cabinet has given its approval,  to set up seven PM MITRA parks, accomplishing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has completed the target of opening of 8,300 Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) for the FY 2021-22 before end of September, 2021.

Ministry of road, transport & highways launched a scheme for “Good Samaritans”

Prime Minister interacted with the beneficiaries of SVAMITVA scheme in Madhya Pradesh

The National Health Authority (NHA), the apex body for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), has revised the Health Benefit Package (HBP) Master under the scheme.

40th India International Trade Fair 2021 to be held from November 14-27 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Panchayati Raj Ministry launched People’s Plan Campaign 2021- Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas along with the Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard.

Prime Minister launched the second phases of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the deadline till December 31 for NGOs to apply for renewal of their Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration certificates.

Ministry of Social Justice launched Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal

Ministry of Labour and Employment launched DigiSaksham – a digital skills programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital  skills  that are required in an increasingly technology driven era.

The mid-day meal scheme will now be known as PM POSHAN

Aim is to Identify 75 innovations in Telemedicine, AI, Digital Health & BIG Data by Start-ups and Entrepreneurs

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the seventh consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan.

Prime Minister launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy recently reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating solar pump adoption

The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held in a judgment.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has set up Odisha’s first ever tussar silk yarn production centre at Choudwar in Cuttack district

SAUBHAGYA completes FOUR years of successful implementation.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bengaluru, and six Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among 12 Indian institutions that have figured in the top 500 universities in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Kerala has bagged the Vayoshreshta Samman instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for geriatric care. It is a award to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Nothern Coalfields Ltd (NCL),a Singrauli based Coal India arm under the Ministry of Coal is all set to start 75 “FulwariCenters” in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.

Recently, the Ministry of Power has issued an order for the setting up of District Level Committees to improve the quality of electricity supply in the country.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission launched SPIN scheme to Facilitate potters to get easy loans. Bank loans will be provided under Pradhan Mantri Shishu Mudra Yojana.

Indian Railways took a leap in advancement of Skill India Mission by launching the “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)” under the aegis of “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)”.

Recently, the Union Home Minister addressed the ‘Connect Karo 2021’ – Towards Equitable, Sustainable Indian Cities’ Event.

Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2020 shows that among the 19 metro cities in the country, Bengaluru has the ignominy of recording the maximum number of cybercrimes against children.

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana will be restarted in 36000 villages of India with focus on ST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor launched the Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme called ‘Saath’ for Self Help Group (SHG) women

Forty Central universities will kick off implementation of innovative measures such as the academic credit bank and the glue grant meant to encourage multidisciplinarity

Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to celebrate the POSHAN MAAH throughout the month September

The NITI Aayog and US-based tech giant, Cisco launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)

According to the Textiles Ministry, that more than 1,500 artisans have been benefitted by training in 63 Samarth Training Centres

The labour ministry is set to launch a National Database for Unorganised Workers (NDUW) or e-Sharm portal

Sanskrit Week is being celebrated from August 19 to August 25, 2021

The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), a Union government initiative for skill development in rural areas, has brought high-speed internet to some of the remotest tribal hamlets deep inside the Nilambur jungle in Kerala.

Recently  Prime Minister has inaugurated various projects in Somnath, Gujarat under PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme

Rice fortification is a process of adding micronutrients to regular rice.

Odisha government announced that his government will provide smart health cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, today launched ‘SonChiraiya’ – (A brand and logo)- for marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products.

Union Cabinet approved a proposal to amend the list of Scheduled Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, Parliament last week passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill 2021

The Delhi government is set to implement a world-class Health Information Management System (HIMS) soon in line with its bid to bring a transformation in the healthcare system of the Capital.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has released a report — The “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of Children in Minority Communities”

Indore, India’s cleanest city, has now been declared as the country’s first ‘water plus’ city under the Swachh Survekshan 2021

Prime Minister is set to launch the second edition of the government’s free LPG connection scheme called Ujjwala.

SEEKHO AUR KAMAO aims at providing employment and employment opportunities, improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.

Recently, the Union Minister of State for Rural Development has informed in Rajya Sabha about the various steps taken by the government for implementation of the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

Government announced  that approximately five crore beneficiaries have been enrolled and four crores have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme till date.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment  launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App recently.

A comprehensive initiative called PM Evidya has been initiatedas part of AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan on 17th May, 2020, which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education to enable multi-mode access to education.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has given its approval for continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years till 2026

The success of Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas scheme was recently discussed in Parliament.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has promised in its manifesto that maternity as well as paternity leave in Tamil Nadu would be extended to 12 months.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme, namely Information-Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA)

According to a study by the Azim Premji Foundation, in January 2021, covering more than 16,000 children in the age group six to 11 years, and across five States, 92% of children on average have lost at least one specific language ability from the previous year across all classes; the figure is 82% when it comes to mathematical ability

NITI AAYOG -TRIFED join hands for successful implementation of  Van Dhan Yojana in Tribal Clusters of Aspirational Districts of India

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways undertook third party evaluation of the schemes / funded projects which included the pillar of Coastal Community Development projects under Saagarmala scheme.

Prime Minister inaugurated various development projects in Varanasi which includes Tourist Facilitation Centre and operation of Cruise Boat from Assi Ghat to RajGhat under the Project “Development of River Cruise in Varanasi under PRASHAD Scheme”.

Uttar Pradesh  launched the State’s population policy for 2021-2030. Decreasing the total fertility rate of UP from 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026 and 1.7 by 2030

The Union Cabinet approved a viability gap funding support for the implementation of the BharatNet project through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in 16 States.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for extending the terminal date for registration of beneficiaries for availing the benefit under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) for another nine months

Haryana State is making significant contribution towards the success of Jal Jeevan Mission, a path breaking scheme of the Central Government which aims to provide potable drinking water to every rural household of the country by 2024.

Radio Vishwas, a Community Radio Station (CRS) in Nashik, Maharashtra has bagged two awards at the 8th edition of the National Community Radio Awards instituted by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system, which allows for inter- and intra-state portability, by July 31.

Odisha government and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have partnered to improve household food and nutritional security.

The India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC) is organized under the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) won Airport Council International (ACI) Director General’s Roll of Excellence honour in Airport Service Quality.

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched a centralized web-based workflow-based IT platform called “e-PGS”.

Prime Minister launched ‘Customized Crash Course programme for Covid 19 Frontline workers’ recently. The programme aims to skill and upskill over one lakh Covid warriors across the country.

Kerala cabinet gave the green light to begin acquiring land for SilverLine, its flagship semi high-speed railway project aimed at reducing travel time between the state’s northern and southern ends

Quacquarelli Symonds popularly called as QS World Rank of universities was recently released for the year 2022. Jawaharlal Nehru University has entered the top 1 ,000, as its new undergraduate engineering programme now makes it eligible for the rating

The Education Ministry has laid down new guidelines for producing digital education resources for children with disabilities, after a year in which the COVID-driven shift to online education has spotlighted the lacunae in such resources.

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister launched Senior care Ageing Growth Engine or SAGE project. Launched to select, support and create “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services provided by credible start-ups.

With a notification dated May 31, the Centre has amended its CCS Pension Rules-1972 putting new restrictions of officials of intelligence and security organisations after retirement

Recently, a three-member task force has been formed to help the government in bringing major bureaucratic reforms through its ambitious “Mission Karmayogi”.

The pension coverage under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme has been extended to all registered dependents of those who died due to Covid-19.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The portal will be used to track children who have lost both their parents during COVID-19.