India is the second most populous country in the world, with a population of approximately 1.4 billion. It occupies only 2.4% of the world’s land area but houses...
The Women’s Movement in India is aspect of the broader feminist movement. It seeks to empower women and ensure equality with men. This movement has evolved since the...
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are informal groups, typically comprising 8-10 members. They began in India in 1989. These groups meet regularly, often weekly, to pool savings. Members can borrow...
Samarthya is an initiative aimed at empowering women in India. It focuses on providing support to women facing various forms of destitution. The programme includes rehabilitation, recovery, repatriation,...
The Sambal sub-scheme is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing women's safety and empowerment in India. It includes several existing schemes and introduces new components to address gender...
Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It encompasses physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. GBV is a pervasive issue in many...
Scrub typhus is health issue affecting rural populations in India. A recent study revealed that this infection is a leading cause of hospitalisations for fever. Conducted by the...
The Indian steel industry is undergoing transformation. On Wednesday, Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma introduced three key initiatives under the Steel Research Technology Mission of India (SRTMI). These...
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has released its Report on Trends and Progress of Housing in India for 2024. This report provides critical vital information about the housing...
India is set to revolutionise its mining sector by launching the first auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa. This initiative aims to unlock the country’s untapped mineral...
