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Public policy refers to the principles and actions adopted by government entities. It shapes societal norms and guides decision-making. Policies can address various issues, such as healthcare, education, and the economy. Effective public policy aims to improve citizens' quality of life. It often involves collaboration between government, private sectors, and civil society. Understanding its impact is crucial for informed citizenship and governance.

J&K Plans Water Diversion After IWT Suspension

The Jammu and Kashmir government is exploring new water infrastructure plans after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The proposals include diverting Ravi river water from Punjab...

 February 18, 2026

C2i Semiconductors Gains DLI Scheme Support

India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem is expanding as deep-tech startups attract stronger investor interest under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. The latest example is C2i Semiconductors, a...

 February 17, 2026

International Conference on Dam Safety 2026

The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS 2026) is being held in Bengaluru on 13-14 February 2026 under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and...

 February 16, 2026

PM-DAKSH Placement Performance Falls Short

PM-DAKSH, the Centre’s skill development scheme for disadvantaged communities, has recorded low placement outcomes between 2021 and 2024. Data placed in the Lok Sabha show that less than...

 February 16, 2026

Vidyanjali Initiative in West Bengal

Vidyanjali, the Ministry of Education’s school support initiative, has seen limited participation in West Bengal. The state has onboarded only 52 government schools out of more than 82,000...

 February 11, 2026

National Productivity Council Marks 68th Foundation Day

The National Productivity Council (NPC) will celebrate its 68th Foundation Day on 12 February 2026 and observe National Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February 2026 across India....

 February 11, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Raises River Water Dispute Concerns

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has raised objections to Karnataka’s proposal to increase the height of the Almatti Dam on the Upper Krishna river. He warned...

 February 11, 2026

BHASHINI Migrates to Sovereign AI Cloud

India’s AI language platform BHASHINI has been successfully shifted to Yotta Data Services’ Government Community Cloud and Shakti Cloud, marking a major step in India’s push for sovereign...

 February 9, 2026

Swachh Aadat Se Swachh Bharat

Cleanliness and sanitation remain central to public health, dignity, and quality of life in India. The idea of Swachh Aadat se Swachh Bharat places daily behaviour at the...

 February 9, 2026

Sharda River Corridor Project Launched in Champawat

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of the Sharda river corridor at Tanakpur in Champawat district, launching a major infrastructure and tourism development plan for...

 February 8, 2026

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