Welfare programs are initiatives designed to support the well-being of citizens. They aim to reduce poverty and improve living standards. These programs often provide financial assistance, healthcare, and education. In India, welfare schemes target vulnerable populations. They address issues like unemployment and social inequality. Effective implementation is crucial for their success. These programs reflect a commitment to social justice and economic growth.
Public Wi-Fi expansion under the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface, or PM-WANI, has gathered pace across India. The scheme aims to strengthen broadband access through a decentralised,...
India has expanded its mental healthcare framework through the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), with specific attention to postpartum mothers. The system combines district-level services, primary healthcare strengthening,...
India’s Panchayati Raj system has recorded major digital milestones through the eGramSwaraj platform and the AI-powered SabhaSaar meeting tool. Cumulative payments routed through eGramSwaraj have crossed Rs 3...
The Government has released 15th Finance Commission tied and untied grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies in several states during 2025-26. The funds are meant to...
India’s central infrastructure monitoring system is tracking 1,948 projects worth ₹41.98 lakh crore, with nearly 47 per cent of the revised cost already spent. The latest flash report...
India is exploring agri-photovoltaics, or agriPV, as a dual-use model that combines solar power generation with farming on the same land. The idea has gained attention as the...
Telangana has announced a new state-wide life insurance initiative aimed at providing financial protection to families across social and economic groups. The Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme will...
The National Cooperative Development Corporation has launched the Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana to improve long-term and uninterrupted credit flow for capital formation in agriculture and allied sectors....
The 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was virtually inaugurated on 13 March 2026. Built at a cost of over Rs 2,300 crore,...
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) will be held from 12 to 14 March 2026 at the ICAR Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event will...
