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.
Bihar’s Higher Education Department has shortlisted 54 colleges and institutions across the state for development as Centres of Excellence under the Nitish Kumar government’s Saat Nischay-3 programme. The...
President Droupadi Murmu dedicated four women-focused schemes for Delhi, aimed at improving financial security, mobility, and welfare support. The initiatives include the Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme, Saheli Pink Smart...
Mumbai’s suburban district has launched the ‘Saksham Skill Survey’, an AI-based door-to-door initiative aimed at mapping the skills, education and training needs of youth aged 18 to 40....
NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed the Record of Discussions for Phase II of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....
The Border Roads Organisation has restored key road connectivity in North Sikkim by completing the Chungthang-Lachen axis and inaugurating a 400 ft Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge. The...
India has expanded its Export Promotion Mission with seven new interventions aimed at strengthening MSME participation in global trade. The initiative is designed to reduce export costs, improve...
The Union Minister for Rural Development reviewed the progress of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in New Delhi and called for a focused, time-bound strategy...
Delhi has launched CM Shri Schools, a new AI-driven education model aimed at modernising government schooling and aligning it with the National Education Policy. One school was inaugurated...
Global Tourism Resilience Day was first observed on 17 February 2023 after a United Nations resolution led by Jamaica. The day marks a shift in tourism policy from...
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...