The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced new regulations, formulated by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), to streamline processes and promote efficient use of India’s vast waterways network.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 1,100 out of 1,200 government schemes are now under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring direct transfers to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Recently, a tribal village in Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka, received electricity for the first time, marking a milestone in ensuring inclusivity and socio-economic progress.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged concerns regarding identical Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) numbers issued to voters in different states.
Recently, the panel on the Ministry of Panchayati Raj identified several reasons why male relatives of elected women representatives in the Panchayati Raj System are able to act as proxies on their behalf.
In recent years, the importance of care work has gained recognition globally, yet it remains underappreciated and undervalued in many economic policies.