Donald John Trump is one of the most identifiable figures in contemporary American history. From his early years as a real estate mogul to his stint as the 45th President of the United States, Trump has been a staple in the media, politics, and business realms for decades. His unique, unfiltered style and nonyielding confidence … Read more
Every year, in India, there is observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week so as to achieve transparency and accountability in institutions at all levels. The event comes in the last week of October and is taken up annually by the Central Vigilance Commission with the focus of reaching the citizens towards vigilance awareness, the need … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is one of the flagship social security schemes offered by India that ensures life insurance coverage to a significant portion of the population falling into economically weak backgrounds. It was launched on May 9, 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to make life insurance reach each Indian citizen, … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is an apex financial inclusion initiative launched by the Government of India on 28 August 2014. The programme, is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, targets the inclusion of all Indian households, mainly the poor and non-banked people from rural India, into the usage of banking facilities and financial … Read more
As India approaches the centenary year of independence in 2047, the country has a well-defined thought of being a developed and prosperous nation. “Viksit Bharat”, thus, becomes the ideal encapsulation of this hope- an idea that percolates through economic development, social progress, technological advancement, and the sustainable involvement of all stakeholders in creating better life … Read more
The energies of today necessitate the shift to renewable sources, driven by a need to curb climate change, carbon footprints, and ensure energy security for future generations. Among the initiatives, the Rooftop Solarisation Scheme is changing the face of the energy landscape. This is one of the effective solar power harnessing methods wherein installation of … Read more
Empowerment of women is an integral part of pursuit of social justice and equality. Women globally constitute nearly half of the population, and their representation in political decision-making bodies has remained disproportionately low. Recently, the government of India enacted a landmark legislation called the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, or, for short, the Women’s Reservation Bill, … Read more
Motherhood is that qualitative experience which, for many mothers of India, comes with considerable health risks. Maternal deaths in the country have been a long-standing challenge for years, of which nearly nine in every 100,000 deaths of pregnancies and deliveries were due to preventable complications. The urgent situation called for an initiative-cum-programme to mainstream safe … Read more
Bihar is an Indian state as fertile and populous as any; it has had to bear the brunt of floods almost every year. The regularity of the floods devastates livelihoods, uproots people, and leaves permanent marks on the economy and infrastructure of the state. Why does this have to happen in Bihar alone? It’s a … Read more
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been launched by the Government of India in February 2019. This bold scheme envisages direct financial support to small and marginal farmers across the country. With direct transfer of cash benefits into bank accounts of farmers, this initiative could potentially address critical economic challenges of the farming community, such … Read more