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Resham Sakhi Yojana

Resham Sakhi Yojana The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Resham Sakhi Yojana to economically empower rural women. Under this scheme, women will be trained to earn income from sericulture while working from home. Key Features of the Scheme Component Details Scheme Name Resham Sakhi Yojana. Launched By Uttar Pradesh government. Main Objective To provide rural women with income opportunities through home-

07 May, 2026 Women & child
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Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana

Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana The Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana was inaugurated in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural labourers and vulnerable communities for livelihood support. Key Features of the Scheme Component Details Launch Place The scheme was inaugurated in Raipur. Target Beneficiaries Covers over 5.

17 May, 2026 Protection of vulnerable section
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Balod: India’s First “Child Marriage-Free” District

Balod: India’s First “Child Marriage-Free” District Balod district of Chhattisgarh has become the first district in India to be officially declared child marriage-free. All 436 gram panchayats and nine urban bodies in the district were awarded formal certificates by the state government. Key Highlights Aspect Details District Balod, located in Chhattisgarh. National Achievement Became India’s first offi

16 May, 2026 Women & child
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CM-FLIGHT Scheme

CM-FLIGHT Scheme On 12th October 2025, the Chief Minister of Assam launched the “CM-FLIGHT” scheme in Guwahati. The scheme focuses on foreign language training to improve global employment opportunities for Indian youth, especially in Japan. About the Scheme Component Details Full Form Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent. Language Focus Youth will be trained in the Japanese la

15 May, 2026 Human resource & skill development
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Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025

Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025 On 9th November 2025, the Assam Cabinet approved the Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025, aimed at banning polygamy in the state. The Bill provides for imprisonment and penalties for offenders irrespective of religion, while exempting tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule. Key Provisions of the Bill Provision Details Main Objective To prohibit the practice of polygamy in Assam. Punishment

14 May, 2026 Women & child
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Decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

Decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) The SRS Statistical Report 2023 highlights a landmark demographic shift in India. The national Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, which is below the replacement level of 2.1. This indicates that India is moving deeper into a low-fertility phase. The decline reflects better family planning, late marriages, improved women’s education, lower infant mortality and rising career aspirations among women. However, it also

14 April, 2026 Health
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Revised Guidelines on Obesity Diagnosis & Treatment

Revised Guidelines on Obesity Diagnosis & Treatment India has updated its obesity diagnosis and treatment guidelines after 15 years. The revision reflects new evidence on fat distribution, metabolic risks and obesity-related health complications, especially among the Asian Indian population. The revised approach moves beyond body weight alone and gives greater importance to abdominal fat, insulin resistance and associated conditions. This is important because Indian populations m

14 April, 2026 Health
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Reduction in India’s Poverty

Reduction in India’s Poverty The recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey and National Statistical Office (NSO) estimates indicate a major reduction in poverty and consumption inequality in India. The data highlights that poverty has fallen steadily over the last decade, with visible gains in both rural and urban areas. The decline is especially significant in poor States and rural regions, where improved consumption levels and better access to welfare schemes, infrastru

14 April, 2026 Poverty & Hunger
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Child Rights & Protection

Child Rights & Protection Marrakech Global Framework for Action: The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held in Marrakech in February 2026, concluded with the adoption of the Marrakech Global Framework for Action. The conference aimed to establish necessary global actions for ending child labour, as the Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7 to end child labour by 2025 remained unmet. The Framework emphasises that child labour cannot be addressed by

14 April, 2026 Women & child
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Child Marriages in India: A Barrier to Equality and De

Child Marriages in India: A Barrier to Equality and Development The latest Statistical Report of the Sample Registration System, released in September 2025, presents a concerning picture of child marriages in India. The data shows that early marriage remains a major barrier to girls’ education, health, dignity and economic participation. Child marriage affects long-term development because it increases risks of school dropout, early pregnancy, poor maternal health and intergene