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MERITE Scheme The MERITE Scheme, approved on August 8, 2025, stands for Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education. It aims to improve the quality, governance and employment outcomes of technical education institutions in India. The scheme aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 by promoting multidisciplinary learning, research orientation, skill development and better industry relevance in technical education. It targets government and governm

TALASH Initiative

TALASH Initiative On 10th July 2025, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with UNICEF India, launched TALASH (Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills, and Self-Esteem Hub). This first-of-its-kind platform is exclusively designed for students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Section Details Core Objectives Skill Development: Equipping students with vital life skills, including emotional intelligence,

PM-VIKAS Skill Development and Women Entrepreneurship

PM-VIKAS Skill Development and Women Entrepreneurship Programme On 17th July 2025, the Union Government launched the PM-VIKAS Skill Development and Women Entrepreneurship Programme at IIIT Kottayam, Kerala, to empower minority communities through digital and leadership training. Section Details Key Initiatives and Objectives Strategic MoU: The Ministry of Minority Affairs partnered with IIIT Kottayam to train 450 candidates. Youth: 15

A Decade of Three Jan Suraksha Schemes

A Decade of Three Jan Suraksha Schemes On 9th May 2025, three flagship social security schemes—PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY—completed ten years of providing affordable insurance and pension cover to millions of Indians. Scheme Details Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Purpose: Life insurance for death due to any reason for those aged 18–50. Premium & Benefit: Rs. 436 per annum for a cover of Rs. 2 lakh.