Category: Social Sector
Zomi and Hmar Tribe
Leaders of the Hmar Inpui and Zomi Council issue a joint statement calling for restraint and lifting of a shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur, following Zomi-Hmar clashes
Listing of Scheduled Tribes
Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
ASHA Workers
Union Health Minister announced that Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers will receive enhanced remuneration.
Minimum Dietary Diversity Indicator | UN Statistical Commission
UN Statistical Commission adopts a new indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity to track progress towards SDGs
APAAR ID
APAAR ID for school students voluntary, but parents, activists worry about growing mandates
PM SHRI
Only Tamil language in PM SHRI schools: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP and PM SHRI.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.
Pradhan Manthri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
Six years of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) completed.
Swavalambani
Swavalambani Programme launched at Meerut, taking a significant step towards strengthening women entrepreneurship in India.
Banjaras
Lok Sabha speaker highlighted Banjara community’s role in protecting nature and tradition of the country.
Cholanaikkan Tribe
Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) programme has developed 30 audio-visual texts in the Cholanaikkan language to support the education of a bedridden girl from the community.
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) removed 900 peer assessors after identifying irregularities in their evaluation processes.