NAMASTE Scheme
The NAMASTE Scheme, officially known as the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem, aims to ensure the safety and dignity of sanitation workers in India…
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Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme
The Jharkhand government launched India’s first Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme on March 6, 2024, aiming to mainstream widows and enhance their dignity through financial support.…
Maratha Reservation Bill
The New Maratha Reservation Bill in Maharashtra, India, aims to address the socio-economic disadvantages faced by the Maratha community by providing them with reservations in…
Greece Becomes First Orthodox-Majority Nation to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has made a historic step by becoming the first Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage, a decision formalized on February 16, 2024. This change…
One-Stop Centers (OSCs) for DIsabled
The Tamil Nadu government announced the establishment of 39 One-Stop Centers (OSCs) to support persons with disabilities. These centers, funded by the World Bank’s RIGHTS…
SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal
The SWATI Portal, short for Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation, is a significant initiative launched in New Delhi to acknowledge and promote the…
Accessibility Guidelines for Hearing and Visually Impaired in Movie Halls
The Indian government has issued draft guidelines aimed at making cinema halls more accessible for individuals with hearing and visual impairments. These guidelines, applicable to…
Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024
In summary, the Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024 are significant legislative measures aimed at updating the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.…
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Indian Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024, and passed the next day, is…
