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487 crores pending for daily wage workers in 11 states under MGNREGA

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Through initiatives like the National Electronic Fund Management System’s implementation, extensive stakeholder and state government consultation to guarantee timely wage payments, verification of outstanding compensation claims, etc., the Ministry has made a concentrated effort to decrease wage payment delays. Other measures like Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) has been mandated since January 1, 2024, to […]

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The Right to Equal Pay for Women in India – Article 16 & 39(d)

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Articles 16 and 39(d) of the Indian Constitution are the main provisions that address women’s rights to equal pay. As per Article 16, Equality of Opportunity in Matters of Public Employment 1975, all citizens are guaranteed equal opportunities in matters pertaining to public employment. In order to guarantee equal access to public employment, this article

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Film on success stories of J&K Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation

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Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation released a 23-minute documentary film titled ‘Sucess Stories of J&K SC, ST, AND BC Development Corporation. The film highlights follow aspects of their work: Officials emphasized that audio-visual storytelling leaves a lasting impression and will help raise awareness, especially in remote areas. Read

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Reflection of a soldier in a side mirror on a city street in black and white.

What is ‘Rotational Transfer Policy’ – mandatory personnel enrollment measure

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, established in 1999, focuses on the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). It supports and supplements efforts of Central Ministries, State Governments, and voluntary organizations through targeted schemes in education, health, and livelihood. To ensure transparency and efficiency, MoTA has introduced a Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for its personnel. The

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Key highlights of 4th edition of the SDG India Index – 2023-24

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The Press Information Bureau has released data on notable advancements towards the objectives of eradicating poverty, ensuring good employment, economic expansion, addressing climate change, and preserving land in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2023-24. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, PM-Mudra Yojana, Saubhgaya, Start-up

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List of Gram Panchayats in Scheduled Areas of Maharashtra

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Thirteen districts—Pune, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nanded, Amravati, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli—are classified as scheduled areas out of Maharashtra’s 36 districts. With a total area of almost 12,235 square kilometers, Amravati District is the largest of these districts and the second largest in Maharashtra. About 6,000 villages and 59 talukas are classified

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Special Gudelines for developing GPDP in 5th Schedule Areas

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Using the resources at their disposal, panchayats are required to create Panchayat growth Plans (PDPs) for social justice and economic growth. The PDP planning process must be thorough and participative, incorporating the full convergence of all relevant Central Ministries’ and Line Departments’ schemes pertaining to the 29 topics included in the Constitution’s Eleventh Schedule. According

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Tamil Nadu ranks 1st among states with highest no. of women councillors

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In India, women make up about 46% of council members, and in 19 of the 21 capital cities with functioning urban local bodies—such as Patna, Shimla, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar—the percentage is significantly higher than 60%. According to an Indian roadmap on urban change, Tamil Nadu has the most female council members in any state. Rajasthan,

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All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25

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With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 6,12,293 crore [Rs. 6,123 billion], the Maharashtra Scheme Budget saw a 2% hike compared to last year’s budget. The budget plans to distribute solar pumps to 850,000 farmers and allocates approximately Rs. 15 Crore each for the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Development Sub-Plan. The link below shows

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About Nirbhaya Fund set for Safety and Security of Women and Girls

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Following the atrocious Nirbhaya Gang rape case in 2012, a special fund was established in 2013 with the goal of carrying out projects meant to increase women’s safety and security in India. “Nirbhaya Fund” was the name of the fund; the word “Nirbhaya” means “fearless,” and the victim of gang rape was given the pseudonym

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