The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi‘ scheme on June 30, 2025, to empower urban poor women by creating digital service provider opportunities. The state aims to establish 9,034 Common Service Centres (CSCs) in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), fostering digital jobs and women-led businesses. Overview of the Digi-Lakshmi Scheme The ‘Digi-Lakshmi‘ scheme is … Read more
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has introduced two key initiatives to enhance compliance and social security coverage. The relaunch of the SPREE scheme and the introduction of the Amnesty Scheme 2025 aim to promote formal registrations, resolve disputes, and improve healthcare access under the ESI Act. Why in News? The ESIC’s decision to relaunch … Read more
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has initiated a 2-day training program on Artificial Intelligence in Governance at IIT Delhi. The program aims to enhance the digital governance capabilities of government officials by providing essential AI knowledge for better governance, public service delivery, and policy implementation. Key Highlights: Objectives: Programme Features: Background & Significance: Strategic Importance: … Read more
In a recent development aimed at enhancing India’s digital governance framework, NITI Aayog unveiled its latest Future Front report titled “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality” in New Delhi. This quarterly insights series publication highlights the crucial requirement for high-quality data to bolster public trust, enable informed policymaking, and ensure efficient service delivery. Why … Read more
The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced a new mandate requiring all government school teachers in the state to mark their attendance digitally via the ‘Humare Shikshak‘ platform starting from July 1, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability in school administration. Key Highlights Attendance Guidelines Leave Policy Purpose and Significance Background Context Key … Read more
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has introduced the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS) on June 25, 2025. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to promising young chess players in India aged Under-7 to Under-19. Through quarterly stipends ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, the scheme identifies and nurtures talent for future success, … Read more
India commemorates a decade of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), launched on June 25, 2015, to uplift urban living standards by enhancing water supply, sewerage, green spaces, and urban mobility. With over 2 crore tap connections, 1.5 crore sewer links, and projects worth ₹2.73 lakh crore sanctioned, AMRUT stands as a … Read more
On June 25, 2025, Andhra Pradesh introduced ‘Vidya Shakti’, a program aimed at helping slow learners in government schools. This initiative focuses on enhancing academic performance, reducing dropout rates, and increasing enrollment to promote inclusive education. Overview of ‘Vidya Shakti’ Initiative ‘Vidya Shakti’ is an online remedial education program targeting students who are facing challenges … Read more
Indian Railways has introduced a groundbreaking scheme that provides ₹1 crore in compensation to the families of employees in the case of accidental death, without any premium payment. This initiative aims to offer financial security to railway personnel and their loved ones, recognizing the risks associated with their jobs. Why in News? The scheme gained … Read more
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