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Focused efforts to uplift marginalized communities are gaining momentum across India. The government is proposing a significant expansion and increased funding for the PM-AJAY scheme, aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and livelihoods in Scheduled Caste-dominated areas, building on positive evaluations of its impact. Simultaneously, initiatives like the Atal Innovations Mission are fostering grassroots innovation, while the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is channeling substantial resources into tribal development programs, including infrastructure and education. These developments, alongside the expansion of the National Cadet Corps into schools within these targeted regions, signal a sustained commitment to inclusive growth and social development, potentially creating opportunities for businesses focused on delivering solutions in these underserved areas.
Ministry of WCD Mission Shakti Schemes Implementation Update
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Mission Shakti's Sam
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Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address highlighted women's growing economic and political participation in India's development.
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PM JANMAN Tribal Development Scheme Progress Report
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As of June 2026, 482,554 houses sanctioned an
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Government's SMILE scheme has identified and rehabilitated 2,824 children engaged in begging across 216 cities in 33 states/UTs since October 2023.
1,549 children reunited with families, 676 admitted
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The campaign aims to create drug-free youth for developed India through collective efforts ta
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Ministry of Minority Affairs details transition from Nai Roshni scheme to integrated PM VIKAS for minority women empowerment.
PM VIKAS scheme provides skill development, leadership training, and educa
Ministry Details Minority Welfare Schemes Implementation
Ministry of Minority Affairs implements PM VIKAS, PMJVK, and NMDFC credit schemes for six notified minority communities nationwide.
PM VIKAS combines five livelihood schemes into four components: skil