Mahendra Giri Hills, located in Odisha's Gajapati district, are part of the Eastern Ghats and rise to 1,501 metres above sea level. Declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022, the region is rich in flora and fauna, housing over 1,300 plant species and nearly 400 animal species, many of which are endangered and endemic.
Click to View MoreEmployment is crucial for inclusive growth as it reduces poverty, bridges inequalities, boosts consumption, and promotes economic stability. However, challenges like jobless growth, skill mismatches, gender disparities, informality, and technological disruptions limit employment generation.
Click to View MoreThe EAT-Lancet report shows under 1% of humanity lives within safe, equitable planetary limits. Current food systems drive ecological collapse and inequality, demanding a shift to plant-forward diets, halved food waste, and just policies for global health and sustainability.
Click to View MoreDespite progress in reducing extreme poverty, India faces a nutritional security challenge. The PDS must evolve from calorie provision to balanced diets, addressing hidden hunger, improving public health, and ensuring every citizen enjoys not just food, but the dignity of nutrition.
Click to View MoreThe AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap reimagines AI as India’s growth engine, enabling equitable prosperity through infrastructure, skilling, and governance. By bridging growth gaps and creating transformative jobs, India can spearhead responsible global AI leadership, realizing Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreThe Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched by PM Modi, unites MoHFW and MoWCD to strengthen women’s and children’s healthcare through preventive care, early detection, and community action, envisioning healthier families as the cornerstone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreThe UN Gender Snapshot 2025 warns of stalled equality, risking 351 million women in poverty by 2030. As Beijing+30 approaches, India must confront climate, conflict, and AI challenges while seizing opportunities to advance education, health, employment, and representation goals.
Click to View MoreVocational training system is crucial for achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' vision. Despite government schemes like Skill India Mission and PMKVY, challenges like low participation and poor quality persist. The National Education Policy 2020 aims to integrate vocational and mainstream education, strengthen industry linkages, adopt international models, and ensure quality and relevance.
Click to View MoreThe MSME sector is the backbone of the Indian economy, driving employment, innovation, and exports, but faces challenges related to credit access, technology adoption, and skilled workforce, requiring continued government support and focus on digitalization and sustainability for resilient growth.
Click to View MoreEducation for All (EFA) in Tamil Nadu is a comprehensive approach to education that promotes equitable participation, learning outcomes, and relevant skills. It has achieved high gross enrolment ratios and focuses on social justice, equity, access to education, and cultural identity. Other states can learn from Tamil Nadu's model.
Click to View MoreThe Union Home Minister has introduced the National Cooperative Policy 2025 to enhance the sector's capacity and align with national development goals. The policy aims to expand cooperatives, promote education, and establish National Cooperative Exports Limited. It also addresses regional imbalances, lack of professional management, political interference, financial weaknesses, and low member participation.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the India Skills Accelerator initiative to address the skills gap in India. The initiative aims to close skill gaps, encourage investment, strengthen government-industry partnerships, and prepare the workforce for the future.
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