Category: Yojana and Kurukshetra Summary

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction It has been 3 years since the Government of India revoked the special status of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. Two new Union Territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh were created. This constitutional change was a watershed moment for the region, marking a break from the past to… Continue reading [Yojana September Summary] Counter-Terrorism Scenario in J&K – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Development of tribes of India has remained a central theme in India’s development plans and strategies right since the Independence. However, challenges still exist today for India’s Scheduled Tribes (STs) due to their traditional lifestyles, remoteness of habitations, dispersed population, and frequent displacement. STs constitute 8.6% (10.45 crore) of the… Continue reading [Kurukshetra September Summary] Tribal Development Strategies – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction – About National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) is one of the self-employment programmes of the Government of India. It seeks to organize about 10 crore households into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and link them to sustainable livelihood opportunities. It focuses on… Continue reading [Kurukshetra August Summary] Livelihood Promotion for Women under DAY-NRLM – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has 15 agro-climatic zones and varied types of soil conditions that are capable of growing a variety of crops. India is one of the top producers of milk, spices, pulses, tea, cashew, jute, rice, wheat, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane and cotton. With this vast agricultural backbone and increasing… Continue reading [Kurukshetra August Summary] Agribusiness and Rural Industries – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Rural India can be seen as a resource for drawing immense human capital with 68.8% of India’s population and 72.4% of the workforce. These areas offer immense opportunities to develop rural industries that can be used to support India’s future growth. In rural areas, businesses operate primarily in agriculture, forest,… Continue reading [Kurukshetra August Summary] Unlocking Rural Industrial System – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Creating water secure communities is at the heart of Government of India’s efforts in the water sector. India is home to 18% of the world’s population but has just 4% of the freshwater resources of the world. This availability is also variable and dependent on the rains. Climate change, which… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July Summary] Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Traditional Knowledge in Water Conservation – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction At the time of Independence, the framers of the Constitution noted that certain tribal communities in India were suffering from extreme social, educational and economic backwardness. The backwardness was on account of the primitive agricultural practices, lack of infrastructure facilities and geographical isolation. In order to uplift such communities, robust… Continue reading [Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India houses 18% of the world’s population but only has 4% share in water resources of the earth. Though it has about 1999 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM) (or km3) of annual water availability, its distribution is grossly unequal across the river basins and thus leads to water-stress in many regions… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July Summary] Equitable Water Resources Management – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Industry 4.0 is set to usher an era of technologies that will completely alter the way of human interactions with the surroundings. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, loT, 5G, Augmented Reality, Big Data, Nanotechnology, Robotics, and 3D printing are transforming the operational, functional, and strategic landscape across various industries. In India,… Continue reading [Yojana June Summary] Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has a vibrant start-up ecosystem with supporting infrastructure (incubators, development grants, angel venture investors, mentors) and a conducive policy environment. The Economic Survey of India 2021-22 says that there are 61,400 registered startups in India, making it the 3-largest start-up ecosystem in the world behind China and the US.… Continue reading [Yojana June Summary] Deep-Tech Start-up Ecosystem – Explained, pointwise