Category: Yojana and Kurukshetra Summary

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Prime Minister coined the term “Divyangjan” to address persons with disabilities. The rationale was to change the social attitude towards them and recognise their potential. The renaming has also helped put the issues related to divyangjan at the forefront of Government initiatives. India, being a signatory to the United… Continue reading [Yojana May Summary] Empowering Divyangjan – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indian Railways has witnessed a paradigm shift in its focus towards new technologies, customer service enhancement, improving railway connectivity, efficient passenger operations and better freight services. It is currently on the path of transformation to make the sector future-ready. Railways provide various services for goods and passenger transportation that are… Continue reading [Kurukshetra May Summary] Railway Connectivity – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Climate change has emerged as the major challenge on the developmental aspect. It negatively impacts every process of growth. As part of the efforts to achieve environmentally sustainable economic growth, the Governments must be committed to reducing the effects of climate change. Countries of South Asia are particularly vulnerable to changes… Continue reading [Yojana May Summary] Sustainable Economic Growth – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction New India envisions rural India as an asset with great potential to speed up its economic development. Looking at the spree of recent schemes targeting well-being of rural women, empowerment of rural women seems to be at the heart of a plan to attain the dream of an Atma Nirbhar… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April Summary] Rural Women: Integral for Atmanirbhar Bharat – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Empowerment of Women is essential for sustainable development and economic growth of the country.  Women Entrepreneurs have emerged as an important means to empower womenfolk to make decisions regarding their domestic, social, political and economic life. To increase women’s participation, the Government has come up with various schemes and initiatives.… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April Summary] Women Entrepreneurs – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In recent years, the Government has taken a number of steps to improve the quality of life and enhance the ease of living of people. The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to make the tap water connection to every household and public institution. What is the need for Jal Jeevan Mission?… Continue reading [Yojana April Summary] About Jal Jeevan Mission: Accelerating Socio-Economic Development – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s Fintech sector has evolved at a remarkable pace in the past decade, and at present, India is in the middle of the Fintech Revolution. The once fully cash-dependant Indian economy has been transformed by the convenience and efficiency of digital services. As India moves ahead into the tech-decade —‘techade‘,… Continue reading [Yojana April Summary] Fintech Revolution – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Economic Survey 2021-22 has noted the resilience in the agriculture sector during the past two years. COVID-19 pandemic impacted the agriculture sector the least in comparison to the services and industry sectors of the economy. In India, agriculture and allied sectors account for 18.8% of Gross Value Added (GVA)… Continue reading [Kurukshetra March Summary] Agriculture Development – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian economy is going through tough times due to the setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The geopolitical risks associated with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict pose further uncertainties. In the present scenario, the focus should be on strengthening India’s economy and reducing its external reliance. In the Union Budget… Continue reading [Yojana March Summary] Harnessing Multiplier Effect – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Despite significant improvement over the last 2 decades, maternal and child health indicators continue to be poor in India. Maternal malnutrition has been linked to an increased risk of maternal morbidity, premature birth, and newborns that are too small for their gestational age. Because of the negative repercussions for both… Continue reading [Kurukshetra February Summary] Maternal and Child Health – Explained, pointwise