September 28, 2026

Kautilya

Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Diplomacy Heritage Neighborhood Temples and Places

India and Nepal Restore Historic Prathamshree Mahavihar in Patan

Prathamshree Mahavihar forms part of Patan’s historic network of Buddhist monasteries, locally associated with the traditional bahi and bahal architectural traditions of the Kathmandu Valley. These complexes serve as places of worship, ritual practice, community gathering and preservation of Newar Buddhist traditions. The project covered the Gusthal Bahi and its Agam, a sacred component of the monastic complex used for religious and ceremonial functions.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Health

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Expands Nationwide, Covers 12 Crore Families and Six Crore Senior Citizens

AB PM-JAY initially covered 10.74 crore families identified through the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011, representing the economically vulnerable bottom 40 per cent of the population. The beneficiary base was revised to 12 crore families in January 2023 to account for population growth. Around 37 lakh families of ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers were added in March 2024.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Economy

India Strengthens Dairy and Livestock Economy Through Infrastructure, Fodder Security and Digital Traceability

The sector has recorded considerable expansion over the past decade. India’s milk production increased from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014–15 to 248.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, representing growth of around 70 per cent. Egg production rose from 78.48 billion to 149.11 billion during the same period, an increase of approximately 90 per cent. These figures indicate that livestock-based activities are becoming an increasingly important source of food, cash income and employment across rural India.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Economy

India Emerges as World’s Second-Largest Supplier of Seafarers

According to the BIMCO–International Chamber of Shipping Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India supplies 3,11,936 maritime professionals, representing 12.16 per cent of the global seafaring workforce. The country now ranks behind only the Philippines and ahead of other major maritime workforce suppliers, including China, Russia and Indonesia.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Economy Make in India

India’s Toy Exports Rise 89.1% as Domestic Manufacturing and Safety Standards Strengthen

Indian manufacturers are now exporting toys to markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. The sector’s expansion reflects a combination of mandatory safety standards, higher import duties, cluster development, startup participation, export incentives and initiatives encouraging toys rooted in Indian culture and learning traditions.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Ayurveda Food and Frolic Health

Avlehana–Vesana: Chickpea Flour in Ayurveda

Cicer arietinum is an accepted botanical species belonging to the legume family. It is an annual plant cultivated for its nutritious seeds and has a long history as both food and traditional medicine. Its ancestral geographical range is associated with the region extending from southeastern Türkiye towards Iran, followed by its spread across Asia, the Mediterranean and other agricultural regions.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026
Vidya

Skill India Expands AI Training to Build an Industry 4.0-Ready Workforce

Under the Skill India Mission, traditional vocational training is being combined with courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, industrial robotics, drone technology, 5G networks and green technologies. The objective is to create a workforce capable of adapting to new occupations as digital systems transform manufacturing, services, logistics, agriculture and public infrastructure.

By Kautilya / July 29, 2026