India Lifted 271 Million People Out of Poverty Between 2006 and 2016
The 2019 global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) was released Thursday.
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Union Budget 2019: Social Stock Exchanges Could soon Take Off in India
The FM said entities working for the realisation of a social welfare objective will be able to raise equity and debt through an electronic fund raising platform. Globally, there are a few such exchanges, such as Singapore’s Impact Investment Exchange Asia and London’s Social Stock Exchange.
Large Number of School & College Students In the Valley Suffer, Children of Separatist Leaders Study & Work Abroad
In the last three years, schools and colleges in Kashmir have been shut for over 240 days due to frequent shutdowns in the wake of bandhs and protest calls given by separatists.
Create Chain of Command During Disasters, Ensure India is no 1 in this Subject : Amit Shah
Officiating his first public event after taking charge of the ministry, Shah said it is important to quickly develop better resilience and capability against disasters given that India is much prone to catastrophes owing to its varied topography and expanse.
Green Cover Inside Red Fort Complex Increased to 52 Acres: ASI
As a part of its drive to renovate and restore the Mughal-era monument, the ASI has also taken steps to preserve the historic Lahori Gate, the red sandstone walls, the glory of Chhatta Bazar and the hidden artworks on the ceiling.
Gujarat Man on A Mission to Turn Udhana into India’s 1st Green Railway Station
Viral Sudhirbhai Desai is attempting to turn Udahana Railway Station into a green and pollution free one like Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Indian Army Kicks Off 2nd Batch of Super-30 in Kashmir
Students appearing for medical entrance exams like MBBS, AIIMS and NEET will get an opportunity to study in this educational centre
How 20,000 Women in Vellore Got Together to Save A Dying River
In Vellore, one of the 24 drought-hit districts in Tamil Nadu, women have revived the seasonal Naganadhi river — the primary source of water for the region some decades ago — after it had been lifeless for 15 years. As a result, while much of the country has gone dry, people in many villages there have sufficient water to drink and irrigate their paddy fields.
India’s Forest Cover Increased by 1% in the Last 5 Years
The Minister had launched a people’s campaign #SelfiewithSapling on Environment Day eve, urging everyone to plant a sapling and to post the selfie with the sapling on social media.
India Launches Emissions Trading Programme to Reduce Air Pollution
The programme is a market-based system where the government sets a cap on emissions and allows industries to buy and sell permits to stay below the cap.