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Initially launched in 272 vulnerable districts, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) -- a flagship initiative launched on 15 August 2020 under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPD...

The Government of India has identified substance abuse and drug trafficking as major social and public health concerns. Beyond individuals, these issues affect families, communities, and public safety...

The Union Budget 2026-27 gives strong momentum to India’s industrial expansion by announcing the creation of an Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor anchored by a major node at Durgapur in West B...

Tripura is home to over 100 wildlife species, all vital to maintaining ecological balance. Against the backdrop of rising human-elephant conflict in various states and UTs, including Tripura, the Cent...

The macroeconomic trends in FY26 point to an economy characterised by stability alongside momentum. Growth remains broad-based across agriculture, industry, and services, while inflation has moderated...

With over 705 unique tribal groups making up 8.6% of its population, India is home to a vibrant heritage of unique traditional arts and handicrafts preserved by these communities. At the just-conclude...

India’s highways are evolving from engines of transport into engines of transformation. What began as a mission to connect cities has grown into an ambitious effort to connect systems, linking people,...

Over the last decade, the coordinated efforts of security forces and development initiatives have led to a significant fall in Naxal-related violence. Between 2004–2014 and 2014–2024, violent incident...

Every year on October 24, the world celebrates World Polio Day to recognize the tremendous global progress against one of history’s most crippling diseases. On this day, health workers, volunteers, an...

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region also provides funds to the eight North Eastern States for development of tourism sector in NER through its Central Sector Schemes....

In the pursuit of a cleaner and greener India, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into household waste collection marks a transformative step under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U)....

The just-concluded two-day Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, attracted an unprecedented Rs 4.3 lakh crore worth investment interest. ...