Recurring Grant: Rs. 152,600 per annum for a crèche serving 25 children. Non-recurring Grant: A grant of Rs. 10,000 at the start of every new crèche, with a subsequent grant of Rs. 5,000 at five-year intervals to replace or purchase new equipment/furniture, water filters, etc. Mission Shakti Overview: Mission Shakti …

Palna Programme is a key initiative under Mission Shakti, which aims to provide daycare facilities and support to the children of working women in both rural and urban areas. This program focuses on offering comprehensive care to children aged 6 months to 6 years, ensuring their holistic development and assisting …

BRICS is an acronym for an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It is a significant geopolitical and economic bloc that plays an essential role in shaping global affairs. Formation and Evolution of BRICS: 2006: BRICS was informally formed when Brazil, Russia, India, …

The Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India remains significantly below the global average, indicating several barriers to women’s participation in the workforce. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey for 2022-23, the FLFPR for women in the prime working age group (15 years and above) stands at 37%, …

The global trend towards de-dollarisation refers to the efforts by various countries to reduce their reliance on the US dollar in international trade and finance. This editorial, based on the article Why ‘De-Dollarisation’ is Imminent, explores the causes and consequences of this shift, with a particular focus on the role …

The ongoing discussions within the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) focus on establishing a global treaty to address plastic pollution. The treaty aims to provide a comprehensive framework to reduce plastic waste, with particular attention to creating fair conditions for informal waste workers. What …