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NRHM, National HIV Programme NATIONAL RURAL Health MISSION – THE VISION The National Rural Health Mission (2005-12) seeks to provide effective healthcare to rural Population throughout the country with special focus on 18 states, which have weak public Health Indicators and/or weak
HRIDAY: Revitalizing India’s Heritage Cities Introduction India, a land steeped in history and culture, boasts a rich tapestry of heritage cities, each a testament to the country’s vibrant past. However, these cities, once bustling centers of trade, art, and learning, have faced challenges in recent decades, grappling with issues like urban decay, overcrowding, and a … Read more
The Pallava Dynasty: Architects of South Indian Glory The Pallava Dynasty, a prominent South Indian power, ruled over the eastern Deccan region for over 500 years, leaving behind a legacy of architectural marvels, literary achievements, and a vibrant cultural tapestry. Their reign, spanning from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE, witnessed the rise and … Read more
The Twelfth Finance Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of C. Rangarajan on November 1, 2002 to make recommendations regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of net proceeds of shareable taxes, the principles which should govern the grants- in-aid of the revenues of States from the Consolidated Fund of India and … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are rural local governments entrusted with the responsibilities to prepare plan and implement schemes for Economic Development and social Justice in rural India. A number of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) assign important role to PRIs. In addition, PRIs are also involved in … Read more
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves are a pair of rock shelters located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are carved into a granite outcrop and are about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The caves are about 100 feet (30 m) long and 30 feet (9 m) wide. The walls of … Read more
Nai Roshni Scheme: Empowering Women through Leadership and Skill Development Introduction India, a nation striving for progress and development, recognizes the crucial role women play in shaping its future. However, societal norms and systemic barriers often hinder their full participation in economic and social spheres. To bridge this gap and empower women, the Indian government … Read more
The Bar Council of India: Guardian of the Legal Profession The Bar Council of India (BCI) stands as the apex regulatory body for the legal profession in India. Established in 1961 under the Advocates Act, 1961, it plays a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of the nation. This article delves into the multifaceted … Read more
Corruption is widespread in India. India has been ranked 79th out of 176 countries in Transparency International’s 2012 corruption perception index (CPI). Corruption has taken the role of a pervasive aspect of Indian Politics and Bureaucracy. The economy of India was under socialist. Inspired policies for an entire generation from the 1950s until the 1980s. … Read more
Raja Ramanna Center for Atomic Technology (RRCAT) Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology is a unit of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, engaged in R & D in non-nuclear front line research areas of Lasers, Particle Accelerators & related technologies. RRCAT was established by the Department of Atomic Energy, India to expand the … Read more