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Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

In a significant move to enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure in the country and support the farming community, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, announced a series of measures to expand the scope of the central sector Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. Aug 28, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme, launched in 2014, has integrated over 53.14 crore economically marginalized individuals into mainstream banking. The scheme has seen a 3.6-fold growth in accounts, providing access to formal banking services and promoting financial inclusion. The PMJDY scheme has also promoted gender equality and rural inclusion, with 67% of accounts opened in rural or semi-urban areas and 55% by women. The success of PMJDY in promoting financial inclusion in India is comparable to similar initiatives globally, like M-Pesa in Kenya and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Aug 28, 2024
Research shows how online games can help people with autism

Online Gaming Boosts Social Skills in Autism: Study

Online games like Dungeons and Dragons can enhance social skills in individuals with autism, according to a study by the University of Plymouth. The study involved eight individuals with autism playing the game over six weeks, both in person and online. Aug 27, 2024
Remove Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, take back KIADB land: BJP

Remove Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, take back KIADB land: BJP

Karnataka BJP on Tuesday demanded the removal of Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge from the Cabinet in connection with alleged illegal land allotment to Kharge's family by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB). Aug 27, 2024
Menopause and women's heart health

Menopause Transition Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A study led by Dr. Stephanie Moreno reveals an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women undergoing menopause. The research found that menopause is associated with a transition to a higher-risk lipoprotein profile, likely to cause CVD. Aug 27, 2024
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