In a groundbreaking move, Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) has been selected to showcase its innovative approaches at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023. The youth-led organization is set to highlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in fostering sustainable development and societal progress.

In a groundbreaking initiative to protect elephants and prevent train-elephant collisions, the Indian Railways has developed an AI-based software named 'Gajraj'. This innovative system is set to be rolled out across all elephant corridors in the country, ensuring the safety of these majestic creatures and enhancing rail operations.

In a significant move aimed at providing food security to the most vulnerable sections of society, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for another five years. This means that over 81.35 crore poor people will continue to receive 5 kg of free foodgrains per month under the scheme until December 2028.

The Indian government has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’. The new name is intended to reflect the expanded scope of services offered by the centers, which now include preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care. The name change is also in line with the government’s efforts to rebrand its flagship healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat, as a more comprehensive program for providing affordable and quality healthcare to all Indians.

In a move to streamline healthcare documentation and enhance patient care, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges to implement the mandatory registration of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs for patients seeking medical care at their affiliated hospitals. This directive aims to facilitate easy access to patients' medical records and foster better coordination among healthcare providers.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha on Sunday, marking a significant step towards enhancing the infrastructure and overall quality of education in centrally-run schools across the state.

A new initiative launched by the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) aims to promote innovation and evidence-based practice among Ayurveda practitioners. The "Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative" (AGNI) will provide a platform for practitioners to share their innovative practices, experiences, and research findings.

The Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) accelerator will provide Australian and Indian startups with the resources they need to grow their businesses and contribute to the circular economy.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and India's Ministry of Ayush have signed a collaborative agreement to promote the development and integration of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) into national health systems. This agreement aims to strengthen the global evidence base for T&CM practices, enhance their quality and safety, and facilitate their wider adoption in healthcare settings.

Efforts are underway to expand the cultivation of Onattukara sesame, a unique and valuable agricultural product with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, in the state of Kerala, India. The aim is to increase production, promote its use, and enhance the livelihoods of sesame farmers.

Housing Minister Hardeep S Puri reveals substantial growth in spending on urban development initiatives since 2014, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme has been a game-changer for women entrepreneurs in India, providing them with much-needed access to financial resources and support. Under the scheme, women have been accorded top priority, with over 60% of beneficiaries being women.

The abrupt cancellation of the DST's SATHI program has left researchers scrambling for alternative funding sources for their research. The program, which aimed to provide support for the procurement of high-end equipment, was seen as a crucial lifeline for many institutions.

MyScheme.gov.in is a comprehensive platform that aims to empower citizens by providing easy access to a wide range of government schemes. Explore the website to discover and benefit from various initiatives and programs designed to improve the lives of individuals across different sectors.

Uttar Pradesh has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare facilities for children by introducing a comprehensive School Health Program and implementing digital health cards. This initiative aims to ensure that every child in the state receives adequate medical attention, preventive care, and regular health monitoring. By leveraging technology, the government hopes to streamline healthcare services, enabling better coordination among schools, parents, and healthcare providers.

The "Catch the Rain Campaign" is a national movement aimed at promoting water conservation in India. Launched as a Jan Andolan (people's movement), it encourages citizens to actively participate in efforts to preserve and harness rainwater for sustainable use. With water scarcity becoming a pressing issue in various parts of the country, this campaign aims to create awareness and provide practical solutions to tackle the challenge.

The Telangana government has recently unveiled a groundbreaking initiative by launching the State Robotics Framework, the first of its kind in the country. This pioneering program aims to foster innovation, research, and development in the field of robotics, positioning Telangana as a hub for advanced technological advancements. With the launch of this framework, the state government is set to revolutionize various sectors by harnessing the potential of robotics and automation.

The Vivad Se Vishwas scheme has emerged as a much-needed lifeline for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme offers a ray of hope for MSMEs burdened by tax disputes, providing them with an opportunity to resolve their tax matters through a simplified and expedited process. This initiative not only relieves the financial stress on MSMEs but also promotes ease of doing business and paves the way for their recovery and growth.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) to further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and achieve last mile connectivity.

In a significant and innovative move, Union Health Ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has requested states/UTs to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country.

The Kerala government launched a project for reviving the sports culture in the State by opening quality playgrounds in every panchayat of the southern state.

The Reserve Bank initiated a ‘75 Digital Villages’ programme in observance of 75 years of Independence. Under this programme, Payment System Operators (PSOs) will adopt 75 villages across the country and convert them into digital payment enabled villages.

The government informed that all the pension portals like Pension Disbursing Bank portals, ANUBHAV, CPENGRAMS, CGHS etc. will be integrated in a single portal in the form of the newly created “Integrated Pensioners’ Portal” (https://ipension.nic.in) to ensure “Ease of Living for the elder citizens”.

While digital payments have skyrocketed during the past few years, a significant portion of the population still does not use digital payments for day-to-day transactions. In order to bridge this gap, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday launched a mission — “Har Payment Digital” – with the aim of making every citizen in the country a user of digital payments as part of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. The theme of the awareness week is “Adopt digital payments and Teach others also”.

Madhya Pradesh, the State Government is starting a novel scheme from today to make women financially independent. In this scheme called Ladli Bahna, each woman will be given one thousand rupees per month.

Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will launch Yuva Utsava - India@2047 from Ropar in Punjab on 4th March.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023, under various categories of the Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen, Jal Jeevan Mission and National Water Mission, in New Delhi on 4th March 2023.

Chief Minister MK Stalin launched sanitation workers’ development programme across the state and distributed safety equipment to a few workers. A survey will be carried out to identify sanitation workers and details will be uploaded on a mobile application.

Under ODOS, one sport will be identified in each of the 75 districts of UP and necessary steps taken to find district-wise sport-specific talents and hone their skills in order to enable them to represent the district, state, national and international level tournaments and championships, as per a press release from Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

Nirogi Haryana project was launched across the state, with the initial phase, of the project beginning in the District Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula. All Antyodaya enlisted families whose income is under 1,80,000 per annum are the beneficiaries for a comprehensive free health check-up followed by required treatment.

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) is developing an app-based networking platform called "Patentkart" for commercialisation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

The Centre is set to roll out a nationwide campaign on Friday to sensitise women, especially in rural areas, about gender-based violence and make them aware of various institutional mechanisms available to help them.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the Har Ghar Gangajal project in Rajgir. It is a unique and ambitious initiative to provide Ganga water on tap in the parched areas of the state.

Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha said that his government is working to ensure all central and state-sponsored schemes reach every doorstep and launched a new portal, ‘Amar Sarkar’, to act as a bridge between the people and the government.

Under Mission Basundhara 2.0, a total of eight services would be provided to the public in digital mode. The new services under Mission Basundhara 2.0 are the settlement of government Khas and ceiling surplus land, conferring ownership rights to occupancy tenants, settlement of transferred annual Patta land, settlement of village grazing reserve and professional grazing reserve, settlement of land for indigenous special cultivators, settlement of hereditary land of tribal communities, composite land transfer service and online payment of land revenue.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the ‘Transport4All Challenge Stage-2’ under which startups will be engaged to develop solutions to transport problems in 46 cities.

Indian Army has launched a single window facility - Veerangana Sewa Kendra (VSK) for welfare and grievances redressal of Veer Naris.

With an aim to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday, launched the flagship scheme of his government 'Ladli Laxmi 2.0'.

Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the SHILP SAMAGAM-2022 in, New Delhi. Shilp Samagam is organized from 1st to 15th November, 2022.

National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on September 22, 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution and achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Tide Turners Plastic Challenge programme’.

Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the international conference on Consciousness with the theme, “Exploring Consciousness- From Non- Locality to Non- Duality: The Man- Machine Debate” at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. The conference is organized by India Foundation and NIMHANS and supported by Ministry of Ayush.

The Bihar government is set to introduce a 'no-bag day' rule in schools and a mandatory games period at least once a week to reduce the burden on students.

In Manipur, a web portal to receive complaints and grievances from the general public was launched by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at Imphal.The name of the web portal is 'CM Da Haisi' (English - Inform to CM) and the public can raise their grievances in the web portal by logging on to - www.cmdahaisi.mn.gov.in. The complainants can also check the status of their complaints.

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will be providing access to all SCPCRs on the ‘E-Baal Nidan’ portal (http://www.ebaalnidan.nic.in) for coordinated working, in view of the observations made by the Supreme Court.

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren launched Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022 in Ranchi, aimed at reducing bottlenecks from the path of sportspersons in excelling at national and international events.The sports policy, made for a period of five years, is the second such policy framework in Jharkhand. The last such policy was made in 2007.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project and Crop Science Division is organizing Hackathon 3.0 ‘’KRITAGYA” on promoting ‘speed breeding for crop improvement’.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) that aims to bring down the high logistics costs in the country. 

The West Bengal government in collaboration with UNICEF will form child-friendly sanghas' (clusters), comprising members of self-help groups, to curb child marriage and teenage pregnancy in the state, which is the highest in the country.