renewable energy
Ministry of Power Notifies Renewable Consumption Obligation for Designated Consumers The Ministry of Power has formally notified the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), mandating designated consumers to ensure a minimum portion of their total electricity consumption comes from non-fossil sources. This measure applies to entities such as distribution companies (DISCOMs), captive
Apprenticeships
Centre places stronger emphasis on apprenticeships as a bridge between education and employment The Government of India has intensified its focus on apprenticeship-based training, positioning the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) as core instruments to bridge the gap between classroom education and industry-ready
India
The Government of India, in partnership with leading industry bodies and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has intensified efforts to build a more structured framework for collaboration on advanced skilling and the development of Centres of Excellence across the country. This push, led by the Ministry of Skill Development
Left Wing Extremism
```html Union Home Ministry Releases Data on Record Attrition in Left Wing Extremism Ranks The Union Home Ministry has reported significant declines in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) activities across India in 2025, with 317 Naxals neutralised, 862 arrested, and 1,973 surrendered so far this year. These figures mark the
Ransomware
```html India Reports 147 Ransomware Incidents in 2024 Amid CERT-In's Effective Mitigation Efforts India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has reported 147 ransomware incidents in 2024, with coordinated actions through real-time intelligence sharing and forensic interventions significantly reducing their impact. This disclosure came during a cybersecurity
Ransomware
```html The Government of India has emphasized the need for a coordinated national response to ransomware incidents, highlighting the role of CERT-In in mitigating threats. This comes amid a reported rise in such cyberattacks, with 147 incidents recorded in 2024 alone[1]. Background on Ransomware Threats in India Ransomware attacks
Cybersecurity
The Government of India has reported significant progress in enhancing cybersecurity resilience across cooperative banks, a critical step toward safeguarding the financial sector's digital infrastructure. Announcement and Context The update on strengthening cybersecurity in cooperative banks was highlighted during the most recent meeting of the National Steering Committee
Cybersecurity
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently hosted a cybersecurity familiarisation visit and interactive session for a delegation of journalists from Europe, America and Central Asia. The engagement, organised in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was designed
MGNREGA
```html 1. Proposed Revamp of MGNREGA: Increase in Guaranteed Employment Days and Name Change The Government of India is considering a significant revamp of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), proposing to increase the number of guaranteed employment days for eligible rural households from 100 to 125
Digital Technology
Enterprises that adopt digital technologies are employing significantly more workers than their non-digital counterparts, according to a new study that adds empirical weight to India’s ongoing push for technology-led economic growth and job creation. The report, released by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), finds that enterprises
India
Centre expands support measures for services exports and e-commerce trade The Government of India has announced an expanded set of support measures aimed at boosting services exports and facilitating cross-border e-commerce trade, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s position in global digital and services markets. The
skill development
The Skill Development Department has announced a new sector-specific upskilling programme aimed at aligning training with local industry needs and improving employment outcomes for workers and jobseekers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen demand-driven skilling, reduce skill gaps reported by enterprises, and support micro, small and