Current Affairs - National

North India’s first Government Homeopathic College is slated to be established in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative, announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscores significant strides in healthcare and education infrastructure development in the region, with a centrally funded project worth Rs 80 crore.

The Sela Tunnel project was virtually inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh, specifically in the West Kameng district. Constructed at an altitude of 13,000 feet by the Border Roads Organisation, this tunnel is a significant infrastructure development aimed at improving all-weather connectivity and enhancing the readiness of the Armed Forces in the region.

The Department of Posts, Government of India, achieved a significant milestone by releasing a Special Cover to mark the completion of the second Phase of the Dak Karmayogi Project. This initiative aims to enhance the competencies of Gramin Dak Sevaks and Postal Department employees through an e-learning platform.

Bharat Tex 2024, the prominent textile event, concluded in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam. The event aimed to foster innovation and sustainability in the textile industry, inspired by the 5F Vision. New Delhi served as the venue for various initiatives and collaborations aimed at advancing the textile sector's development and global presence.

The 2nd PESA Regional Conference was inaugurated by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The conference aimed to strengthen the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), focusing on tribal communities' socio-economic development. This reflects the government's commitment to preserving tribal heritage and promoting their welfare through policy interventions and initiatives.