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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

11th India International Science Festival Held in Panchkula, HaryanaThe 11th India International Science Festival (IISF 2025), organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and coordinated by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune (Maharashtra), was held from December 6 to 9, 2025, at Dusshera Ground in Panchkula, Haryana.

• The IISF 2025 was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoES.

About IISF 2025:
Theme: IISF 2025 was held under the theme titled “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, with a focus on Using science for self-reliance, national development and economic growth.
Partner Ministries & Organizations: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Space, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).
Matsya 6000 Showcased: During the event, Matsya 6000, India’s first human-occupied deep-sea submersible, developed under the Samudrayaan Mission, a part of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM).

• Matsya 6000, built to operate at a depth of 6,000 metres (m), is designed to carry 3 crew members. It is developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN).

About Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES):
Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC) – Dr. Jitendra Singh (Constituency – Udhamour, Jammu and Kashmir, J&K)
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Flagged Off India’s 1st Indigenous Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Vessel in Varanasi, UPIn December 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), flagged off India’s 1st indigenous Hydrogen powered FCV(Fuel Cell Vessel) Pilot-01, during a ceremony held at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on the Ganga River (National Waterway‑1).

• The initiative supports India’s long-term plans, Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030) and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV 2047), promoting clean inland water transport, smart infrastructure, and alternative fuels.

About India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Vessel:
Background: In November 2022,  Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to construct India’s 1st hydrogen  fuel cell catamaran vessel for operation in Varanasi and electric hybrid vessels for UP and Assam.
Specifications: This 24 meter (m)-long hydrogen-powered catamaran, owned by IWAI, was indigenously designed and built by CSL as a pilot project under MoPSW’s ‘Harit Nauka’ initiative.
Passenger Capacity: This fully air-conditioned vessel has the capacity to carry 50 passengers and can operate continuously for 8 hours (hrs) at a speed of 7 to 9 nautical miles per hour(NM/h).
Environmental Features: This newly inaugurated passenger is powered  by a Low-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (LT-PEM) fuel cell system along with Lithium-ion Phosphate batteries that convert stored hydrogen into electricity and releases only pure water (H2O) as a byproduct, thereby providing passengers with noise-free, smoke-free, and pollution-free travel experience.
Operational Framework: The pilot vessel FCV Pilot-01, certified by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), is being deployed under a tripartite agreement between IWAI, CSL, and Inland and Coastal Shipping Limited(ICSL) covering technical support, operations, financial terms, safety protocols, monitoring, and periodic inspections.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL):
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- Madhu S. Nair
Headquarters- Kochi, Kerala
Established- 1972

MoE Organised ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025’ in New Delhi
On 11 December 2025, the Ministry of Education (MoE) organised the ‘Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025’, at National Bal Bhawan in New Delhi, to mark the birth anniversary of renowned Tamil poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.

• The event, held under the theme “Many Languages, One Emotion,” featured the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and celebrated the variety and value of India’s tribal languages.

About Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025:
Tribal Language Showcase: The MoTA set up a stall featuring publications from the Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat.

• The display included dictionaries, primers, storybooks, and research documents showcasing the unique languages and oral traditions of tribal communities.

Adi Vaani AI Translator: The event’s highlight was the live demonstration of Adi Vaani, India’s first AI-powered tribal language translator, developed by Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)-Delhi(New Delhi), under MoTA to enable real-time text and speech translation between Hindi/English and tribal languages.

• In its initial phase, the app supports some of the tribal languages such as: Santali and Kui (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh, MP), Mundari (Jharkhand), Gondi (Chhattisgarh), and Garo (Meghalaya).

MoMSME Signed MoU with Amazon to Boost PM Vishwakarma Artisans
In December 2025, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Seller Services Private Limited to strengthen market access for artisans registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

• The MoU was signed at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi by the Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) and Amazon representatives.

About the MoU between MoMSME and Amazon Seller Services:
Amazon Role: Amazon will onboard eligible Vishwakarma artisans to its marketplace under the Karigar initiative, boosting visibility for India’s handmade products.
MoMSME Support: MoMSME will help artisans secure necessary approvals, registrations, and clearances for seamless participation in digital commerce.
Artisan Coverage: The partnership covers artisans from 18 traditional trades—including carpentry, pottery, metalsmithing, goldsmithing, tailoring, cobbling, and basket making—to integrate them into online markets.
National Impact: The collaboration expands the digital footprint of traditional artisans, supporting Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat through grassroots empowerment.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Launched on 17 September 2023, it offers end-to-end support—skill training, modern toolkits, market access, credit, and preservation of traditional craftsmanship under the guru-shishya parampara.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Arton Capital‘s Passport Index: UAE Topped as the World’s Strongest Passports ; India Ranked 67thIn December 2025, Canada based global financial advisory firm Arton Capital released the 2025 Passport Index. As per the index, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) retained its position as the world’s strongest passport for the 7th consecutive year, with an overall Mobility Score(MS) of 179, allowing visa-free access to 126 destinations, visa-on-arrivals in 45 countries and Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) access to 08 countries.

• It is followed by Singapore and Spain which are placed jointly at 2nd spot in the index, with both countries securing an overall MS of 175.
• India ranked 67th globally with a mobility score of 74, granting visa-free access to 74 countries, covering 37% of the world.

Highlights of Passport Index 2025:
3rd Ranked Countries: The 3rd spot was shared by 18 countries namely, Belgium, France, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Denmark, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece, Austria, Malaysia, Norway, Ireland, South Korea, and Japan with overall MS of 174.
Top 3 Countries in Individual Ranking System: The UAE (1st), Singapore (2nd) and Spain (3rd).
Global Dominance: The index showed that European passports continue to dominate the global rankings as countries like: Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, among others were featured among the world’s top 20 countries.
Bottom 5 Countries: Afghanistan (94th)with an overall MS of 38, ranked lowest in the Global Passport Power Index; followed by Syria (93rd), Iraq (92nd) and   Pakistan and Somalia (91st).
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GOI & Liberia Sign MoU to Strengthen Pharmacopoeia Cooperation On December 11, 2025, Government of India (GoI) and Liberia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in pharmacopoeia, focusing on shared quality standards for medicines.

• The MoU was signed by Manoj Bihari Verma, India’s Ambassador to Liberia, and Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, Health Minister of Liberia, in Monrovia, Liberia.

Key Details of MoU :
Adoption : The MoU allows Liberia to adopt or reference the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) for establishing quality standards for medicines, promoting harmonized rules and benchmarks between India and Liberia.
Quality Testing Alignment: Under the agreement, India and Liberia will follow similar procedures for testing and verifying the quality of medicines, ensuring consistency and safety across both countries.
About Pharmacopoeia: Pharmacopoeias are official books of drug standards used by governments and health regulators to ensure the quality, purity, identity, and strength of medicines.

• A drug must meet pharmacopoeia standards to be approved, manufactured, or sold in a country.

About Liberia
President – Joseph Nyuma Boakai
Capital – Monrovia
Currency – Liberian Dollar(LRD)
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World Inequality Report 2026: Top 10% Indian Population Accounts for 58% of National IncomeIn December 2025, World Inequality Lab (WIL) released the 3rd edition of the World Inequality Report(WIR 2026), tracking the evolution of economic disparities. According to the report, the top 10% of earners in India capture 58% of total income, while the bottom 50% share only 15%, highlighting extreme income disparity.

• In India, the top 10% own around 65% of total wealth, with the top 1% holding about 40%. The average per capita income is approximately 6,200 euros (PPP), and average wealth is about 28,000 euros.
• Women in India earn only 18% of labor income and have low workforce participation, below global averages of 34% income and 51% employment.

Highlights of WIR 2026 Report:
Global Inequality: The global inequality remains high, with 10% earning more than the bottom 90% combined and owing about 75% of global wealth. The bottom 50% hold just 2%.
Climate Inequality: The poorest 50% of the world produce only 3% of emissions from private capital and 10% of emissions from consumption. The richest 10% produce 77% of emissions from private capital and 47% of consumption-based emissions.

• The top 1% alone are responsible for 41% of private capital emissions, almost twice as much as the entire bottom 90% combined.

Gender Inequality: Globally, women receive just over 25% of total labor income, encompassing Middle East & North Africa(MENA) (16%), South & Southeast Asia (20%), Sub-Saharan Africa (28%), East Asia (34%), Europe, North America & Oceania, Russia & Central Asia (40%).

• Women earn much less than men when paid and unpaid work are included. Women earn 32% of men’s earnings per hour including unpaid care or domestic work and 61% when unpaid work is excluded.

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BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Issues guidelines on Transaction account across 7 categories of regulated entitiesOn December 11, 2025 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the final directions on ‘Maintenance of Cash Credit Accounts, Current Accounts and Overdraft Accounts by Banks’, introducing key relaxations while maintaining the overall principle-based framework.

• The draft norms, which were issued on October 1, covered transaction account operations across seven categories of regulated entities, including Commercial Banks (CB), Small Finance Banks (SFB), Payments Banks (PB), Local Area Banks (LAB), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Co-operative Banks.

Key Highlights
Cash Credit (CC) Account Exclusion: The RBI acknowledged that CC facilities function differently from current and overdraft accounts as it is mainly a working-capital facility tied to the value of the borrower’s current assets.

• Therefore, the Banks can now provide such CC facilities as per the needs of the customer, without any restriction.

Effective from: The amendments shall come into force from April 1,2026. Banks may however decide to implement the amendments in entirety from an earlier date.
Current Account (CA) and Over Draft (OD) Account
Exposure less than Rs 10 Crores (Cr): A bank may maintain a CA or OD account without any restriction in case of customers where the aggregate exposure of the banking system to the customer is less than Rs 10 Cr.
Exposure more than Rs 10 Cr: A bank may maintain current accounts or OD accounts as per the needs of the customer provided that the bank has either:

• A minimum 10% share in banking system’s aggregate exposure to the borrower; or
• A minimum 10% share in the banking system’s aggregate fund-based exposure to the borrower.

Other Key Highlights
Remittance Window: Despite stakeholders request for a longer remittance window, the requirement to transfer funds from collection account to designated transaction accounts (CC/OD/CA) within two working days remains unchanged.
About the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
Governor – Sanjay Malhotra
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established – 1st April, 1935

RBI Data: India’s Banking Sector Hits 20-Year NPA Low; Records Strongest Profit SurgeIndia’s banking sector has achieved a historic milestone, recording its lowest level of Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) in 20 years, which declined from 11.46% (in 2018) to 2.31% (by March 2025), the lowest in 20 years.

• This decline was mainly driven by robust macro-economic fundamentals boosting the Indian banking and Non-Banking Financial (NBFC) sectors.
• Similarly, Net NPA (NNPA) ratio dropped its lowest in the last 2 decades i.e. to 0.52% compared to 6.1% (in 2018), driven by stronger provision buffers.

Key Findings:
GNPA of PSBs and SCBs: As per the official data, GNPAs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) declined from 9.11% (March 2021) to 2.58% (March 2025).
NNPAs of PSBs: The data also showed that NNPAs of PSBs decreased from 1.24% in Financial Year 2022-23 (FY23) to 0.52% (in FY25).
Bank Deposits and Credit Tripled: The data showed that domestic deposits and credits have nearly tripled in the last 10 years, with deposits increasing from Rs 88.35 lakh crore (2015) to Rs 231.90 lakh crore (2025) and credit rising from Rs 66.91 lakh crore (2015) to Rs 181.34 lakh crore (2025). 
Banks Profitability: The total business of PSBs increased from Rs 203 lakh crore in Financial Year 22-23 (FY23) to Rs 252 lakh crore (FY25). 

• The net profit of these banks surged from Rs 1.05 lakh crore to Rs 1.78 lakh crore during the same time period.
• SCBs Profit: SCBs registered their highest ever aggregate net profit of Rs 4.01 lakh crore (in FY25 ) over Rs 3.5 lakh crore (in FY24).

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World Bank Approves Financing USD 600 million for Clean Air Programs in UP and HaryanaIn December 2025, the World Bank(WB) Board of Executive Directors approved about USD 600 million in financing for two multi-sectoral clean air programs in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Haryana to improve air quality for nearly 270 million people across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) under the Regional Air Quality Management Program (RAQMP).
Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program (UPCAMP):
Financing: Total financing of USD 299.66 million with a loan maturity of 10 years and a 2-year grace period.
Approach: Adopts an airshed approach to coordinate with neighboring states and control transboundary emissions.
Clean Transport: Introduces 15,000 electric three-wheelers and 500 electric buses in the districts of UP such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur.
Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD):
Financing: The total project cost is Rs 3,646 crore, including USD 300 million from the World Bank, Haryana’s contribution of Rs 1,065 crore, and grant support of Rs 83 crore, with a loan maturity of 23.5 years and a 6-year grace period.
Implementing Agency: Coordinated by ARJUN (Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Resilient Jobs, Urban Air Quality & Next-Gen Skills Council), a special purpose vehicle chaired by Rajesh Khullar.
Clean Transport: Deploys 500 electric buses in Haryana across Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, and Jhajjar, supports electric three-wheelers, and establishes 200 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
About Uttar Pradesh (UP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel
Capital – Lucknow
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Ranipur WLS, Chandraprabha WLS
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OPTCL Secured Rs 1,685 Crore Loan from NABARD for Power Infrastructure in Odisha
In December 2025, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) signed a long-term loan agreement worth Rs 1,685.27 crore with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to enhance the state’s power infrastructure and provide reliable electricity to industries and consumers.

• This marks NABARD’s first project financing to a State Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in Odisha.

About the Loan and Projects:
Loan Terms: The loan is offered at 7.75% interest with a 15-year repayment tenure, including a three-year moratorium.
Allocation: The loan allocates Rs 900 crore for new transmission projects, while the remaining amount will refinance existing high-cost loans to lower OPTCL’s financial burden and consumer tariffs.
Projects in Odisha: 

• Erasama GIS: Rs 900 crore will fund the 400/200 Kilovolt (KV) Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Erasama in Jagatsinghpur district, a project costing Rs 850 crore with Rs 600 crore financed through the NABARD loan.
• New Substations: The allocation includes construction of 132/33 KV digital substations at Agalpur-Rampur (Balangir) and Athamallik (Angul), along with a 220/33 KV GIS at Madanpur-Rampur (Kalahandi).
• Transmission Line: Funds will also support the 400 KV Talcher–Meramandali transmission line, costing Rs 77 crore, to evacuate power from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Talcher Thermal Power Station Stage-III (2×660 Megawatt, MW).

Impact: The investment strengthens Odisha’s transmission network, ensures reliable power supply, and supports industrial and economic development across Odisha.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

TIME Magazine Named ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 Person of the Year
In December 2025, TIME magazine named the “Architects of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” as its Person of the Year for 2025, recognising the individuals who designed, developed, and advanced modern AI technologies.

About TIME Person of the Year 2025
Transformative Year: 2025 emerged as the tipping point when AI entered the mainstream and began reshaping information systems, economies, geopolitics, science, and consumer technology.
Collective Recognition: TIME honored the “Architects of AI” as a collective in 2025, a year that marked AI’s transition from experimental use to broad consumer adoption.
Key Individuals Featured:

• Jensen Huang – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nvidia Corporation
• Mark Zuckerberg – CEO, Meta Platforms
• Elon Musk – Founder, xAI; CEO, Tesla
• Sam Altman – CEO, OpenAI
• Lisa Su – CEO, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
• Demis Hassabis – CEO, Google DeepMind
• Dario Amodei – CEO, Anthropic
• Fei-Fei Li – AI pioneer; Founder, World Labs

Iconic Covers: The 2025 TIME cover featured two designs, one depicting eight AI leaders in a “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” style, and another creatively integrating the letters “AI” into technological scaffolding.
Legacy of Honorees: Since 1927, TIME’s Person of the Year has recognized influential figures and groups, including Donald Trump (2024), Taylor Swift (2023).

SPORTS

India to Host Inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026
In December 2025, the Commonwealth Sports granted its approval for India to host the 1st ever edition of Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 09 to 14, 2026.

• This announcement marks a major milestone for India in the field of sports globally after Ahmedabad was officially declared as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (2030 CWG).

About Kho Kho Championship:
Participants: The inaugural Kho Kho Championship is expected to witness participation from over 24 Commonwealth Nations, featuring 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams.
Next Major Event: The Championship marks the next key milestone in Indian Kho Kho, after the first World Cup held in New Delhi(Delhi) in January 2025.

OBITUARY

Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Passed AwayIn December 2025, senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Vishwanath Patil Chakurkar, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), passed away in Latur, Maharashtra, at the age of 90.

• He was born on October 12, 1935, in Chakur, Hyderabad State, British India (present-day Maharashtra, India).

About Shivraj Patil:
Legacy: He was known for his constitutional expertise, disciplined conduct, and fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English,
Political Journey: He began his political career as the Municipal Council Chief of Latur before entering state politics.
State Politics: Served two terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1972–1979), during which he held roles such as Chairman of the Public Undertakings Committee, and later served as both Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Assembly.
Parliament Tenure: Entered national politics by winning the 7th Lok Sabha seat from Latur in 1980 and served seven consecutive terms until 2004, during which he chaired the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Member of Parliaments(MPs) and served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha (1991–1996).
Union Roles: Held several Minister of State (MoS) portfolios across Defence, Commerce, Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, Personnel & Training, Civil Aviation, Tourism, and later served as Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008.
Governorship: Served as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory(UT) of Chandigarh (2010–2015).

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Neutrality 2025 – December 12The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Neutrality (IDN) is annually observed across the globe on 12th December to highlight the importance of neutrality in international relations and support peace, diplomacy, and security worldwide.

Background:
Adoption: On 2 February 2017, the UN General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/275, introduced by Turkmenistan, designating 12 December each year as the IDN.

• The UN has recognized Turkmenistan as a permanently neutral state since 12 December 1995.

 First Observance: The first IDN was observed on 12 December 2017.
About Neutrality:
Meaning: Neutrality refers to a state’s decision to stay out of conflicts between other countries, and maintaining an unbiased position recognized by all parties is vital for the UN to uphold global trust.
Examples: Switzerland is widely recognized for its neutrality, and India has similarly maintained a neutral approach in global affairs, choosing not to align with either the United States of America(USA) or the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Reaffirming UN Charter Duties: Resolution 71/275 restates Article 2 obligations for member states to settle disputes peacefully and avoid the threat or use of force.
UN Tools: Neutrality is strengthened through three UN tools: preventive diplomacy to avert conflicts early, mediation to help disputing parties reach compromise, and peacemaking to promote political solutions in coordination with regional organizations.
About United Nations(UN):
Secretary general– António Guterres
Headquarters – New York, the United States of America
Established– 1945

International Universal Health Coverage Day 2025 – December 12The United Nations (UN’s) International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th December to raise awareness about the need for strong, resilient health systems and accessible, affordable, high-quality health services for all without financial hardship.

• 2025 Theme: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!”

Background: 
Initiation: In 2014, the UHC Coalition began observing December 12 as UHC Day to mark the UN General Assembly(UNGA)’s recognition of the importance of UHC.
UN Declaration: In 2017, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/72/138, officially designating December 12 as “International UHC Day” to be observed annually.
First Observance: The first International UHC Day was celebrated on 12 December 2018.
SDG Link: UHC, included under Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Target 3.8 for 2015–2030, is a key component of SDG 3 on Good Health and Well-being and contributes to progress across the wider SDG framework.
Advancing UHC in 2025:
Report: The 2025 Global Universal Health Coverage Monitoring Report highlights that, despite some progress in service coverage and reduced financial hardship, billions still lack essential health care, and global efforts remain too slow to achieve UHC by 2030.
Learning on TAP: On 12 December 2025, WHO Academy launched Learning on TAP, an open-access blended learning resource in Lyon, France, to train primary health care workers in assistive technology and sensory care.
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STATE NEWS

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches ‘Meri Yojana’ Portal
In December 2025, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, launched “Meri Yojana” Portal, an online platform designed to provide citizens with comprehensive information on welfare schemes offer by the Central and State Governments, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

About Meri Yojana Portal:
Aim: The initiative aims to increase awareness of welfare schemes, ensure benefits reach eligible beneficiaries, make scheme information easy to understand, reduce dependency on intermediaries, and strengthen transparency, accountability, and delivery effectiveness.
Features: The portal includes a comprehensive database of welfare schemes which includes scheme details, eligibility criteria, application process, and required documents.
Handbook: He also launched three editions of the Meri Yojana handbook such as the General Edition, the State Government edition, and the Central Government edition.

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