This blog post summarizes key articles from the PIB between January 21 and 24, 2025, covering various government initiatives, achievements, and important agreements aimed at improving social welfare, education, and economic development in India.
In this post, we will discuss the significant articles published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) from January 21 to 24, 2025. These articles highlight various government initiatives, achievements, and agreements that aim to enhance social welfare, education, and economic development in India.
The Super Swachh League has been introduced in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Cities included in this league must have ranked in the top three for at least two out of the last three years. A total of 12 cities have been included in this category.
To continue in the Super Swachh League, urban local bodies must maintain a score of 85% or higher on additional aspirational indicators.
The total outlay for the revamped distribution sector scheme aimed at reducing transmission losses is set at ₹3.03 lakh crore.
A fiscal support agreement has been signed between the India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power Industrial Solutions, and CG Semiconductors Private Limited to strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Dell Technologies has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch solar community hubs aimed at empowering underserved communities.
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has completed ten years of implementation. This initiative aims to protect the girl child and provide education to girls across the country. The scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, in Panipat, Haryana.
The primary objectives include addressing the declining child sex ratio, preventing female foeticide, and promoting education for girls. Notable achievements include:
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has also completed ten years. This initiative encourages families to invest for their girl children.
As of November 2024, over 4.1 crore Sukanya Samriddhi accounts have been opened. The minimum initial deposit is ₹250, and families can open one account per girl child until she turns 10 years old.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized a workshop on natural farming, which aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices across the country. The target is to establish natural farming in 7.5 lakh hectares and train 18.75 lakh farmers.
NITI Aayog launched the Fiscal Health Index 2025 to assess the financial conditions of states. This annual publication evaluates the performance of 18 major states based on five key sub-indices:
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, and Gujarat are among the top performers, while Punjab ranks the lowest.
The articles from the PIB between January 21 and 24, 2025, reflect the government's commitment to improving social welfare, education, and economic development through various initiatives and agreements. These efforts are crucial for addressing pressing issues such as gender inequality, sustainable agriculture, and fiscal health in India.
