Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
12-Jul-2023: Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been working towards creating an inclusive and equitable society for all its citizens. Over the past nine years, the Ministry has launched several schemes and initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized sections of society, including students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes through Scholarships, Elderly Citizens, Safai Karmcharis, and Transgender people. The Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), introduced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering senior citizens in India. This scheme recognizes the invaluable contribution made by the elderly to society and seeks to ensure their well-being and social inclusion. By recognizing the invaluable contributions of the elderly to society, the government aims to empower and uplift them, ensuring their active participation and inclusion in all aspects of life.
Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Display of Lambani Items
10-Jul-2023: Culture Working Group under India' G20 Presidency sets a Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Display of Lambani Items
As part of the 3rd Culture Working Group Meeting of G20 in Hampi, under its ‘Culture Unites All’ campaign, the Culture Working Group, Ministry of Culture has set a Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Display of Lambani Items’.
The unique exhibition on Lambani embroidery patches was inaugurated at the Yeduru Basavanna complex, Hampi by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Coal and Mines, Shri Prahlad Joshi today.
G20 Culture Working Group (CWG)
9-Jul-2023: Third G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meet begins in Hampi, Karnataka
Third G20 Culture Group (CWG) meet began in Hampi, Karnataka from today. Briefing the media in Hampi today, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Shri Govind Mohan said that the 3rd Culture Working Group Meeting under India's G20 presidency is being organized in Hampi, Karnataka from 9th -12th July.
He also said that the meeting will be attended by delegates from G20 members, guest nations, and several international organizations.