State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 09 Sep 2025

First PM Mitra Park in Dhar

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a textile park in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on 17th September 2025 under the PM MITRA Yojana.

PM Mitra Yojana 

• About: 
  • The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park (MITRA) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Textiles in the year 2021 to strengthen the Indian textile industry. 
  • The Centre has chosen sites in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh for setting up textile parks under the PM MITRA scheme.
    • These new textile parks are planned to be established by the year 2026-27.
  • Each MITRA Park will have an incubation centre, a common processing house and a common effluent treatment plant, and other textile-related facilities such as design centres and testing centres.
• Implementation:
  • Special Purpose Vehicle(SPV): PM MITRA Park will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle, which will be owned by the Central and State Governments, and in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode.
  • Development Capital Support: The Ministry of Textiles will provide financial support in the form of Development Capital Support up to Rs 500 crore per park to the park SPV.
  • Competitive Incentive Support (CIS): A CIS of up to Rs 300 crore per park to the units in PM MITRA Park shall also be provided to incentivise speedy implementation.
  • Convergence with other Schemes: Convergence with other Government of India schemes shall also be facilitated in order to ensure additional incentives to the Master Developer and investor units.

World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day

Why in News?

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day every year on 7th September.

Key Points

• About: The UN General Assembly designated 7 September as World Duchenne Awareness Day starting in 2024.
  • The day focuses on fostering global solidarity, awareness, and empathy towards affected individuals and families.
• Theme 2025: This year’s theme, “Family: The Heart of Care,” highlights the vital role of families in providing love, support, and resilience for those with DMD, while fostering inclusion, awareness, and community support.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

• DMD is a rare, progressive genetic disorder caused by mutations on the X chromosome leading to the absence of dystrophin, a muscle-protecting protein.
• It is named after Dr. Duchenne de Boulogne, who detailed the condition in the 1860s.
• This primarily affects males, as they have a single X chromosome.
• Symptoms begin with difficulty in walking, followed by progressive weakening of motor functions.
• Over time, the disorder affects the ability to breathe and impacts the heart (a muscle itself).
• Dystrophin also plays a role in the brain, which can lead to learning and behavioral challenges.
• The average age of diagnosis globally is above 4 years, with a diagnostic delay of ~2.5 years despite parents noticing symptoms earlier. Some symptoms may appear in very young children.