Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) notified the operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives—the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS). It is aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and improving global competitiveness. Time Period: It will remain valid until 2036. Nodal Ministry: […]
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Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs
Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs: The Union Home Ministry has decided to increase reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 10% to 50%, marking a major policy shift under the Agnipath scheme. Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). However, they […]
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme : In News
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme: In News Installation of rooftop solar power plants is being expedited in Rajasthan under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce transmission and distribution losses and improve power supply quality. It was launched by the Ministry of Power, Government of India to transform the electricity distribution sector. It is a […]
PM-SETU Scheme : In News
PM-SETU Scheme: In News The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has invited industry leaders to participate in the PM-SETU scheme. Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem. It aims to modernise the ITI ecosystem by upgrading 1000 government ITIs […]
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ – NCW Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented research on women-centric issues. SHAKTI Scholars is a six-month, grant-based research fellowship designed to support young scholars and independent researchers in undertaking policy-relevant, multidisciplinary research on issues affecting women in […]
Pa Pa Pagli Project
Pa Pa Pagli Project: Gujarat’s Dahod district has gained attention for a play-based early childhood education model in Anganwadi centres, where the UNICEF-supported “Pa Pa Pagli” initiative has improved learning outcomes and confidence among children aged 3–6 years.“Pa Pa Pagli (First Steps of the Child)” is a play-oriented pre-school education initiative of the Gujarat Women […]
National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme
National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has intensified efforts to promote entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities through the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme. It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium […]
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Jiyo Parsi Scheme: According to a recent report submitted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), the Jiyo Parsi Scheme has been largely successful in reaching its intended population. It is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for arresting the population decline of the Parsi Community. The scheme […]
TIDE 2.0 Scheme
TIDE 2.0 Scheme: The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology informed the Rajya Sabha about the TIDE 2.0 Scheme. The “Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0)” Scheme was launched in the year 2019. It promotes technology-based entrepreneurship by providing financial & technical support to incubators engaged in supporting ICT startups primarily […]
Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025
Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025: The Ministry of Rural Development introduced the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha as an upgrade to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA).The proposed law […]
