National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme: The Union Social Justice Ministry is in the process of seeking additional allocation for administering the National Overseas Scholarship scheme for marginalised students. It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low-income students from marginalized communities, including the Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, […]
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PM-POSHAN scheme : In news
PM-POSHAN scheme: In news A century after its inception in Madras, the PM-POSHAN scheme continues to combat hunger and promote education, but a new report highlights persistent ground-level challenges like fund delays, caste discrimination, and rising costs. Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana Launched In: 2021–22 replacing the 1995 Midday Meal Scheme Type: Centrally Sponsored […]
Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025
Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE 2025 to expand social security coverage. The scheme offers a one-time opportunity for employers and workers to register under ESI without facing penalties or retrospective inspections. A special scheme to bring unregistered employers and employees—especially […]
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister of India has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. It aims to provide long-term financing or refinancing with long tenors at low or nil interest rates to spur private sector investment in […]
Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme will support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme was announced in the Union […]
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: The CBSE recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025-26, inviting applications from eligible students via the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in. “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College […]
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme: The Union Minister for Education presided over the distribution of FIFA footballs as part of the Football for Schools (F4S) programme at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is an ambitious programme run by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with UNESCO, It aims […]
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the relaunch of the SPREE scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees) from July 1 to December 31, 2025. Simultaneously, it has introduced the Amnesty Scheme – 2025, a one-time dispute resolution window running from October 1, 2025, to […]
Passport Seva Portal
Passport Seva Portal: The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues recently, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. Passport Seva Portal established by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, the Passport Seva portal is an excellent example of a Public-Private Partnership. It simplifies the passport application […]
Sabka Vishwas – (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS)
Sabka Vishwas – (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS): The New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently stated that revenue proceedings are not possible after the issuance of discharge certificate under SVLDRS [Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019] Scheme. Sabka Vishwas – (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) […]
