Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective is to Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural […]
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PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Scheme
PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Scheme: The Delhi High Court has recently ordered signing of an MoU between Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for implementing PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in the national capital. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central […]
JIGYASA Program
JIGYASA Program: The Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise under CSIR’s JIGYASA programwas conducted online. JIGYASA program was launched in 2017 by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is also known as CSIR Jigyasa program. It aims to promote curiosity and scientific temperament as part of Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR). CSIR Jigyasa Virtual Lab (CJVL) […]
Operation Greens Scheme
Operation Greens Scheme: The government’s flagship Operation Greens scheme, designed to stabilise crop prices and benefit farmers, has spent just 34 per cent of its allocated budget for 2024-25, according to a parliamentary report.A Central Sector Scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana to stabilize crop prices and ensure farmers’ welfare. Ministry: Ministry of […]
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) is a central sector scheme, launched in 2020. It was launched with a vision to enhance the economic progress of rural India by providing ‘Record of Rights’ to households possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages through […]
Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan
Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan: Prime Minister launched the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan, emphasizing the significance of combating malnutrition and promoting healthy living.It Aims to encourage villages to adopt practices that ensure better nutrition and overall health. Focus Areas: Malnutrition eradication, healthy competition among villages, and sustainable development.It is Community-driven initiatives to improve nutritional outcomes and […]
Welfare Scheme Debate
Welfare Scheme Debate: Welfare schemes and direct cash transfers now define India’s socio-political landscape but raise concerns about fiscal sustainability and development impact. Welfare Schemes are Direct cash transfers such as pensions, unemployment benefits, and aid for women (e.g., PM-KISAN).
Youth Co:Lab
Youth Co:Lab: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Citi Foundation, have officially launched the seventh edition of the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025. Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and Citi Foundation, aims to empower and invest in youth to […]
SMILE Programme
SMILE Programme: The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a landmark $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programm The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the government in undertaking wide-ranging reforms […]
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme: The Minister of State for Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme was launched on 15th August 1972 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they […]
