Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based pledge Financing: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. It provides a corpus of Rs […]
Category: Important Scheme
Jalvahak Scheme
Jalvahak Scheme: The Union Government launched the ‘Jalvahak’ scheme to incentivise cargo movement via inland waterways. Jalvahak Scheme aims to unlock the trade potential of inland waterways while reducing logistics costs and decongesting road and rail networks. Under the scheme, cargo owners transporting goods over distances exceeding 300 km via waterways will receive up to […]
DAE- Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme
DAE- Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology informed the Rajya Sabha about the DAE- Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme. DAE- Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme is administered by the Department of Atomic Energy. It is for Distinguished Scientists/Professors, in order to give recognition and an opportunity to outstanding […]
SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 Initiative
SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 Initiative: The Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel provided information about the SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 initiative in the Rajya Sabha. SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 Initiative is an initiative of the Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Government of India under its scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in […]
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, promising to increase financial assistance for eligible women from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 per month post-elections. This initiative, aimed at empowering women financially, was announced at an event with a large gathering of […]
Yuva Sahakar Scheme
Yuva Sahakar Scheme: The Minister of Cooperation informed the Lok Sabha about Yuva Sahakar Scheme. Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” aims to encourage newly formed cooperative societies with new and/or innovative ideas. The scheme encourages young entrepreneur Cooperative Societies which are in operation for a minimum of 3 months. The loan […]
Extension of the Smart Cities Mission
Extension of the Smart Cities Mission: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a new scheme extending the Smart City Mission, with an allocation of Rs 8,000 crore as a performance-based challenge fund for incubating 8 new cities.
Bima Sakhi Yojana
Bima Sakhi Yojana: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana’s Panipat. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative of the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who have passed out of Class 10. They will receive specialised training and a stipend […]
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme: The central government has revised the prices of food items provided to children under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. In 2021, Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Scheme. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students. […]
Viksit Bharat 2047
Viksit Bharat 2047: India aims for developed nation status by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision. However, challenges like slower growth, high taxes, and declining foreign investments risk hindering progress. Targets of India for Viksit Bharat 2047: Economic Growth: Achieve a sustained GDP growth rate of 7-8% annually. Social Equity: Eradicate poverty, ensure universal healthcare, […]
