One District One Product (ODOP)” Scheme: To support the production of horticultural items under the “One District One Product (ODOP)” scheme and provide better nutrition to school children, the Uttar Pradesh government may introduce Sunahri Kand, also known as orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, in the hot-cooked food scheme of Anganwadis and the mid-day meal scheme in […]
Category: Important Scheme
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Highlights
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided that in cases where the employer has shown “Zero” contribution in respect of an employee for some months before exiting him from the system, the relief under ABVKY for such period of “Zero” contribution, shall also be allowed. It was brought to the […]
Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) – Budget 2021 : Key Points
Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban): In the Budget 2021-22, Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) has been announced under the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry to provide universal coverage of water supply to all households through functional taps in all statutory towns in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal- 6. It complements the Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural) which envisages […]
First Human Milk Bank To Be Open In Kerala : Key Points
First Human Milk Bank in Kerala: Kerala is going to open its first Human Milk Bank (HMB) on February 5, 2021. The milk bank will ensure the availability of breast milk for new-born babies who are not breastfed by their own mothers who are sick or deceased or due to insufficient production of breast milk. The […]
Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) : Highlights
Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA): The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced during the Union Budget 2021 presentation that the Government has proposed a “Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme”. Highlights The scheme will enable the textile industry to become globally competitive. It will help the industries to attract large investments and boost employment generation besides […]
What is STARS Project? Its Component
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results For States (STARS) project.: Ministry of Education, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and World Bank have signed an agreement for the financial support worth Rs 5718 crore towards the implementation of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project. About the Project: STARS stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for […]
What is National e-Vidhan (NeVA) PROJECT?
National e-Vidhan (NeVA) PROJECT: Meghalaya State Assembly Speaker visited Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat in Itanagar to get first-hand information about the National e-Vidhan project implemented in the Assembly. e-Vidhan is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in Digital India Programme and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is the ‘Nodal Ministry’ for its implementation in […]
Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States (STARS) Project : Keypoints
Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States (STARS) Project: Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education (MOE) was signed between the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with the Ministry of Education. Earlier Union Cabinet has approved the proposal […]
Gold Schemes In India: Expected Changes
Gold Schemes In India: The government is planning to bring changes in the existing gold deposit and gold metal loan schemes to gradually stop investors from excessive investment in physical gold. Despite the government’s emphasis on gold monetisation over the last few years, including issuing gold bonds as part of its borrowing programmes, investment in […]
Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces: Keypoints
Ayushman Bharat health scheme for Central Armed Police Forces: Ayushman CAPF scheme was launched recently, extending the benefit of the central health insurance programme to the personnel of all armed police forces in the country. Key features of the scheme: Under this scheme, around 28 lakh personnel of CAPF, Assam Rifles and National Security Guard […]
