Fourth Phase Of The Global Initiative Of Academic Networks: After an eight-year journey, including a brief pause during COVID, the Ministry of Education is preparing to resume the fourth phase of the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN). This initiative aims to bring in distinguished scholars worldwide to teach at Indian universities. The National Institute […]
Category: Important Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: The government recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for another five years. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched by the Indian government in April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to provide financial assistance to economically […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with a total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crores. The PM-JANMAN (comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) to focus on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, including the […]
Rythu Bandhu Scheme
Rythu Bandhu Scheme: The Election Commission recently withdrew the permission given to the Telangana government to disburse financial aid to farmers under the Rythu Bandhu Scheme. Rythu Bandhu Scheme also known as the Farmer’s Investment Support Scheme (FISS), is a welfare programme for farmers started by the Telangana government in 2018. The objective of this […]
Credit Guarantee Trust For Micro And Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme
Credit Guarantee Trust For Micro And Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme: The Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme has approved a credit guarantee of Rs. 1 lakh crore in just 7 months of the current financial year 2023-24. Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme was launched in 2000. […]
Safe City Project : Uttar Pradesh
Safe City Project : Uttar Pradesh The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the Safe City Project, a comprehensive surveillance initiative aimed at bolstering security. The project includes the installation of CCTV cameras at entry and exit points of 17 municipal corporations, government and non-government educational institutions, and private coaching institutes in Gautam Buddha Nagar. As […]
SATHI Programme : Update
SATHI Programme : Update The Centre’s move to cancel a call for proposals under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)’s SATHI programme has sparked fears among higher education institutions Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology to boost access to research and testing facilities […]
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Women Entrepreneurs First Priority
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Women Entrepreneurs First Priority The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister recently said women entrepreneurs are accorded first priority under the Centre’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana scheme. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India to extend affordable credit to micro and small […]
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana: The Prime Minister recently distributed the 15th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, totalling over Rs 18,000 crore and benefiting more than 80 million farmers. PM-KISAN is a Central-Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India. The scheme aims to supplement the […]
One Station One Product Scheme
One Station One Product Scheme: The “One Station One Product” initiative by the Indian Railways, which provides uniquely designed sale outlets for locals to sell indigenous products, is now operational at 1,037 stations nationwide. One Station One Product scheme is an initiative by the Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways. It was launched with […]
