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 […]
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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) […]
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), the largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign, reaching over 1 lakh tribal villages across 31 States/UTs, including 207 PVTG districts. It follows a camp-based, community-driven model, involving district administrations, youth volunteers, CSOs, and tribal leaders. Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) […]
NAVYA Initiative
NAVYA Initiative: The Government of India launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) to provide vocational training to adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with at least a Class 10 qualification, especially in non-traditional job roles. It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and […]
PNB Supports Martyrs’ Families with ₹17 Crore Aid Under Rakshak Plus Scheme
PNB Supports Martyrs’ Families with ₹17 Crore Aid Under Rakshak Plus Scheme: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has extended financial assistance worth ₹17.02 crore to the families of 26 defence and paramilitary personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. This support was delivered under the bank’s […]
