VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme: The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions. The fellowship would be awarded to outstanding scientists/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective countries. The VAIBHAV Fellow […]
Category: Important Scheme
Open Market Sale Scheme : Discontinued The Sale Of Rice And Wheat
Open Market Sale Scheme : Discontinued The Sale Of Rice And Wheat The Central Government recently discontinued the sale of rice and wheat from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to State governments. Under OMSS, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) sells surplus stocks of wheat and rice at pre-determined prices […]
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : God Bharai Ceremony
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : God Bharai Ceremony The Prime Minister of India has lauded the new initiative of celebrating ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ as ‘God Bharai’ ceremony in Dausa, Rajasthan. PM Matru Vandana Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme launched in 2017. Objectives is providing partial compensation for […]
Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav
Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav: Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) have brought back 1 lakh girls into the mainstream education system under the `Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav’’. Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and UNICEF Objective is […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended the Centre to bring urea under the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime to address the problem of imbalanced use of nutrients. Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme is being implemented in 2010 by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. A fixed […]
Exploration Of Coal And Lignite Scheme : Approved Continuation
Exploration Of Coal And Lignite Scheme: Approved Continuation The union government of India approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of ₹2,980 crore. The period for the extension is from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Under this scheme, exploration for coal and lignite is conducted in […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana : Aadhaar Cards Being Misused To Create Beneficiaries
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana : Aadhaar Cards Being Misused To Create Beneficiaries Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Aadhaar cards being misused to create beneficiaries under Per Drop More Crop Scheme in Jharkhand state has been revealed. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched in 2015 to improve farm productivity and ensure better […]
Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report
Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report: Report detailing the advancements made during the Jal Jeevan Mission: Swachh Jal se Suraksha (SJSS) Campaign. The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) focused on the crucial aspect of providing a safe water supply. The key considerations under JJM is “Supply of Safe Water.” This underscored the importance of ensuring that […]
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS): The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recently issued a declaration of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) communities around the globe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family established in 1996, which […]
Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya: NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29- 31 May, 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the […]
