Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently announced that IP facilitator charges have increased by almost 50% for patent filing under the SIPP scheme. For patents, the fee for application and filing has been increased to INR 15K from INR 10K. For trademarks and designs, the fee has been […]
Category: Important Scheme
Panel On MGNREGA Restructuring
Panel On MGNREGA Restructuring: The Central Government has set up a panel to recommend structural and other reforms required for the effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act The panel will be headed by Amarjeet Sinha – the former Rural Development Secretary and advisor in the PMO. Chief Economic Advisor […]
Har Ghar Gangajal Scheme : Bihar
Har Ghar Gangajal Scheme : Bihar The Bihar Government is set to launch the Har Ghar Gangajal project to deliver water from Ganga river to the dry areas in the state that do not lie along the course of the river. Under the Har Ghar Gangajal scheme, the surplus water from the Ganga river will […]
MAARG Portal
MAARG Portal: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a call for startup applications for registration on the Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth (MAARG) portal. MAARG portal is the National Mentorship Platform by Startup India. It is a one-stop platform to facilitate mentorship for startups […]
GHAR – GO Home And Re-Unite
GHAR – GO Home And Re-Unite: The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently launched the ‘GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite’. It addresses the changed roles of CWCs and District Child Protection (DCPO) for children in need of care and protection. The portal was developed by the NCPCR. The portal […]
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): The Ministry of Textiles in partnership with Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) and Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) organized a full-day event “National Conclave on Technical Textiles – Protech” Technical Textiles are textile products which are manufactured primarily for their functionality and use rather than the aesthetic appeal. These […]
Naan Mudhalvan scheme
Naan Mudhalvan scheme: Corporates, industrial bodies and chambers of commerce are pitching in to play a crucial role in the Tamil Nadu government’s ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme aimed at equipping college students with industry-relevant skills. It is an initiative of Tamil Nadu State government. Naan Mudhalvan platform aims to provide dynamic information for college students on […]
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY): Over 1 lakh welfare projects completed in mining areas under PMKKKY The Ministry of Mines launched PMKKKY in 2015 for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining-related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs). Objectives: to implement various developmental and welfare projects in […]
Fourth Edition Of ‘Innovations For You’ : Coffee Table Book Series
Fourth Edition Of ‘Innovations For You’ : Coffee Table Book Series Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog recently launched the fourth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ coffee table book featuring 75 successful women entrepreneurs of India. ‘Innovations For You’ is a Coffee Table Book series with 3 editions being released previously. The book captures success […]
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission: Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal, Mizoram becomes the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission. SPMRM was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2016 with a vision to provide amenities to rural areas which are perceived to be urban and have the potential to […]
