Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme: The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launched the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme. Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is a body under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to fund rural and remote digital connectivity. The Centre in the draft telecom bill, 2022 has said that the USOF, created […]
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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: The disbursal of small business loans under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) logged a record 30 per cent growth in the first half of the current fiscal ended September compared to the same period last year. It is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, launched on […]
YUVA 2.0
YUVA 2.0: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors – YUVA 2.0 was launched recently. It is a Prime Minister’s scheme for mentoring young authors, and a programme to train young and budding authors below the age of 30 to promote reading, writing, and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings […]
Midday Meal Scheme (PM Poshan Scheme)
Midday Meal Scheme (PM Poshan Scheme): The Ministry of Finance has approved a hike of 9.6 % cooking cost per child under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Since the last hike in early 2020, the cooking cost per child has been Rs 4.97 per child per day in primary classes (class I-V), and Rs 7.45 (class […]
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII)
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII): The Union Cabinet has approved the extension for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII) for a further period of 3 months i.e. October to December 2022. Under this welfare scheme, 5 kg of food grain per person per month is provided free of cost […]
Aliva Program To Eradicate Child Marriage
Aliva Program To Eradicate Child Marriage: With the aim of eradicating child marriage, Nayagarh, a tiny Odisha district, has adopted a unique initiative by scrupulously recording information on all adolescent girls in the district. From birth registration date to Aadhaar number, from family details to skill training, information of 48,642 adolescent girls can be found […]
Indian Swachhata League
Indian Swachhata League: SBM-Urban 2.0’s maiden edition of ‘Indian Swachhata League’ has mobilized half a million youths and celebrities toward making cities clean, green, and garbage free. SBM-U 2.0, announced in Budget 2021-22, is the continuation of SBM-U’s first phase (launched from 2014 to 2019). The government is trying to tap safe containment, transportation, disposal […]
Swachhta Pakhwara
Swachhta Pakhwara: The Ministry of Railways has launched “Swachhta Pakhwara” across Indian Railways. The Ministry also released the Annual Report on Environment Sustainability. The Ministry of Railways is observing Swachhta Pakdwara from 16th September 2022 to 30th September 2022. Special focus will be given on cleanliness of tracks at stations, approach to major stations and […]
PM PRANAM Scheme
PM PRANAM Scheme: To reduce the use of chemical fertilisers the Government is Planning to Launch the PM PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana) Scheme. PRANAM Scheme Objectives: To encourage the balanced use of fertilisers in conjunction with biofertilisers and organic fertilisers. Aim: To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers, […]
PM Matsay Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): Recently, the 2nd anniversary of PMMSY has been celebrated Launched in 2020 Aim: To bring about a blue revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. Ministry: Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Timeline: FY 2020 to 2025 Key targets: Enhance fish production by an additional 70 […]
