Ujjwala Yojana : Over 1.5 lakh lives saved in a year, 13% reduction in air pollution deaths The first independent impact assessment of the Ujjwala programme has highlighted its benefits in terms of saving of lives and reduction in air pollution Key observations: Greater penetration and usage of LPG as a cooking fuel is estimated […]
Category: Important Scheme
PM-DAKSH Scheme : Key Points
PM-DAKSH Scheme: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has informed the Lok Sabha that the amount of funds earmarked under PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana during 2020-21 and 2021-22 are Rs.44.79 crores and Rs.79.48 crores respectively. Earlier, the Ministry launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App to make the skill […]
First Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal : Railways
First Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal: Indian Railways’ first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal commissioned in Asansol Division in pursuance of the Prime Minister’s vision “Gati Shakti”. This is the first such GCT commissioned in Indian Railways since the publication of GCT policy in December 2021 It is expected to enhance Indian Railways’ earnings. The commissioning of […]
Bahini Scheme By Sikkim Government
Bahini Scheme By Sikkim Government: The Sikkim government is set to announce a scheme (Bahini) to install vending machines to provide free sanitary pads. This is the first time that a state government has taken a decision to cover all girls studying in Classes 9-12. It aims at providing “100% access to free and safe […]
Meri Fasal-Mera Byora E-Procurement Portal : By Haryana Government
Meri Fasal-Mera Byora E-Procurement Portal : By Haryana Government The Haryana government has launched the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora e-procurement portal. Due to this portal, Haryana has become the first state in India where as many as 14 crops are procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). These crops include wheat, mustard, barley, gram, paddy, maize, […]
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana: The Centre has approved the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY), under which freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given pension and other financial benefits, till 2025-26. The Government of India introduced the ‘Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme’ in 1969 to honor the freedom fighters who had been […]
What Is SAMARTH Initiative?
What Is SAMARTH Initiative? On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), launched a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women -“SAMARTH” . Under the Samarth initiative of the Ministry, following benefits will be available to aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs: 20% Seats in free Skill […]
Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav Scheme
Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav Scheme: On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched ‘Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav’ scheme to bring back the out-of-school girls back to the education system. Key features of the scheme: Launched by the Women and Child Development Ministry in partnership with the Education […]
Donate a Pension Initiative: Key Features
Donate a Pension Initiative: Key Features Launched recently by the Labour Ministry. Key features of the programme: Launched under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) for people to contribute to the pension fund of their support staff. Under this, citizens can donate the premium contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, […]
Janaushadhi Diwas Week : Important Points
Janaushadhi Diwas week : 1st March To 7th March 2022 Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022. Theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas: “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi” Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). All the districts of the […]
