PM’s 60-Point Action Plan: The Centre has prepared a comprehensive 60-point action plan. The action plan is targeted at specific ministries and departments, but a closer analysis suggests they fall under broadly three buckets: leveraging IT and technology for governance, improving business climate, and upgrading the civil services. Leveraging IT and Technology for Governance: There […]
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AMRUT 2.0
AMRUT 2.0: The Union Cabinet has approved the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) till 2025-26. This is a step towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat intending to make the cities ‘water secure and self-sustainable’ through circular economy of water. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched to facilitate ease […]
PM GatiShakti
PM GatiShakti: PM GatiShakti — National Master Plan” for infrastructure development has been launched. It aims to boost multimodal connectivity and drive down logistics costs. It is a digital platform that connects 16 ministries — including Roads and Highways, Railways, Shipping, Petroleum and Gas, Power, Telecom, Shipping, and Aviation. It aims to ensure holistic planning […]
CRISP-M Tool For MGNREG Scheme
CRISP-M Tool For MGNREG Scheme: Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was launched. CRISP-M Tool will help embed climate information in the Geographic Information System (GIS) based planning and implementation of MGNREGS. GIS is a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information. […]
PM Gati Shakti Scheme
PM Gati Shakti Scheme: The government of India has launched the ambitious Gati Shakti scheme or National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity plan, with the aim of coordinated planning and execution of infrastructure projects to bring down logistics costs. About the Scheme Aim: To ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next […]
Palk Bay Scheme
Palk Bay Scheme: The Union Government is considering increasing the unit cost of deep-sea fishing vessels under the Palk Bay scheme to make it more attractive to fisherfolk. Palk Bay scheme: Launched in July 2017 under the Blue Revolution programme. The scheme is financed by the Union and the State Governments with beneficiary participation. It […]
PM MITRA Scheme
PM MITRA Scheme: The government has approved the setting up of seven PM MITRA textiles parks, following the “Union Budget for 2021-22″ commitments, with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crores in a period of 5 years. About “PM-MITRA” Scheme: The scheme aims to realize the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by positioning India […]
Good Samaritan Scheme
Good Samaritan Scheme: The Union government has launched a scheme for ‘Good Samaritan’. The scheme will be implemented from October 15. Under the Scheme Anyone who saves the life of a road accident victim by rushing them to a hospital within the “golden hour” will get a cash reward of ₹5,000. Each Good Samaritan would […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has completed the target of opening of 8,300 Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) for the FY 2021-22 before end of September, 2021. All the districts of the country have been […]
2nd Phase AMRUT Mission
2nd Phase AMRUT Mission: The Prime Minister launched the second phase of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0). The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the scheme. It is the continuation of the AMRUT mission launched in June 2015 to ensure that every household has access […]