Maharashtra Launches ‘Disha Abhiyan’ for Uniform Education of Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Maharashtra has taken a pioneering step in inclusive education by successfully implementing ‘Disha Abhiyan’, a programme designed to provide uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that it has already been rolled out […]
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August, 2025. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti’s sub-scheme ‘Samarthya’, providing direct financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. It […]
PAHAL (Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG) Scheme) : In News
PAHAL (Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG) Scheme) : In News The Indian government has deactivated more than 4 crore duplicate or inactive domestic LPG connections under its PAHAL direct benefit transfer scheme. Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh/Direct Benefits Transfer For LPG (PAHAL) scheme, launched by the Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is India’s Direct Benefit Transfer […]
Haat on Wheels Initiative
Haat on Wheels Initiative: The Ministry of Textiles launched the “Haat on Wheels” mobile handloom marketplace during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi.A mobile retail platform designed to take authentic handloom products directly to urban consumers, launched as part of a national campaign to promote handloom heritage. Ministry […]
Apna Ghar Initiative
Apna Ghar Initiative: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently launched an ambitious initiative named ‘Apna Ghar’ aimed at improving truckers’ long-haul journeys across the country. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. It aims to provide comfortable and hygienic resting spaces for truckers across major […]
PM National Dialysis Programme
PM National Dialysis Programme: The Government of India has significantly expanded the reach of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and it is now operational across all 36 States and Union Territories, covering 751 districts. It was rolled out in 2016 to provide dialysis services free of cost to Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries […]
Matri Van Initiative
Matri Van Initiative: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘Matri Van’ initiative.It is an initiative under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Programme of Government of India.It is a theme based urban forest dedicated to nurturing generations through mother-nature-inspired green […]
Sikkim has become the first state in India to introduce a Sabbatical Leave Scheme
Sikkim has become the first state in India to introduce a Sabbatical Leave Scheme: Sikkim has become the first state in India to introduce a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for government employees, offering them a unique opportunity for personal and professional development while retaining job security. This progressive policy is aimed at improving workforce well-being, career […]
Grant in Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Scheme
Grant in Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, recently approved the Central Sector Scheme “Grant in Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)” Grant in Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹2, 000 crore […]
Setubandha Scholar Scheme
Setubandha Scholar Scheme: Students, who have studied in traditional gurukuls, will now have the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications and receive generous scholarships for research at premier IITs under the Setubandha Scholar Scheme. It is the first national-level programme to formally integrate traditional scholars into the research ecosystem of IITs, without insisting on conventional degrees. […]
