FAME India Scheme: Under FAME-India Scheme, incentives are provided to buyers of electric vehicles in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles. As per the information received from Department of Revenue, at present the GST rate on electric vehicles is 5%. The GST rates are prescribed based on the […]
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MGNREGA : Changes In Payment Method
MGNREGA : Changes In Payment Method A Parliamentary Standing Committee has asked the Rural Development Ministry to replace caste-based NREGS payment with the earlier mechanism of generation of single Fund Transfer Order Key observations: Parliament’s Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has asked the government to roll back the system of caste-based […]
Ujjwala Yojana : Observation
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 […]
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 […]
