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 […]
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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 […]
PM CARES For Children
PM CARES For Children: A total of 845 COVID-19 orphans have so far been identified and approved for receiving benefits under the PM CARES Fund. The Scheme Launched in May 2021. The scheme has been launched for support & empowerment of Covid affected children. All children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or […]
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a newly designed Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) mobile application on October 2, 2021, Gandhi Jayanti. The app would enable anyone to fund provision of tap water in rural parts of India. About the Jal Jeevan Mission: JJM envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person […]
Pani Samitis : Village Water and Sanitation Committees
Pani Samitis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Gram Panchayats and Pani Samitis/ Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) on Jal Jeevan Mission on 2nd October, 2021. Prime Minister will launch the Jal Jeevan Mission App for improving awareness among stakeholders and for greater transparency and accountability of schemes under the Mission. Prime Minister […]
2nd Phase Of The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban And AMRUT
2nd Phase Of The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban And Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT): The government has launched the 2nd phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) to make cities free of garbage, ensuring safe water, and not allow any untreated water discharge into any […]
SACRED Portal For Elderly
SACRED Portal For Elderly: In a first of its kind move, the government has come up with an online employment exchange platform to cater to senior citizens seeking job opportunities. The portal developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is named Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED). The International Day of […]