Know India Programme: The Secretary (CPV & OIA) recently addressed the Valedictory Session of the 70th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) at a function held at the Ministry of External Affairs. KIP is a flagship programme of the Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18 and 30 years […]
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Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released some statistics regarding Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri — Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Key Highlights of the AB PM-JAY Statistics: Ayushman Cards: Women account for approximately 49% of the total Ayushman cards created and approximately 48% of total authorised hospital […]
Crech Scheme
Crech Scheme: The Union Women and Child Development Ministry plans to set up 17,000 creches within Anganwadi centers across India under the ‘Palna’ scheme. This initiative aims to provide safe day-care facilities, enhancing the cognitive, nutritional, and health development of children. With an increased participation rate of women in the workforce, reaching 37% in 2022, […]
RoDTEP : Tax Remission Benefits For Sugar Exports
RoDTEP : Tax Remission Benefits For Sugar Exports The Indian government is exploring options to reinstate tax remission benefits for sugar exports, which were excluded from the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme in June 2022. Sugar was moved to the ‘restricted’ category as a precautionary measure to enhance domestic availability […]
PM-AJAY Scheme
PM-AJAY Scheme: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment informed the Rajya Sabha about the PM-AJAY scheme. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is a merged scheme of three Centrally Sponsored Schemes, namely Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY), Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes […]
FAME II Scheme : Extended
FAME II Scheme : Extended The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry has recommended extending the Faster Adoption & Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) – II Scheme by at least three more years. The committee suggests broadening the scope of the FAME-II Scheme to support more electric vehicles, making it more inclusive. The committee recommends restoring […]
RAMP Programme : Three Sub Schemes
RAMP Programme : Three Sub Schemes The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme. Sub schemes under RAMP: MSME GIFT […]
Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana : Graduates Not Preferred For Railway Jobs
Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana : Graduates Not Preferred For Railway Jobs Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways’ ‘Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ graduates are not preferred for railway jobs. The statement comes as a response to a query by BJP MP Narayana Koragappa regarding job preferences for the trained youth. Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana […]
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme: The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has introduced the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme to encourage sustainable forest management and agroforestry practices in India Sustainable Forest management involves the responsible and balanced use of forest resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future […]
Delta Ranking Of Aspirational Blocks Programme
Delta Ranking Of Aspirational Blocks Programme: NITI Aayog released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), with Tiriyani Block in Telangana securing the top position and Kaushambi Block in Uttar Pradesh ranked second. The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) (built on the Aspirational District Programme (ADP)) is an initiative launched by NITI Aayog […]
