‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative: The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has launched the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production.‘Faral Sakhi’ provides comprehensive training and support to women engaged in producing traditional festive snacks, known as ‘Faral’. A central kitchen established by MBMC […]
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State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) Two New Deposit Schemes
State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) Two New Deposit Schemes: The State Bank of India recently launched two new deposit schemes namely, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons, designed to provide customers with greater financial flexibility and enhanced value. Har Ghar Lakhpati Scheme: It is a pre-calculated recurring deposit scheme designed to help customers to accumulate […]
Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) Scheme
Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) Scheme: Canada announced that the Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) of nearly 7.66 lakh international students are set to expire by the end of next year and the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) scheme provides a pathway for foreign nationals and students. It is a new programme launched by Immigration, Refugees […]
Open Data Kit Platform
Open Data Kit Platform: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has introduced a revolutionary toolkit using the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform to ensure transparency in public spending and evaluate the effectiveness of government schemes.A digital platform based on Open Data Kit (ODK) technology for designing, collecting, and managing audit-related data. Launched by: […]
One Nation One Subscription
One Nation One Subscription: One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative marks a significant advancement in India’s research and education landscape. This scheme aims to provide comprehensive access to international scholarly journals and articles for students, faculty, researchers, and scientists across the nation’s government higher education institutions (HEIs) and central government research and development (R&D) centres.
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24: The total enrolment of students has dropped by over a crore in 2023-24 as compared to the previous years, Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) said recently. Highlights of UDISE+ Report 2023-24: 8 crore students enrolled […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective is to Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural […]
PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Scheme
PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Scheme: The Delhi High Court has recently ordered signing of an MoU between Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for implementing PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in the national capital. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central […]
JIGYASA Program
JIGYASA Program: The Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise under CSIR’s JIGYASA programwas conducted online. JIGYASA program was launched in 2017 by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is also known as CSIR Jigyasa program. It aims to promote curiosity and scientific temperament as part of Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR). CSIR Jigyasa Virtual Lab (CJVL) […]
Operation Greens Scheme
Operation Greens Scheme: The government’s flagship Operation Greens scheme, designed to stabilise crop prices and benefit farmers, has spent just 34 per cent of its allocated budget for 2024-25, according to a parliamentary report.A Central Sector Scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana to stabilize crop prices and ensure farmers’ welfare. Ministry: Ministry of […]
