SAMVEDNA: With the objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele-Counselling to children through SAMVEDNA. SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. It is a Toll-Free Helpline launched to […]
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SWAMIH Scheme
SWAMIH: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs handed over possession to homebuyers as the Government of India’s Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) completes its first residential project. The residential project – Rivali Park, located in suburban Mumbai, was the first housing project in India to have received funding under the SWAMIH […]
MLA-LAD Scheme : Important Points
MLA-LAD Scheme: Rajasthan Government has approved a proposal to provide Rs. 3 crore each from the MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund to mobilize resources for Covid-19 Vaccination of the people in the age group of 18 to 44 years. For meeting the expenses, the fund for each legislator has been increased from Rs. 2.25 […]
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana: Thirteen states have started distributing foodgrains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY). The scheme has been rolled out again for two months (May and June 2021) as the country’s healthcare infrastructure has reached its capacity and several states have taken steps like complete lockdown, night curfew […]
JJM : 100% Tap Water Connection In Rural Areas In Puducherry
100% Tap Water Connection In Rural Areas In Puducherry: JJM: The Union Territory of Puducherry has become the fourth State/UT after Goa, Telangana, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands to provide assured tap water supply to every rural home under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Further, the State of Punjab and the UTs of Dadra & Nagar […]
SVAMITVA Scheme
SVAMITVA Scheme: Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar released the new framework for implementation of the SVAMITVA Scheme to mark the nationwide roll-out of the SVAMITVA Scheme. The SVAMITVA Framework is developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It provides a detailed roadmap and guidelines for the various States in terms of […]
Distribution Of e-property Cards Under The SWAMITVA Scheme
Distribution Of e-property Cards Under The SWAMITVA Scheme: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on 24th April 2021 (National Panchayati Raj Day). 09 lakh property owners will be given their e-property cards on this occasion, which will also mark the rolling out of the SVAMITVA scheme […]
AIM-PRIME Scheme : Important Points
AIM-PRIME: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog launched AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). Atal Innovation Mission: AIM is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Objective: To develop new programs and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the […]
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme : Important Points
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) has been launched. The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization. 945 Crore corpus will be divided over the next 4 years for providing seed funding to eligible startups through eligible […]
Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) : Important Points
The Vande Bharat Mission (VBM): The Vande Bharat Mission (VBM), which started repatriating Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns since May 7, 2020, has turned out to be one of the largest evacuations of civilians by a country. Into the middle of Phase 10, the VBM has surpassed the large-scale airlift […]
