One Nation One Ration Card System: The ministry of finance has announced that 17 states have successfully implemented ‘one nation, one ration card system’ after Uttarakhand became the latest state to complete the operationalization of reforms. One Nation One Ration Card (RC) will ensure all beneficiaries especially migrants can access PDS across the nation from […]
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Expansion Of Mid-day Meal Scheme
Expansion Of Mid-day Meal Scheme: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has recommended that all government schools start providing free breakfast in the coming academic year, as a part of an expansion of the midday meal scheme envisaged by the National Education Policy. The National Education Policy identifies “providing food and nutrition” as one of […]
National Employability Through Apprenticeship Program (NETAP)
The National Employability Through Apprenticeship Program (NETAP): The National Employability Through Apprenticeship Program (NETAP) has released its latest edition of the Apprenticeship Outlook Report for 2021 (January-June 2021). Apprenticeship is a Skill Training program wherein a person is engaged by a company as an apprentice and gains classroom (theory) learning for a short period, […]
What is Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi?
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi: Union Cabinet has approved the creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN). It will be a single non-lapsable reserve fund for a share of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess. The accruals into the PMSSN will be utilized for the flagship schemes of the Health […]
3rd Janaushadhi Diwas 2021 : Theme
Janaushadhi Diwas: The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) celebrated the 3rd Janaushadhi Diwas (7th March 2021) to spread awareness about quality generic medicines, available at low prices. Theme of Janaushadhi Diwas was “Seva Bhi – Rozgar bhi”. The Janaushadhi week was celebrated across the country from 1st-7th March 2021. As a part of […]
3 Umbrella Schemes For Women And Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development: For effective implementation of various schemes and programs of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, all major schemes of the Ministry have been classified under 3 umbrella schemes viz. Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. Schemes included under the Umbrella Scheme are as follows: Saksham Anganwadi […]
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India under its “Waste to Wealth” Mission launched the “Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship” Aim of the fellowship to recognize students, community workers/self-help groups, and municipal/sanitary workers who are engaged in tackling the enormous challenge of waste management, scientifically and sustainably. The Waste […]
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan : Recent Development
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan: The Union Education Minister chaired a review meeting on Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). Highlights of the Meeting: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): Need to draw plans on educating additional 3.5 crore students to increase GER to 50% by 2035. India’s higher education enrollment is calculated in terms of GER, which is […]
3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2021 : Key Points
3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas Celebrations: The 3rd Janaushadhi Diwas 2021 celebrations starting from 1st March to 7th March It will be a weeklong celebration starting from 1st March to 7th March 2021. Jan Aushadhi kendras conducted Health Checkup Camps across the country. These health check-up camps included Blood Pressure checkups, Sugar level checkups, free doctor […]
Production-Linked incentive (PLI) Schemes For Pharmaceuticals And IT Hardware
Production-Linked incentive (PLI) Schemes For Pharmaceuticals And IT hardware: The Union Cabinet has cleared Production-Linked incentive (PLI) schemes for pharmaceuticals and IT hardware, including laptops, which would cost the government as much as Rs. 22,350 crore. Earlier, the government had announced the PLI scheme for medical devices, mobile phones, and specified active pharmaceutical ingredients, with […]
