AMRUT 2.0: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 on 1st October 2021, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 urban local bodies by providing about 2.68 crore tap connections and […]
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Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 on 1st October 2021, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. SBM-U 2.0 envisions to make all cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ensure grey and black water management in all cities other than those covered under AMRUT, make all urban local bodies […]
One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)
One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG): India and the UK are likely to announce a joint declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP26). The UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, is scheduled to be held between 31st October and 12th November in Scotland. […]
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 […]
DigiSaksham
DigiSaksham: Union Minister for Labour and Employment launched DigiSaksham – a digital skills programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that are required in an increasingly technology driven era. This joint initiative with Microsoft india is an extension of the Government’s ongoing programs to support the youth from rural and semi-urban […]
Elderly Line 14567
Elderly Line: On the occassion of International Day of Older Persons (1st October), Vice President of India will dedicate the Elderly Line 14567 to the Nation. Government of Telangana and Tata Trusts piloted the helpline in Telangana between March 2019 and September 2020. Based on this experience, MOSJE decided to establish state helplines at each […]
IndiaXports 2021 Portal
IndiaXports 2021 Portal: Union Minister for MSMEs virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum in New Delhi. IndiaXports aims to orient MSMEs free of cost, with the objective of focussing on the untapped export potential in existing tariff lines and supporting MSMEs in order to grow the number […]
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism: Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy has given his assent to amendments in the existing Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism. The intent behind this decision is to align the ‘mechanism’ with the emerging changes in the power scenario and also to promote new renewable technologies. The Salient […]
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting of 29 September 2021 held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Capital Acquisitions proposals for modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to approx. Rs.13,165 cr. Of the total amount approved, […]
Mekedatu Project
Mekedatu Issue: Facing strong objection from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) had urged Karnataka to promptly deliver the balance quantum of water owed to Tamil Nadu, whilst dropping debate on the Mekedatu project. The release should be as per the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s decision of 2007, which was […]
