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Must Read News Articles – February 21st, 2019

Archives GS 2 India pitches for global action against terrorism The joint statement urged for early adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and pitched for “comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the UN.” Odisha forum comes up with ‘six Cs’ for voters Odisha’s Jan Jagran Abhiyan has decided to start… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 21st, 2019

Cabinet approves continuation of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the following: (a) 8 different schemes of Khadi & Village Industries are now merged under two heads i.e. ‘Khadi Vikas Yojana’ and ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’. (b) Khadi Vikas Yojana includes Market Promotion & Development Assistance (MPDA), Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) , Strengthening Weak Infrastructure , Aam Aadmi… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Commerce Minister launches SWAYATT on GeM

SWAYATT stands for Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM).It is an initiative to promote MSMEs, women and young entrepreneurs through e-transactions on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.This will bring together the key stakeholders within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem to Government e-Marketplace, the national procurement portal. Government e Marketplace is an online… Continue reading Commerce Minister launches SWAYATT on GeM

Cabinet approves new National Electronics Policy

Cabinet approves new National Electronics Policy The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019. The policy aims to a) achieve a turnover of $400 billion for the Electronics System design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector by 2025 and b) generate 1 crore jobs in India. The ESDM sector includes subsectors such as… Continue reading Cabinet approves new National Electronics Policy

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More than 4 lakh children are inhalant addicts: survey

More than 4 lakh children are inhalant addicts: survey According to a recent study by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, Delhi, 5.7 crore people in India suffer from alcohol dependence. Alcohol abuse is particularly very high in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Arunachal Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha registered maximum… Continue reading More than 4 lakh children are inhalant addicts: survey

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Govt. provides more for mid-day meal costs

Govt. provides more for mid-day meal costs The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the revision of norms under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a centrally-sponsored Scheme that provides children studying in Classes I-VIII of government and government aided schools with cooked mid day meal. The key objectives of the MDMS is… Continue reading Govt. provides more for mid-day meal costs

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Cabinet approves Phase II of rooftop solar programme

Cabinet approves Phase II of rooftop solar programme The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme (GCRSP). Under the phase II Programme Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the residential sector has been restructured. Further, focus will be on increased involvement of DISCOMs and performance based incentives will… Continue reading Cabinet approves Phase II of rooftop solar programme

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