Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) – An Analysis

Context: Recently the Pradhan Mantri  Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) completed two years of operation Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. It was launched in May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Key features:… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) – An Analysis

Groundwater Contamination in India: An Overview

Context: Recently a study conducted by Duke University, USA and Central Groundwater Board of India has found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater from aquifers in 16 Indian states. What is groundwater? Ground water is the water that seeps through rocks and soil and is stored below the ground. Groundwater resource and Use in India- Fast… Continue reading Groundwater Contamination in India: An Overview

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