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National Career Services (NCS) scheme

News:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its report has highlighted the under-utilisation of funds by the Union Labour and Employment Ministry. The under-utilization of funds was most in case of National Career service (NCS) Scheme. Facts: About NCS Scheme It is one of the mission mode projects under the umbrella of the E-Governance Plan.… Continue reading National Career Services (NCS) scheme

National Biopharma Mission

News:Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed Lok Sabha about the National Biopharma Mission. Facts: About the National Biopharma Mission: The National Biopharma Mission(NBM) is an industry-academia collaborative mission for accelerating biopharmaceutical development in the country. It was launched in 2017 by the Department of Biotechnology(DBT) with 50% co-funding by World Bank loan. Implementation:Biotechnology… Continue reading National Biopharma Mission

Silk Samagra Scheme

News:The Minister of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Silk Samagra Scheme for Development of Sericulture. Facts: About the scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched for a period of three years i.e 2017-2020. Aim:To scale up production of Silk by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor… Continue reading Silk Samagra Scheme

Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre

News:Union Minister for Home affairs has launched the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Centre(NCTC). Facts: About NCTC: The National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) is meant for professional quality eLearning services on cyber crime investigation on large scale to police officers, judges, prosecutors and other stakeholders. About Cri-MAC: Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) aims… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)

News:Recently,the Parliamentary committee’s has released a report on the performance of the PM Ujjwala Yojana. Facts: Key takeaways from the Report: In September, 2019 Government has met the target of eight crore LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. However,only three States have become kerosene free namely Haryana, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. On the… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)

Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture

News:The Government of India, Himachal Pradesh and World Bank has signed a US$80 million loan agreement to implement Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: About the Project: Aim:To improve water management practices and increase agricultural productivity in selected Gram Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh. Additional information: Other World… Continue reading Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture

Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan

News:NITI Aayog has released a report on the performance of States in the implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan On the other hand,Tamil Nadu tops the list of the states in terms of the number of participants in… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan

KIRAN Scheme

News:Government is implementing the Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme for promoting women in science. Facts: About the Scheme: It is being implemented by the Department of Science & Technology to provide various career opportunities to women scientists. Aim:To bring gender parity in Science & Technology sector by inducting more women talent… Continue reading KIRAN Scheme

Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities

News:The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of Minorities. Facts: About the Schemes: Naya Savera:It aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ professional courses and Competitive examinations. Padho Pardesh:It is an interest subsidy based Scheme to… Continue reading Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities

Solar Charkha Mission

News:Recently, the Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has given information about the subsidies provided under the Solar Charkha Mission. Facts: About the mission: Launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). It is implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Objectives of the mission: To ensure… Continue reading Solar Charkha Mission

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