Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government.It was launched in December 2014.It aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable. The scheme envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water especially during the monsoon months… Continue reading Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Meghalaya became the first Indian state to ensure water conservation after the State Cabinet approved the Draft Water Policy. This policy aims to provide safe and hygienic water for various purposes like drinking,domestic,sanitation and livelihood development.The policy recognises water as a common pool resource for all residents of the state. The policy will be implemented… Continue reading Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
According to a study by Indian Chest Society and Indian Chest Research Foundation, Ujjwala scheme has helped reduce chest congestion in rural women by 20%. The study has been published in the International Journal of Medical and Health Research. Launched in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum &… Continue reading Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
LaQshya
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had launched LaQshya (Labour room Quality improvement Initiative) in 2018. The initiative aims at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT) in public health facilities. The objectives of LaQshya are a) To reduce maternal and newborn mortality & morbidity due to haemorrhage, retained placenta,… Continue reading LaQshya
Study in India’ programme to encourage flow of inbound international students in India
Government has announced a programme called ‘Study in India’.The programme aims to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in the country. The objectives of the programme includes (a)to make India a preferred education destination/hub for foreign students (b)improve the soft power of India with a focus on the neighbouring countries and use it as… Continue reading Study in India’ programme to encourage flow of inbound international students in India
Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana
Delhi government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana has been launched. It is a fully-funded pilgrimage trip for senior citizens by the state government. Under the scheme, the government will bear the entire expenditure for all ‘yatris’, including air conditioned train travel, accommodation, meals, boarding and lodging and other arrangements. 1,100 senior citizens from each Assembly Constituency… Continue reading Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana
Government approves launch of third phase of rural road programme
The government has approved the launch of Phase-3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The scheme is under the aegis of Ministry of Rural Development. Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, the government has proposed to consolidate roads measuring 1.25 lakh km in length in the states. Further, construction of bridges of up to 150m in… Continue reading Government approves launch of third phase of rural road programme
Fifteen destinations have been identified by the Government for development of tourism under the Ramayana Circuit
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 15 destinations for the Ramayana Circuit. Ramayana Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. The Swadesh Darshan scheme was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism. It aims at integrated development of theme based tourist circuits. It aims at integrated… Continue reading Fifteen destinations have been identified by the Government for development of tourism under the Ramayana Circuit
UGC approves new initiative STRIDE to boost research culture
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new initiative – Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE). The scheme aims to support socially relevant, local need-based, nationally important and globally significant research projects. The major objectives of STRIDE are: a) to identify young talent, strengthen research culture, build capacity, promote innovation and… Continue reading UGC approves new initiative STRIDE to boost research culture
Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
The Centre has rolled out Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a water conservation campaign. The theme of the campaign is Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal. It aims at making water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a ‘jan andolan’ (public campaign) through asset creation and communication campaigns The intervention areas include: a) Water conservation and rainwater harvesting, b)… Continue reading Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
