As part of the Congress manifesto for general elections 2019, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has announced that 20% of the poorest families in India would be annually given Rs. 72,000 each under the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) or minimum income guarantee scheme, if his party was voted to power. Under the NYAY, the income threshold… Continue reading Garibi Hatao 2.0: Rahul promises to wipe out poverty
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Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up to March 25th 2019, the work generated under MGNREGA was 255 crore person-days. This increase in demand has been attributed to increase in the frequency… Continue reading Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
Supreme Court bats for hit-and-run accident victims
The Supreme Court has called for a “secured and fool proof” method of distribution compensation to victims of hit and run cases. Recently, the Supreme Court had accepted court appointed committee’s recommendation to increase the minimum compensation for death in a hit-and-run case from the existing Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh. The Supreme Court… Continue reading Supreme Court bats for hit-and-run accident victims
MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors
Medical Council of India (MCI) has released guidelines which has allowed students with locomotor disability of above 80% are to be admitted into post graduate degrees like MD and MS.Earlier,MCI had allowed only candidates with less than 80% locomotor disability of the lower limbs to study medicine. A petition was also filed in the Supreme… Continue reading MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors
Alternate farming models being promoted
At a workshop organised by World Bank, the Rajasthan government highlighted the scope and benefit of using solar pumps in agriculture. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers. In February 2019, the Cabinet… Continue reading Alternate farming models being promoted
Gehlot govt. did not send data for PM Kisan
The Rajasthan government has been accused of not providing requisite information about farmers eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The scheme was recently launched from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and 1 crore farmers were provided with the first instalment of Rs. 2000. The centre had directed the states/UTs prepare data base of beneficiaries of small… Continue reading Gehlot govt. did not send data for PM Kisan
National Energy Efficiency Strategy Plan 2031 – UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed a national strategy document “UNNATEE” for accelerating energy efficiency in India. This exercise is first of its kind initiative clearly delineating the energy efficiency targets for the respective demand sectors up to the state levels. The document describes a framework and implementation strategy to establish a clear linkage… Continue reading National Energy Efficiency Strategy Plan 2031 – UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential)
When pharma cos. don’t pay up penalties
Drug pricing regulator,the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA),had imposed penalties on pharmaceutical companies that have been found overcharging consumers on the prices of medicines.It was issued under the provisions of the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO). As per DPCO provisions,companies are liable to deposit overcharged amount for these drugs with interest from the date of… Continue reading When pharma cos. don’t pay up penalties
Cancer drugs 87% cheaper after trade margin cap
Government has announced that maximum retail price(MRP) of 390 non-scheduled cancer medicines have been reduced by up to 87% Earlier,National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) had invoked powers under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 and brought 42 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs under price control by capping trade margin at 30%. The trade margin is the difference between… Continue reading Cancer drugs 87% cheaper after trade margin cap
82% of Ujjwala families return for LPG refill
Recently, Oil Minister has handed over LPG connection under the Ujjwala scheme to beneficiary number 7 crore. Launched in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. aims to safeguard the health of women & children by providing them with a clean cooking fuel – LPG. The… Continue reading 82% of Ujjwala families return for LPG refill
