The Union Cabinet has approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to make amendments to the Aadhaar Act 2016, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2005 & Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The Ordinance was necessitated as the bill though… Continue reading Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof
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Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Sangharsh Morcha had organized a nation-wide protest on February 28, 2019. Following the protest, police complaints for registration of First Information Reports (FIR) were filed for non-payment of wages to labourers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005. The complainants said that the government’s… Continue reading Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
The Ministry of Textile has launched a comprehensive Scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector under PowerTex India. Knitting and knitwear sector is predominantly MSME in size and mainly located in decentralized sector. Knitted fabrics contribute to 27% of the total fabric production in India and 15% of knitted fabric is being exported. The… Continue reading Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved National Mineral Policy 2019. The policy is aimed at bringing about more effective regulation to the mining sector as well as a more sustainable approach while addressing the issues of those affected by mining. It focuses on Make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in terms of the vision. National Mineral… Continue reading Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
Union Cabinet approves software product policy
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019. The policy aims to Develop India as a software product nation. It also aims to align with other Government initiatives such as Start-up India, Make in India and Digital India, Skill India etc. so as to create Indian Software products Industry of USD… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves software product policy
Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the disinvestment of Air India and its subsidiaries. Disinvestment is defined as the action of an organisation (or government) selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary. The name SPV is given to an entity which is formed for a single, well-defined… Continue reading Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Union tribal affairs Minister has announced the revision of minimum support price(MSP) framework by 30 to 40% to 50 minor forest produce(MFP).The aim is to enable the tribals dependent on the forest to get a fair price for their produce.MSP is the minimum price set by the Government at which farmers can expect to sell… Continue reading Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
The Union cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The scheme will be implemented over the period of three years with effect from 1st April 2019. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
The US, the UK and France have moved a fresh proposal in the UN Security Council to designate Pakistan-based terror group JeM’s chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist under UNSC 1267 Committee. It is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist after… Continue reading Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
SHREYAS – Scheme for Higher Education Youth for Apprenticeship and Skills was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Developement and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Labour and Employment. It aims to (a) To improve employability of students by introducing employment relevance into the learning process of the… Continue reading Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
