What is the News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released the revised protocol of rating garbage-free cities titled ‘Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022′ What is the Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities? The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs… Continue reading Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022: MoHUA launches roadmap to make Urban India ‘Garbage Free’
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Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP)?3 Why was the Vernacular Innovation Program launched?4 What is the significance of the Vernacular Innovation Program? What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the first of its kind Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP). What is the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP)? Aim: To… Continue reading Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly
What is the News? In India, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been launched to help mothers identify “breastfeeding-friendly” hospitals before they give birth. Background The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990. The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect,… Continue reading Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly
CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Leprosy?3 What is National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)?4 Major initiatives under Leprosy Eradication What is the news? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare tabled the progress report of Leprosy in the Rajya Sabha. According to that, India has achieved the elimination of leprosy… Continue reading Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SAMPANN?3 Key Features of SAMPANN4 Significance of SAMPANN Initiative What is the News? Over one lakh people have received pensions directly in their bank accounts through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project. What is SAMPANN? The SAMPANN Initiative was launched in 2018 by the… Continue reading Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has launched Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the grass root artisans in the North East Region. About Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme Aim: To develop the artisans of the North Eastern Region by providing them financial assistance in the form of term loans for income-generating activities like… Continue reading NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme
What is the news? National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched an online resource center under the ‘We Think Digital’programme”. The programme is run collaboratively by the NCW, Facebook, and Cyber Peace Foundation. How would the online resource center help women? -It aims to help women in distress on issues related to online safety like… Continue reading NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme
BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)?3 What is the purpose of the Certification Course on HEA Initiative?4 Significance of HEA initiative What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) has launched a ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit(HEA)’. What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)? A Home Energy Audit(HEA) enables… Continue reading BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
