What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme(NATS)? The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Education for Skilling Indian Youth. Purpose: It is a one… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
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Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period from 2021-26. About O-SMART Scheme The O-SMART Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Objectives of the scheme: a) To provide forecasts and services… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the ACROSS Scheme?2.1 Sub Schemes under ACROSS3 Implementation of Scheme4 Impact of this Scheme What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”. What is the ACROSS Scheme? The ACROSS scheme… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY)? 2.1 Features of PMGSY3 PMGSY-Phase II4 PMGSY-Phase III5 What is the Road Connectivity Project of Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)? What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key initiatives launched by the Prime Minister?2.1 ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh2.2 Madhya Pradesh Sickle Cell Mission2.3 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools3 Tribute to Babasaheb Purandare What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of the Janjatiya (Tribal)… Continue reading PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC)?2.1 Key Activities under the Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge (SSC)3 What are Loan Melas? What is the News? As part of the ‘World toilet Day’ celebrations, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a week-long awareness campaign on Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC). What… Continue reading MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
What is the News? Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer-centric initiatives of RBI, viz. Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. What is a Retail Direct Scheme? The Retail Direct Scheme allows retail investors to invest in government securities (G-Sec) by opening a gilt security account with the RBI. The… Continue reading PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the MPLADS Scheme?3 What had happened with the MPLADS Scheme during Covid-19?4 How will the funds be released for the MPLADS Scheme from now on? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the training module of the Central Sector Scheme?3 What is the Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI)?3.1 Functions of RCI What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Training Modules of the Central Sector Scheme. What is the training module of the Central… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has selected 17 scientists for the Swarna Jayanti fellowship. What is the Swarna Jayanti fellowship? Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s fiftieth year of Independence (1997). Under the scheme, a selected number of young scientists are… Continue reading DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
