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Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point

Source: Livemint What is the News? The number of people joining the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, has hit an all-time low. This is due to workers in the informal sector facing income and job loss following the two waves of the coronavirus pandemic. About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM) Scheme: Launched by:… Continue reading Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point

Union Minister launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat

Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Union Health Minister has launched Arogya Dhara 2.0 to celebrate the 2 Crore hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Read more: Ayushman Bharat-Jan Arogya Yojana (JAY) About Arogya Dhara 2.0: The key objective of the event is to spread the achievement… Continue reading Union Minister launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat

High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle

Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), a Union government initiative for skill development in rural areas, has brought high-speed internet to some of the remotest tribal hamlets deep inside the Nilambur jungle in Kerala. About Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS) Scheme: The Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) was formerly known… Continue reading High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle

Government of India developed robust mechanism for Online Trading of Energy Saving Certificates

Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Perform, Achieve and Trade(PAT) Scheme:3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Power issued more than 57 lacs Energy Saving Certificates to 349 industrial units because they saved more energy than the targets. These units will be able… Continue reading Government of India developed robust mechanism for Online Trading of Energy Saving Certificates

How can the new rebate scheme help exporters? (On RoDTEP scheme)

Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 How does the new scheme work?4 Opinion of the exporters What is the news? Recently, the Commerce Ministry released details of new scheme RoDTEP scheme to help exporters to stay competitive and increase exports at a time when there is an increase in demand from developed economies.… Continue reading How can the new rebate scheme help exporters? (On RoDTEP scheme)

Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0

Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister will launch Defence India Startup Challenge(DISC 5.0). About Defence India Startup Challenge: Defence India Startup Challenge has been launched by the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Defence Innovation Organisation(DIO) with support from the Ministry of Defence and Atal Innovation Mission. Aim: To support Startups/MSMEs/Innovators to create… Continue reading Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0

Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm

Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm, to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP): NMEO-OP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that aims to boost… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm

Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)

Source: Indian Express What is the news? In his Independence Day speech, Indian PM announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. Contents1 Background2 How rice fortification is done in India?3 Extrusion technology4 Cost of fortification Background Read here: PM announces… Continue reading Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)

Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations

Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations

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