Central Government Schemes News

Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Tourism Facilitation Centre and operation of Cruise Boat in Varanasi. These projects have been developed under the PRASHAD Scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: The National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive(PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in ...

Source:PIB What is the News? The Central government has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for a further five years till 2026. Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary: The Centrally Sponsored Scheme(CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has been ...

Source: The Hindu  What is the News?  The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the launch of the RBI Retail Direct scheme.  About RBI Retail Direct Scheme:  RBI Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities (G-secs) by individual investors.  Under the scheme, retail investors (individuals) will have the facility to open and ...

Source: Indian Express  What is the News? The production-linked incentive(PLI) schemes for several sectors have received a good response. However, the scheme is struggling across most other sectors where it has been rolled out.  About PLI Scheme: The scheme aims to invite foreign investors to set up their manufacturing units in India. Similarly, ...

Source: PIB  What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Power Distribution Sector Scheme. About Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme: Aim: To improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of DISCOMs/ Power Departments excluding Private Sector DISCOMs by providing conditional financial assistance for strengthening of supply infrastructure. Objectives of ...

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by July 31st,2021. What is One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)? The ONORC scheme is aimed at enabling migrant workers and their family members to buy ...

What is the News? Cabinet has approved key decisions related to food grains, merger of CWC and CRWC and deal with Caribbean Island Nations on Tax matters. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKY) It was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient food for ...

Introduction The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) India has released a report titled ‘Aspirational Districts Programme: An Appraisal’. The report calls the program a global example of leveraging local structures of governance and bureaucracy. It applauds the multi-stakeholder partnership for ensuring localization of the Sustainable Development Goals.  UNDP marks the Aspirational Districts ...

What is the News? The Government of India released funds for various activities to empower Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Various activities include the establishment of Custom Hiring Centres, Farm Machinery Bank and distribution of various agricultural machinery to different states. Note: Agriculture mechanization is the process of replacing human and animal labour with ...

What is the news? Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ has been launched by NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation. About Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan: Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan has been launched in 112 aspirational districts. Aim: To assist district administrations in providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild ...