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… Continue reading Cabinet approves Rs. 3.03 lakh crores reform-based power distribution scheme
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Explained: Ration card reform, so far
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 subsidized ration… Continue reading Explained: Ration card reform, so far
Free foodgrain supply until Nov to cost over ₹67,200 cr
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 the… Continue reading Free foodgrain supply until Nov to cost over ₹67,200 cr
Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise
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 Program as a… Continue reading Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
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 machines in the… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”
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 symptoms.… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”
Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)
What is the News? Haryana Government has launched the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme (PVDPS) and Oxy Van(Oxygen Forests) on the occasion of World Environment Day. About Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS): Read Also :-“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS) is an initiative to honour all those trees which are… Continue reading Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)
Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seed Minikit Programme. About Seed Minikit Programme: Seed Minikit Programme aims to distribute high yielding varieties of seeds of pulses and oilseeds to farmers. Nodal Agencies: The seed mini-kits are being provided by the following central agencies – National Seeds Corporation(NCS) NAFED Gujarat State… Continue reading Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19
What is the News? The government of India has introduced a new system for quick clearance of claims under the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for health workers Fighting Covid-19”. What is the New System for Quick Clearance of Claims? Under the New System, the District Collector will be certifying that the insurance… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19
Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
What is the News? Kerala’s ‘Bell of Faith’ scheme will be expanded to the villages to reach senior citizens staying alone. Earlier, the scheme was successfully implemented in a number of urban households in Kerala. About Bell of Faith Scheme: Firstly, Bell of Faith Scheme was launched by the Kerala Police in 2018. It aims… Continue reading Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
