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”
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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the New System for Quick Clearance of Claims?4 About 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… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19
Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Bell of Faith Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: 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:… Continue reading Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
PM-CARES for Children scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About PM-CARES for Children Scheme:4 Features of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme:5 School Education: For children under 10 years6 School Education: for children between 11-18 years:7 Support for Higher Education:8 Health Insurance What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced a special PM-CARES for Children scheme. The scheme… Continue reading PM-CARES for Children scheme
“YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Features of the YUVA Scheme:4 About National Book Trust: What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched YUVA Scheme. It is the Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors. About YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors: Firstly, the Department of Higher Education under the… Continue reading “YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
“Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to students enrolled in Mid-Day-Meal Scheme. The cooking cost component amount will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) to all eligible children. About Mid Day Meal Scheme: Mid Day Meal Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995… Continue reading “Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 The Right to Food Campaign highlighted the following issues:4 About Right to Food Campaign: What is the News? The Right to Food Campaign has criticized the record export of foodgrains from India in 2020-21. It is the time when the country’s people are struggling with hunger amid the… Continue reading Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage’
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Benefits of the Scheme: What is the News? Cabinet approves the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’. PLI Scheme For Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Aim: The programme… Continue reading Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage’
“Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH):4 Funding: Under the scheme, What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has provided an enhanced allocation of Rs. 2250 Crore for the year 2021-22 for ‘Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’(MIDH). Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH): The mission… Continue reading “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
One lakh tonnes of food grains distributed within 10 days under “PMGKAY”.
What is the News? The government is distributing food grains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. According to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, one lakh tonnes of food grains have been distributed so far under the new phase of the Yojana. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): PMGKAY was first… Continue reading One lakh tonnes of food grains distributed within 10 days under “PMGKAY”.
