What is the News? PMAY-Gramin (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin) achieves 92% of its target under the 1st phase (i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19). Target under PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G scheme aims to construct 2.95 crore houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22. However, the number of beneficiaries reduced from 2.95 crores to 2.14 crore.… Continue reading PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
Category: SCHEMES
Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
What is the News? Government extends the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021. It also widens its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism. Contents1 About Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS):2 ECLGS 1.0:3 ECLGS 2.0:4 ECLGS 3.0:5 About National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company(NCGTC): About Emergency Credit Line… Continue reading Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
What is the News? The Department of Land Resources informs the Standing Committee on Rural Development about the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme. About Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) Scheme: The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) scheme was launched in 10 States in 2021. It will roll out across the country by March 2022.… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog in association with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) launch AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). About AIM-PRIME: AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months. Implementation by: Venture Center… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
Record 11 Crore Worked Under “MGNREGS” in 2020-21
What is the News? According to Government data, over 11 crore people worked under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) during the financial year 2020-21. Contents1 Key Facts Related to MGNREG Scheme during 2020-21:2 Number of Days People Worked under MGNREGS:3 MGNREG Scheme:4 Key Features of the scheme: Key Facts Related to MGNREG… Continue reading Record 11 Crore Worked Under “MGNREGS” in 2020-21
Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
Contents1 Why in the news?2 About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry3 Objectives of the Scheme4 Salient features of the PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry5 Implementation of the scheme Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approves the PLI(Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science & Technology inaugurates the Event for Publicity of the PRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups, and MSMEs) scheme. About PRISM Scheme: Nodal Ministry: PRISM is an initiative of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research(DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: The aim is to help… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme”
Only 5.4% of houses under “PM Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)” Completed this year
Contents1 What is the News?2 Progress under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G):3 Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Scheme:4 About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin:5 Key Features of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee about the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. Progress under… Continue reading Only 5.4% of houses under “PM Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)” Completed this year
Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
What is the News? The Jharkhand government has launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. About SAAMAR Campaign: Full-Form: SAAMAR is an acronym for Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction. Aim: The SAAMAR campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children. Further, the campaign brings together various departments… Continue reading Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
