What is the News? The Central Government has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has crossed 1.75 crores of eligible women beneficiaries, till the financial year 2020. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY): Launched in: It is a maternity benefit scheme introduced in 2017. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
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What is “Make in India Initiative 2.0”?
What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the Make in India Initiative 2.0. Make in India Initiative: Launched Year: It was launched in 2014 by the Government of India. Aim: To make India a global hub for the manufacturing, research and innovation. Also, the integrations of India… Continue reading What is “Make in India Initiative 2.0”?
What is “One District One Product Scheme”?
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the One District One Product Scheme. One District One Product Scheme(ODOP): Aim: To identify one product per district based on the potential and strength of a district and national priorities. A cluster for that product will be developed in the… Continue reading What is “One District One Product Scheme”?
“Jal Jeevan Mission” to revive urban water bodies
What is the News? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government has announced the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission(Urban). About Jal Jeevan Mission(Urban): Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Objective: To provide universal coverage of water supply to all households in all 4,378 statutory towns, through functional taps. Duration: The duration of the mission… Continue reading “Jal Jeevan Mission” to revive urban water bodies
Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission
What is the News? The Finance Minister launched Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 along with Jal Jeevan Mission(urban). Swachh Bharat Mission Urban Launched in: It was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 1.0: The focus of the mission was to make urban India open defecation free… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
Why in News? According to Government data, a total of 1.1 crore houses has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), of which more than 70 lakh houses are under various stages of construction and more than 41 lakh houses have been completed. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban): It was launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
Startup India Seed Fund
Why in News? Rs 1,000-crore ‘Startup India Seed Fund’ was launched during the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. Salient features of Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: Objective: Fund has been set up to provide initial capital to the startups. After that start-ups will be provided with the Govt. Guarantees, to help them raise debt capital. Coverage: The fund would offer financial assistance to startups for… Continue reading Startup India Seed Fund
Government organises a ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”
News: The Ministry of Tourism has organised an interesting webinar titled “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train” as a part of the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ Webinar series. Facts: Dekho Apna Desh Initiative: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism launched in January 2020. Objective: To promote domestic tourism in India which is intended… Continue reading Government organises a ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”
One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
News: Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake the “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Facts: One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC) System: It is an important citizen-centric reform. Its implementation ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre
News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre
