Why in News? During the last six years, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme has increased awareness and sensitized the masses on Gender Equality. Facts: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2015 at Panipat in Haryana. Aim: To bring behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights… Continue reading Six years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Category: SCHEMES
“Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector
What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the Samarth Scheme. Samarth Scheme: It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles. Aim: It will address the skill gap in the textile sector. It will supplement the efforts of the textile industry in providing gainful and sustainable employment to the youth.… Continue reading “Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector
PM Aatmanirbhar Swasthya Bharat Yojana
This scheme aims at developing the capacities of the primary, secondary, and tertiary health sector. Salient features of the scheme: Over 18,000 rural and over 11,000 urban health and wellness centers will be supported. Public health laboratories will be established in all districts. Critical care hospitals will be set up in 12 central institutions and… Continue reading PM Aatmanirbhar Swasthya Bharat Yojana
KAPILA campaign
What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the KAPILA campaign launched in October 2020. The campaign was launched on 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Facts: KAPILA stands for Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading KAPILA campaign
PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
What is the News? The Finance Minister has launched a new scheme titled “PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana”. In general, The scheme aims to develop capacities in the health care system over 6 yrs. PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana: Type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to Improve primary,… Continue reading PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
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)
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
