News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
Category: SCHEMES
Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
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 Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
News: Government has inaugurated the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana from Chandigarh under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). Facts: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme: It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.… Continue reading Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
Synopsis: Significance of shifting towards electric vehicles for India and how the government has actively facilitated this process What are the significances of shifting to electric vehicles for India? Transition to electric vehicles is important for India as not only it will save public money but also the environment. The progression to electric vehicles will make India… Continue reading Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced operational guidelines for the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme. Facts: Objectives of the Fund: To increase the number of acceptance devices multi-fold in the country. To benefit the acquiring banks / non-banks and merchants by lowering overall acceptance infrastructure cost. To increase payments acceptance infrastructure by adding… Continue reading RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: Aim: To develop development of Manufacturing as well as Service Sector Units in J&K which will generate employment and leads to the socio economic development of the area. Incentives: The following incentives would be available… Continue reading Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
Union Minister reviews “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” Project
Source: PIB News: Union Minister for Tourism has held a review meeting review meeting of the “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project. Facts: Adopt a Heritage Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. It was launched in September 2017… Continue reading Union Minister reviews “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” Project
Jal Jeevan Mission launches innovation challenge for portable water testing devices
Source: PIB News: National Jal Jeevan Mission has launched an innovation challenge in partnership with Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to develop portable devices for water testing. Facts: Aim: The challenge aims to ensure that water sources are tested at various locations, at different levels; thereby, helping the policy framers to design programs which… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission launches innovation challenge for portable water testing devices
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) Scheme
Source: PIB News: The Prime Minister has released the next instalment of financial benefit under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi through video conference. Facts: PM KISAN: It is a Central Sector scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in 2019. Objective: To augment the income of the farmers by providing income support to all landholding… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) Scheme
Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme
Source: PIB News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(TRIFED) has signed an MoU with Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI) For Upliftment of Tribal Lives Through the Implementation of PM-FME Scheme. Facts: PM-FME Scheme: It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI). What is the aim of PM-FME scheme? To modernize and… Continue reading Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme
