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
Category: SCHEMES
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
“Swachhata Abhiyan” – Mobile Application
Source: PIB News: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a Mobile Application “Swachhata Abhiyan”. Facts: Swachhata Abhiyan: It is a mobile application developed to identify and geotag the data of insanitary latrines and manual scavengers so that the insanitary latrines can be replaced with sanitary latrines and rehabilitate all the manual scavengers to provide dignity… Continue reading “Swachhata Abhiyan” – Mobile Application
Cabinet Approves changes In Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
Source: The Hindu News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved changes to the post-matric scholarship scheme for students from the Scheduled Castes. Facts: Changes are aimed to benefit more than 4 Crore SC students in the next 5 years so that they can successfully complete their higher education. Post Matric Scholarship scheme For Scheduled… Continue reading Cabinet Approves changes In Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project
Source: PIB News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) for the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). Facts: NERPSIP Scheme: The Scheme was initially approved in 2014 as a Central Sector Plan Scheme of the Ministry of Power. Funding: The scheme is being funded with the assistance of the… Continue reading North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project
Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
Source: Click here News: Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Facts: Gatka: It is a traditional martial art form originated from Punjab.It is associated with the Nihang Sikh Warriors and is used both as self-defense… Continue reading Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
Context: PM-WANI has the potential to revolutionise the way India accesses the internet. What are the key features of Pradhan Mantri Wireless Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)? Bring large scale deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots through the country to drive up connectivity options and improve digital access. The scheme envisages setting up of public Wi-Fi networks and access… Continue reading PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
