What is the News? Union Minister of State for Rural Development has informed Lok Sabha about the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. What is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY)? PMGSY was launched as a one-time special intervention to provide rural connectivity by way of a single all-weather road to the eligible unconnected habitations… Continue reading Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Category: SCHEMES
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released the guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”. What is the Scheme for Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry(SPI)? Aim: To strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities in order to make India a global leader in the Pharma Sector. Components of… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
Labour Ministry launches ‘donate a pension’ scheme
What is the News? Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the “Donate a Pension” Scheme. What is a Donate a Pension Scheme? It has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme(PM-SYM). Under this scheme, any citizen can donate the premium contribution under PM-SYM of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers,… Continue reading Labour Ministry launches ‘donate a pension’ scheme
NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
What is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate scheme… Continue reading NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026. What is Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking(IVFRT) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: – To modernize and upgrade Immigration and Visa services. – To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework… Continue reading Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026
Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)? Nodal Ministry: Launched in 2008-09 by Ministry of Education Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically… Continue reading Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
What is the News? Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. What is the PM Cares for Children Scheme? Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021 Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to the COVID pandemic… Continue reading PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the status of Adult illiteracy in India3 About the New India Literacy Programme(NILP)4 Salient features of the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) What is the news? Government-approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align… Continue reading Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”
