What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has undertaken several important initiatives during the year 2021. Some of the important initiatives are Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinated Debt(CGSSD) for MSMEs Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund: It is a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI with Mother Fund / Daughter… Continue reading Year End Review- 2021 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Category: SCHEMES
Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed about the new schemes to support the marginalised. SMILE Scheme The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated an umbrella scheme “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”. Read here: SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood… Continue reading Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Project RE-HAB?3 Where was this project earlier launched?4 What is the significance of this Project? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) in Assam. What is Project RE-HAB? Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National… Continue reading KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Govt extends Smart Cities Mission timeline to 2023
What is the News? The Centre has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to June 2023. What is the Smart Cities Mission? The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015. Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Click here to read more about Smart Cities… Continue reading Govt extends Smart Cities Mission timeline to 2023
“Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages
What is the News? The Union Minister has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India(SPPEL). What is the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL)? SPPEL Scheme was initiated by the Government of India in 2013. Objective: To document and archive the country’s languages that… Continue reading “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages
Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme(NATS)? The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Education for Skilling Indian Youth. Purpose: It is a one… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period from 2021-26. About O-SMART Scheme The O-SMART Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Objectives of the scheme: a) To provide forecasts and services… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the ACROSS Scheme?2.1 Sub Schemes under ACROSS3 Implementation of Scheme4 Impact of this Scheme What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”. What is the ACROSS Scheme? The ACROSS scheme… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
