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
Category: SCHEMES
“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)
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 pertains to the atmospheric science programs of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The scheme addresses different aspects of weather and… 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)
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the completion of balance road and bridge works. Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) upto March 2023. What is Pradhan Mantri Gram… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the ‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level. Click Here to read about Ayushman Bharat Programme What is the Ayushman CAPF Scheme? Ayushman CAPF is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and National Health… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has launched the Krishi UDAN 2.0 scheme. What is Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme? Krishi UDAN Scheme was launched in 2020 on international and national routes to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products so that it improves their value realisation. Krishi UDAN 2.0 will focus on transporting… Continue reading Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
PM launches PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission also known as Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) About Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission Objectives of the Scheme To strengthen the critical healthcare network from village to block to the district to the regional… Continue reading PM launches PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19 extended for a further period of 180 days
What is the News? Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Care Workers Fighting COVID-19 has been extended for 180 days with effect from October 21,2021.So far, 1,351 claims have been paid under the scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers Fighting Covid-19 Launched by: It is… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19 extended for a further period of 180 days
