What is the News? The Union government announced that 5 kg of food grains would be provided to 80 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for the months of May and June 2021. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – Centre to give 5 kg food grains free to poor
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NYAY Scheme: Significance of Cash Transfer Schemes
Synopsis: Congress has promised the revival of the NYAY scheme in its Kerala manifesto. This cash transfer scheme could have been beneficial during the lockdown. Introduction The NYAY Scheme has become more relevant in today’s age and time of the Pandemic crisis. This scheme offers a monthly transfer of ₹6,000 to homes living below the… Continue reading NYAY Scheme: Significance of Cash Transfer Schemes
Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY)
What is the News? The Congress Party has promised to implement the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) in Kerala if voted to power. About Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY): NYAY is a proposed minimum income guarantee scheme. It was first proposed during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Key Features of NYAY Scheme: Beneficiaries: The target population of the… Continue reading Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY)
Issue of food wastage in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Findings of Food Waste Index Report 20213 Status of food wastage in India4 Impacts of food wastage5 Steps taken by Government to reduce Food Wastage6 Challenges in reducing food wastage in India 7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction India witnessed an enormous increase in food production especially after the green revolution of the 1960s. Based… Continue reading Issue of food wastage in India – Explained, pointwise
Measures to address Inequality in India
Synopsis: Inequality in India is increasing. It needs an immediate solution to enable sustainable economic growth. Background According to a recent Pew Research Report, one-third of India’s middle-class has become poor due to the Pandemic. Whereas, poor people earning less than ₹150 per day have doubled. International organizations like the World Bank, the International Monetary… Continue reading Measures to address Inequality in India
Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India
Synopsis: India lags behind many Human development indicators. India’s economic growth is not benefitting the poor. There is a need to create a new framework for measuring the inclusiveness of growth. Why India’s Economic growth is not inclusive? One, Rising hunger: According to the Global Hunger Index 2020 India ranks 94th amongst 107 countries. Two,… Continue reading Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India
Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
Pew Research study on Poverty in India
Synopsis: A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. Further, the report also points out some serious flaws in the government policy during pandemic times. Contents1 Introduction2 Intensity of the Pew Research study on Poverty:3 Is the Pew research study reliable?4 Highlights of the report: Introduction A recent Pew research study report… Continue reading Pew Research study on Poverty in India
“Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who has released the report?3 Key findings of the report related to India:4 Other key Findings: What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As per the report, the pandemic has pushed approximately 3.2 crore Indians out of the middle class. Who has… Continue reading “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app. About Mera Ration Mobile app: Mera Ration Mobile app will facilitate the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ system. It aims to help those ration cardholders who move to new areas for livelihoods. Developed by: Government of India… Continue reading Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
