Source: PIB About the news: Recently, The Government of India has permitted a team of people with disabilities to scale Siachen Glacier. The team of people with disabilities was trained by ‘Team CLAW’ a team of Armed Forces veterans. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will flag off this operation on the Independence Day Operation Blue… Continue reading Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment to Flag-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’
Tag: welfare schemes for vulnerable sections
PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana – PMUY) by handing over LPG connections at Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2018. Aim: To replace the… Continue reading PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App. About PM-DAKSH Portal: PM-DAKSH stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana. Nodal Ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) in 2020-21. Purpose: It is… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App
50% funds allotted for ongoing MPLADS projects lapse
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance has pointed out the problems under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS). Standing Committee on Finance on MPLADS: Half of the funds allotted for completing the ongoing MPLADS projects in 2020-21 simply lapsed. The resultant funding crunch would have hit several… Continue reading 50% funds allotted for ongoing MPLADS projects lapse
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) till March 31, 2023. Background: Incidents of rape and gang rape of minor girls below the age of twelve and similar heinous crimes against… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent horizontal reservation policy of the Bihar government and its advantages. Synopsis The Bihar government’s horizontal reservation for women should be extended to other states also. Introduction The Bihar government recently announced 33% horizontal reservation for women in State engineering and medical colleges. What is the vertical and… Continue reading Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
Criminalising welfare issues
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains why the government should avoid criminalising welfare measures Synopsis: Before the legislature adopts coercive legal measures, a welfare response should be considered Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court turned down a petition to restrain begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places in light of the precautionary measures for the… Continue reading Criminalising welfare issues
Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains DBT Mission’s achievement, challenges and solutions. Synopsis: It is not much discussed, but the success of the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) Mission is indisputable. Introduction: Over the last 18 months, while, there have been very few silver linings in government actions. One of them has been a demonstration of the… Continue reading Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has inaugurated a ‘Three day National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006,’ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav/Parv. About National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme This Programme on Forest Rights Act will help in enhancing the knowledge… Continue reading Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
