In News Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) for another three years till March 2024. Major Points The extension of the scheme will help in the construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses. It will help achieve the target of 2.95 crore ‘pucca’ houses. The total […]
In News The Union Minister of State for Labour And Employment replied in the Rajya Sabha that a total 45, 77,295 unorganised workers have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme. Unorganised sectors contribute around 50% of India’s GDP. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme About: It is a Voluntary […]
In Context More than 1.2 crores benefited under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. About The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment. Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s […]
In Context Till end-October 2021, a total of 391 new industrial units with a proposed total investment of Rs.2,631.19 crore have been granted registration under North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS). About North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) It has come into force with effect from 01.04.2017 for a period of five years. It covers […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare provided performance details of Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 in Rajya Sabha. About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 It is an initiative by the government to provide immunization free of cost to pregnant women and children in India. Two rounds of IMI 3.0 […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Finance allocated additional funds of ?10,000 crores for the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA as an interim measure after it ran out of funds allocated in the budget. More funds may be forthcoming based on the assessment of demand. More in News During the current financial so far more than 240 […]
In News Recently, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin completed 5 years. About A sum of Rs 1,47,218.31 crore has been released to the states and UTs since the inception of the revamped rural housing scheme. The program is being implemented and monitored through end to end e-governance solutions, AwaasSoft and AwaasApp. AwaasSoft provides functionalities […]
In News Recently, West Bengal has launched an ambitious “Duare Ration” scheme for providing food grains under the Public Distribution System at the doorstep for the entire population of the State. About It is based on the ‘Duare Sarkar’ scheme, a social welfare initiative launched by the Bengal government earlier. Features: Vehicles carrying rations will […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued the notification for draft amendments to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016, and invited feedback. Image Courtesy: Indapedia/ToI Key Highlights of the Amendment Bill, 2021 Empowerment of District Magistrate : It authorises District Magistrate including Additional District Magistrate […]
In News Recently, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. About According to its own financial statement, the MGNREGA scheme shows a negative net balance of ?8,686 crores. This means that payments for MGNREGA workers as well as material costs will be […]
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