Rythu Bandhu
Context: A support scheme for farmers in Telangana has earned the appreciation of outgoing Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian. Called Rythu Bandhu, the scheme involved cheque payments to farmers based…
Context: A support scheme for farmers in Telangana has earned the appreciation of outgoing Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian. Called Rythu Bandhu, the scheme involved cheque payments to farmers based…
The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers’ welfare in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan from 1st June,…
The Mission will be implemented during 2015-2022 and will provide central assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and other implementing agencies through States/UTs for: 1. In-situ Rehabilitation of existing slum…
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a major source of livelihood for tribals living in forest areas. The importance of MFPs for this section of the society can be gauged from…
• The government plans to warehouse stressed power projects totaling 25,000 megawatts under an asset management firm to protect the value of the assets and prevent their distress sale under…
Gujarat government announced Suryashakti Kishan Yojana (SKY) in which farmers can sell surplus power to the state-owned power companies at Rs7 per unit for a period of seven years under this scheme.…
Context: Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has narrowed the definition of relatives to check the flow of funds. There are some concerns over funds sent abroad under the ‘maintenance of…
Context: The Union government is planning to expand its BPO promotion scheme under the Digital India initiative. The government has proposed to more than double the number of seats under…
Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission aims to provide health protection to around 10 crore poor families in the country. The scheme has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh…
Context: The Solar Charkha Mission of the Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), was launched by the President on June 27, 2018 in New Delhi. Details of the Mission:…