What is stubble burning? Stubble burning refers to setting fire to leftover crop residues, particularly paddy stubble, after harvesting to clear fields quickly for the next cropping cycle. Widely practised in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, it contributes to seasonal …
About PM-KISAN The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched on 24 February 2019 to provide income support to eligible landholding farmer families. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Funding: 100% centrally funded. …
Approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026, PM-VGSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and aligning rural development with the vision of Viksit Bharat. Key features Implementation period: 2026–27 to 2030–31, coinciding with …
The NAMASTE initiative is a Government of India programme launched in 2023 to improve the safety, dignity and livelihoods of sanitation workers. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing …
The PARIVARTAN Scheme (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) is a ₹9,585 crore initiative by the Government of India to replace polluting commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR with BS-VI …
India’s relations with the Maldives represent a critical pillar of its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and MAHASAGAR / SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision. Grounded in deep historic and geographic proximity, bilateral engagement spans key socio-economic, defense, …
Scheme Overview & Funding Background: Enacted through the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, it came into force nationwide on 1 July 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. Objective: To enhance rural livelihood security, create …
Scheme Overview & Funding The Union Cabinet approved continuing the National Social Assistance Programme as the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana for five years (2026–27 to 2030–31) with an outlay of ₹53,428 crore. Background & Coverage: Originally launched on August …
Yudh Abhyas – USA: The exercise enhances interoperability between the Indian and US Armies, improves counter-terrorism and peacekeeping capabilities, and strengthens defence cooperation. Vajra Prahar – USA : It strengthens cooperation between the Special Forces of both countries, develops counter-terrorism …
Legal Status: A non-statutory, advisory body established by the Government of India through a Gazette Notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice. Advisory Role: Its recommendations and reports are not binding on the government. Composition Standard: Traditionally …