About PMEGP Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises since 2008-09. It is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at assisting first generation entrepreneurs for setting …
About: The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. Objectives Rejuvenation and spiritual …
About PMBJP Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. Salient features of the Jan Aushadhi Scheme Making quality medicines available at affordable …
About ICDS Launched on 2nd October, 1975, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme represents one of the world’s largest and unique programmes for early childhood care and development. It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. …
As the Union government gave its nod to bring reforms in the space sector by allowing private players participation, ISRO has released Draft of New Space Based Communication (Spacecom) Policy of India, 2020. Salient features of the policy There was …
What’s in the news? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced several amendments to land laws for the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir (J&K), including the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act of 1970 and the J&K Land Revenue Act, …
Background: As the shipping sector grows and evolves in the country, a need was felt to have a separate legislation on coastal shipping, which considers it an integral part of the transport chain and recognizes the policy priorities of the …
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved that 100% of the foodgrains and 20% of the sugar shall be mandatorily packed in diversified jute bags. Significance: The decision …
Why in News? NITI Aayog and Quality Council of India, recently, launched the ‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’ (NPMPF). About the Framework The framework aims to formulate radical reforms in the way large and mega infrastructure projects are …
About the scheme Vivad se Vishwas scheme was announced in the budget this fiscal to provide a mechanism for the resolution of pending Income Tax disputes. As on November 30, 2019, about 4.83 lakh appeals pending at various levels involving …