About the scheme Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –“Saubhagya” is a scheme under the Ministry of Power to ensure electrification of all willing households in the country in rural as well as urban areas. The scheme was launched …
Recently, the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement was celebrated on September 24, 2020. About Fit India Movement Fit India Movement is a nation-wide campaign that aims at encouraging people to include physical activities and sports in their …
Various Insurance Schemes as a part of the Social Security benefits for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)/ Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are provided by the government. Important insurance schemes are as follows: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): AWWs and AWHs in …
The Central government recently said that there is a need for a regulatory mechanism for web based digital media which has a very wide reach and impact. Views on regulating Digital Media There are 3 different forms of media which …
About MSP Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government at the beginning of the …
About NAPDDR The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The Plan aims at reduction of adverse consequences of substance (drug) abuse through a multi-pronged strategy. The activities …
About the scheme The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched in 2000 to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas as per Census, …
What is it? Electronic Way Bill (E-Way Bill) is basically a compliance mechanism wherein by way of a digital interface the person causing the movement of goods uploads the relevant information prior to the commencement of movement of goods and …
Context The contraction of the economy raises concern on the employment situation as the shrinking sectors are those that create the maximum new jobs. While the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’ launched recently could be an immediate relief, the ₹50,000-crore employment …
What’s in the news? Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) launched the Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS). News in Detail: The system is being launched on a pilot basis in three districts — Jammu, Srinagar, and …