Declare floods as calamity, compensate farmers for loss Subject :Government schemes Concept : The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of various farmers’ outfits, urged the Centre to declare the floods and landslides in north Indian States, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, as a national calamity. What is a national calamity/ disaster? The […]
India’s Healthcare Sector Subject :government schemes Why in News? National Health Account Estimates 2019-20 was released recently. The health account estimates describe the country’s total expenditure on healthcare – whether by the government, private sector, NGOs, or individuals – and the flow of these funds. The government spent 1.35% of the country’s Gross […]
SWAMIH Investment Fund Subject : Government Schemes Section: Infrastructure Concept : SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Investment Fund has completed 20,557 homes since inception in 2019. It is India’s largest social impact fund specifically formed for completing stressed and stalled residential projects. SWAMIH Investment Fund It is a government backed […]
Jal Jeevan Mission Subject :Government Schemes Context: The Jal Shakti Ministry on Wednesday tweeted that the government had provided 11 crore rural households with a tap water connection Mission Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate: States/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health […]
Ayushman Bharat School Health and Wellness Programme Subject: Government Schemes Concept: It has been nearly three years since the School Health and Wellness Programme was launched under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and so far only 15 of India’s States – less than half – have started weekly 40-minute classroom sessions with student About […]
Sagar Parikram Subject : Government Schemes Concept: It is a navigation journey to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders. It is envisioned as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and […]
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Subject: Government Schemes Concept: The citizens’ committee to save Chamundi Hills and its environment has resolved to press for clearance from the heritage committee before the implementation of development works at the hill top under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD). Infrastructure works […]
Govt mulling fresh dispute resolution schemes Subject : Government schemes Government is currently assessing the possibility of introducing yet another set of one-time tax dispute resolution scheme for both direct and indirect taxes to reduce litigation and unlock funds. The dea is based on the past success of dispute resolutions schemes which […]
The Prajjwala Challenge Subject :Government schemes Context: The Prajjwala Challenge was launched by Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri. Shailesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi yesterday. Concept: To invite ideas, solutions and actions that can transform rural economy, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge. […]
Eco Parks Subject :Government schemes Context: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Coal Ministry to develop Eco-Parks on reclaimed land and to promote mine tourism eight eco-parks have been constructed recently in different parts of the country and two more such parks will be completed in 2022-23. Concept: An ecological park […]