One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme Subject :Govt Schemes Context :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated 600 Kisan Samriddhi Kendras and ‘One Nation, One Fertilizer’ scheme and said that these steps were being taken to modernize agriculture. Details of the Sammelan: A scheme named- ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan UrvarakPariyojan– One Nation, One Fertiliser’–launched. […]
Universal immunization programme Subject : Government Scheme Context– The Union health ministry has directed states and union territories to focus on the universal immunization programme (UIP), which was severely affected during the worst years of the covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Concept: The universal immunization programme/Mission Indradhanush The Immunization Programme in India […]
Making every drop count: On the Jal Jeevan Mission Subject : Government schemes Introduction– One of the most significant commitments of the Union government is to ensure piped water to every rural household by 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission, led by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Its stated aim is […]
Poshan Utsav Subject :Government Schemes Concept: The “Poshan Utsav” is in the nature of a celebratory fair with the central message of good nutrition particularly for young children and women so as to sensitize them on age-appropriate good health practices to address the challenges of malnutrition in the country. “Poshan Utsav’ has been […]
Health ID Subject :Government Schemes Context: Only 240 million signed up for the Health ID. Cause? Concerns over data privacy due to the data breaches, What next? The National Health Authority is working to remove personal identification information before using data for public health research, policy making and disease surveillance among others. Concept: […]
Conservation of indigenous species of food crops -best practice Subject: Government Schemes Around 20 heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu are being traced, collected, redeemed, and restored at least through 10 community seed banks benefiting more than 500 farmers in the state. These varieties had been identified for their unique nutritional, medicinal, and […]
Malnourishment: Poshan Vatikas or Nutri-garden Subject: Government Schemes Poshan Vatikas or Nutri-gardens that are being set up across the country to provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs. Aim: to provide a fresh and regular supply of locally produced fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants to women and children […]
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Subject :Government Schemes Context: Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan- Ranking of Cities’ released under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Concept: Under the guidance of the Minister for Environment, Forest and climate Change, the Ministry is going to launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan that promotes ranking of 131 cities in the country for implementing […]
Mission Integrated Biorefineries Subject: Government Schemes Context: The launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK. Concept: Mission Integrated Biorefineries The Mission Integrated Biorefineries was launched with co-leads from the Netherlands, uniting key members, international organisations, the corporate […]
JALDOOT App Subject: Government Schemes Context: Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh will launch the “JALDOOT App” at a function in New Delhi tomorrow. Concept: Ministry of Rural Development has developed “JALDOOT App” that will be used across the country to capture the water level of selected wells […]