What is the Vishwakarma scheme? Subject : Government schemes Section: Economy Context: PM Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme Details: It is a new scheme with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore and is fully funded by the Central government (Central Sector Scheme) Vishwakarma, in Hindu mythology, is seen as the architect of the […]
Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics launched Subject: Govt Schemes Section: Agriculture Introduction The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal) has been officially launched in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, significantly impacting the country’s agriculture sector. Launch and Significance Official Launch: Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, […]
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector Subject: Schemes Section: Agriculture Context: A significant sum of ₹20,050 crore was allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, committing the biggest-ever investment in the history of Indian fisheries. PMMSY- significant milestones in three years: It identified key strategic priority areas: marine […]
Will the Centre’s first-of-its-kind Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023 be a winner or a greenwash? Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Green Credit Programme Rules 2023: Proposed by: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in the 2023-24 budget. It is a first-of-a-kind instrument that seeks to incentivise individuals, industries and local […]
India can now issue OIML certificates Subject: Schemes Section: Msc Context India is now officially authorized to issue OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) certificates, a significant development announced by the Union Consumer Affairs Secretary. Understanding the OIML: International Organisation of Legal Metrology The OIML, established in 1955 and headquartered in Paris, is […]
Phase III of E Courts in India Subject: Schemes Section: Governance The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the eCourts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with financial outlay of Rs.7210 crore. E-Courts Project: The e-Courts project was conceptualized on […]
‘Ayushman Bhava’ campaign to be introduced during ‘Seva Pakhwada’ Subject :Scheme Section: Health Context: A campaign to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary, including those in the last mile, will be launched by the President. Ayushman Bhava campaign: Introduced during the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ by the Prime Minister of India. […]
Viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) Subject: Schemes Context:: Cabinet approves viability gap funding of ₹3,760 cr for battery energy storage systems l. Key Points: The approved scheme envisages development of 4,000 megawatt hour (MWh) of BESS projects by 2030-31 with a financial support of up to 40 per […]
Delhi HC upholds Centre’s decision to include all medical devices as drugs Subject: Govt schemes Section: Health In News: Delhi High Court upholds the Central government’s decision to include all medical devices within the ambit of the term ‘drug’ under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Key Points: In 2018, the Centre had first […]
PRANAM Scheme to reduce fertiliser subsidy bill Subject :Schemes Section: Environment Context: PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) was launched in the Union Budget 2023–24 to promote the balanced use of chemical and alternative fertilisers, generating awareness of regenerative agriculture (RA). What is regenerative agriculture (RA)? RA […]