₹5 lakh each to transform tribal houses into homestays Sub: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable Context: The Union Cabinet approved a package that will provide up to ₹5 lakh each to tribal households and villages across the country, to turn their homes into tourist homestays or to build new ones under the Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh […]
Why is T.N.’s education funding on hold? Sub :Schemes Sec: Education Context: Tamil Nadu is has not received this year’s funds from the Union government under the flagship education scheme Samagra Shiksha. For 2024-25, Tamil Nadu’s allocation under the scheme amounts to ₹3,586 crore of which the Central share is ₹2,152 crore, with […]
Cabinet Approves ₹10900 Crore Scheme for E-Mobility Push Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Scheme Overview: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. The scheme is aimed at the procurement of e-buses and the setting up of over […]
Digital Agriculture Mission: A Transformative Step Towards Smart Farming Sub: Schemes Sec: Agriculture Why This is in News The Union Cabinet recently approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with a budget allocation of ₹2,817 crore. This mission aims to create robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agricultural sector, integrating data and information on […]
Shift to Organic Farming: Amit Shah Advocates for Health Benefits and Economic Growth Sub : Schemes Sec: Agri Why This Is in the News Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the health risks associated with chemical fertilizers and promoted organic farming as a solution. This announcement highlights the government’s commitment […]
Sign MoU for PM SHRI: Pradhan responds to Stalin letter for Samagra Shiksha funds Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week asking the Centre to expedite the release of its share to the state under the Samagra Shiksha […]
Women and Child Development says it has launched a centralised portal on sexual harassment complaints Subject: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable Context: The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched She-Box, a centralised portal for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. She-Box: A centralised portal for registering […]
Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: In a letter to all States, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has defined ‘literacy,’ and what it means to achieve ‘full literacy,’ in the light of the renewed push for adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), a five-year programme […]
PM Wani revival: Trai proposes reduction in high Internet costs by telcos Sub: Schemes Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service providers (ISPs) from public data offices (PDOs) under the PM Wani programme. The proposal by […]
I&B Ministry to support finalists of audio-visual contest Sub: Schemes Sec: Msc Context: The Union government will promote finalists of ‘Create in India Challenge-Season 1’ in the areas of animation, filmmaking, gaming, music, and visual arts, on global platforms, said the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. 25 events will be organised as part of […]