Credit guarantee cover extended to ₹7.5 lakh under revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme Subject: Schemes Sec: Employment Context: A similar scheme launched in 2015 saw low fund utilisation because individual loans were limited to ₹1.5 lakh, though high-end skilling courses cost much more; new scheme also expands lender network to NBFCs, small banks. […]
What is PM SHRI, the ‘showcase’ schools’ scheme that Centre is pushing in states? Sub: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme, for which funding has been […]
ICAR to launch ‘one scientist-one product’ scheme today Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri ‘One Scientist-One Product’ Programme: Launched by: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Aim: To enhance research in agriculture and animal husbandry. The programme will be inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Details: Each of the 5,521 scientists at […]
What is Digital Bharat Nidhi, govt’s fresh attempt at improving rural telecom connectivity? Sub: Schemes Sec: Computer Digital Bharat Nidhi Draft Rules: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). DBN aims to enhance telecom connectivity in rural areas and […]
Include automobile firms in the Right to Repair Portal Sub: Schemes Initiative Overview Purpose: The Right to Repair Portal India aims to empower consumers by providing easier access to repair information for products, particularly focusing on automobiles. Meeting Focus: Participants: Automobile associations and firms were invited to discuss participation in the […]
NITI Aayog to launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ Sub: Schemes Sec: Msc Context: NITI Aayog is launching ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’, a 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024, to undertake a sustained effort to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks across the country. More […]
Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare unveiled three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Context: Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel unveiled three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event. More […]
How well is India tapping its rooftop solar potential? Sub: Schemes Sec: Renewable energy Context: The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, the highest growth reported in a year. Statistics regarding RTS: As of March 31 this year, the total installed RTS capacity in India was 11.87 GW, per […]
The government enhances allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Allocation for the fertilizer sector increased from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia. National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): The National Green […]
PM to visit Varanasi, release 17th PM-Kisan instalment Sub: Schemes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi and he will release the 17th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, distributing over ₹20,000 crore to 92.6 million farmers. The event will be held at Mehndiganj, Sevapuri, where Modi will also award certificates to […]