Government Scheme

Stand Up India Scheme, Objectives and Eligibility Criteria

Context: Recently the Stand Up India scheme has completed 9 years of its launch. Stand Up India Scheme Stand Up India Scheme was launched in April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation....

NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal

NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal is a comprehensive repository of data on the social, economic, and fiscal parameters of Indian states over 30 years (1990-91 to 2022-23). It provides research reports, expert commentaries, and fiscal analyses...

Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

Context: Recently PM has announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF to Fire Factory explosion victims in Gujarat’s Banaskantha. Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was established in 1948 by Jawaharlal Nehru to provide financial assistance...

Coastal Resilient Coastal Fishermen Village Initiative (CRCFV)

Context: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to develop 100 coastal fishermen villages. About Coastal Resilient Coastal Fishermen Village Initiative (CRCFV)...

National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)

National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) is an AI-based platform that will help farmers connect with agriculture scientists and experts on controlling pests. It was launched in August 2024. Purpose: To enhance surveillance and management of pest...

India launched Operation Brahma for Assistance to quake-hit Myanmar

Operation Brahma The Government of India has launched Operation Brahma to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to Earthquake-hit Myanmar. This operation is being conducted under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in coordination with the Integrated Defence Staff...

Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in India and Associated Concerns

About Old Pension Scheme (OPS) Assured income after retirement In the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), upon retirement, employees receive 50 per cent of their last drawn basic pay plus dearness allowance or their average earnings in the last ten months...

SAHYOG Portal, Objective, Working and Concerns

Context: X Corp sued the Indian government, challenging content regulation under Section 79 of the IT Act and the Sahyog portal for bypassing legal safeguards. About SAHYOG Portal Developed by: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Indian Cyber...

National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Aim and Key Initiatives

Context: The National Technical Textiles Mission has completed five years since its launch. The Ministry of Textiles approves 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission. About National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched...

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

Context: Over the past decade, nearly ₹1-lakh crore has been collected through the DMFs, but more than 50% of this amount remains unspent. About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) was launched in...