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PM Gati Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

PM Gati Shakti: Introduction On August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the PM Gati Shakti initiative during his address from the Red Fort, marking a significant shift in India’s approach to infrastructure development. This initiative aims to create...

Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project

On January 28, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in India's water resource management sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, along with the Government of India, for the...

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Objectives, Implementation

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014, marked a significant turning point in India's sanitation and cleanliness landscape. The initiative aimed to transform the nation into a cleaner, more hygienic...

Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)

The Union Cabinet has 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. This is one of the 25 interventions planned under the...

PM ASHA Scheme, Components and Features

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the PM-ASHA Scheme. It will now have the components of PSS, PSF the Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) and the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-ASHA)...

Retirement Benefit Schemes, Eligibility, Contributions

Government employees contribute to the National Pension System (NPS) whereas private sector employees have an Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account. There are certain differences between both of them like Expected returns on NPS are greater but PF provides more stability...

Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, Achievements, Important Facts

Context: The Lieutenant Governor urged Delhi’s CM to Implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat health scheme. Union Cabinet Approves Health Coverage for Senior Citizens The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved free health coverage for all senior citizens...

Union Cabinet has approved 7 New Schemes for Farmers

New Schemes for Farmers The Union Cabinet has approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes with a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. No. Scheme for Farmers Budget 1. Digital Agriculture Mission ₹2,817 crore 2. Strengthening...

PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells

Context: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has selected Reliance Industries Ltd. as the successful bidder under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells The scheme is called...

Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN, Objectives and Components

Context: The Union government will seek an extension for the Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RCS) beyond the initial 10-year period. Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and "Regional Connectivity Scheme" (RCS)...