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Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal, Features, Advantages

Context: The procurement of goods and services through the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform has doubled (Rs. 4 lakh crore) in the current FY 2023-24. About Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) Launched: August 9, 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Purpose: To facilitate...

Viksit Bharat Initiative, Approach, Pillars, Focus Areas

ECI directed Govt. to immediately halt delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the government to halt the delivery of "Viksit Bharat" messages on WhatsApp. These messages, promoting government achievements, could be...

PM SURAJ Portal Launched by PM Modi

Context: Recently PM Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal. About The PM- Suraj Portal Details About PM- Suraj Portal Purpose Provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections of society. The portal aims to...

One Station One Product, Objectives, Beneficiaries

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘One Station, One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at railway stations across Southern Railway. One Station One Product (OSOP) Scheme Spearheaded by: Indian Railways, falling under the Ministry of Railways. Launch: The pilot phase of this...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Features, Benefits

Context: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹75,021-crore package for the ‘PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (PM Free Electricity scheme) to promote rooftop solar (RTS) installations in India. About ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ (PM Free Electricity Scheme) Free Electricity:...

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN), Objective, Features, Eligibility and Issues

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi The Indian government's PM Kisan Yojana central sector programme offers income support to farmers and their families. The Telangana government initially operated the PM-KISAN programme as the Rythu Bandhu programme, which gave qualified farmers a...

Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, Achievements, Important Facts

Context: The Lieutenant Governor urged Delhi’s CM to Implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat health scheme. Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme The Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), is a flagship healthcare initiative launched by the...

PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Aims and Objectives

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (a sub scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana) for the micro and small enterprises operating in the fisheries sector. About PM Mastya Sampada Yojana Launched In:...

Aspirational District Programme, Features, Significance and Achievement

Aspirational District Programme In January 2018, the Indian government launched the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) to transform 112 underdeveloped districts across 28 states into beacons of socio-economic progress. This initiative, spearheaded by the Prime Minister, sought to shift the development...

Jal Jeevan Mission, Objectives, Benefits, Funding Sharing

Context: Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission has already provided tap water to 73% of rural households. This implies that India is rapidly advancing towards realising the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean...