‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 Delegation met senior officials of major companies like POSCO International, SG Corporation, Hanwha Solution, and GS E&C. POSCO and SG Corporation showed interest in setting up an asphalt plant in Rajasthan to improve state roads. Focus areas included infrastructure, chemicals, startups, and tourism. The CM highlighted Rajasthan’s aim to […]

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana new rules from October 2024. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Key Points Overview: Launched: 2015 under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign. Aim: Promote education of girl children. Eligibility: For Indian resident girls below 10 years old. Account Limits: One account per girl child, maximum two accounts per family. Maturity: 21 years (interest ceases […]

90% of projects under Smart Cities Mission completed: Urban Affairs Ministry Smart Cities Mission (SCM) Launched: 25 June 2015 Objective: Enhance cities with core infrastructure, clean environment, and quality of life. Focus: Sustainable and inclusive development through replicable models. Selected Cities: 100 cities, each with 5 years to complete projects. Central Sponsorship: Ministry of Housing […]

eShram has achieved over 30 crore registrations in the last 3 years. e-Shram Portal Launch Year: 2021 Launched by: Ministry of Labour and Employment Objective: To create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganized Workers for better access to welfare schemes. Function: The portal acts as a One-Stop-Solution for unorganised workers across the country. Key Features: […]

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development launched the AgriSURE Scheme. AgriSURE Fund (Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises) Objective: Revolutionize agriculture in India by fostering innovation and supporting start-ups in rural and agricultural sectors. Focus Area: Technology-driven, high-risk, high-impact ventures in agriculture. Funding Pattern: Total Fund: ₹750 crore Government of […]

Centre Launches Portal To Address Sexual Harassment At Workplaces. SHe-Box Portal: Key Points  Centralized Platform: Registers and monitors complaints of sexual harassment at work (public & private sectors). Information Repository: Provides details on Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) across India. Filing & Tracking: Allows women to file complaints, track their progress, and ensure […]

Seven major schemes for improving farmers’ lives and livelihoods Schemes Approved by Union Cabinet to Improve Farmers’ Lives Total Outlay: Rs 14,235.30 Crore Digital Agriculture Mission (Outlay: Rs 2,817 Crore) Focus: Use of technology to improve agriculture. Key Components: Agri Stack: Farmers registry, land maps, crop data. Krishi Decision Support System: Geospatial data, weather monitoring, […]

Centre approves expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund scheme. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme Overview: Central Sector Scheme: Launched in 2020. Objective: Provides medium- to long-term debt financing for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets. Duration: FY2020 to FY2032 (10 years). Eligibility: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) Marketing Cooperative Societies Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) Farmers […]

Digital Agriculture Mission Digital Agriculture Mission Objective: Enhance digital agriculture with DPI, DGCES, and IT initiatives. Major Components: AgriStack: Farmers’ Registry: Digital ID (‘Farmer ID’) linking land records, livestock, crops, and benefits. Crop Sown Registry: Records crop details via mobile-based ground surveys. Geo-referenced Village Maps: Links land records with physical locations. Krishi Decision Support System […]

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completes a decade of successful implementation. About Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Introduction: Launched in 2014, it is an ambitious scheme aimed at providing banking facilities to all Indians. It is one of the largest initiatives globally to promote financial inclusion. Objectives: Opening at least one bank account […]