‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 Key Highlights Delegation Discussions: A delegation met senior officials of major companies like POSCO International, SG Corporation, Hanwha Solution, and GS E&C. Infrastructure Focus: POSCO and SG Corporation expressed interest in setting up an asphalt plant in […]

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana New Rules from October 2024 Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana New Rules from October 2024 Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana New Rules from October 2024 Overview Launched: 2015 under the “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 […]

Smart Cities Mission (SCM) Smart Cities Mission (SCM) 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 […]

eShram Portal eShram Portal 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 […]

India has collaborated with the United States to set up the first-ever national security semiconductor fabrication plant in the country. AgriSURE Scheme Overview The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development has launched the AgriSURE Scheme to revolutionize agriculture in India through innovation and support for start-ups in rural and agricultural sectors. […]

Centre Launches Portal to Address Sexual Harassment at Workplaces: A Landmark Initiative Workplace Safety Portal Centre Launches Portal to Address Sexual Harassment at Workplaces In a Significant Move Towards Ensuring Safer Workplaces The Indian government has introduced a dedicated portal to address incidents of sexual harassment at workplaces. A Revolutionary Step in Workplace Safety Sexual […]

Schemes for Farmers’ Welfare Schemes for Farmers’ Welfare 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, groundwater […]

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Scheme Agriculture 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 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 […]

Advent of Europeans in India Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) 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 […]