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Government Schemes and Initiatives
Chief Justice of India Inaugurates AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH WHC)
- Location: Supreme Court Campus.
- Initiative: Set up under the Ministry of AYUSH with participation from AIIA.
- Objective: Part of the National AYUSH Mission under Ayushman Bharat.
- About AIIA: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), established in 2016 in Delhi, focuses on structured Ayurvedic education for clinical practice and societal service.
Cabinet Approves Umbrella Scheme on “Safety of Women”
- Duration: 2021-2026.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Funded By: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) budget and the Nirbhaya Fund.
- Objective: Strengthen mechanisms for timely intervention and investigation in crimes against women.
- Mission Shakti: An integrated women empowerment program, with components like Sambal (safety) and Samarthy (empowerment).
- Services: Emergency care, institutional support, and awareness programs.
- Aim: Promote gender equality, prevent violence, and increase female workforce participation.
PM Modi Launches World’s Largest Grain Storage Scheme under 'Sahakar Se Samridhi Programme'
- Objective: Links PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) with NABARD to aid small farmers.
- Budget: Rs 2,500 crore approved for PACS modernization.
- Benefits: Enhances transparency, modernization, and creates business opportunities for farmers.
PM-Ajay Scheme
- Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Objective: To reduce poverty among Scheduled Castes, promote literacy, and increase school enrollment.
- Components: Adarsh Gram, grants for SC projects, hostels in top Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), and monitoring support.
