Advent of Europeans in India
Advent of Europeans in India
Statue Unveiling and Government Schemes
Statue of Social Justice Unveiled
- The 'Statue of Social Justice' is the world's tallest Ambedkar statue, located at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Made of bronze, featuring Kala Chakra Maha Mandala Buddhist architecture.
- Built under the "Made in India" project using around 400 tons of steel.
- World's tallest Ambedkar statue.
- To be included in the top 50 tallest statues worldwide.
- Largest Statue of Ambedkar Outside India.
- Created by sculptor Ram Sutar, who is also known for Sardar Patel's statue.
Features:
World Records:
About the Sculptor:
Arogya Maitri Aid Cube
- The Arogya Maitri Aid Cube is the world’s first portable hospital.
- Designed under Project BHISHM.
Project BHISHM:
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
- Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- Government provides a 3% interest subvention for 8 years.
Government Support:
SIGHT Programme Launched
- The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launches the SIGHT Programme.
- Part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Aims to boost domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
- Implemented by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
- Launched in 2022 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- Goal: To make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen.
SIGHT Programme:
National Green Hydrogen Mission:
One Stop Centre Scheme
- A Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
- Provide integrated support to women affected by violence.
- Offer immediate access to medical, legal, psychological, and counseling services.
- All women and girls below 18 affected by violence.
- Funded by the Nirbhaya Fund with 100% central government assistance.