LAW FOR RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Why in news? The Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, has been issued for guidance of the States/UTs which has a chapter on ‘Rainwater Harvesting’. Details 33 States/UTs have adopted the rainwater harvesting provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all the buildings. The implementation of the rainwater harvesting policy comes within the purview […]
NEVF (North East Venture Fund)
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF) was formally launched in 2017 with joint efforts from Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDF) to encourage entrepreneurs and Start-ups and to empower entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region (NER). It is a close ended fund with capital commitment […]
GENDER DISPARITY AT ALL LEVELS OF SCHOOLS
Why in news? Gender Parity Index (GPI) at various levels reflect equitable participation of girls in the School system. However, under SamagraShiksha – an Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE), bridging Gender Gap in School Education continues to be one of the major objectives. The GPI indicates that the number of girls is more than […]
SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Details of Various Schemes Under Ministry of Minority Affairs in news Employment-oriented Skill Development Initiatives Seekho Aur Kamao– It is a placement linked skill development programme. Nai Manzil – A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts Gharib Nawaz Employment Training for providing short-term job oriented skill development courses to youths belonging […]