Development From Doles
Context It is a brave move to reorient support in the agri-food-rural space from doles towards development. The budget has done well to reorient government spending on subsidies towards rural infrastructure schemes. Relevance GS Paper-3: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it, Government Budgeting Mains Question The most recent budget realigned government spending on infrastructure projects […]
About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana generated 1.12 crore net additional employment from 2015 to 2018. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) The loans under MUDRA scheme can be availed only through banks and lending institutions which include: Interest rate Interest rates are charged as per the policy decision […]
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Context: The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), a flagship scheme under Startup India initiative has been implemented with effect from 1st April 2021. Under the Scheme, Rs. 477.25 crore has been approved to 133 incubators of which Rs. 211.63 crore has been disbursed as on 31st December 2022. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development […]
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The maximum investment limit for the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) has been increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Budget 2023. About Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS): Eligibility: Deposit Limits: Maturity & Interest Payment: Other Details:
Fewer POCSO Act Convictions
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues related to children Mains Question We shouldn’t let talk of severe penalties take our focus away from the issues with the POCSO Act’s current implementation. Talk about the POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2019 here. (150 words) Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO): Key Findings Way ahead
Does India Have Anti-Superstition legislation?
Context In Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, two women were recently found murdered as part of a ritual involving human sacrifice. The state government then emphasised the necessity of new legislation to counter these superstitious practises and urged strict adherence to existing laws. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and […]
About the E-Shram Portal
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? e-SHRAM Portal registration facility available at over 4 lakh CSC centres across the country. About the E-Shram Portal
About Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household of the country, including those in Andhra Pradesh, by 2024. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges
Measures for Tribal Welfare
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? In Union Budget 2023 speech, Finance Minister announced some targeted schemes for tribal welfare, ranging from better education to clean drinking water to sanitation. Facilities for Eklavya Schools Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia Focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Note: PVTGs are the most vulnerable section […]
Groundwater Charges on Non-Exempted Users
Context: From now onwards, groundwater extraction by industries and other establishments will be metered and charged, and anyone with an existing borewell or anyone digging afresh will have to take permission from Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are the latest directions […]