Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras
Context: Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras Offerings: Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): Eligibility to Open Jan Aushadhi Kendra:
About The PUShP Portal
Context: Recently, the National Power Committee (NPC) has asked States to provide suggestions for offering incentives to buyers and sellers on the surplus power portal PUSHp. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PUShP Portal Enhancing Power Availability: Transaction Dynamics: Benefits: Day Ahead Market -Source: Indian Express
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Context: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marks its 7th Foundation Day as a landmark in India’s procurement landscape. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
Context: Southern Railway has identified 90 stations for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): Implementation Approach: Facilities Planned under ABSS:
Schemes For Farmers’ Welfare
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes have been implemented for Farmers Welfare. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Government Schemes and Missions for Agricultural Development Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): Agriculture […]
About The MASI Portal
Context: Recently, the Minister of Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha about MASI Portal. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MASI Portal: Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection of Child Care Institutions About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National […]
PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Context: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently set a new target for its PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund […]
Challenges Faced by UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
Context: UDAN, a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation is facing challenges due to many airports built under the scheme not being able to be operationalized. Despite the claims of building 74 airports, only 11 greenfield airports have become operational since May 2014. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
MP Local Area Development Scheme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provided valuable insights into the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions, Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About the Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in […]
About The GOBARdhan Scheme
Context: Over 1,200 biogas plants have registered on the Gobardhan portal since it was launched, according to an official release. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Unified Registration Portal/ GOBARdhan Portal : GOBARdhan Scheme: -Source: The Hindu