PM KISAN MAAN DHAN YOJANA
Aim of PMKMDY To improve the life of small and marginal farmers of the country. Salient features of the scheme: (Note: The list is comprehensive, but important from exam point of view). The scheme is voluntary and contributory for farmers in the entry age group of 18 to 40 years. A monthly pension of Rs. 3000/– will […]
MALNUTRITION AMONG WOMEN
Why in news? As per the recent report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) – 4 conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015-16, 22.9% women (15-49 years of age) are underweight (BMI less than 18.5 kg/m2). The five States having highest percentage of malnutrition among women are Jharkhand (31.5%), Bihar (30.4%), Dadra […]
DISTRIBUTION OF FORTIFIED RICE TO CURB MALNUTRITION
Who implements the Fortification of rice schemes? Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Department of Food & Public Distribution Details The Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on “Fortification of Rice and its Distribution under Public Distribution System (PDS)” has been approved for a period of three years beginning 2019-20. The Pilot Scheme is funded […]
MINORITY SCHEMES FOR JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs implements programmes/schemes for the six (6)centrally notified minority communities namely, Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs as under:- Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme – For educational empowerment of students. Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme – Provide fellowships in the form […]
FULLY FUNCTIONAL LOKPAL
Why in news? Almost a year after the Lokpal became functional, the Department of Personnel and Training has issued a notification providing the rules and prescribed format for filing complaints with the anti-corruption ombudsman. The notification, under Section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, lays down the rules called the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020. […]
WISTEMM, KIRAN, NARI SHAKTHI PURASKAR AND KISHORI HEALTH CARDS
WISTEMM The Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (WISTEMM)”program of Department of Science and Technology(DST) in association with Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have provided international exposure to several women scientists. Details of WISTEMM Around 20 women scientists have visited 20 leading institutions across the United States of America […]
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 […]
JAN AUSHADI PARIYOJANA KENDRAS
Why in news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in Jan Aushadi Diwas celebrations on 7th March 2020 through Video Conference from New Delhi. In order to celebrate achievements of the scheme and provide further impetus, 7th March is proposed to be celebrated as “Janaushadi Diwas” across India. Janaushadi Kendras Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan […]
PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY)
About PMKVY Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development initiative scheme of the Government of India for recognition and standardisation of skills. Launched in 2015, it is a flagship program of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) implements it with the help of training partners. Under […]