The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme introduced by the Government of India for developing the fisheries sector. The objective is to achieve a “Blue Revolution” by sustainably and responsibly developing the fisheries sector in India. The scheme was introduced in the Union Budget 2019-20 and launched in September 2020. It […]
Launched in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a main initiative of the Indian government to make sure every rural household has a safe drinking water supply by providing FHTCs by 2024. Yet, it was recently announced that the mission will continue until 2028 to ensure full coverage is achieved.What the Jal Jeevan
On September 17, 2023, the Government of India introduced the PM Vishwakarma Scheme to empower traditional artisans and craftspeople (Vishwakarmas) working in 18 traditional professions. Through this plan, the government aims to bring skilled individuals into the formal economy and improve their financial status with a total investment of ₹13,000 crore for the coming five
Under the Agnipath Scheme, patriotic and driven young people are recruited into the Indian Armed Forces on a four-year contract. The Union Cabinet approved the measure on June 14, 2022, with the objective of making the military more youthful. The key elements of the Agnipath Scheme are explained here.
The Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Audience, is a building in the Red Fort of Delhi where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his successors received members of the general public and heard their grievances. Built from red sandstone, the Diwan is a rectangular hypostyle hall, reaching 9 bays in width and 3 bays in depth.
From 1991 to 2003, India experienced the Golden Revolution which was centered on producing more fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers and honey. It greatly transformed the way farming was done in India. Goals of the Golden Revolution • Reduce India’s reliance on imports • Improve farmers’ livelihoods • Work towards generating more jobs for women who
The Dandi March, referred to as the Salt March or the Salt Satyagraha, saw Mahatma Gandhi lead an important act of nonviolent civil disobedience in India before British rule. From March 12 to April 6, 1930, it took place. Here’s a breakdown of this significant event: Historical Context: The March: Significance and Impact:• Mass Civil
From 1919 to 1924, Indian Muslims used the Khilafat Movement to stage a pan-Islamic political protest campaign in British India. It was mostly formed to keep the Ottoman Caliphate as an emblem of unity for Muslims everywhere and to oppose British actions aimed at ruining the Ottoman Empire following its loss in World War I.
The Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM) was a mass-based political campaign launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 where ordinary people joined together to show their opposition to the British rules. It aimed to get Britain to leave India by using peaceful methods, encouraging Indians to stop helping or working with the British government and its rules. This
Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) was a crucial moment in India’s fight for freedom and began in 1930. After the Non-Cooperation Movement (happening between 1920 and 1922), aimed at directly challenging British authority by deliberately breaking unjust laws. The reasons behind the Civil Disobedience Movement: Failure of the Simon
