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Govt launches Ombudsperson App for smooth functioning of MNREGA scheme

Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh has launched Ombudsperson App for MNREGA It will facilitate hassle free reporting, categorization of grievances and disposal of complaints by Ombudsperson. It will also ensure tracking and timely passing of awards by Ombudsperson. The app will ensure transparency and accountability in the ecosystem of MNREGA. Ombudsperson can also easily […]

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PM-KISAN completes three years of implementation; Rs 1.82 lakh crore transferred in farmers accounts through DBT

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme celebrated its third anniversary on February 24, 2022. PM-KISAN was launched on February 24, 2019, to provide financial assistance to the farmers. Under this scheme, the financial benefit of Rs 6000 yearly in three equal installments of Rs. 2000 is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the

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Centre extends PM CARES for Children Scheme up to February 28, 2022

The Centre announced that the PM CARES for Children Scheme has been extended till February 28, 2022. The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development said that all eligible children can be registered for the scheme till the extended date to avail its benefits. Earlier the scheme was valid till December 31, 2021. PM Cares

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LAHDC, Leh launches Kunsnyom scheme for differently abled persons

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons. Kunsnyoms = Equal for All, Fair for All and aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh. Under this, Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 percent subsidy. Under the scheme, 28 tri-scooters, battery-run wheelchair, walking aids and other aids required

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Government further extends deadline for PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022

The government has notified the extension of the due date for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles . The Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022. Earlier this deadline was 31st January 2022, and was extended till 14th February

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Centre approves continuation of Modernization of State Police Forces (MPF) Scheme for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26; total outlay: Rs. 26,275 cr

The central government on Sunday announced the approval of the umbrella scheme for modernization and improvement of police forces in states and Union territories for five more years. The ministry of home affairs said in a statement that the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) has been approved for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. Total

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PM CARES Fund corpus triples to Rs 10,990.17 crore in FY 2020-21

The total corpus under the PM CARES Funds in 2020-21 was Rs 10,990.17 crore. While Rs 3,976.17 crore was spent from the fund in 2020-21, according to the latest audited statement of PM CARES Funds. As on March 31, 2021, the Fund had an unspent balance of Rs 7,013.99 crore. The highest amount was spent on Procurement of 6.6 crore doses of

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Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore

Central Government has approved the continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). The outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs. 1575 crore. The Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations is the flagship Central Sector Scheme and the main source of funding for the preparation of

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Home Delivery of medicines under SeHAT scheme of MoD begins

Ministry of Defence had launched the Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT) teleconsultation service for all entitled armed forces personnel and their families in May 2021. To add further to this initiative, the Home Delivery or Self Pickup of Medicines to patients seeking consultation on SeHAT will be started w.e.f February 01, 2022.

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Govt notifies Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)- to boost indigenous manufacturing

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has notified a drone certification scheme to ensure minimum safety and quality requirements so as to boost indigenous manufacturing. The drone certification scheme was notified on January 26, 2022, under Rule 7 of the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021 will help in simpler, faster and transparent type-certification of drones. The

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