The Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana, recently approved by the Haryana Cabinet, provides monthly honorariums of ₹10,000 or ₹7,000 to senior artistes based on income criteria.Open to residents of Haryana aged 60 or above with at least 20 years of experience in arts, the scheme not only offers financial relief but also acknowledges… Read More »
Kerala’s ‘Jyothi’ scheme, launched in May 2025, aims to enrol migrant children into anganwadis and public schools while offering integrated health, welfare, and social support.The programme seeks to bridge the educational gap caused by migration, foster cultural inclusion, and promote recreational engagement for migrant kids.It aligns with Kerala’s efforts to modernise its migrant registry and… Read More »
The Union Cabinet has cleared the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for skilling, with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore.The scheme, supported by ADB and World Bank, aims to transform 1,000 ITIs and train 20 lakh youth over five years through… Read More »
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a National Workshop in New Delhi to promote MSME participation in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain.Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI), a key initiative to ensure traceability and transparency in green hydrogen production.The event featured technical sessions on technology collaboration, biomass-based hydrogen,… Read More »
The Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, launched by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, empowers women (aged 20–50)—especially widows, divorcees, and low-income groups—by providing 10,000 electric rickshaws across 8 districts, following a successful pilot in Pune.With ₹1 lakh in subsidies (₹25,000 Central + ₹75,000 State), 10% down payment, and 70% low-interest bank loans, the scheme ensures affordable ownership.Supported… Read More »
The Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM) Scheme is a key initiative by the Government of Assam aimed at providing financial assistance to the youth in the state. This support helps them engage in income-generating activities across various sectors, including manufacturing, trading, and services. The program was officially launched in 2017. The government is rolling… Read More »
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a scheme aimed at tackling the development gaps in specific Minority Concentration Areas. Before PMJVK came into play, the Ministry was running the Multi-Sectoral Development Programme. The areas where PMJVK will be implemented have been chosen based on the minority population and socio-economic data from the 2011… Read More »
The Union Road Transport & Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced the approval of seven bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh. These projects, with a cumulative cost of Rs 118.5 crore, are part of the Setu Bandhan scheme and are aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development in the state. Bridge Projects Overview: 1. RCC Bridge Over Pacha River… Read More »
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India launched the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in the State of Jharkhand.Aim: To empower women by engaging them as Accredited Agent who contribute significantly to disease control, animal tagging, and livestock insurance. The new scheme would enhance access to veterinary services at the farmer’s doorstep… Read More »
Jharkhand Cabinet approves 1k pension for transgender community: Jharkhand Cabinet gave its approval for transgender persons to be provided benefits of the State Social Security Scheme under which they will be given a pension of Rs 1,000 per month. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 Transgenders are included in the category of OBC. Proposals are first, transgender persons should be declared… Read More »