Government Schemes & Projects: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles 2019 (Including PIB)- Download PDF
- Jun 12, 2019
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1 1st Aqua Mega Food Park in Andhra Pradesh Has Been Commissioned [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park at Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh via video conferencing commissioned By Union Minister. M/s Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd is promoted park. This is1st Mega Aqua Food Park operationalized exclusiv
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- Jun 11, 2019
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1 Certificates of Appreciation to 9 Ministries/Departments for Implementation of E-Office Presented [ Awards, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
To appreciate sincere efforts made by them & giving recognition of commendable work done by 9 Ministries/Departments of Government of India in implementation of e-Office on 12.02. 2019.34 Ministries/Departments were awarded Certificate of Appreciation in 2018.
Image of E-Office Implementation Status
Image of e-Office Implementation Status
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- May 28, 2019
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1 Inauguration of Lower Panazara Medium Project under PMKSY [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Prime Minister will visit Yavatmal & Dhule, in Maharashtra & unveiled multiple projects in state on 16 February, 2019. Inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School, at Nanded through press of button & school has total capacity of 420 students with state of art facilities.
Image of PM Visits Dhule, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Maharashtra
Image of PM Visits Dhule, jalgaon, Bhusaval, Maharashtra
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2 🌟 Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM) to Be Implemented from February 15 [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) will be rolled out by Ministry of Labour & Employment & announced in Interim Budget was notified by Ministry recently. As many as 42 crore workers are estimated to be engaged in unorganized sector of country.
Image of A Pension Scheme for Unorganised Workers
Image of A Pension Scheme for Unorganised Workers
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- May 23, 2019
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1 Scheme for Pension & Medical Aid to Artists [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Culture ]
A scheme namely “Scheme for Pension & Medical Aid to Artistes” implemented by Government to improve financial & socio-economic status of old aged artistes & scholars who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc. leading miserable life or are
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2 Cremica Food Park, the 1st Mega Food Park of Himachal Pradesh Inaugurated [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Cremica Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd was inaugurated by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries. The Park will give an impetus to growth of Food Processing Sector in Himachal Pradesh.
Image of Mega Food Park
Image of Mega Food Park
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Park is located at Village Singha
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3 PETROTECH -2019 on February 11, 2019 Inaugurated [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The PETROTECH - 2019 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 11th February 2019 was inaugurated by Prime Minister. It is considered to be India’s flagship hydrocarbon conference. 13th International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition is being organized under aegis of
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4 Foundation Stone of Mega Food Park at Mathura District in Uttar Pradesh [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Foundation stone for M/s Nandvan Mega Food Park Private Limited located in Badawal, Chhata-Barsana road in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh has been laid by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.
Map Location of Badawal
Map Location of Badawal
Image of Mega Food Park Model
Image of Mega Food Park Model
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- May 22, 2019
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1 Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Sela Tunnel Project in Arunachal Pradesh will be costing Rs. 687 crore- constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) would be completed in next three years. It covers total distance of 12.04 kms which consist of two tunnels of 1790 & 475 meters.
Image of Sela Tunnel Project
Image of Sela Tunnel Project
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2 🌟 What is ILO? International Labour Organization Centenary Celebrations in India by Labour Minister [ International Relations/Organizations, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour & Employment inaugurated International Labour Organization (ILO) centenary celebrations in India at V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. ILO is unique agency of United Nations Organization (UNO) which is tripartite in nature & work
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- May 21, 2019
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1 Dedicated Project for Conservation of Asiatic Lion with Contribution of Rs 97.85 Cr from Centre [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Central government launched dedicated “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with budgetary contribution of Rs. 97.85 Cr. With view to strengthen conservation initiatives, Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved project for three financial years FY
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2 GeM & CCI Sign MoU [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Competition Commission of India (CCI) & Government e Marketplace (GeM) entered into Memorandum of Understanding on 6th February 2019 to enable fair & competitive environment in e-Marketplace. Chairman CCI, CEO GeM, Members of CCI, were present on occasion along with officers of
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3 🌟 CVIGIL App: Voter Verification & Information Programme (VVIP) for Upcoming General Elections 2019 [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Political Science ]
A Voter Verification & Information Programme (VVIP) for citizens for verifications of their names, new registrations, changes in voter details & corrections in Voter Id Cards for upcoming General Elections 2019 launched by-election Commission of India.
Image of General Election
Image of General Election
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- May 20, 2019
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1 🌟 North East Gas Grid in Assam [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Foundation stone of North East Gas Grid will ensure uninterrupted availability of natural gas across region & boost industrial growth in region. Grid is part of Government’s plan to provide cheap & quality gas to entire North East Region.
Image of North-East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid
Image of North-East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid
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2 Greenfield Airport at Itanagar [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
PM will visit Guwahati, Itanagar & Agartala lay foundation stone for Greenfield Airport at Itanagar, Sela Tunnel & North East Gas Grid & inaugurate DD Arun Prabha Channel & Garjee - Belonia Railway Line.
Map Location of Itanagar Airport, Garjee-Belonia Railway Line
Map location of Itanagar Airport, Garjee-Belonia Railway Line
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- May 15, 2019
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1 Cabinet Approves Five Year’S Extension of Biomedical Research Career Programme (Schemes) [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister approved continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) & Welcome Trust (WT) /Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) India Alliance after its initial 10 year term (2008 - 09 to 2018 - 29) to a new 5 year phase (2019 - 20 to 202
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- May 13, 2019
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1 Nikshay Poshan Yojana Scheme: Health Ministry Celebrates World TB Day [ Health, Important Days, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
World TB day is observed on 24 March every year. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare celebrated World TB Day w/a function to reiterate the TB elimination commitment in country by 2025. Additional Secretary & Director General (RNTCP & NACP – Revised National Tuberculosis Control P
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- May 9, 2019
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1 🌟 Govt. Programs/Schemes for Promotion of Grid Interactive Renewable Energy [ Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Government is already implementing various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy such as solar, wind, bio-power and small hydropower in the country. Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges and losses for inter-state sale of solar
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2 MHRD Schemes to Boost Educational Development of Economically Backward Classes in the Country [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Ministry of Human Resource Development is implementing following schemes for the Economically Backward Class students. Under this scheme, scholarship is provided to the eligible meritorious students having family income less than Rs. 8.0 lakh per annum, for pursuing higher studie
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3 🌟 Nuclear Waste Disposal [ Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The solid wastes generated from nuclear facilities, depending upon their radioactivity content are stored/disposed of in engineered structures such as stone lined trenches, reinforced concrete trenches and tile holes. These structures are designed on multi-barrier principle for
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4 🌟 Status of Free LPG Connections to Poor Women Under PMUY [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
As on 01.02. 2019, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have released more than 6.31 crore LPG connections against the target of 8 crore under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and period of implementation of the PMUY is upto 31.03. 2020. Offering swap facility i. e. to avail small
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- May 5, 2019
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1 Launch of Dealer Owned Dealer Operated Model for Setting Up CNG Stations by Private Players [ Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Dealer Owned Dealer Operated (DODO) model for setting up CNG stations launched by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. General guidelines for schemes, under which entire earmarked dealer plot shall be developed exclusively for setting up
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2 PM Laid Foundation Stone of National Institute of Ayurveda, Panchkula [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister will visit Kurukshetra in Haryana on 12 February 2019 & participate in Swachh Shakti- 2019, also inaugurate & lay foundation stone of several development projects in Haryana including:
National Cancer Institute, Bhadsa, Jhajjar
ESIC Medical College & Hospital,
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- Apr 26, 2019
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1 Proposal for Higher Allocation of Power to Home State from Under Construction Projects of NTPC Ltd. [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Cabinet approved the Proposal of Ministry of Power to allocate 85 % power to the Government of Telangana generated from Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (4000MW) of NTPC Ltd. and 85 % power from expansion project of Patratu Thermal Power Station (4000MW) of Patratu
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2 GST Council Meet Updates: Returns Under Composition Scheme Only Once a Year [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Businesses with annual turnover up to Rs. 1.0 crore * can opt for composition scheme and exemption limit for MSMEs has been raised to Rs. 40 lakh of annual turnover. Turnover of all businesses with same PAN has to be added up to calculate turnover for the purpose of composition
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- Apr 22, 2019
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1 🌟 Samagra Shiksha: Initiatives to Provide ‘Sabko Shiksha Achchi Shiksha’ [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Government of India has taken several initiatives to provide ‘Sabko Shiksha Achchi Shiksha’ i. e. for making available good quality education, accessible and affordable for all. In pursuance of the proposal of the Union Budget, 2018 - 19, to treat school education holistical
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- Apr 18, 2019
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1 🌟 What is Guaranteed Minimum Income? History of Guaranteed Minimum Income [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Nationwide minimum income for the poor has been a populist gambit to woo voters similar to a promise for farm loan waiver. It has been tried by various government. Like MGNREGA committed right to work, like RTI committed right to information, like Food Security Bill guarantees th
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- Apr 9, 2019
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1 Enrolment Under PMFBY Crop Insurance Scheme Sees Steep Decline [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
After an initial spurt in enrolment during the kharif crop season beginning June 2016, enrolment under the flagship crop insurance scheme—named Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) —has seen a steep decline, driven by payouts which are either delayed by months or not settled
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- Apr 8, 2019
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1 Seven Books Published by Publications Division Released in World Book Fair, New Delhi [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Publications Division, Ministry of I&B is Participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair Being Organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from fifth to thirteenth January, 2019. Seven Books Brought Out by the Division Were Released During the World Book Fair by Secretary, Ministry of
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- Apr 6, 2019
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1 27th Edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair Inaugurated [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Inaugurated the 27th Edition of The New Delhi World Book Fair 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The theme of the book fair ‘Books for Readers with Special Needs’
Image of The New Delhi World Book Fair 2019
Image of The New Delhi World Book Fair 2019
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2 PM Witnesses Collective E-Grih Pravesh, Lays Foundation Stone for Development Projects in Palamu, [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister, visited Palamu, Jharkhand. He witnessed the e-Grih Pravesh of 25,000 beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana. North Koel (Mandal Dam) project, Kanhar Sone pipeline irrigation scheme.
Image of Map of Mandal Dam
Image of Map of Mandal Dam
The Found
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3 Actions Taken by MWCD on Functioning/ Implementation of PMMVY-CAS [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Computers & ICT ]
The mapping of field functionaries on Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana-Common Application Software (PMMVY-CAS) using Local Government Directory (LGD) Code allows implementing the scheme independent of the implementing Department in States/UTs.
Image of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Image of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
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- Apr 5, 2019
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1 Swachh Survekshan 2019 Launched Across 4,237 Urban Local Bodies [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has officially kicked off the Swachh Survekshan 2019, the fourth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of Urban India. This year, the survey will be conducted across 4,237 towns and cities between January 4 -
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2 🌟 Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girls Schemes [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
To address the need of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing primarily in rural areas, Government of India is supporting the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme, under which, funds are provided to States/UTs through National Health Mission for decentralized procurement of sanit
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3 🌟 Implementation of Rashtriya Gokul Mission [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has been implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission with the aim of development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds. The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” has been launched by the Government for
Image of Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Image of Rashtriya Gokul Mission
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- Apr 4, 2019
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1 Online Lending Portal for MSMEs [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
An online lending portal www.psbloansin59minutes.com with majority ownership of 6 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) / Financial Institutions (FIs) along with their associated companies, has been launched which facilitates in principle approval for loans to Micro Small and Medium Enterp
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2 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission Line Dedicated to the Nation- Ladakh [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister, dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission System to the Nation, a step that would ensure quality power supply to Ladakh round the year. This would give huge boost to the tourism sector and enhance socio-economic development of
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3 🌟 Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation Protection and Development of Cows and Their Progeny [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Cabinet approved establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation protection and development of cows and their progeny. It will result in increased growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefitting women, and small and marginal farmers.
Image of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
Image of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
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- Apr 2, 2019
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1 Schemes Under National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
National Minority Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) implementing schemes for the socio-economic development of the ‘backward sections’ amongst the notified minorities through the State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) nominated by the respective State Governments/UT Administrat
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2 Shehri Samridhi Utsav Launched [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in February 2019 launched the Shehri Samridhi Utsav, an initiative that aims to extend the outreach of Deen dayal Antyodaya Mission – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to the most vulnerable.
Image of Shehri Samridhi Utsav
Image of Shehri Samridhi Utsav
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3 🌟 Safe City Project [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Women/Minority Empowerment ]
The central government has approved a ‘Safe City Project’ for Lucknow at a total cost of Rs. 194.44 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme with an aim to strengthen security of women in public places.
Image of Least of Safe Citys For Woman
Image of Least of Safe Citys For Woman
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4 🌟 Schemes Taken by Government for Conservation and Promotion of Medicinal Plants [ Health, Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
As per information of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), an organization under Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change estimated more than 8,000 species of medicinal plants are found in India.
Image of The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
Image of The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
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- Apr 1, 2019
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1 🌟 Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
To facilitate import of capital goods for producing quality goods and services and enhance India’s manufacturing competitiveness, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy is for manufacturer exporters with or without supporting manufacturer (s), merch
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2 Foundation Stone for New Terminal Building of KBR Airport in Leh [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister laid foundation stone for new terminal building of KBR Airport in Leh. He also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development projects there. He inaugurated the University of Ladakh for Young students constitute 40 % of the population of Ladakh.
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- Mar 31, 2019
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1 🌟 Recommendations of the Inter-Ministerial Committee Regarding Exploration in Petroleum and Gas [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
The Government is implementing the recommendations of the high level Inter-Ministerial Committee that has made several specific recommendations regarding the exploration in the Petroleum and Gas sector.
Image of Advantage India
Image of Advantage India
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India’s import depe
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2 🌟 Budget Summary with Major Highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Interim Budget 2019 - 20 besides having a major Scheme for the farmers, it provides tax sops and sets the Developmental Agenda for the years to come. A New Deal for 12 Crore Small and Marginal farmers with direct income support.
Image of Budget at a Glance
Image of Budget at a Glance
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3 Mega Pension Scheme for Unorganized Sector ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan’ [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Government Proposes to Launch a Mega Pension Yojana Namely ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan’ for the Unorganized Sector Workers with Monthly Income Upto Rs. 15,000. The scheme will also be implemented from the current year
Image of Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan
Image of Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan
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- Mar 27, 2019
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1 🌟 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (P.M. Kisan) [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, Government is launching a historic programme namely “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) “. Agriculture continues to be the main driver of the rural economy.
Image of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (P. M. Kisan)
Image of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (P. M. Kisan)
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2 Government Announces Hike in Research Fellowship [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
From January 1,2019, Central Government has enhanced the fellowship of Ph. D students and other research personnel enrolled in any area of science and technology, including Physical and Chemical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences,
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3 Union Minister to Inaugurate the First Swadesh Darshan Project in Sikkim [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit: Rangpo– Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-Tuminlingee- Singtam” implemented und
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- Mar 26, 2019
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1 🌟 UDAN 3.0 Scheme Results are Announced [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The union Minister for Civil Aviation and Commerce announced the results of Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Scheme. The Minister said, following two successful rounds of bidding. Inclusion of Tourism Routes under UDAN 3 in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism
Image of India Boards UDAN
Image of India Boards UDAN
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- Mar 25, 2019
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1 New Reforms, Guidelines to Strengthen Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) Launched [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
In a bid to boost skill training and entrepreneurship in the remotest corners of the country, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Petroleum and Natural Gas (MSDE) announced comprehensive reforms for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS), to further strengthen the skills e
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2 Technology Mission Centre on Solar Energy & Water Treatment in Chennai [ Science/Technology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, will be launching three important centre’s set up by Department of Science and Technology (DST), nucleated at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) on 25th January 2019 at
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3 ECourts Services Through Common Service Centres [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Court case information such as judicial proceedings/decisions, case registration, ‘cause’ list, case status, daily orders, and final judgments of all computerized district and subordinate courts of the country will now be available across all Common Service Centres in the coun
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