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Union Cabinet’s approves the launch of NUHM as a sub-mission under the National Health Mission (NHM)

May 3, 2013

The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) will be launched as a new sub-mission under the extensive National Health Mission (NHM), as approved by the Union Cabinet. The Union Cabinet had already approved the continuation of the National Rural Health Mission ..

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Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor

May 2, 2013

Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km which goes along the beach between two Ports in Andhra Pradesh. Objective: ..

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Goa Govt launched 'Krishi Card' for farmers

April 30, 2013

Goa Govt launched a ‘Krishi Card’, a digital card which would be gateway for farmers to avail benefits like subsidies and loans given by the state government. An attempt to revive agriculture and allied sectors to make a vital support tool ..

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Revised schemes of RAY, ISHUP (revamped as RRY) and AHP being figured out

April 26, 2013

Mr. Ajay Maken, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) held the following updates on RAY and RRY Schemes in Rajya Sabha: ‘Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)’ scheme:  The on-going housing scheme of Govt of India in the urban ..

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NULM Scheme to be launched in 12th Five Year Plan

April 26, 2013

A “National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)” has been proposed to be launched by The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation  in 12th Five Year Plan. The NULM will replace the existing Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY). Objective: Focus on the primary ..

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Fact Box: The National Policy for Children, 2012

April 24, 2013

The Union Cabinet gave its approval to the National Policy for Children, 2012. The National Policy for Children, 2012 Reaffirms the government’s dedication to the recognition of the rights of all children in the country. Acknowledges every person below the ..

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Fact Box: IBIN – 'India Backbone Implementation Network' and India@75

April 24, 2013

Montek Singh Ahluwalia (The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission) recently launched the India Backbone Implementation Network (IBIN). Objective: To improve execution of policies, programs, and projects, which the 12th Five Year Plan has set as the vital requisite for ..

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Fact Box: National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly

April 10, 2013

“National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly” (NPHCE) NPHCE launched during 11th Plan period by The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare keeping in view the recommendations made in the “National Policy on Older Persons” as well as the ..

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Direct Benefits Transfer subsidy scheme to extended to 78 more districts in July 2013

April 10, 2013

Govt. announced that the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme to be being extended to 78 more districts in July 2013. DBT: Rolled out in 43 districts in Phase I in January, 2013. LPG subsidy will be included in this ..

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Budget Box: Countrywide coverage of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme – “Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath”

March 3, 2013

Government’s direct cash transfer programme- the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme which began on January 1, 2013 which benefitted 11 lakh poor people will be rolled out throughout the country. “Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath” Slogan for the Direct Cash Transfer scheme ..

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