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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY)

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) is an integrated food security scheme launched by the Central Government of India in January 2023. The scheme aims to provide...

January 12, 2023

PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM...

October 15, 2022

PARVAZ Market Linkage scheme- Key Facts

Government of Jammu & Kashmir launched the “PARVAZ Market Linkage Scheme” recently. This is an innovative Market Linkage scheme, having tremendous potential to uplift the economic conditions of...

August 8, 2022

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in NAPS

According to Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will now be a part of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. Key Facts...

July 4, 2022

DBT approved for Mid-Day-Meal Scheme

Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, has approved proposal to provide monetary assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to students under Mid-Day meal scheme. Who will benefit?...

May 28, 2021

Punjab to involve Arhtiyas in Direct Payments to Farmers

The Punjab State Government recently told the Union Government that it will pay the Minimum Support Price directly into the accounts of farmers starting this procurement season. However,...

April 13, 2021

Orundoi Scheme: Key Facts

The scheme is to be launched by the Assam government in 29 districts across the state. Through this scheme, the government seeks to empower women by transferring a...

December 1, 2020

Financial Assistance of Rs 4957 Crore provided to 17.5 Million Building & Other Construction Workers

In order to help the Building & Construction workers to overcome the financial impacts of COVID-19 lockdown, on 24th March 2020, the Chief Minister of all States and...

June 23, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana: 6.8 crore free Cylinders distributed

On May 21, 2020, the Government of India announced that around 6.8 crore free cylinders have been distributed under Prdhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana. Highlights Under the scheme, free...

May 22, 2020

NITI Aayog Report: 28% of Aadhaar based payment are going to wrong accounts

The NITI Aayog has released a progress report on National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyaan). According to the report, one in three Aadhaar based payments was credited to a...

February 24, 2020

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