Self-Help Groups
eSARAS Mobile App
In a significant move towards empowering rural artisans and promoting authentic handicrafts and handlooms, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana, a part of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), has recently launched a mobile app called eSARAS. This innovative app aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region’ (AVSAR) Scheme
The ‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region’ (AVSAR) scheme has been launched by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) with the aim of encouraging the talent of craftsmen, women, and artisans and providing them with proper opportunities. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund crosses Rs. 8,000 crores mark
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently announced that the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund recently crossed Rs 8,000 crore mark. The Ministry has received 8,665 applications so far. The worth of these applications has amounted to Rs 8, 216 crores. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Gender Samvaad Event
The Ministry of Rural Development recently launched the Gender Samvaad Event. It is a joint initiative between DAY-NRLM and IWWAGE. The main objective of Gender Samvaad event was to create awareness on gender related interventions under the DAY-NRLM. DAY-NRLM is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Andhra Pradesh Launches YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme
The Andhra Pradesh government recently re-launched the YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme for women SHGs in times of the COVID-19 crisis. About the Scheme The YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme seeks to provide bank loans at a 0% interest rate ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Odisha CM launches ‘Jal Sathi’ initiative
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched the initiative ‘Jal Sathi’ on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 under which for consumer management and water distribution, women from self-help groups(SHGs) will be employed that will also lead to women empowerment in ..
Labour Ministry is celebrating Pension Week
The Labor Ministry is celebrating pension week from November 30, 2019 to December 6, 2019 in order to increase enrolments under National Pension Scheme (NPS) for traders and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM). The aim of the celebration is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
India International Trade Fair Begins
The 39th India International Trade Fair is to begin in New Delhi on November 14, 2019. Around 25,000 people are expected to visit the fair. Theme: “Ease of Doing Business” The theme is inspired from India’s 63rd rank in the ..