Topic: Subsidy
Govt Introduces ‘Anna Chakra’ to Improve Food Supply Chain
The Government of India has introduced an innovative tool, ‘Anna Chakra’ to enhance the Public Distribution System (PDS), which aims to streamline food supply chains and improve subsidy...
Additional fertilizer subsidy of Rs 1.10 lakh crore
Union Finance Minister recently announced that the government will provide an additional fertilizer subsidy of Rs 1.10 lakh crore to protect farmers from the rise in fertilizer prices....
Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs
The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for...
GoI allows NGOs to directly buy food grains from NGOs
On April 8, 2020, the Government of India allowed the Non-Governmental Organizations that are involved in providing food to the needy during the COVID-19 outbreak to get food...
Union Cabinet approves Revamping of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and RWBCIS schemes to address challenges
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved revamping of challenges in insurance schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance...Assam government launches a housing loan subsidy scheme – Aponar Apon Ghar
In Guwahati, the Assam Government has rolled out a housing loan subsidy scheme – Aponar Apon Ghar – where in financial relief will be provided towards purchase or...
Centre increases Wheat Import Duty by 40%
With wheat production at record high, government has raised import duty on wheat from existing 30% to 40% to support local farmers interest. The higher duty will help...Portal ‘ENSURE’ launched by Ministry of Agriculture for Direct Benefit Transfer
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched an online portal ‘ENSURE’ – National Livestock Mission-EDEG developed by NABARD. The portal will be operated under...IOB signs pact with National Housing Bank for Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme scheme
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has recently signed a MoU with National Housing Bank (NHB) for implementing the Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme (RHISS) of the Union Ministry...
Union Government to introduce Direct Transfer of Fertilizer Subsidy
The Union Government has decided to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for fertilizer subsidy payments. Under the proposed system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades will be...
Aadhaar card must for LPG subsidy after November 2016
The Union Government has made Aadhaar card mandatory for availing cooking gas (LPG) subsidies after November 2016. In this regard, the Union Petroleum Ministry has asked Oil marketing...
