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 processes. Introduction of Anna Chakra Anna Chakra is a new tool launched ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
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. What will be the total fertilizer subsidy? With the recent announcement, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
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 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 grains from FCI (Food Corporation of India) directly. Highlights The NGOs can ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
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 Scheme (RWBCIS). Highlights The following changes are to be undertaken in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
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 construction of the first house for the family. The subsidy up to ..
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 offtake of domestically produced grain by discouraging milers to import wheat but ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
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 the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries. Under the Mission’s component ..