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Union Government launches 'Give It Up' movement in Karnataka

Union Government on 4 April 2015 formally launched the ‘Give It Up’ movement in Karnataka. It was launched by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradan. The movement appeals to the rich people to voluntarily ..

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Union Government extends National Food Security Act deadline by 6 months

Union Government again has extended rolling out deadline for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 by six months. It was announced by Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan in order to give more time to states to roll out NFSA. ..

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CCEA gives nod to extend PDS Kerosene, Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme and Freight Subsidy Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its nod to extend the PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme, 2002 for a period of one year that is up to 31st March, 2015. This decision was taken by ..

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Government to relaunch Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved the relaunch of the Direct Benefits Transfer scheme with some modifications. Some of the salient points pertaining to the new scheme are:- Scheme is to launched in 54 districts from November 15, 2014 and in ..

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Union Cabinet’s approval to interest subsidy for farmer loans

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to continue interest subsidy to Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Cooperatives Banks and NABARD allowing them to grant short-term crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakhs to farmers at ..

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India unfurls 7-point strategy to boost exports to $360 bn in 2012-13

The Govt with an aim to thrust exports up by 20% in 2012-13 announced a series of initiative as part of 7-point strategy including interest subsidy and market diversification programmes. It announced extension of Interest Subsidy Scheme by 1 year ..

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