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Ayushman Bharat Expands Coverage for Elderly Indians Over 70

September 13, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved a major expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expansion now includes all Indians aged 70 and older, regardless of their income. Registration for this extended health coverage is ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,000 Crore Mission Mausam Initiative

September 13, 2024

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major initiative called ‘Mission Mausam.’ This project, with a budget of ₹2,000 crore over two years, is designed to significantly improve India’s weather prediction and atmospheric science capabilities. ..

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MeitY Launches Third Phase of Digital India Capacity Building

September 11, 2024

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has started the third phase of its capacity-building programmes to improve the digital skills of government officials. These officials come from both Central and State governments, and the training focuses on key ..

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eShram Portal Registers 30 Crore Unorganised Workers

September 4, 2024

The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) recently highlighted the success of the eShram portal, which has registered over 30 crore unorganised workers since it was launched three years ago. This is a big achievement, as it shows progress in ..

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What is ‘Nambike Nakshe’ Scheme?

September 3, 2024

Bengaluru’s Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, has introduced a new scheme called ‘Nambike Nakshe’ to make the process of getting building approvals simpler and faster. This scheme is designed to help property owners get approval for buildings up to 4,000 ..

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What is Whitetopping Technology?

August 29, 2024

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in India is proposing a new policy to repair and upgrade old national highways using a method called Whitetopping Technology. MoRTH is asking for feedback on this idea from stakeholders by September ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Science Schemes

August 27, 2024

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of three major schemes, combining them into a new central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara.’ This scheme will have a proposed budget of Rs 10,579.84 crore for ..

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What is Jan Aushadhi Scheme?

August 26, 2024

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a key initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to citizens. Through this program, medicines are made available at significantly reduced prices—often between 50% to 90% cheaper than ..

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