Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Odisha government announces the Nua-O scholarship, providing annual financial aid to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Male students receive Rs 9,000, while females get Rs 10,000. SC/ST and Nirman Shramik male students receive Rs 10,000, and females get Rs 11,000. The initiative, part of the Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha scheme, focuses on skilling youth, allocating a budget of Rs 385 crore for 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scholarship targets students in state universities and aided colleges, excluding Income Tax payers and government employees’ children. Around 4.5 lakh undergraduates and 32,000 postgraduates are expected to benefit.

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Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala unveiled the enhanced Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) scheme with an increased outlay of ₹29,610 crore, up from ₹15,000 crore, showcasing the government’s dedication to boost the livestock sector. The Cabinet approved the realignment, extending the scheme until 2025-26, emphasizing support for rural livelihoods. Additionally, a Radio Jingle for AHIDF was introduced during the event in New Delhi.

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Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first state in North-East India and the 10th in the country to attain 100% saturation of Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Chief Minister Pema Khandu credited Team Arunachal’s dedication, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for guidance and support. The mission, launched on August 15, 2019, aims to provide assured tap water supply to every rural household in India by 2024, promoting an improved quality of life.

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AIIMS Vijaypur in Jammu is founded under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, addressing regional healthcare imbalances. The scheme aims to enhance affordable tertiary healthcare services and improve medical education facilities across India. This initiative reflects a commitment to ensuring accessible and quality healthcare infrastructure throughout the country.

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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the “Savera” program, a pioneering initiative for early detection and prevention of breast cancer in women. Developed with the Medanta Foundation and Health Department, Savera utilizes visually impaired women’s heightened tactile sensitivity for breast cancer screenings, enabling earlier detection of abnormalities and improving treatment outcomes.

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has revealed the Indiramma Housing Scheme, set to commence on March 11. The initiative targets economic empowerment by offering housing solutions to underprivileged segments. In the initial phase, 3,500 houses per Assembly constituency will be approved, benefiting numerous recipients. Landowners will receive Rs. 5 lakh to build on their plots, while the homeless will get the same amount along with a plot for house construction, amplifying support for the economically disadvantaged.

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren introduced the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme, offering Rs 2 lakh to widows upon remarriage. Aimed at empowering widows, the initiative encourages remarriage within a year. Applicants need a marriage registration certificate, and upon approval, receive the financial support to facilitate their integration into society. Notably, the Jharkhand government allocated a budget of Rs 1.28 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.

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Tamil Nadu’s leader announced the launch of “Neengal Nalama” (Are you doing well) on March 6, 2024, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support families. Also referred to as the ‘Are you alright plan’ Neengal Nalama Scheme 2024, it signifies a significant initiative by the Tamil Nadu government to aid all families in the state, reflecting their commitment to comprehensive welfare measures.

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The Indian Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, has greenlit the ambitious IndiaAI mission, allocating a budget of Rs.10, 371.92 crore. Spearheaded by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation, the mission focuses on fostering AI innovation through strategic partnerships. Key components include the creation of a scalable AI computing ecosystem with 10,000+ GPUs, meeting the demands of the burgeoning AI start-ups and research landscape in India.

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The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024 scheme), proposed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, for the North East Region. Aimed at fostering industrialization and employment, the scheme has a ten-year duration, effective until March 31, 2034, with a financial outlay of Rs. 10,037 crore. Divided into Parts A and B, it focuses on incentivizing eligible units and implementing institutional arrangements, respectively, to promote overall socio-economic development in the region.