Kerala is set to become India’s first smoke-free State

Kerala is now set to become the India’s first smoke-free State with public sector oil companies eyeing 100% LPG penetration here. It is estimated that one crore tonnes of emissions, from poisonous gases like firewood cooking, have been contained and ..

Rajasthan government to provide free mobile phones to women of BPL families

In a bid to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Digital India’ campaign, the Rajasthan government has decided to provide free mobile phones to women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families under the Bhamashah Yojana. The aim of the scheme ..

MP government launchs outstanding power bill waiver scheme ‘Sambal’ for labourers and poor families

The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised power scheme ‘Sambal’ for labourers and poor families. The purpose of the scheme is to make sure that all the households have power facility in the ..

Current Affairs : August 7, 2011

US & South Korea to practice destroying North’s WMDs US and South Korean troops will practice destroying North Korean weapons of mass destruction during a yearly joint exercise this month They will form a combined unit called the Joint Task ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Social Assistance Programme

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a welfare programme being administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. This programme is being implemented in rural areas as well as urban areas. NSAP represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of ..

Some Government of India Development Programs & Schemes

1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY)2. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)3. Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)4. Rural Housing Schemes5. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)6. Drought Prone Areas Program (DPAP)7. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)8. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)9. ..