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POSHAN Abhiyaan: India inks $200 million loan agreement with World Bank
The Union Government has signed $200 million loan agreement with World Bank for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) for 315 districts across all states and union territories. The loan proceeds will be used for reducing stunting in children 0-6 years ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Green Revolution-Krishonnati Yojana: CCEA approves continuation of Umbrella Scheme in agriculture sector
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme, Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan from 2017-18 to 2019-20. The Umbrella scheme comprises of 11 Schemes and Missions. Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
CCEA renames Multi-sectoral Development Programme as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved proposal for renaming and restructuring of Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). It also has approved its continuation during the remaining period of the 14th Finance ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
GOBAR-DHAN Scheme launched to promote wealth and energy from waste
The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has launched GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) – DHAN scheme at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Karnal. It was launched under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Government launches Pilot scheme Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW for 3 years
Ministry of Power has launched Pilot Scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW on competitive basis for 3 years. The main purpose of scheme is to revive commissioned power plants which are unable to sell electricity in absence ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
PM Narendra Modi launched Van Dhan Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Van Dhan Scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) during the celebrations of Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14) at Bijapur, Chattisgarh. PM also inaugurated first model Van Dhan ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
NITI Aayog launches Atal New India Challenge under Atal Innovation Mission
The NITI Aayog has launched Atal New India Challenge under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) with aim to bring-in innovations and technologies relevant to the people. This initiative will focus on efforts towards solving problems in core areas, which would have ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
CCEA approves restructured National Bamboo Mission
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) during remaining period of 14th Finance Commission (2018-20) with an outlay of Rs. 1290 crore. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government signs loan agreement with World Bank for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project
The Union Government (Ministry of Finance) has signed a Loan Agreement with the World Bank for IBRD credit of US$ 125 (equivalent) for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project. The objective of project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Adopt Heritage project: Government awards LoI to 9 agencies for 22 monuments
The Ministry of Tourism has awarded Letters of Intent to 9 agencies for 22 monuments under Phase-IV of Adopt a Heritage Project: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan Scheme. It was third award ceremony of the scheme conducted by Ministry of Tourism ..