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Government meets PMUY target of 1.5 crore LPG connections
The Union Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas has met the 1.5-crore target for LPG connections that were to be added under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in the 2016-17 financial year. This Target was achieved within a span ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Assam Government launches Health Insurance Scheme Atal-Amrit Abhiyan
Assam Government rolled out ‘Atal-Amrit Abhiyan’, a health insurance scheme to provide coverage against several critical illnesses. Atal-Amrit Abhiyan aims to make quality health care affordable to every individual member of a family in the state. This scheme is claimed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Odisha Government launches Biju Sishu Surakshya Yojana to nurture HIV positive orphan kids
The Odisha Government launched the Biju Sishu Surakshya Yojana, a scheme to nurture the orphan and HIV-infected children residing in different child care institutions and orphanages. The main aim of the scheme is to facilitate care and protection towards orphans ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
PM launches National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) during his recent visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide apprenticeship training to over 50 lakh youngsters in order to create more jobs. It has budgetary ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
AYUSH Ministry launches Swasthya Raksha Programme
The Union AYUSH Ministry has launched ‘Swasthya Raksha Programme’ to promote health and health education in villages. The programme was initiated through Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Central Council for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana comes into effect
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) notified along with other provisions of Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 2016 came into effect from 17 December 2016. It will remain open until March 31, 2017. PMGKY is Union Government’s second income ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Rajasthan Government launches Annapurna Rasoi Scheme
Rajasthan Government has launched Annapurna Rasoi Scheme to provide quality meal at cheap price to poor and needy on lines with Tamil Nadu Government’s Amma canteens. It was launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje at Jaipur Municipal Corporation campus. The tagline ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
e-Tourist visa extended to citizens of 161 countries: Government
The Union Government has extended the facility of e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) Scheme for citizens of 161 countries. It was announced by Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. The reply also mentioned that number of foreign ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Union Government launches Lucky Grahak Yojana, Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana to promote digital payments
The Union Government has launched Lucky Grahak Yojana to encourage consumers and Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana to encourage merchants for transition to digital payments. These award based schemes were launched by the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, government’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Union Cabinet approves MoU between Rural Development Ministry & FAO
The Union Cabinet has approved MoU between Ministry of Rural Development and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to improve effectiveness of rural development programmes in country. The Inter-Governmental MoU on Joint Technical and South-South Cooperation will provide for collaboration on ..