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Union Government launches PMKKKY for mining affected people

September 17, 2015

Union Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) for the welfare of people affected by mining related operations. The new scheme is meant to provide for the welfare of people and areas affected by mining related ..

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Union Cabinet approves Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban mission for rural development

September 16, 2015

The Union Cabinet has approved Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban mission (SPMRM) for its ambitious bid to spur social, economic and infrastructure development in rural areas. In this regard, Union Government has earmarked over 5,000 crore rupees for the mission to ..

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Union Government extends e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries

September 13, 2015

Union Government has announced to extend e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries in order to attract maximum foreign tourists in the country. It was announced by Secretary of Union Tourism Ministry Vinod Zuthsi while addressing a function of Indian ..

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Rajasthan first state to submit State Annual Action Plan under AMRUT

September 12, 2015

Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). State Government has submitted the action plan for approval by the Union Urban Development Ministry for ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod to introduction of Gold Monetization Schemes

September 9, 2015

The Union Cabinet approved introduction of Gold Monetization Schemes (GMS) in a bid to lure away Indians from buying physical gold. The approved schemes are Gold Deposit Scheme (GDS) and the Gold Metal Loan (GML) Scheme which were announced by ..

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Union Government gives nod to One Rank One Pension scheme

September 5, 2015

Union Government has given its nod to implement One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen. It was announced by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar in New Delhi. Facts about One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme OROP will provide ex-servicemen ..

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Punjab Government establishes Special MGNREGA cell

September 4, 2015

Punjab Government has established a special MGNREGA cell to coordinate effective implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the state. It has been established by Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Department at Chandigarh with an outlay of 233 crore ..

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Union Government releases Rs 2,000 crore for Employees' Pension Scheme

September 1, 2015

Union Government has released 2,000 crore rupees to Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 as its contribution for the year 2015-16. This contribution is in addition to the 250 crore rupees contributed by the government as grant-in-aid in the EPS in ..

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Union Government identifies 305 cities for implementing 'Housing for All' scheme

August 31, 2015

Union Government has identified 305 cities and towns across 9 states for implementation of its flagship ‘Housing for All’ scheme. 305 cities were identified by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) for beginning of construction of houses ..

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Union Government launches SAHAJ scheme for online release of new LPG connections

August 31, 2015

Union Government has launched SAHAJ scheme for online release of new LPG connections for the consumers as parts of its consumer friendly initiative. It was launched by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at a function held in ..

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