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Rozgar Setu Scheme launched by Madhya Pradesh for skilled workers
On May 28, 2020, the Madhya Pradesh Government launched Rojgar Setu Yojana to help migrant workers. The scheme provides employment to the migrant workers. Key Features of the Scheme The Rozgar Setu scheme will provide employment to migrant workers that ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Rs 170 crores disbursed to MNREGA
On May 21, 2020, the Government of India disbursed RS 170 crores to MNREGA workers. The amounts were disbursed to the beneficiaries through the Deaprtment of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Highlights The Department has taken up more than 14,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Cabinet meets to approve several initiatives under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
On May 20, 2020, the union cabinet approved several initiatives under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan that was launched by PM Modi recently. Highlights The Union Cabinet has approved allocation of food grains, adoption of auction methodology for coal, issuance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Charan Paduka Initiative: First of its kind launched for Migrant Workers
The Charan Paduka Campaign was launched in Madhya Pradesh for the migrant workers passing through the state. Under the campaign the migrant workers were provided with shoes and slippers to reduce their pain. Highlights The Charan Paduka campaign is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
NMIS-National Migrant Information System developed by NDMA
On May 16, 2020, the National Disaster Management Authority launched the National Migrant Information System. It is a central online repository for the migrant workers. Highlights The online portal will help in inter-state communication to facilitate smooth movement of migrant ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Group of Ministers submitted draft proposal on Employment and Skill Development
The Group of Ministers Committee formed under the leadership of Social Justice and Empowerment Minister recently submitted its draft proposals on employment and skill development. Proposals made The following proposals were made by the draft The draft has proposed “The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
What is “Direct Seeding of Rice” being encouraged amongst farmers?
The farmers of Punjab and Haryana are being encouraged to adopt “direct seeding of rice” due to shortage of labourers. This is being encouraged in place of conventional transplanting. Conventional Transplanting During Conventional Transplanting, the farmers prepare nurseries. The paddy ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
KVIC to implement “Vocal for Local” initiative; Issues Guidelines
Prime Minister Modi recently announced “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. Under the scheme, around 20 lakh crore rupees have been allocated. Along with the scheme, the Prime Minister also announced “Vocal for Local”. The KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) has ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
COVID-19: Rs 3,100 crores allocated from PM CARES Funds
The PM CARES Fund trust was created on March 27, 2020. It was headed by Prime Minister Modi. The other members include Home Minister, Defence Minister and Finance Minister. Ventilators The allocated funds are to be used to buy 50,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Jal Jeevan Mission: J&K, Haryana to provide Tap Connections to all by 2022
The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide drinking water to every household. It aims to provide tap connections to every rural household. With the COVID-19 crisis at its peak, the central government is to implement the mission based on priority ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020