Hunar Haat inaugurated in IITF 2017

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs had organised Hunar Haat at India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It displayed exquisite pieces of handicraft and handloom prepared by master artisans from across the country. Hunar Haat The ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017

Government launches Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2 in Mumbai

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2 in Mumbai, Maharashtra under the Jiyo Parsi scheme. The Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2 aims at containing the declining trend of population of the Parsi community and reverses it ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Hunar Haat inaugurated at 2016 India International Trade Fair

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs for the first time had inaugurated Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) at India International Trade Fair (2016) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. It is aimed at promoting and supporting artisans from Minority communities and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016

Union Government launches USTTAD Scheme for Traditional Artisans in Varanasi

Union Government formally launched Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) Scheme. It was launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Dr. Najma Heptullah in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in order to improve degrading conditions of world ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Government announces establishment of Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS)

The Minister for Minority Affairs, Najma Heptullah, announced the establishment of a nation level skill development Academy, “Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills” (MANAS) with headquarters in Delhi. MANAS will focus on providing skills, upgrading abilities and training members of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Government implements merit-cum-means based scholarship schemes for minorities

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means based scholarship schemes for the educational upliftment of the minority communities. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme: Under this scheme, students are encouraged to pursue technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

“Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme and Nalanda Project” launched by Union Ministry of Minority Affairs

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new initiatives for the welfare of Minorities. These are Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme and Nalanda Project, a Faculty Development Program for Minorities’ Higher Educational Institutions. Maulana Azad Sehat scheme “Sehat Card” would be ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO) inaugurated by Prime Minister

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO), a new Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The NAWADCO is termed as an important institution for the development of Waqf properties and for ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs