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Fact Box: "ROSHNI" – A new programme launched by Rural Development Ministry in 24 naxal affected districts
The Ministry for Rural Development has launched a new skill development scheme called Roshni for rural youth from 24 most critical left-wing extremism affected districts in the country. ROSHNI: Aim: Skilling and Placement of 50,000 youth from 24 selected naxal affected ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Telecom Ministry clears project for setting up mobile towers in Naxal-affected States
The government has swung into action to beef up security in Naxal affected States after top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders including several people were killed in recent Naxal attacks. In one such step, the telecom ministry has decided to fast-track the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
WCD Ministry formed 4745 SHGs in UP and Bihar under ‘PRIYADARSHINI’ scheme
The Ministry Women and Child Development (WCD) has supported 4745 Self Help Groups (SHGs) under its project ‘Priyadarshini’. The pilot project is being administered by the Ministry in 13 blocks spread across 5 districts in Uttar Pradesh and 2 districts ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India
As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of India’s total 861.66 million connections, these 2 states contribute 193.41 million connections ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Multi-billion dollar World bank plan for poverty alleviation in 7 Indian states.
WB would lend b/w $3 to 5 billion every year to India under a new 4-year plan that focuses on poverty alleviation in 7 low-income Indian states: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. 60% of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Direct Benefits Transfer subsidy scheme to extended to 78 more districts in July 2013
Govt. announced that the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme to be being extended to 78 more districts in July 2013. DBT: Rolled out in 43 districts in Phase I in January, 2013. LPG subsidy will be included in this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
National Tourism Award to Fatehpur Sikri monuments
The Fatehpur Sikri group of monuments in Agra has been conferred with the prestigious National Tourism Award 2011-12 for “the best maintained and disabled-friendly monument”.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Keeping in mind 2014 Elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presents a people friendly budget
Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav presented a Rs 23,913 crore deficit budget for the state for 2013-14 at Rs 2,21,201.19 crore. The focus of the budget is mainly on poor, farmers, agriculture, rural development, Muslims, backward classes and infrastructure development. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Nayudamma award to VC of BHU
Distinguished scientist and vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Lalji Singh, has been selected for the prestigious Dr Y Nayudamma memorial award for the year 2012. Why this award? The award is being given to him in recognition to his ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Mahakumbh captivates academics from Harvard
The Mahakumbh Mela in Allahabad has not only attracted pilgrims from all over the country but also pulled in scholars and academics from Harvard University. These scholars are closely observing the mega event to study the complex dynamics of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs