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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jun 19, 2024

Centre Extends the Digital Health Incentive Scheme

The central government gave a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for digitising patients' health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). The scheme, which was launched on January 1, 2023, will now remain in effect till June 30, 2025. The Centre also sought details from states and union territories on the utilisation of funds received through the scheme.

Jun 13, 2024

Chief Minister Stalin Launches Soil Health Scheme in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 'Chief Minister's Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom' scheme to improve the soil health across Tamil Nadu.
The Rs. 206 crore scheme announced in the state agriculture budget will benefit 2 lakh farmers.
In the first phase green manure will be cultivated on 2 lakh acres at Rs. 20 crore.

Jun 12, 2024

Assam Approves Stipend Scheme for Girl Students

In its crackdown against child marriage in the state, the Assam government approved a scheme to provide monetary benefits to girl students every month.
The scheme named Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) is expected to cover around one million girl students and cost the exchequer Rs. 300 crore in the first year and around Rs. 1,500 crore over a five-year period.
Girl students who have passed Class 10 and have enrolled in Class 11 will get Rs. 1,000 per month (excluding two months of summer vacation) for two years till they complete their Class 12 board exams. The amount will be transferred to their bank accounts on the 11th of every month, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Further, the girl students who have completed Class 12 boards and enrolled in degree courses will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,250 for the next three to four years till they complete their graduation, and those who have enrolled in post-graduation and Bachelor of Education courses will get Rs. 2,500 per month till their courses get over.
Sarma had in April this year (2024) promised that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state will take the responsibility of educating girl students up to the postgraduate level.

May 30, 2024

Crackdown on Fraudulent SMS under Sanchar Saathi Initiative

In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used for sending over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
The Department of Telecom (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
Over the past three months, DoT has intercepted more than 10,000 fraudulent messages originating from eight distinct entities.
Launched by Union Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in May 2023, the Sanchar Saathi Initiative is designed to empower mobile subscribers, raise awareness about government initiatives, and bolster security measures.

May 10, 2024

Uttarakhand Launches 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' Campaign to Combat Forest Fires

The Uttarakhand government launched the 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign to contain the raging forest fires in the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the campaign in the Rudraprayag district. He urged the people to actively participate in the campaign and stated that cooperatives, Yuva Mangal Dal, and Van Panchayat would also take part.
Campaign involves collecting Pirul (Pine Tree leaves) from forests by local villagers and youth. Pirul will be weighed and villagers compensated at Rs. 50 per kg, transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Tehsildars are directed to open Pirul collection centres supervised by Sub-Divisional Magistrates. Collected Pirul to be stored, processed, and provided to industries under district administration's supervision. Efforts to maximize Pirul collection will be led by district Magistrates and Divisional Forest Officers. Pollution Control Board to manage the mission with a separate fund of Rs. 50 crores, ensuring compensation for villagers.

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