The UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in January 2015, completed a decade of impactful service to the nation. This initiative, originally launched as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP), revolutionised India's domestic lighting sector by providing affordable, energy-efficient LED bulbs, tube lights, and fans to households across the country. It has contributed to not only lowering energy consumption but also reducing carbon emissions, making India a global leader in energy-efficient lighting. The UJALA scheme, along with the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP), has significantly impacted the country's energy efficiency, economic savings, and environmental sustainability.
Jan 09, 2025
Jharkhand's Maiya Samman Yojana
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren transfered Rs. 5,000 to the accounts of over 56 lakh women beneficiaries under the Maiyyaan Samman Yojana in January 2025. This amount covered two months' instalments of Rs. 2,500 each for December and January.
The scheme, launched in August 2023, originally provided Rs. 1,000 per month to women aged 18-50. However, the state government increased the monthly assistance to Rs. 2,500 starting from December 2023.
Jan 08, 2025
Nitin Gadkari Unveils 'Cashless Treatment' Scheme for Road Accident Victims
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of the "Cashless Treatment" scheme to provide financial aid to road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government will cover treatment costs of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for seven days, provided the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours.
The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was launched by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce the dropout rate among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Odisha. The scheme provides a one-time incentive of Rs. 5,000 for ST students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. It is designed to encourage higher enrolment and completion rates for secondary and higher secondary education. The financial support is exclusively available for ST students with an annual family income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000.
Jan 07, 2025
Congress Launches Pyari Didi Yojana
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress made a big announcement for women with the launch of Pyari Didi Yojana, promising monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,500 to women if voted to power in Delhi.
The scheme will be implemented following the model adopted by the Congress government in Karnataka.
This scheme is aimed at financially empowering women and will be implemented during the first Cabinet meeting of the new government.
Jan 06, 2025
Telangana Farmers to Receive Rs. 12,000 per Acre Annually under Rythu Bharosa Scheme
Farmers in Telangana will receive Rs. 12,000 per acre annually under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, an increase from the current Rs. 10,000, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said. Further, families of landless farm labourers will receive a similar amount annually under the newly introduced Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa scheme. These schemes will be implemented starting January 26.
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