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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - May 2019

May 2019

Oct 04, 2024

Govt. Rolls Out Internship Scheme on Pilot Basis

The government rolled out the internship programme on a pilot basis that will provide a total annual financial assistance of Rs. 66,000 to those in the age group of 21-24 years, and aim to cover one crore youth over five years.
Under the pilot project, which is estimated to cost around Rs. 800 crore, the internship will start on December 2 and expects to cover 1.25 lakh candidates in the current financial year ending March 2025.
Announced in the Union Budget 2024, the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme in Top Companies will also provide insurance coverage to interns.
The scheme will be implemented through the online portal 'www.pminternship.mca.gov.in' developed by the corporate affairs ministry.

Cabinet Approves the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)

The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to rationalise all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's into two-umbrella schemes, with total investment of Rs. 1,01,321 crore, aimed to increase farmers' income and food security.
The two schemes are PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) that will promote sustainable agriculture and Krishonnati Yojana (KY), which will achieve food security for self-sufficiency.
All components shall leverage technology to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the various components. These Schemes are implemented through the State Governments.
Under PM-RKVY, states have been given flexibility to reallocate funds from one component to another based on their specific requirement.
The rationalisation of the schemes was done for the following reasons:
To avoid duplication, ensure convergence and give flexibility to states.
Focus on upcoming challenges of agriculture - nutrition security, sustainability, climate resilience, value chain development and private sector participation.
State governments will be able to draw a comprehensive strategic plan suiting their requirements for agriculture sector.
Annual Action Plan (AAP) of States can be approved in one go rather approving individual scheme-wise AAPs.
The two umbrealla schemes will be tailored to the needs of different states, and will be implemented in coordination and cost sharing with states.

Oct 03, 2024

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Scheme Launched by PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand The scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 79,156 crores with the contribution from Central government is Rs. 56,333 crore and State government is Rs. 22,823 crore.
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan envisions saturation of critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, livelihood, through 25 interventions implemented by 17-line ministries of Govt of India by convergence and outreach; and ensures holistic and sustainable development of tribal areas and communities.

Sep 25, 2024

Mizoram Launches 'Bana Kaih' Scheme to Support Farmers and Entrepreneurs

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma officially launched the state's new flagship initiative, the Hand Holding Scheme (Bana Kaih), during a ceremony held at Vanapa Hall.
The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance and support to entrepreneurs and farmers across the state, promoting economic growth and self-sufficiency through a range of targeted programs.
To support the agricultural sector, the scheme introduces a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for four key crops: ginger, broom, turmeric, and Mizo Bird's Eye chili.
The scheme is also aimed at supporting the implementing departments tasked with ensuring its success.
Chief Minister's Special Category Scheme, which offers grant-in-aid up to Rs 1 lakh. This grant is specifically intended for individuals who may not be in a position to avail of loans but have small livelihood projects that could benefit from a financial boost.

Sep 24, 2024

Celebrating Six Years of Ayushman Bharat

The Ayushman Bharat PM-Jay Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJ) scheme introduced by Prime Minister Narendra marked his 6th anniversary.
PM-JAY is the world's largest health insurance scheme fully financed by the government.
Launched in 2018, it offers a sum insured of Rs. 5 lakh per family for secondary care and tertiary care.
Health Benefit Packages covers surgery, medical and day care treatments, cost of medicines and diagnostics.
It is an entitlement-based scheme that targets the beneficiaries as identified by latest Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data.
The National Health Authority (NHA) has provided flexibility to States/UTs to use non- Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) beneficiary family databases with similar socio-economic profiles for tagging against the leftover (unauthenticated) SECC families.
The funding for the scheme is shared – 60:40 for all states and UTs with their own legislature.
90:10 in Northeast states and Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand and 100% Central funding for UTs without legislature.

Sep 21, 2024

Govt Notifies October 1 as Start Date for Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0 Scheme

The government has notified October 1 as the starting date for direct tax dispute resolution scheme Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0.
Vivad Se Vishwas scheme 2.0 was originally announced in Budget 2024-25 presented in July for resolution of certain income tax disputes pending appeal.
The scheme can be availed by taxpayers who have disputes/appeals, including writs and special leave petitions (appeals) whether filed by the taxpayer or the tax authorities are pending as on July 22, 2024 before the Supreme Court, High Courts, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Commissioner/Joint Commissioner (Appeals).

Uttarakhand Enacts Landmark Property Damage Recovery Act

In a significant development for the state of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his profound gratitude to the Governor for approving the Uttarakhand Public (Government) and Private Property Damage Recovery (Ordinance) Act 2024. This groundbreaking legislation represents a crucial step towards addressing the financial implications of civil unrest and riots in the state.
The newly enacted law introduces a comprehensive framework for claiming compensation for damages caused by rioters. Notably, it extends protection to both government and private property, marking a significant expansion in the scope of recoverable damages. This inclusive approach ensures that all affected parties, whether public institutions or private citizens, have recourse to seek reimbursement for losses incurred during periods of civil unrest.
With the implementation of this Act, Uttarakhand became the third state in India, following Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, to enact such comprehensive property protection legislation. This places Uttarakhand at the forefront of states taking proactive measures to safeguard public and private assets during civil disturbances.

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