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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2019

Jun 2019

Dec 10, 2020

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears Draft Bill for 'Shakti Act'

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the introduction of two draft bills pertaining to the prevention of incidents of violence and atrocities against women and children in the state. The bills, to be introduced in the assembly session, were approved by a State Cabinet meeting presided by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
The "Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020" has been drafted along the lines of the Andhra Pradesh Disha Act Criminal Law (AP Amendment) Act, 2019. Once passed by the state legislature it will be called the "Shakti Act".
The second draft bill, which is meant for the implementation of the Shakti legislation, has been named as Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Criminal Law, 2020.

Dec 09, 2020

BJP's Karnataka Land Reforms Amendment Act Passed in Legislative Council with JD(S) Support

In a great relief to the ruling BJP government in Karnataka, the state legislative council passed the crucial land reforms bill. The nod of the Upper House to the crucial amendment to the law puts an end to the uncertainties over the bill.
The council had voted out the bill in September, showing the B. S. Yediyurappa government in poor light for its tardy management skills on the floor of the House. The Karnataka assembly has already cleared the bill.
The changes will help investors and industries buy farmland directly from farmers in Karnataka. The amendments remove restrictions on buying and selling agricultural plots by non-agriculturists. Officials said the changes would help unlock the true market potential of the farmland. Farmers can now freely buy and sell land without any fear of getting into issues with the revenue officials.

Dec 01, 2020

Assam Government to Launch Orundoi Scheme

The scheme is to be launched by the Assam government in 29 districts across the state. Through this scheme, the government seeks to empower women by transferring a minimum amount of Rs. 830 each month directly to the bank accounts of the nominated female head of the household. More than 18 lakh beneficiaries have already been selected by the government under this scheme. This number is expected to reach 22 lakh after the inclusion of districts in the Bodoland Territorial Area.
The scheme was announced during the state budget 2020-21. It is to be implemented at an annual budget of Rs. 2400 crore. The scheme is first of its kind in the country. According to the state government of Assam the scheme will suffice the basic requirement of Health and nutrition of a household.
The household owning tractor, four wheelers, fridge or TV are not eligible under the scheme. The amount to the beneficiaries under the scheme is to be directly transferred from the eKuber system of Reserve Bank of India.

Nov 30, 2020

Prakash Javadeker Launches India Climate Change Knowledge Portal

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar launched the India Climate Change Knowledge Portal. The portal will have all the major steps the Government is taking at both national and international levels to address the climate change issues.
With regard to climate actions after the Paris Agreement, Mr Javadekar said, India has practically achieved its pre-2020 climate action targets. He said, though India is not responsible for climate change but it is taking responsible action to mitigate the challenge. Mr Javadekar also demanded that other countries must commit to the advance commitments of Kyoto Protocol which has not been followed by the countries that must be done.

Nov 28, 2020

Merchant Shipping Bill Draft

The Centre issued a draft 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020' for public consultation. The proposed legislation aims to repeal and replace the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 has been drafted with the primary aim of promoting the growth of Indian shipping industry by incorporating the best practices adopted by other advanced countries like the US, Japan, the UK, Singapore and Australia.

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