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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2019

Jun 2019

Jun 15, 2019

Bihar- First State to Launch Old-age Pension Scheme for all

Bihar became the first Indian state to launch a universal old-age pension scheme, one that will put Rs 400 per month in the bank accounts of persons aged 60 years and above, irrespective of financial or caste status, provided they do not already receive a state or central government pension.
In other states, old-age pensions are provided only to members of BPL families, SCs/STs, widows and the disabled.
But in Bihar every male and female above 60 years, if they are not getting any other pension from the state or central government, will be entitled to a pension under the new scheme, named "Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana".
Each male and female aged 80 years and above will get a pension of Rs 500 per month directly in his or her bank account under the new scheme.

Jun 14, 2019

Kamal Nath Implements Central Schemes

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expedited the Central schemes held back because of the Lok Sabha elections after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After his return to Bhopal, the CM announced that the state government will provide data to the Centre for implementation of the NDA government's Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna.
At the same time, a cabinet sub-committee gave its nod to implementation of 10% reservation in government jobs and admissions in educational institutions for economically weaker sections (EWS) people in the upper castes in line with the NDA government's decision.

Punjab to Roll out health Cover Scheme

According to State Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, the Punjab government would launch its flagship universal health insurance scheme 'Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana' from July 2019.
The scheme will provide an annual health cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family and around 43.18 lakh families will be covered under it.
Besides all government hospitals, 364 private hospitals in Punjab have been empanelled for treatment.

Jun 12, 2019

Government to Introduce Ambulance-cycles

To help people get medical aid faster, the Haryana government announced that it decided to introduce motorcycle ambulances or "ambu-cycles" in the city.
The state government would use the assistance of the government of Israel for this venture.
Ambu-cycles are essentially motorcycles with all the necessary medical equipment found in an ambulance. Due to its size, they can reach an emergency spot faster than an ambulance and are useful in those areas of the city that have a high volume of traffic.
As per government officials, the service would initially be started in Gurugram and Faridabad.

Jun 11, 2019

Jagan Announces Waiver of Interest on Loans

In his first cabinet meeting after assuming office, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced waiver of interest on all crop loans to be availed by farmers in the next five years.
The government would pay interest to the banks concerned directly.
The cabinet also decided to constitute AP Rythu Commission (farmers' commission) to take care of all the needs of the farmers, including supply of inputs besides ensuring remunerative price for their produce.
The commission will be headed by the CM and comprise six to seven members, including representatives of farmers and agriculture experts.

Jun 09, 2019

Centre to Reintroduce Motor Vehicle Bill

The Centre plans to introduce a fresh draft of the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, which lapsed with the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha in May, in the upcoming session of Parliament. The new draft is expected to address concerns over possible loss of revenue for Regional Transport Offices in the states as a result of a centralised system.
The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2017 aims to usher in reforms in the transport sector and would amend the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. It was passed by the Lok Sabha in 2017, but failed to get the Rajya Sabha approval.

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