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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - August 2019

Aug 2019

Mar 07, 2024

Uttarakhand Cabinet Clears Ordinance to Make Rioters Pay for Damage

The Uttarakhand government approved an ordinance mandating that losses incurred from damage to public and private property during riots be recovered from those deemed to be responsible for the disturbance.
After the Cabinet's approval, the Uttarakhand Public (Government) and Private Property Damage Recovery (Ordinance) Law 2024 was sent to the Governor. Apart from recovering losses, the ordinance also has provisions for fines of up to Rs. 8 lakh to be levied on the rioters.
According to a statement issued by the state government, if anyone gets injured during a riot, the entire cost of treatment will also be recovered from those responsible. Apart from this, all expenses incurred during the riot – on the police, administration, and other riot control agencies – will also be recovered.
The Cabinet also approved setting up a formal Claims Tribunal to deal with such cases and recover compensation. The members of the tribunal will include a retired judge, and an Additional District Magistrate-category officer will be given the responsibility of Claims Commissioner.

Mar 06, 2024

CM Yogi Rolls Out 'MYUVA Scheme' For Young Entrepreneurs in UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scheme to support young entrepreneurs called 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA)'. This program offers interest-free loans to help young people kick-start their business ventures with projects valued up to Rs. 5 lakh.
The government aims to prepare one lakh young entrepreneurs every year through this scheme.
MYUVA targets educated and skilled youth across the state, providing them with opportunities for self-employment.
Beneficiaries include individuals who have undergone training in various government-supported schemes and those with educational qualifications.
Successful repayment of the initial loan qualifies participants for second-stage financing, enabling them to expand their businesses further.

Mar 05, 2024

Telangana Government Announces Launch of Indiramma Housing Scheme

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the launch of the Indiramma Housing Scheme starting March 11. The scheme aims to provide housing solutions to the economically disadvantaged segments of society.
The first phase will witness the approval of 3,500 houses in each Assembly constituency, catering to a significant number of beneficiaries.
Chief Minister Reddy emphasised the importance of ensuring that eligible individuals without homes benefit from the scheme.
Individuals owning a plot of land will receive Rs. 5 lakh for constructing a new house on their plot.
Homeless individuals will be provided with Rs. 5 lakh along with a house plot for construction.

Mar 02, 2024

Smriti Irani Launches Improved Guidelines for 'Jiyo Parsi' Scheme

Union Minister Smriti Irani launched a revamped 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme and the Avesta-Pahlavi Language Centre at the Mumbai University during an event.
Jiyo Parsi is a central sector scheme launched in 2013-14 to arrest the population decline of the Parsi Community by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions.
The Minister highlighted the importance of the revival of languishing languages, especially those related to notified minority communities. The Ministry of Minority Affairs in collaboration with Mumbai University aims to establish the Centre and required infrastructure for undertaking certificate courses, diploma courses, and PhD programs.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Unveils Coal Logistics Plan and Policy

Aiming at transporting coal seamlessly across the country, the Union Ministry of Coal has drafted a logistics plan and policy in consultation with all stakeholders in the supply chain.
The plan, called 'Coal Logistics Plan and Policy' and unveiled by Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, will bring together all agencies involved in mining, transport, monitoring, and usage on a single digital smart platform.
The stakeholders that are part of the planning include the Ministry of Railways; Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Coal India; NTPC; NITI Aayog; and private coal miners.

Mar 01, 2024

Nagaland Govt. Announces Universal Life Insurance Scheme

Nagaland government announced a fully-funded universal life insurance scheme to mitigate financial hardship due to untimely demise of a family's breadwinner. The comprehensive scheme is part of the Budget tabled in the state assembly by Chief Minister and Minister in Charge Finance Neiphiu Rio.
The Chief Minister's Universal Life Insurance Scheme will be fully funded by the state government.
This scheme is a testament of the state's continued commitment towards ensuring the financial security and protection of its citizens, complementing the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme introduced in the previous budget.
The scheme will provide life insurance coverage for the breadwinner of the family and accidental insurance coverage for three other members of every family in the state.

Defence Minister Approves Financial Incentive Scheme for Armed Forces Personnel Excelling in Asia...

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh demonstrated unwavering support for Armed Forces personnel who excelled in the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games, held in Hangzhou, China, during September-October 2023. In a landmark move, the Ministry of Defence announced a Financial Incentive Scheme to reward the Medal Winners, aiming to foster Recognition and Motivation among these athletes as they prepare for the Paris Olympics Games 2024.
Under this initiative, Gold medal winners in both the Asian Games and Asian Para Games will receive a Cash Reward of Rs. 25 lakh each, Silver medal winners will be awarded Rs. 15 lakh each, and Bronze medal winners will receive Rs. 10 lakh each.
This is the first time that the Ministry of Defence has introduced such a Financial Incentive Scheme for Armed Forces Personnel participating in sporting events.
The announcement of this scheme underscores the government's commitment to nurturing sporting talent within the Armed Forces and providing them with the necessary support to excel on the global stage.

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