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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - November 2019

Nov 2019

Mar 17, 2024

Centre Unveils Financial Upgradation Scheme for Gramin Dak Sevaks

Union Minister for Communications and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) working in the Department of Posts. The aim of the government is to improve service conditions and remove stagnation in the service of GDS.
Every Gramin Dak Sevak will get three financial upgrades on completion of 12, 24, and 36 years of service, amounting to Rs. 4,320, Rs. 5,520, and Rs. 7,200 per annum, respectively, the Union Minister announced.
This is in addition to the remuneration provided to GDS in the form of 'Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)', according to the government.

Mar 16, 2024

Haryana Launches One-time Settlement Schemes for HSIIDC Plot Allottees

Newly sworn-in Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini announced two new one-time settlement schemes under the 'Vivadon Ka Samadhan' initiative in a bid to boost business operations in the state.
These schemes will provide option to plot allottees for settlement of dues and related legacy matters against plots (industrial, commercial, residential/group housing and institutional use) in respect of cost of plot and enhanced cost in industrial model townships and industrial estates of the Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC).

Mar 15, 2024

Ministry of Heavy Industries Announces Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024

The Centre announced a new scheme, the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024, to promote the sale of electric two and three-wheelers.
Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said that the Centre has allocated Rs. 500 crore for the new scheme, which will be valid for four months from now. The scheme will be launched on April 1.

Mar 13, 2024

PM Modi Launches New Credit Scheme to Help Poor Start Business Ventures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) national portal and sanction credit support to one lakh entrepreneurs of disadvantaged sections of the country.
The credit support will be provided to the eligible persons across the country through banks, non-banking finance companies-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs) and other organisations.
PM-SURAJ national portal for credit support to disadvantaged sections embodies Prime Minister's commitment to prioritise the underprivileged ('vanchiton ko variyata'). It is a transformative initiative, aimed at uplifting the most marginalised sections of society.

Mar 12, 2024

Gujarat Launches Two Schemes for Students in Classes 9 to 12

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched two schemes to provide financial assistance to students from Classes 9 to 12. The government has allocated Rs. 1,650 crore for these schemes in the state budget.
Under the 'Namo Lakshmi Yogana',' girls studying in Classes 9 to 12 will receive Rs. 50,000 over four years. Additionally, both girls and boys who have opted for the science stream in Classes 11 and 12 will get Rs. 25,000 under the 'Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana'.
These schemes aim to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to girls' education and promote science education. The government stated that these initiatives will empower women and youth in Gujarat through education.

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