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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - December 2019

Dec 2019

Mar 04, 2022

Stree Manoraksha Project

The 'Stree Manoraksha Project' was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru. This was launched with the aim to improve women's mental health across India.
This project focuses on capacity building of OSC (One-Stop Centre) functionaries the techniques and tools of how to handle cases of women approaching the OSC, especially those who have experienced violence and distress, with care and sensitivity.

HP Government to Set up Panel to Restore Old Pension Scheme

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced that a committee will be set up under the chairmanship of chief secretary Ram Subagh Singh for restoring the old pension scheme in state.
Jai Ram said his government was working for the welfare of employees. He said in the five-year tenure, his government made efforts to facilitate the employees and resolve issues related to them.

Mar 03, 2022

Government Approves Rs. 1,452 crore to Continue MHA Schemes for Migrants, Repatriates

The government approved a proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to continue the seven existing sub-heads under the umbrella scheme – "Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates" for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs. 1,452 crore.
The approval would ensure that assistance under the scheme continues to reach beneficiaries through the MHA.
The scheme enables migrants and repatriates, who have suffered on account of displacement, to earn a reasonable income and to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream economic activities.

Feb 28, 2022

Visa, Immigration Services Modernisation Scheme Extended for 5 Years

The Centre approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for a period of five years till March 31, 2026 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,364.88 crore.
The scheme seeks to interlink and optimise functions relating to immigration, visa issuance, registration of foreigners and tracking of their movements in India.
The continuation of the scheme shows the government's commitment to the core objective of IVFRT, which is modernisation and upgradation of immigration and visa services.

Cabinet Approves Nationwide Roll-out of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The Union Cabinet approved the nationwide roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) with a budget of Rs. 1,600 crore for five years.
The National Health Authority (NHA) will be the implementing agency of the central sector scheme.
Under the ABDM, citizens would be able to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers, to which their digital health records can be linked.

Feb 26, 2022

Meri Policy Mere Hath Doorstep Campaign

With the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) entering the seventh year of implementation in the upcoming Kharif season, the government announced a new doorstep crop insurance distribution policy known as 'Meri Policy Mere Hath'.
The 'Meri Policy Mere Hath' doorstep campaign will be launch to ensure that all farmers are well informed about their land records, policies, and the PMFBY's claim and grievance redressal process.
In the upcoming Kharif season which will be beginning in June, the doorstep campaign will be launched in all implementing states.
In the month of February 2016, PMFBY was launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to all the farmers who have suffered crop damage or loss from natural disasters. As of February 4, 2022, over 36 million farmer applications have been insured under this scheme with over Rs. 1,07,059 crores in claims paid.

Feb 25, 2022

Mansukh Mandaviya Launches National Policy Guidelines on Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The National Policy Guidelines on Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship was launched by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi.
The aim of this policy is to develop an entrepreneurial environment in India that will be innovation-driven with the ultimate goal of improving human health and well-being.
This policy has been launched as it is the perfect time to show the world the nation's strength through innovative initiatives and research in the health sector.
The newly launched policy will incentivize, motivate, and give a boost to all the stakeholders in this sector.
By promoting initiatives like Make-in-India, Start-Up-India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, this policy will look to ensure multidisciplinary collaboration and the promotion of start-up culture to establish an innovation-led ecosystem at medical institutes across the country.
This policy will connect technical institutions with the industry to promote commercial translation of innovations in the health sector.

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