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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - December 2019

Dec 2019

Mar 27, 2025

Maiyan Samman Yojana in J'khand Extended for Non-Aadhaar Beneficiaries

The Jharkhand government announced that under the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, women whose bank accounts are not linked with Aadhaar will still receive a lump sum payment of Rs. 7,500 for the months of January, February, and March 2025.
The provision permitting payments without Aadhaar linkage is temporary and will be valid only until March 2025.
To continue receiving assistance beyond this period, beneficiaries must link their bank accounts with Aadhaar and ensure they have a single account.
The Jharkhand state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved this amendment during a meeting where 18 proposals were sanctioned.
The Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a welfare initiative launched by the Jharkhand government to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women in the state.

Mar 24, 2025

Haryana Government Launches Tax Dispute Settlement Scheme for Small Traders

The Haryana government brought in a one-time tax settlement scheme, aimed at providing some tax relaxation and waiving off of penalties for small traders.
Over and above the tax exemption and penalty waive off, the state government under Nayab Singh Saini decided that it would exempt 60 per cent of outstanding amount (less than Rs. 10 lakh) that is due for payments.
This one-time settlement scheme will come into effect starting April 7, the Chief Minister announced.

Mar 22, 2025

National Youth Parliament Scheme

The government launched a revamped version of the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) web portal, known as NYPS 2.0, aimed at broadening citizen participation in the mock parliamentary initiative, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs said.
First introduced in February 2019, the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) seeks to promote democratic values among India's youth by providing a platform for engaging in structured debates on social, political, and governance issues. The scheme allows participants to simulate parliamentary proceedings, mirroring the functioning of the Indian Parliament.
The key objectives of NYPS 2.0 are to strengthen the roots of democracy, inculcate discipline and tolerance for diverse views, enable the student community and citizens to understand parliamentary procedures and enhance their knowledge of the Government's functioning and Constitutional values, and foster a sense of living life in a democratic way.

Mar 21, 2025

Cabinet Approves Revised National Program for Dairy Development

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD).
The Revised NPDD, a Central Sector Scheme, has been enhanced with an additional Rs. 1000 crore, bringing the total budget to Rs. 2790 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
This initiative focuses on modernising and expanding dairy infrastructure, ensuring the sector's sustained growth and productivity.
The revised NPDD will impetus the dairy sector by creating infrastructure for milk procurement, processing capacity, and better quality control.

Mar 18, 2025

Telangana Government Launches 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam' Scheme to Boost Self-Employment

In a significant move to promote self-employment and economic development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam' Scheme on the premises of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Minority communities. With a substantial budget allocation of ₹6,000 crore, the government aims to create self-employment opportunities for five lakh youth across the state.
The primary objective of the scheme is to empower unemployed youth by providing them with financial aid to establish their own businesses. This initiative also aligns with the government's larger vision of economic growth and social upliftment, particularly for marginalised communities.

Union Finance Minister Launches PM Internship Scheme Mobile App to Boost Youth Employment

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a dedicated mobile application for the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) in New Delhi. The app is designed to streamline the registration and application process for aspiring candidates, providing them with real-time updates and an intuitive interface. This launch aligns with the government's commitment to promoting employment, skilling, and opportunities for the youth.
The newly launched PMIS mobile app aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the internship application process. This initiative is expected to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations, thereby boosting youth employability in India.

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