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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - August 2020

Aug 2020

Feb 02, 2024

Assam Cabinet Approves Bill for Tourism Sector Growth

The Assam cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, championed the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024. This bill, set for introduction in the upcoming Legislative Assembly session, aims to regulate and boost tourism. Sarma emphasised its role in fostering economic growth, a testament to Assam's commitment to development under his leadership.
The cabinet also green lighted the Missing Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024. This bill expands council representation, underscoring Sarma's inclusive governance approach. Such reforms reflect Assam's dedication to equitable development. Under this amendment, the number of elected members will be increased from 36 to 40, while the count of nominated members will rise from 4 to 5.

Feb 01, 2024

Tamil Nadu Lists Guidelines for 'Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril' Scheme

The Tamil Nadu government released guidelines for the 'Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril' scheme announced in 2023 by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin aimed at strengthening public services and scheme implementation across the state.
According to the guidelines, Collectors and senior district-level officials will spend 24 hours (9 a.m. to 9 a.m.) in one taluk on the fourth Wednesday of every month to review the functioning of various projects, inspect infrastructure and receive representations from the public.

Jan 30, 2024

Odisha Launches LABHA: A 100% State-funded MSP Scheme for Tribal Empowerment

In a move towards the development and empowerment of approximately one crore tribals in Odisha, the state government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, launched the 'LABHA' scheme. LABHA, an acronym for Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya, is a 100% state-funded Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP).
Tribal primary collectors will sell minor forest produce at MSP through procurement centres managed by TDCCOL (Tribal Development Cooperative Corporation of Odisha Limited).
LABHA Yojana will collaborate with Mission Shakti's Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), benefiting the majority of tribal women who constitute 99% of primary collectors.

Jan 26, 2024

Telangana to Unveil Gruha Jyothi Scheme in February

The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, took significant strides to expedite the implementation of various welfare schemes, including the much-anticipated Gruha Jyothi Scheme. The state government aims to roll out this scheme from the first week of February 2024, bringing relief to numerous households.
The announcement of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, which promises 200 units of free electricity, sparked confusion among citizens. In response, a considerable number of people refrained from paying their electricity bills for the past two months, anticipating the scheme's implementation. To address this, the Telangana government clarified that only individuals who have settled their electricity bills for December 2023 and January 2024 are eligible for the scheme. No arrears in electricity bills during this period are a prerequisite for availing the benefits.
As a part of this scheme, every household possessing a Below Poverty Line (BPL) card will receive 200 units of electricity free of charge starting February. For households with electricity consumption within the 200-unit threshold, there will be no electricity charges.

Jan 23, 2024

PM Modi Announces Rooftop Solar Scheme

After the Ram temple ceremony in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government will launch the 'Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana' under which 1 crore rooftop solar system will be installed across the country. This is his first scheme after the consecretion ceremony.
This will not only reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle class, but will also make India self-reliant in the energy sector.

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