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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2020

Oct 2020

Feb 23, 2022

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bills to Hike Salary of CM, Ministers and MLAs

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed bills enhancing salaries and allowances of Chief Minister, Ministers and legislators.
Faced by disruption for the fifth consecutive day, due to protest by Congress MLAs, demanding the sacking of Minister K. S. Eshwarappa over his statement on the national flag, the session was cut short, but not before passing two bills without discussion.
Amidst the din, the House passed the two bills- The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and The Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and adopted the motion of thanks to Governor's address, without any discussion.

Feb 22, 2022

Sixth Anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

The 6th Anniversary of the launch of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was observed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Mission in 2016 to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by providing economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. So far, Rural Development Ministry approved 296 clusters under the Mission.
The Mission focuses on cluster-based integrated development through Spatial Planning. Rurban clusters are identified across the country's rural areas showing increasing signs of urbanization. These signs include increase in population density, high levels of non-farm employment, presence of growing economic activities and other socioeconomic parameters. It aims to transform these Rurban clusters by stimulating local economic development, enhancing basic services, and creating well planned Rurban clusters.

Feb 21, 2022

PM Modi Inaugurates Gobar-Dhan Bio-CNG Plant in Indore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bio CNG Plants will help in making cities clean and pollution-free and the Government is building similar Plants in the next two years in 75 big municipal corporations.
The Prime Minister said this after inaugurating Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh through video conferencing. He said lakhs of tonnes of garbage has occupied thousands of acres of land. It causes air and water pollution. He added in the second phase of the Swachh Bharat mission work is being done to deal with this problem.
Mr. Modi said that as soon as the name of Indore comes, the name of Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar comes first.

Centre's Doorstep Distribution Drive for Crop Insurance to Start

As the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) enters the seventh year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif season, the government said it will launch a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers.
The doorstep campaign 'Meri Policy Mere Hath' aims to ensure all farmers are well aware and equipped with all information on their policies, land records, the process of claim and grievance redressal under the PMFBY, the Agriculture Ministry said.
The doorstep campaign will be launched in all implementing states in the upcoming Kharif season beginning June, the ministry said in a statement.

Feb 20, 2022

Gujarat New Biotechnology Policy

Government of Gujarat unveiled new Biotechnology Policy that offers up to 25 per cent financial support on capital investments in the biotechnology sector.
Operative period of the new biotechnology policy is five years, from 2022 till 2027.
The policy seeks to create around 1.2 lakh new employment opportunities.
It will attract estimated investment of more than Rs. 20,000 crore in the sector.
It will promote partnerships between stakeholders including NGOs, scientific establishments and industries.
Apart from providing interest subsidy on term loan for such projects, policy also offers 100 per cent reimbursement on electricity duty for five years.
The new policy aims to make Gujarat a globally-recognized biotechnology hub.

Feb 18, 2022

LAHDC Launches 'Kunsnyom Scheme' for Differently Abled Persons

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh launched Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons. Kunsnyoms meaning Equal for All, Fair for All, aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh. Under the new scheme, Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 per cent subsidy.
Launching the new scheme, LAHDC Leh Chief Executive Councillor and Chairman, Mr. Tashi Gyalson and his executive councillors handed over 28 tri scooters, battery-run wheelchairs, walking aids and other aids required for the special needs of the individuals. After becoming Union Territory, financially empowered with sufficient allocations of budget, the Hill Councils in Ladakh are utilizing the funds for welfare schemes.

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