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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - August 2021

Aug 2021

Aug 25, 2024

Assam Government Introduces Bill to Repeal Muslim Marriage, Divorce Law in State

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam tabled a new Bill in the State Assembly to repeal the existing law governing Muslim marriages and divorces in the State.
The Bill aims to abolish the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 on the primary ground that it facilitates the practice of child marriage.
The Bill outlines several other reasons for repealing the Act.
The statement of objects and reasons notes that the 1935 Act is a pre-independence Act adopted for the erstwhile Province of Assam to address Muslim religious and social arrangements.
It also states that the registration of marriages and divorces is not mandatory, and the informal registration process leaves room for non-compliance with existing norms.

Postal Department Launches Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to Encourage Philately

The Department of Post under the Union Ministry of Communication launched the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to promote research and scholarship in philately among students across India. Announced by the Postmaster General of North Gujarat Region, Ahmedabad, Krishna Kumar Yadav, during the closing ceremony of the 'The Ideal and Great Stamps' Paintings exhibition, the scheme aims to foster the hobby of stamp collection among children.

Aug 24, 2024

Rs. 10, 000 under the Subhadra Yojana for Women in Odisha

Over 1 crore women, aged between 21 and 60 years, in Odisha will receive Rs. 10,000 annually under the Subhadra Yojana of the BJP-led government in the state.
Calling it a "path breaking" initiative for women empowerment in Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the scheme, which is set to be launched on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday, on September 17.

Aug 21, 2024

CM Adityanath Announces Scheme to Boost Entrepreneurship among Youth

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a scheme to promote entrepreneurship among the youth of Uttar Pradesh, saying it was aimed at empowering the state's youngsters.
With a target to set up 10 lakh micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) units, the state government will provide financial support to the youngsters interested in taking up entrepreneurship under the initiative, 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana'.
The scheme aims to create employment opportunities for 50 lakh youngsters. "Under the scheme, 10 lakh youth will get employment or self-employment in the coming years.

Aug 20, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Introduces Nutritional Scheme for School Children

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana to provide nutritious food to children in government-run schools.
Launching the initiative in Hamirpur, he said that it would complement the existing midday meal scheme and was targeted at students from nursery to Class 8 in 15,181 schools.
Under the scheme, school children will be provided boiled eggs or fruits once a week.
Sukhu further said that about 17,510 primary school teachers would receive tablets as part of the government's efforts to promote digitisation in educational and administrative processes.
"This initiative aims to modernise teaching methods, improve access to digital educational resources and simplify administrative tasks," he said.

Aug 18, 2024

Maharashtra Goverment Launches 'Ladki Bahin' Scheme

The Maharashtra government officially launch and roll out the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', which seeks to provide Rs. 1500 per month to over one crore women in the state.
Modelled on the lines of the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that this scheme will not be temporary and will continue indefinitely.
The Maharashtra government has launched an app called Nari Shakti Dhoot, through which women eligible for the scheme can easily apply online.
In order to be eligible for the scheme, women need to qualify as a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra. The scheme is also applicable only for women between the age of 21 and 65. Further, in order to aid those who are financially disadvantaged, the scheme only applies for women whose family or household income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.

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