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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2021

Oct 2021

Dec 14, 2022

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill to Remove Governor as Chancellor of Universities

Despite a boycott by the opposition, the Kerala assembly passed the University Law (Amendment) Bill to replace the Governor as chancellor of all universities in the state and instead appoint top academicians to the post.
The Congress-led opposition boycotted the session after the Pinarayi Vijayan government turned down its suggestion to include retired judges of the High Court or Supreme Court in the selection panel of new VCs instead of state nominees.
Though the opposition supported the move to replace the Governor, it suspected that only Left-leaning academicians will be appointed as chancellors, affecting the autonomy of varsities.
The House witnessed a long discussion over the new Bill, with law minister P. Rajeev insisting that retired judges cannot be members of the selection panel and that the Speaker will be a better option. But the opposition rejected the suggestion and staged a walkout.
In the prevailing scenario, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan is unlikely to give his assent and may refer the Bill to the President. He already gave enough hints on this by saying that he cannot judge a legislation which is intended to question his constitutional obligations.

Dec 13, 2022

Bill to Promote Non-fossil Energy Sources, Carbon Credit Trading Passed

A bill seeking to mandate the use of non-fossil energy sources such as biomass, ethanol and green hydrogen was passed by Parliament.
The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was cleared in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. The Lok Sabha had passed the legislation in the previous session in August 2022.
The bill provides for penalties for violations by industrial units or vessels, and on manufacturers if a vehicle fails to comply with fuel consumption norms.
The amendments also seek to promote renewable energy and the development of a domestic carbon market to battle climate change.
The bill is also aimed at helping the country achieve its international commitments on climate change.
It aims to introduce new concepts such as carbon trading and mandate the use of non-fossil sources to ensure faster decarbonisation of the Indian economy and help achieve sustainable development goals in line with the Paris Agreement.

Dec 10, 2022

Rajasthan Govt. Implements New Rural Tourism Scheme

The Rajasthan government started a rural tourism scheme, offering concessions to prospective investors.
According to the policy, the state government will promote tourism units that showcase rural life, art, culture, and heritage.
Local people in rural areas are expected to get employment through this scheme, called Rajasthan Rural Tourism Scheme.
Various sops are being offered under it. There will be concession in stamp duty. In the beginning 25 per cent stamp duty will be payable, but after the start of the tourism unit and on submitting the certificate, the amount will be reimbursed.

Dec 08, 2022

Kerala Govt. Tables Bill to Remove Governor as Chancellor amid Controversies

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government tabled a Bill seeking removal of Governor as Chancellor amid controversies over appointments in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Apparently, the ongoing nine-day special session has been convened after an Ordinance on the same continues to be with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan with no action taken.
State Law Minister P. Rajeev piloted the Bill which was vehemently opposed by the Congress-led Opposition, especially Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan who said that the Bill does not mention the qualifications required for the Chancellor.

Dec 05, 2022

Chhattisgarh Assembly Clears 2 Amendment Bills on Reservation; Quota at 76%

The Chhattisgarh Assembly unanimously passed two amendment bills related to reservation in government jobs and admission in educational institutions in proportion to population of different categories, taking the total quota in the state to 76 per cent. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tabled the Chhattisgarh Public Service (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Reservation) Amendment Bill and Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions (Reservation in admission) Amendment Bill, which were passed after a debate of more than five hours. As per the bills, Scheduled Tribes will get quota of 32 per cent, Other Backward Classes 27 per cent, Scheduled Caste 13 per cent, while 4 per cent has been provisioned for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in public employment and admissions in educational institutions.

PLI Scheme to Support India's 2030 Drone Hub Mission Launched

The Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components in India yet another step in realising India's aim of becoming a prominent drone manufacturing hub by 2030.
The government approved the PLI scheme with an outlay of Rs. 120 crore and the scheme which will be in force till March 31, 2025.
The guidelines for the PLI scheme were finalised after consultations with stakeholders, including industry representatives. The PLI will be extended only to companies engaged in the manufacturing of drones and drone components in India.
The Indian government expects the annual turnover of the drone manufacturing sector to cross Rs. 900 crore and the drone services sector to exceed R. 30,000 crore in the next three years. The government also believes that the drone sector can generate more than five lakh jobs.

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