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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2021

Oct 2021

Mar 09, 2022

Ministry of Labour Launches 'Donate-a-Pension' Initiative

Union Labour and Employment Minister, Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Donate-a-Pension' campaign under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme. Under the new initiative, citizens can contribute to the pension fund of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers etc, by donating the premium amount.
The 'Donate-a-Pension' program is part of various initiatives launched in the 'Iconic Week' celebrations by the Labour Ministry from March 7 to 13, 2022. It is an initiative under (PM-SYM) pension scheme where citizens can donate the premium contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers etc.

Sikkim to Implement Aama Yojana and Bahini Scheme

The Sikkim government will give Rs. 20,000 each to all non-working mothers and free sanitary napkins to all girl students of class 9 and above in the state, Chief Minister P. S. Tamang said. Addressing a function at Melli, the CM announced that the state government will implement the 'Aama Yojna' for non-working mothers and Bahini scheme for girl students.
Under the 'Aama Yojna' scheme all non-working mothers in the state will receive Rs. 20,000 each annually in their bank accounts, Tamang said, adding that only those whose names are in the electoral roll of the state will get the money.
He said the scheme will be implemented from this year.

Mar 08, 2022

MSME Ministry Launches 'SAMARTH' Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women

A day ahead of the International Women's Day, the MSME Ministry on Monday launched SAMARTH — a special entrepreneurship promotion drive for women.
Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane said that the MSME sector offers a plethora of opportunities for women.
He highlighted that the MSME Ministry, through its schemes and initiatives, is continuously making efforts to develop entrepreneurship culture among women by offering several additional benefits to them.
Rane announced that the drive would help women to be self-reliant and independent by providing them with self-employment opportunities.
Under SAMARTH, 20 per cent seats in free skill development programmes, organised under skill development schemes of the ministry, would be allocated for aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs.

Mar 04, 2022

Stree Manoraksha Project

The 'Stree Manoraksha Project' was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru. This was launched with the aim to improve women's mental health across India.
This project focuses on capacity building of OSC (One-Stop Centre) functionaries the techniques and tools of how to handle cases of women approaching the OSC, especially those who have experienced violence and distress, with care and sensitivity.

HP Government to Set up Panel to Restore Old Pension Scheme

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced that a committee will be set up under the chairmanship of chief secretary Ram Subagh Singh for restoring the old pension scheme in state.
Jai Ram said his government was working for the welfare of employees. He said in the five-year tenure, his government made efforts to facilitate the employees and resolve issues related to them.

Mar 03, 2022

Government Approves Rs. 1,452 crore to Continue MHA Schemes for Migrants, Repatriates

The government approved a proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to continue the seven existing sub-heads under the umbrella scheme – "Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates" for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs. 1,452 crore.
The approval would ensure that assistance under the scheme continues to reach beneficiaries through the MHA.
The scheme enables migrants and repatriates, who have suffered on account of displacement, to earn a reasonable income and to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream economic activities.

Feb 28, 2022

Visa, Immigration Services Modernisation Scheme Extended for 5 Years

The Centre approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for a period of five years till March 31, 2026 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,364.88 crore.
The scheme seeks to interlink and optimise functions relating to immigration, visa issuance, registration of foreigners and tracking of their movements in India.
The continuation of the scheme shows the government's commitment to the core objective of IVFRT, which is modernisation and upgradation of immigration and visa services.

Cabinet Approves Nationwide Roll-out of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The Union Cabinet approved the nationwide roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) with a budget of Rs. 1,600 crore for five years.
The National Health Authority (NHA) will be the implementing agency of the central sector scheme.
Under the ABDM, citizens would be able to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers, to which their digital health records can be linked.

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