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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2021

Oct 2021

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.

Feb 17, 2022

Govt. Approves Plan for 60,000 Houses under PMAY across Five States

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved project proposals for over 60,000 houses across five states, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan, at the 58th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
The total number of sanctioned houses under PMAY(U) now stand at 114.04 lakh, of which around 93.25 lakh have been grounded for construction and around 54.78 Lakh have been completed and delivered to the beneficiaries.

Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs

Government launched a Scheme for Economic Empowerment for DNTs, SEED for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in New Delhi.
De-notified Tribes communities are the most neglected, marginalized and economically and socially deprived communities. Historically, these communities never had access to private land or home ownership and used forests and grazing lands as a mean for their livelihood and residential use.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar said that this scheme signifies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas in a true manner. Highlighting the various features of the scheme, he expressed confidence that, this scheme with free education opportunity, health insurance worth five lakh rupees under Ayushman Bharat, better facilities for livelihood and financial assistance for construction of houses, will prove to be a game changer towards empowering the De-notified Tribes communities.

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