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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2021

Oct 2021

Nov 29, 2021

Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL Launch Model Retail Outlet Scheme

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited announced the launch of Model Retail Outlet Scheme and a Digital Customer Feedback Program called Darpan@petrolpump. Three oil PSUs have joined hands to launch Model Retail Outlets to enhance service standards and amenities, across their networks, which serve over 6 Crore consumers every day.
The initiative was inaugurated by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India, in the august presence of Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Labour and Employment, Govt. of India and Shri Tarun Kapoor Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India.

Nov 27, 2021

Nirmala Sitharaman launched Tejasvini & Hausala schemes

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman launched two schemes named 'Tejasvini & Hausala schemes' of J&K Bank for girls. Under 18-35 years of age to start their businesses and 'Shikhar & Shikara' schemes of Punjab National Bank (PNB) for development of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Tejaswini Scheme is in the course of the credit score outreach programme in Jammu. The scheme goals to offer monetary help as much as Rs. 5 lakh to younger ladies for establishing gainful self-employment ventures, suited to their expertise, aptitude & native situations. Tejasvini scheme focuses on offering monetary help of Rs. 5 lakh to ladies between 18-35 years for beginning their enterprise.
Shikhar scheme focuses on meeting credit requirements up to INR 2 crore for the hotel, tour & tourism industry.
'Shikara' which goals to supply finance for the acquisition of the latest shikara and restore & upkeep of shikara and houseboats by means of collateral-free time period loans with handy reimbursement beneath EMI mode in seven years. Shikara scheme will prove credit up to INR 15 lakh for purchase/repair of Shikaras is provided in Kashmir valley.

Nov 26, 2021

AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021

Andhra Pradesh (AP) government, in an eco-friendly move, passed 'AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021' to levy a green tax.
This move can cause additional burden on vehicle buyers.
Green tax will be imposed on all vehicles, except motorcycles and auto rickshaws
This amendment was made due to central government's recommendation of 'green tax' which will help in saving environment from carbon emissions by making vehicle owners pay for the pollution they cause.
Besides green tax, government has increased tax on new vehicles by one per cent for the vehicles that costs below Rs. 5 lakh. There is a tax increase by 3 per cent on vehicles costing between Rs. 10 and 20 lakh. On the other hand, 18 per cent tax will be imposed on luxury vehicles, which costs more than Rs. 20 lakh.

Nov 25, 2021

Cabinet Approves Continuation of Ocean Research Scheme O-SMART

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme "Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)" for the 2021-26 period at a cost of Rs. 2,177 crore.
The scheme encompasses seven sub-schemes - Ocean Technology, Ocean Modelling and Advisory Services (OMAS), Ocean Observation Network (OON), Ocean Non-Living Resources, Marine Living Resources and Ecology (MLRE), Coastal Research and Operation and Maintenance of Research Vessels.
These sub-schemes are being implemented by autonomous institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The objectives of the O-SMART scheme are: providing forecast and services based on the continuous observation of oceans, development of technologies and exploratory surveys for sustainable harnessing of oceanic resources (both living and non-living) and promotion of front-ranking research in ocean sciences.

Nov 19, 2021

West Bengal Government Launches Ration at Doorstep Scheme

The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal launched the 'Duare Ration' (ration at doorstep) scheme which the administration said will benefit around 10 crore of people of the state.
The 'Duare Ration' scheme is one of the many pet projects of CM Banerjee and was announced ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections earlier this year. A section of dealers had moved the Calcutta High Court against the scheme but their plea was junked.

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