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.
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.
Aug 13, 2024
The Indian Government Withdraws the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is learnt to have withdrawn the new draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, which triggered a controversy and criticism over fears that the government was trying to exert greater control over online content. The draft Bill had raised several questions on the freedom of speech and expression, and the government's powers to regulate it.
As per reports, the ministry is expected to go back to the drawing board and work on a new proposal.
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