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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - January 2022

Jan 2022

Dec 16, 2024

Government Introduces 'Jalvahak' for Waterway Connectivity

India's inland waterways sector received a significant boost with the unveiling of the 'Jalvahak' scheme by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. Designed to promote long-haul cargo movement across National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra), and 16 (Barak), this initiative aims to transform waterways into a sustainable, efficient, and economical mode of transportation.
Alongside the launch of this scheme, fixed scheduled cargo services were inaugurated, marking a step toward enhancing logistics and decongesting road and rail networks.

Dec 15, 2024

Uttarakhand Aims to Become First State with a Dedicated Yoga Policy

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Uttarakhand is striving to become the first state in the country to implement a dedicated yoga policy. He emphasised that the policy will play a crucial role in integrating Ayurveda and Yoga into the healthcare sector.
Addressing the 10th Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024, he said that delegates from 50 countries and over 3,000 experts are participating in the event. The 10th Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024 being held in Uttarakhand will conclude on December 15.

Dec 14, 2024

Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill Gets President Murmu's Assent

The bill that seeks to facilitate the designing and manufacturing of aircraft in India received assent from President Droupadi Murmu.
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, which replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, was cleared by the Parliament earlier this month.
An Act to provide for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, maintenance, possession, use, operation, sale, export and import of aircraft and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Dec 13, 2024

Kejriwal Promises $25 Monthly Aid for Women under 'Mahila Samman Yojana' if AAP Wins Delhi Election

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the 'Mahila Samman Yojana' was approved by the Delhi government. Under the scheme, which is aimed at women's empowerment, eligible women in the national capital will be granted a monthly financial aid of Rs. 1,000 ($12 approx.).
Kejriwal also said that while the current amount is set at Rs. 1,000 ($12 approx.), it will be increased to Rs. 2,100 ($25 approx.) if the AAP wins the upcoming Delhi assembly elections that are likely to be held in February next year. The present assembly's tenure will end on February 23, 2025.

Dec 10, 2024

PM Modi Launches LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana for Women Empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women by integrating them into the insurance sector. The initiative seeks to train and enroll 100,000 women in the first year and 200,000 women within three years as career agents. Targeting women aged 18-70 with a minimum education level of 10th grade, the scheme offers financial independence and contributes to societal welfare. PM Modi emphasised the transformative impact
Women are expected to earn an average of Rs. 15,000 monthly as LIC agents, selling approximately 24 policies annually.
Selected candidates receive stipends—Rs. 7,000 in the first year, Rs. 6,000 in the second, and Rs. 5,000 in the third year—besides commissions.

Andhra Pradesh Launches The Urjaveer Scheme to Promote Energy Efficiency

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the AP Urjaveer Scheme to promote energy efficiency. The scheme trains 1,12,000 private electricians to handle energy-efficient appliances. A network of Urjaveer-trained workers will promote six appliances: LED inverter lamps, LED tubelights, BLDC ceiling fans, 5-star air conditioners, induction stoves, and LED bulbs. The initiative aims to make energy conservation a lifestyle at the grassroots level.
EESL and Andhra Pradesh will jointly run the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) with the Women Development & Child Welfare Department.

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