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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2022

Jun 2022

Nov 08, 2022

"Aibawk Cluster" in Mizoram Becomes the First Cluster to be Completed under the Shyama Prasad Muk...

Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal district of Mizoram became the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). SPMRM was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2016 with a vision to provide amenities to rural areas which are perceived to be urban and have the potential to stimulate local economic development. Such clusters were selected for well-planned and holistic development.
Under the leadership of the Minister of Rural Development, Giriraj Singh, the Aibawk Rurban cluster completed all the 48 projects planned under SPMRM. Spread over an area of 522 sq. km across 11 villages and covering a population of 10,963, the Aibawk cluster has the locational advantage due to its proximity to Aizwal City. Focussed efforts to improve the value chain and develop market access have been made under the Mission. Works undertaken to improve market access includes the construction of agri-link road, pedestrian footpaths, and inter-village road connectivity projects etc. Other interventions include the promotion of agriculture & allied activities and eco-tourism. Special efforts were made to conserve the local environment and sites of historical importance to encourage tourism.

Nov 04, 2022

MP Govt. Launches Ladli Laxmi 2.0 Financial Assistance Scheme for Girls

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the state government's flagship 'Ladli Laxmi 2.0' financial assistance scheme to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent. Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 'Ladli Laxmi' scheme in 2007 after he became the Chief Minister for the first time in 2005.
The scheme provides monetary benefits to eligible girl children to ensure they get a good education and change the perspective of society towards the birth of the girl's child.

Nov 03, 2022

Punjab Govt Launches 'Business Blaster Young Entrepreneurship' Scheme

With the aim of developing young entrepreneurs at the school-level, the Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains launched the Business Blaster Young Entrepreneurship scheme.
According to Bains, the scheme provides Rs. 2,000 as seed money for class 11 students to start businesses.
Initially, 31 schools will be involved, including those in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Rupnagar, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.
Children will be asked to submit business proposals first, and then those proposals will be discussed with established industrialists. Students will be divided into eight groups for a proposal if it is found to be suitable, and they will be given complete guidance.

Nov 01, 2022

Rajasthan's Scheme Turns Women into Entrepreneurs

The Rajasthan government's India Mahila Shakti Udhyam Protsahan Yojana became popular among women wanting to become entrepreneurs. Under the scheme, the state government is providing loans of up to Rs. 1 crore to women. This is for those who want to start their own enterprises and self-help groups (SHGs).
Besides, a subsidy of a maximum 30 per cent is also given on the loans. The state government wants to empower women and make them self-reliant through this initiative.
The scheme was started in 2019, and till now, 1,141 women entrepreneurs, SHGs and clusters have been sanctioned loans of more than Rs. 57.60 crore in urban and rural areas.

Oct 27, 2022

Upper Bhadra Scheme to be State's First National Project: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the Upper Bhadra Scheme will become the state's first national project.
He said that this scheme got the approval of the PIB and the Union Jal Shakti Minister has been requested to get it passed in the Union Cabinet.
Once the approval comes through, the grants will come to start the work. All efforts are being done in this regard as the Upper Bhadra is set to become the state's national project. Rail connectivity to Chitradurga via Tumkur, Davangere would be started.

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