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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - July 2022

Jul 2022

Dec 10, 2022

Rajasthan Govt. Implements New Rural Tourism Scheme

The Rajasthan government started a rural tourism scheme, offering concessions to prospective investors.
According to the policy, the state government will promote tourism units that showcase rural life, art, culture, and heritage.
Local people in rural areas are expected to get employment through this scheme, called Rajasthan Rural Tourism Scheme.
Various sops are being offered under it. There will be concession in stamp duty. In the beginning 25 per cent stamp duty will be payable, but after the start of the tourism unit and on submitting the certificate, the amount will be reimbursed.

Dec 08, 2022

Kerala Govt. Tables Bill to Remove Governor as Chancellor amid Controversies

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government tabled a Bill seeking removal of Governor as Chancellor amid controversies over appointments in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Apparently, the ongoing nine-day special session has been convened after an Ordinance on the same continues to be with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan with no action taken.
State Law Minister P. Rajeev piloted the Bill which was vehemently opposed by the Congress-led Opposition, especially Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan who said that the Bill does not mention the qualifications required for the Chancellor.

Dec 05, 2022

Chhattisgarh Assembly Clears 2 Amendment Bills on Reservation; Quota at 76%

The Chhattisgarh Assembly unanimously passed two amendment bills related to reservation in government jobs and admission in educational institutions in proportion to population of different categories, taking the total quota in the state to 76 per cent. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tabled the Chhattisgarh Public Service (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Reservation) Amendment Bill and Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions (Reservation in admission) Amendment Bill, which were passed after a debate of more than five hours. As per the bills, Scheduled Tribes will get quota of 32 per cent, Other Backward Classes 27 per cent, Scheduled Caste 13 per cent, while 4 per cent has been provisioned for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in public employment and admissions in educational institutions.

PLI Scheme to Support India's 2030 Drone Hub Mission Launched

The Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components in India yet another step in realising India's aim of becoming a prominent drone manufacturing hub by 2030.
The government approved the PLI scheme with an outlay of Rs. 120 crore and the scheme which will be in force till March 31, 2025.
The guidelines for the PLI scheme were finalised after consultations with stakeholders, including industry representatives. The PLI will be extended only to companies engaged in the manufacturing of drones and drone components in India.
The Indian government expects the annual turnover of the drone manufacturing sector to cross Rs. 900 crore and the drone services sector to exceed R. 30,000 crore in the next three years. The government also believes that the drone sector can generate more than five lakh jobs.

Dec 04, 2022

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Launches 'One District One Sport' Scheme

In his mission to promote sports and sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched One District One Sport (ODOS) on the lines of the highly successful One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of the government.
The scheme serves the two interrelated objectives of the government, including promoting sports culture and keeping the younger generation healthy in the state and providing a platform for sportspersons to nurture their talents and skills in order to take part in prestigious national and international championships and win medals.
Under ODOS, one sport will be identified in each of the 75 districts of UP and necessary steps taken to find district-wise sport-specific talents and hone their skills in order to enable them to represent the district, state, national and international level tournaments and championships.

Dec 03, 2022

Haryana Govt. Approves New 'AatmaNirbhar Textile Policy'

The Haryana Cabinet approved a new AatmaNirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25, which aims to attract investment worth Rs. 4,000 crore and generate 20,0000 new jobs in the state.
A decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Council of Ministers held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
The new textile policy will supersede the previous Haryana Textile Policy 2019 and it aims to promote value-added textile activities with suitable policy interventions to harness the potential of the entire textile value chain in the state.

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