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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - March 2023

Mar 2023

Jun 16, 2023

Karnataka to Withdraw Anti-conversion Law

The Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka decided to repeal the controversial anti-conversion law passed during the previous BJP regime. The state government arrived at the decision after the cabinet meeting.
This came after the Congress government hinted to review decisions taken under the earlier BJP rule, including one to look into any land allotments made to right-wing groups under their regime and others such as textbook revisions and the hijab ban.
The Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, or anti-conversion bill was passed in September 2022 in the Karnataka Legislative Council, when the then opposition Congress had staged a walkout.
The withdrawal of this controversial law was also mentioned in the Congress' manifesto before assembly elections in the southern state.

Jun 14, 2023

Amit Shah Announces 3 major Disaster Management Schemes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced three major schemes worth over Rs. 8,000 crore that would cover the modernisation of fire brigade services in all states, flood mitigation in 7 major cities and prevention of landslides in 17 states.
He was addressing a meeting of the ministers of disaster management of states and Union Territories in New Delhi.
To mitigate the danger of floods in urban areas, in seven major cities, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune, Rs. 2,500 crore will be disbursed.
To deal with landslides in 17 states, almost Rs 825 crore will be given by the central government.
For the modernisation and expansion of fire brigade services, about Rs. 5,000 crore assistance will be given to all states.

Jun 12, 2023

Kerala Govt. Offers Rewards to People Who Report Illegal Waste Dumping Incidents

With the menace of dumping waste by people on roads and open public spaces, the Kerala government came up with a novel scheme to reward all those who report such acts and earn up to Rs. 2,500 for each reporting. This is part of the 'Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam' campaign to make the state garbage-free.
The report must be backed with evidence, including credible photograph or video clip, along with details such as the place and time of the wrong-doing.

Jun 08, 2023

Uttar Pradesh Govt. Launches Nand Baba Milk Mission Scheme

In a bid to make Uttar Pradesh a leading state in the field of milk development and milk production, the state government launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme at a cost of Rs. 1,000 crore. The Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme, which was launched has been implemented to provide milk producers the facility of selling their milk at a reasonable price in villages through dairy co-operative societies.

Jun 07, 2023

PM Modi Launches Schemes for Wetland, Mangrove Conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two schemes, namely Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes). These schemes are aimed at reviving and conserving India's wetlands and mangroves, contributing to the campaign for a green future and green economy.
Conserving Ramsar Sites 'The Amrit Dharohar Yojana' focuses on the conservation of existing Ramsar sites in India through active public participation. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. With this scheme, these sites will become centers of eco-tourism and a source of green jobs, benefiting local communities. The scheme aims to achieve sustainable ecosystem development and will be implemented over the next three years.
Reviving Mangrove Ecosystems 'The Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes' (MISHTI) aims to restore and protect the mangrove ecosystem in India. Mangroves play a crucial role in mitigating the threats posed by rising sea levels and cyclones to coastal areas and the livelihoods of communities. The scheme targets the restoration of mangrove cover across nine states in the country. Over the next five years, nearly 540 square kilometres of mangrove area will be comprehensively developed across 11 states and two union territories, starting from the fiscal year 2024.
The MISHTI scheme has several primary objectives, including:
Sharing best practices on plantation techniques, management practices, and conservation measures
Mobilizing resources through public-private partnerships
Promoting sustainable development and livelihoods in coastal areas
Mitigating the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities

Maharashtra CM Launches Asia's Largest Cluster Development Scheme

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched Asia's largest, ambitious and historic cluster development scheme in Thane. While launching the scheme, Shinde said that his much-awaited dream is coming into reality but he will be the happiest person in the world only on the day the beneficiaries of the scheme will receive the keys of their own house.
This scheme was conceptualised for the collective redevelopment of unauthorised and official dangerous buildings after the collapse of the Sairaj Building in Thane which had claimed 18 lives. The redeveloped township plan includes well-equipped health, educational, sports, recreational, parking, mandi, and civic facilities. The CIDCO will execute the project. Under the project, the integrated redevelopment project will be done on the lines of townships.
Chief Minister Shinde announced that the scheme will be implemented not only in Thane but also in Mumbai and the Mira-Bhayandar area of Thane district. He added that 10,000 houses will be constructed in the first phase of cluster development in Thane on 1500 acre area. He expressed confidence that the projects which are stalled or delayed will be completed with greater initiative with the help of CIDCO, MHADA, and BMC and those who had to migrate away from Mumbai will be brought back.

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