The Centre relaxed the 'automatic exclusion' criteria under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), allowing families owning two-wheelers, motorised fishing boats, refrigerators, landline phones and earning up to Rs. 15,000 per month to avail the rural housing scheme.
The parameters were among the criteria that render households ineligible under the scheme.
Under PMAY-G, all households living in houses with pucca roof and/or pucca wall, and households in houses with more than two rooms were already filtered out. The exclusion criteria revision is significant in view of the Centre's aim to construct two crore additional houses under the rural housing scheme by 2028-29.
Sep 09, 2024
CM Mohan Charan Majhi Repackages Naveen Patnaik Govt's KALIA, Launches New Scheme
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the CM-Kisan assistance, a repackaging of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme of the previous BJD government that propelled the Naveen Patnaik-led government to a victory in the 2019 polls.
The BJP government chose Nuakhai, the agrarian festival in western Odisha, to launch the new scheme in Sambalpur in the state's western region. The time and place is seen as an attempt to "connect emotionally" with the people in the region. Compared to the southern and coastal regions of the state, the BJP enjoys a strong base in the western region.
In an event, Majhi also transferred `925 crore to the accounts of over 46 lakh farmers in the state. The government also announced a `800 bonus beyond the MSP to farmers for every quintal of paddy under the Samrudha Krushak Yojana.
Sep 05, 2024
Karnataka Rolls Out the Nambike Nakshe Online Building Approval Scheme
The approval process for building construction in the Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits has been made seamless with the launch of the 'Nambike Nakshe' scheme. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar launched the scheme. Owners can get a provisional building plan approved by an authorised architect or engineer and upload it online for a final approval by the BBMP. This is applicable for constructions on sites up to 50×80 sqft.
With this online approval in place, owners start off with their construction once they get the provisional certificate and begin construction. The site will be later inspected by the BBMP engineers.
While initially the pilot of the Nambike Nakshe scheme was rolled out in two zones of BBMP, it is now made available in all of BBMP limits.
Sep 04, 2024
Madhya Pradesh Government Unveils Brindavan Gram Scheme
The Madhya Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a groundbreaking scheme named 'Brindavan Gram'. This initiative aims to transform selected gram panchayats into model villages, focusing on cow protection and rural development.
One gram panchayat from each of Madhya Pradesh's 313 blocks will be chosen
Selected panchayats will be officially renamed as 'Brindavan Gram'
Each selected village will have a gaushala (cow shed) established
Focus on promoting cow protection and welfare
Union Cabinet Approves Seven Schemes to Boost Farmers' Incomes and Improve Agriculture
In a significant move to enhance the lives of farmers and increase their incomes, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to seven comprehensive schemes. These initiatives, with a total outlay of Rs. 14,235.30 Crore, aim to revolutionise various aspects of agriculture in India.
The seven schemes are: The Digital Agriculture Mission, Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security, Strengthening Agricultural Education, Management and Social Sciences, Sustainable Livestock Health and Production, Sustainable Development of Horticulture, Strengthening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Natural Resource Management.
West Bengal Assembly Passes Historic Anti-Rape 'Aparajita' Bill Amid Political Drama
The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024', marking a significant development in the state's legal framework against sexual crimes. This bill introduces death penalty for individuals convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state. With this move, West Bengal became the first state to amend central laws dealing with rape, gang-rape, and sexual crimes against children.
The 'Aparajita' bill is named in tribute to a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital last month. The bill's key provisions include:
Death Penalty: Imposed for rape if the victim dies or suffers severe brain damage.
Life Sentence: Without parole for those convicted of rape.
Aparajita Task Force: To ensure punishment within 21 days of the preliminary report.
Enhanced Safety Measures: Installation of CCTV cameras and increased security on routes used by female healthcare workers, with an allocation of Rs. 120 crore
'Ratri Saathi' Provision: Extends the duty hours for female workers, ensuring their safety during night shifts.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed the bill as 'historic' and urged Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari to advocate for its swift assent from Governor CV Ananda Bose and President Droupadi Murmu.
Aug 31, 2024
Cabinet Accords Approval for Progressive Expansion of Central Sector Scheme of 'Agriculture Infra...
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, approved the progressive expansion in Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' to make it more attractive, impactful and inclusive.
In a significant move to enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure in the country and support the farming community, the Government has announced a series of measures to expand the scope of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. These initiatives aim at expanding the scope of eligible projects and integrate additional supportive measures to foster a robust agricultural infrastructure ecosystem.
Since its launch by the Prime Minister in 2020, AIF has been instrumental in supporting creation of 6623 warehouses, 688 cold stores and 21 silos projects, resulting in additional storage capacity of about 500 LMT in the country.
The expansion in the scope of AIF scheme is poised to further drive the growth, improve productivity, enhance farm incomes and contribute to the overall sustainability of agriculture in the country. These measures also underscore the Government's commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector through holistic development of farm infrastructure in the country.
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