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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - March 2023

Mar 2023

Oct 02, 2023

Women's Reservation Bill Gets President's assent

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the women's reservation bill which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Now, it will be officially known as the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act.
According to its provision, it shall come into force on such date as the central government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
The law will take some time before being implemented as the next census and the subsequent delimitation exercise - redrawing of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies - will ascertain the particular seats being earmarked for women.
The quota for women in the Lok Sabha and assemblies will continue for 15 years and Parliament can later extend the benefit period.

Oct 01, 2023

Centre extends RoDTEP Scheme Nine Months

Amid faltering exports and tepid external demand, the Centre extended the tenure of the export-boosting scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) for nine more months.
The scheme has now been extended until June 30, 2024 at the same rates for the existing export items.
The RoDTEP scheme, which refunds the embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies paid on inputs to exporters, was due to expire on September 30. These taxes were not being refunded but were incurred by the export entities in the process of manufacture and distribution of exported products.
The scheme, notified on January 1, 2021, replaced the controversial Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) after a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling stated that it violated the provisions of the global trade body by providing export subsidies for a wide range of goods.

Sep 27, 2023

National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers and Minister of Health & Family Welfare in the Government of India, is set to unveil a game-changing initiative.
The launch of the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector in India, along with the Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP), promises to reshape the landscape of pharmaceuticals and medical technology in the country.

Madhya Pradesh Announced Hike Retirement Benefits for Kotwars

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced an increase in honorariums and retirement benefits for kotwars.
The government would provide Rs. 1 lakh to kotwars at the time of their retirement.
Kotwars are appointed at the village level to assist revenue officials and provide them with information.
Kotwars, who do not own land, will get Rs. 8,000 per month instead of the earlier Rs. 4,000, while those with less than 3 acres of land will get Rs. 2,000.

Sep 26, 2023

CM Baghel Launches Housing Scheme for Homeless Families in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the 'Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana' with the aim of providing assistance for constructing houses to eligible beneficiaries of the scheme across the state.
The scheme includes beneficiaries who need housing but are not eligible for the scheme as per the survey list 2011 as the socio-economic and caste census was conducted by the Union government in 2011.
The Baghel government conduct the Chhattisgarh State Socio-Economic Survey 2023 from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023. The survey included 5,979,000 families, out of which 1,076,545 families were found to be houseless and having kutcha houses. In order to provide homes to such families, the Rural Housing Justice Scheme was announced by the Chief Minister in July 2023. He said that the state government will bear 100 per cent cost of the implementation of the scheme.

India Rolls Out Policy to Ensure Dignity in Death for Border Roads Workers

India, on a mission to enhance its infrastructure along the country's remote frontiers, unveiled a groundbreaking policy aimed at dignifying the lives of casual workers employed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved this policy, which not only addresses the preservation and transportation of mortal remains but also raises funeral expenses. This move emphasizes the perilous nature of the work undertaken by these individuals in challenging terrains.
Until now, the facility for preserving and transporting mortal remains at government expense was exclusively available to BRO's General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) personnel. However, recognizing the invaluable contribution of casual labourers, this policy extends this privilege to them as well.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. BRO develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighbouring countries.
The BRO was formed on May 7, 1960 to secure India's borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and north-east states of the country.
The Indian Army Pioneer Corps are attached to BRO task forces. BRO is also included in the Order of Battle of the Armed Forces, ensuring their support at any time. The organisations motto is Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).

Sep 25, 2023

Assam Govt. Launches Scheme to Give Rs. 2 lakh Each to Two Lakh Youth

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new self-employment scheme - 'Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan' - designed to empower the state's youth. The scheme will provide financial assistance with the aim of fostering entrepreneurship, promoting self-sufficiency and self-employment.
According to the Chief Minister, the scheme is divided into two categories based on the educational qualifications of the applicants.
The first category includes unemployed degree holders in fields such as engineering, MBBS, BDS, agriculture, animal husbandry, and fishery. These individuals will receive government assistance of Rs. 5 lakh, half of which will be a subsidy, and the remaining amount will need to be repaid without interest.
The second category comprises unemployed postgraduates, general graduates, ITI, and Polytechnic pass-outs. They will receive government assistance of Rs. 2 lakh, with Rs. 1 lakh being a subsidy and the remaining amount repayable without interest.
However, students from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) who have a minimum qualification of Class 10 are eligible for the first category assistance.
The age criteria for all applicants is set at 28 years, with the upper limit being 40 years for the general category and 43 for ST, SC, and OBC applicants.

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