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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2023

Jun 2023

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.

Jun 03, 2023

CM Siddaramaiah Announces Roll-out of Five Poll Guarantees in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the cabinet has decided to implement the five guarantees, which were promised by Congress before the Assembly elections were conducted in the state.
These guarantees will be implemented without any discrimination of caste or religion, the chief minister added. He also stated that these guarantees were discussed thoroughly by the cabinet, following which they decided to implement in the current financial year.
The five guarantees that the Siddaramaiah government has promised are - 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), - Rs. 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya), Rs. 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs. 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi) and free travel for women in public transport buses (Gruha Shakti).

Jun 02, 2023

Civil Aviation Ministry Out with Draft Bill for Simplifying Regulations

The civil aviation ministry came out with a draft bill for putting in place a simplified approach for regulations pertaining to the aviation sector.
The Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023, was prepared after reviewing the existing Aircraft Act, 1934.
As per the preamble of the Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023, it aims to have an Act to make better provisions for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import and export of aircraft and for connected matters.
The bill has been issued by the ministry for public consultations for a period of 30 days, according to a communication.

Jun 01, 2023

Cabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Grain Storage Capacity in Cooperative Sector

The central cabinet approved a scheme to boost the capacity for storage of food grains across the country.
The scheme, that will cost Rs. 1 lakh crore, will utilise funds already allocated to other schemes, said Anurag Singh Thakur.
The scheme will use cooperatives across India to set up new warehouses, aiding food security and reducing imports.
'The scheme has been dubbed as the 'world's largest grain storage plan in cooperative sector', according to a statement by the Press Information Bureau.

Odisha Government Announces 'Mo Ghara' Housing Scheme

In a major relief to economically and socially weaker households, the Naveen Patnaik Government announced the launch of 'Mo Ghara' (My House) to provide credit-linked financial assistance to beneficiaries who face fund crunch to complete or upgrade their houses.
The scheme, which coincided with the completion of fourth year in fifth term of Mr. Patnaik, will cover all such families who were left out in the existing housing schemes either due to stringent eligibility criteria or insufficient allocation, and those who had received housing assistance of smaller amount in the past and now want to upgrade or expand their houses.
"Under the scheme, a beneficiary can avail housing loan up to Rs. 3 lakh which can be repaid in 10 years excluding one year moratorium period in easy instalments. They can opt for one of the four slabs of loan amount – Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 1.5 lakh, Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 3 lakh.

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