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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2023

Jun 2023

May 08, 2025

Kerala Launches 'Jyothi' Scheme to Bring Migrant Children into Schools

The Kerala government launched 'Jyothi', scheme to ensure that children of migrant workers get access to education. The scheme seeks to address the persistent educational marginalisation faced by this vulnerable group, many of whom miss out on formal schooling due to frequent relocation and poor access to public services.
Migrant workers form an integral part of Kerala's workforce, with over 35 lakh contributing across key sectors.
'Jyothi' will bring all migrant children aged three to six into anganwadis (government-run childcare centres) and integrate those aged six and above into public schools. The scheme also emphasises cultural and educational inclusion as part of a wider push for social integration and empowerment.
The enrolment drive is being implemented through a wide network of stakeholders, including representatives of local self-governments, Kudumbashree workers, schoolteachers, and parent-teacher associations, who will work together to locate and admit migrant children into local schools.

Cabinet Approves National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation

In a major step towards transforming vocational education in India, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the Setting up of five (5) National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and Setting up of five (5) National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) for Skilling will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme as per announcement, made under Budget 2024-25 and Budget 2025-26 with outlay of Rs. 60,000 crore (Central Share: Rs. 30,000 crore, State Share: Rs. 20,000 crore and Industry Share: Rs. 10,000 crore), with co-financing to the extent of 50% of Central share by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, equally.

May 06, 2025

Jharkhand Launches Health Insurance Scheme for Lawyers in State

The Jharkhand government launched a health insurance scheme exclusively for advocates and their dependents.
The scheme was implemented under the existing Rajyakarmi Swasthya Beema Yojana, with its coverage now specially extended to include members of the legal fraternity.

May 03, 2025

Delhi Launches Mobile Registration Campaign for Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana

The Delhi government launched a 'Mobile Registration Campaign' under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana, a major healthcare initiative for senior citizens aged 70 and above in the national Capital.
The scheme, part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), promises free treatment of up to Rs. 10 lakh per beneficiary.
The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana is a health insurance scheme offering cashless treatment. The costs of this scheme will be jointly borne by the Central and Delhi governments.
This scheme is universal for all residents of Delhi aged 70 and above, regardless of their social or economic background. However, the benefits are restricted to those who are native residents of Delhi and possess a valid Aadhaar card.

May 01, 2025

MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme

Pralhad Joshi Minister of New and Renewable Energy launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). He mentioned that the scheme is a foundational step towards creating a robust framework for certifying green hydrogen production and ensuring transparency, traceability, and market credibility.
While the scheme applies to companies that have bid for the government's incentives for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, it leaves out the exporters who have not availed them.

Commerce Ministry Plans to Extend RoDTEP Scheme beyond September 30

In what could provide confidence to Indian exporters grappling with an unpredictable global market, the government is set to extend the popular Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme beyond September 30, 2025 when it is scheduled to lapse.
The RoDTEP scheme, announced in January 2021, refunds embedded duties and taxes, such as VAT on fuel used in transportation, mandi tax and duty on electricity used during manufacturing of the exported items.

Apr 29, 2025

Delhi Launches 'Ayushman Vay Vandana' Scheme Offering Free Rs. 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+

The Delhi government introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, offering comprehensive health insurance coverage of Rs. 10 lakh to citizens aged 70 years and above. The initiative focuses on delivering free health services, annual check-ups, and secure digital health records to ensure the dignity, care, and health security of Delhi's senior population.
The first set of Vay Vandana health cards were distributed at an event attended by CM Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

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