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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2023

Jun 2023

Jul 24, 2024

New Scheme for Socio-economic Development of Tribal Villages

With a saturation approach for achieving social justice, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme for socio-economic development of 63,000 tribal villages that will aim to cover 5 crore people from tribal communities.
In the Budget for Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, the government also increased allocations for skilling of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SCs and mechanised sanitation.
In her Budget speech, Sitharaman said the government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan by "adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts".
The scheme signals continuation of the government's welfare outreach to ST communities. In the previous Budget, Sitharaman had announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), a welfare scheme targeted to improve the socio-economic conditions of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development in J&K Gets Extended Till 2037

The Centre announced the extension of the New Central Sector scheme for Jammu and Kashmir up to 2037. However the budget allocation for the scheme—announced in 2021 for a period of 10 years following the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories—remains the same at Rs. 28,400 crore.
As per reports, the extension to the scheme, announced in the Union Budget, is to encourage more businesses to invest in Jammu and Kashmir. However, keeping the same budget allocation may come as a disappointment to the UT administration.
There is no such scheme anywhere in the country. But many large investors feel realising 300% of GST refund in 10 years in J&K may not be possible.

Jul 23, 2024

Gujarat Launches Scheme to provide Rented Accommodation to Construction Workers for Rs. 5 per Day

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a scheme to provide temporary accommodation to nearly 15,000 construction workers at a nominal rate of Rs. 5 per day.
For the 'Shramik Basera' scheme, the CM performed the ground-breaking ceremony of 17 dwelling structures to house the labourers in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara and Rajkot cities.
In the next three years, more such dwelling centres will be built across Gujarat for the benefit of about 3 lakh construction workers. The project will cost Rs. 1,500 crore, he said.

Jul 21, 2024

Madhya Pradesh Tops in PM SVANidhi Scheme as Best Performing State

Madhya Pradesh was recognised as the 'Best Performing State' under the Prime Minister SVANidhi scheme, which supports urban street vendors with collateral-free loans up to Rs. 50,000. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry announced this accolade, with Assam securing the second position in the 'Best Performing States – Innovation and Best Practices Award' category.
Launched in June 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM SVANidhi scheme provides micro-credit to street vendors in urban areas to help them recover from the economic impact of the crisis. The scheme offers collateral-free loans up to Rs. 50,000, repayable within a year, aiming to enhance financial stability and support small businesses.

Jul 20, 2024

Assam Government Repeals Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act

The Assam Cabinet approved a Bill to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which permitted underage marriages under specific conditions.
The Repealing Bill 2024 will be presented during the upcoming monsoon session of the Assembly.

Jul 18, 2024

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Announces Ladla Bhai Yojana

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the 'Ladla Bhai Yojana' for boys in the state after announcing the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' for girls. Speaking in Maharashtra's Pandharpur, Shinde reportedly said that the state government does not differentiate between boys and girls and that the 'Ladla Bhai Yojana' scheme will solve the unemployment issue.
The Ladla Bhai Yojana is for youths in Maharashtra who have passed the 12th grade.
Under this scheme, students who have completed their 12th grade will receive Rs. 6,000 per month. Meanwhile, students holding a diploma will receive Rs. 8,000 per month, while those who have graduated will be given Rs. 10,000 per month. Besides, the youth will also be given an opportunity to undergo a one-year apprenticeship in a factory, gaining valuable work experience that will help them secure jobs based on that experience.

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