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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2023

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Jul 05, 2024

Smart Cities Mission Extended Till March 2025

The Centre extended the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) under the Union Urban Development Ministry till March 31, 2025.
Under the SCM, launched in June 2015, 100 cities were chosen through a competition to be developed as smart cities. The mission envisions developing areas within selected cities in the country as model areas based on an area development plan, which is expected to have a rub-off effect on other parts of the city and nearby cities and towns.
The mission has an allocated budget of Rs. 48,000 crore for the 100 cities. As on date, Rs. 46,585 crore or 97% of the allocated budget has been released. Out of these funds released to the cities, 93% have been utilised as on date.
This extension was informed to the cities that it would be without any additional cost, beyond the already approved financial allocation under the mission. All ongoing projects are now expected to be completed before March 31, 2025.

Jul 04, 2024

NITI Aayog Launches 'Sampoornata Abhiyan'

In a significant move to accelerate the development of India's most challenging regions, NITI Aayog launched the 'Sampoornata Abhiyan'. This ambitious 3-month campaign aims to achieve saturation in key indicators across 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks, marking a new chapter in India's journey towards inclusive growth.
The 'Sampoornata Abhiyan', which translates to 'Completeness Campaign', represents a concentrated effort to bring about holistic development in areas that have historically lagged behind. By focusing on six crucial indicators, the campaign seeks to ensure that no one is left behind in India's progress story.

Tripura to Launch Vidya Pravesh Scheme to Boost Elementary Education

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the Centre has been working to improve the education system and that the state government is working in tandem with it to introduce the ambitious Vidya Pravesh scheme.
The Vidya Pravesh scheme is a three-month play-based school preparation module, and Rs. 128 crore was sanctioned for it to boost the quality of elementary education.

Jul 03, 2024

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Launches NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the NTR Bharosa pension scheme, fulfilling a key election promise and bringing hope to millions of beneficiaries across the state.
The NTR Bharosa Scheme is a social security program designed to provide financial support to various vulnerable groups in Andhra Pradesh.
Increased pension amounts for different categories:
Old-aged people, widows, weavers, etc.: Rs. 4,000 per month (up from Rs. 3,000)
Disabled and leprosy patients: Rs. 6,000 per month (up from Rs. 3,000)
Severely disabled: Rs. 15,000 per month (up from Rs. 5,000)
Chronic disease patients: Rs. 10,000 per month (up from Rs. 5,000)
The scheme is named after Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), a significant figure in Andhra Pradesh's history.

Jun 29, 2024

Assam Cabinet Accords Approval to Assam Witness Protection Scheme, 2024

The cabinet approved the Assam Witness Protection Scheme, 2024 to ensure adherence to Section 398 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to ensure protection of witnesses against imminent threats during the course of the investigation and trial of any cases.
According to the scheme, a witness in any case could apply for Witness Protection in prescribed form before a competent authority through its member secretary for seeking Witness Protection Order.
Protection measures under the witness protection scheme would include holding of in-camera trials, installation of security devices such as CCTV, security door, alarm, fencing etc. in the witness' home, close protection and patrolling near witness' home, temporary change of residence, escort to and from the court, provision of government vehicle for the date of hearing etc.

Jun 21, 2024

Cabinet Approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Pr...

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crore, including an outlay of Rs. 6853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and grant of Rs. 600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects.
The VGF scheme is a major step towards implementation of the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy notified in 2015 with an aim to exploit the vast offshore wind energy potential that exists within the exclusive economic zone of India. The VGF support from the Government will reduce the cost of power from offshore wind projects and make them viable for purchase by DISCOMs. While the projects will be established by private developers selected though a transparent bidding process, the power excavation infrastructure, including the offshore substations, will be constructed by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as the nodal ministry, will coordinate with various Ministries/Departments to ensure successful implementation of the scheme.

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