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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - July 2024

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Oct 17, 2025

"Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)" Scheme Gets New Flexibility

The Government introduced new flexibility under the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme to promote efficient water use and boost farmer income.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed that the initiative will empower States and Union Territories to take up micro-level water storage and conservation projects as part of Other Interventions (OI).
The Ministry further said that States and UTs can now plan micro-level water management activities-such as diggi construction and water harvesting systems-based on local needs. It added that these systems are developed for individual farmers as well as community use, ensuring sustainable water availability for micro-irrigation.
Furthermore, the initiatives aim to help farmers adopt micro-irrigation, improve water-use efficiency, and ultimately increase productivity and income.

Oct 14, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Introduces Alliance Air's "Fare se Fursat" Fixed Airfare S...

Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, inaugurated 'Fare Se Fursat', a historic initiative by India's government-owned regional carrier, Alliance Air. 'Fair Se Fursat' is aimed at giving passengers freedom from the stress of fluctuating airfares and promoting ease of flying in the country. The launch event was graced by Secretary, Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha; Chairman, Alliance Air, Amit Kumar and CEO, Alliance Air, Rajarshi Sen.
Under this scheme, Alliance Air will offer a single, fixed fare that remains constant regardless of the booking date, even on the day of departure. The initiative has been implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31, 2025 across select routes, to evaluate its operational feasibility and passenger response.

Oct 11, 2025

Ayush Ministry Launches SPARK 4.0 to Foster Research Skills Among Ayurveda Undergraduates

The government announced the fourth edition of its flagship Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) aimed to ignite scientific curiosity and research aptitude among undergraduate Ayurveda students across the country. The Ministry of Ayush said that under this program, three hundred Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery students from colleges recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) will receive a studentship of 50 thousand rupees. It added that the registration window will open on 15 of this month till 15 November.
Highlighting the key benefits of the SPARK, the Ministry said that nearly 591 students from 289 Ayurveda educational institutions across the country have benefited through this platform. The program offers hands-on exposure to research methodology, experimental design, and data analysis and helping participants gain foundational experience in scientific investigation at an early academic stage.

PM Modi Launches 2 Agri Schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two key initiatives, the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, in New Delhi.
The two schemes, announced during the Union Budget 2025-26 and approved by the Cabinet, will be implemented from the upcoming rabi (winter) season until 2030-31.
The move is with an aim to make India self-reliant as well as reduce import dependency.

Oct 08, 2025

Uttarakhand Minority Edu Bill Gets Government Nod

The Madrasa Board will be abolished and a uniform law will govern all minority educational institutions as Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) gave his assent to the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025.
Under the Bill, educational institutions belonging to other minority communities, such as Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Parsi, will also receive minority educational institution status in the state, along with those belonging to the Muslim community.
With the implementation of this Bill, the Madrasa Education Board Act, 2016, and the Non-Government Arabic and Persian Madrasa Recognition Rules, 2019, will expire on July 1, 2026.

Oct 07, 2025

Andhra CM Naidu Launches Scheme for Auto Rickshaw, Cab Drivers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the 'Auto Driver Sevalo' scheme in Vijayawada, announcing annual financial assistance of Rs. 15,000 for every registered auto driver in the state. The initiative aims to provide direct support to the transport community, which plays a key role in local mobility and small-scale livelihoods.
The launch ceremony was held at the Makineni Basavapunnaiah Stadium in Singhnagar, Vijayawada, where Naidu was joined by Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan, BJP state president Daggubati Purandeswari and Education Minister Nara Lokesh.

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