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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - November 2024

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Aug 21, 2025

West Bengal Launches 'Shramshree' Scheme for Returning Migrant Workers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramshree Scheme, a first-of-its-kind state welfare initiative aimed at supporting Bengali migrant workers returning home after facing alleged linguistic discrimination and harassment in other states. The scheme offers Rs. 5,000 monthly aid for up to one year or until the worker secures a new job within the state.

Aug 19, 2025

Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025, Replaces Colonial-era Law

The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, a sweeping reform designed to replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908, ending more than a century of colonial-era regulation and ushering in a modern framework for India's maritime sector, in Delhi. Earlier, the bill was proposed by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal for passing in the Upper House.
The legislation, already cleared by the Lok Sabha, will be sent for Presidential assent. Once enacted, it is expected to transform governance at Indian ports, strengthen Centre–State coordination for port-led development, and boost investor confidence in a sector crucial to the country's trade ambitions.

Aug 17, 2025

The Centre Launches the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)

The central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the employment incentive scheme Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). Speaking from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the employment scheme, offers financial support to both first-time job employees and the employers. The scheme will be operated by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). As per the government announcement, the scheme has a budget total budget outlay of Rs. 99,446 crore and aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years.

Aug 13, 2025

Two Sports Bills Passed amid Opposition Protests

The Rajya Sabha passed three major pieces of legislation, the National Sports Governance Bill, the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax (No.2) Bill, 2025, marking a significant day for policy reforms in sports and taxation.
The Sports Governance Bill, introduced by Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, is India's first comprehensive law to regulate the functioning of sports bodies. It aims to bring transparency, accountability, and athlete welfare into the heart of administration, in line with the Olympic and Paralympic charters and global best practices.
The new law establishes an independent National Sports Board (NSB) to oversee the Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations (NSFs), and other recognised sports organisations. It also creates a National Sports Tribunal, headed by a retired or sitting Chief Justice, for speedy resolution of disputes, and a National Sports Election Panel to ensure fair and transparent polls in sports bodies.

Aug 12, 2025

Tamil Nadu Rolls the "Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme

The Tamil Nadu government rolled out the 'Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme' to deliver ration items at the doorsteps of over 21 lakh beneficiaries, an initiative CM M. K. Stalin described as close to his heart since it would benefit senior citizens aged over 70 years and differently abled persons.
The scheme was formulated keeping in mind the difficulties faced by the said group of ration card holders to access fair price shops and the additional expense of Rs. 30.16 crore incurred in the rollout was the government's life-saving responsibility towards the public.

The Union Cabinet Approves the MERITE Scheme

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, approved the proposal for implementation of the 'Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education' (MERITE) Scheme in 275 technical institutions comprising 175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics. The objective of the scheme is to improve the quality, equity and governance in technical education covering all States/UTs by implementing interventions aligned with the National Educational Policy-2020 (NEP-2020).
It is a 'Central Sector Scheme' with total financial implication of Rs. 4200 crore for a period from 2025-26 to 2029-30. Out of Rs. 4200 crore, there will be an external assistance of Rs. 2100 crore from World Bank as loan.

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