Schemes

Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for the implementation of offshore wind energy projects in India. This decision marks a significant step towards harnessing the vast offshore wind energy...

India Set to be the 6th Country to have its own Deep Sea Mission

India is set to join an elite group of nations with the launch of its ambitious Deep Sea Mission, making it the sixth country to embark on such a groundbreaking endeavor. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge)...

Mission Karmayogi: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Mission Karmayogi is a significant reform initiative launched by the Government of India, aimed at transforming the Indian civil services and enhancing their efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Announced in 2020, this mission seeks to create a competent and future-ready...

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: A Comprehensive Overview

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Campaign) on May 12, 2020. This ambitious initiative aims to transform the crisis into an opportunity by promoting local manufacturing, reducing import dependency, and...

Modi clears PM-Kisan 17th Instalment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June10, signed the release of the 17th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN Nidhi) scheme. The move will benefit more than 93 million farmers by disbursing more than Rs 20,000 crore. 16th Installment...

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): A Comprehensive Overview

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is an initiative launched by the Government of India to provide affordable housing to the urban and rural poor. This flagship scheme aims to achieve the vision of "Housing for All" by the year 2022....

Portugal to Use Golden Visa Scheme to Help Migrants

Portugal plans to adapt its golden visa scheme to allow wealthy foreigners seeking residency rights to invest in affordable housing for locals or accommodation for migrants. About Golden Visa Scheme "Golden Visa," a program that offers residency to wealthy foreigners...

National Health Claim Exchange

The Ministry and IRDAI are launching the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX), a digital platform which will bring together insurance companies, healthcare sector service providers and government insurance scheme administrators. What is National Health Claim Exchange? The Health Claim Exchange...

Market Regulator SEBI Fines 11 Individuals for Pump And Dump Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has slapped a fine of Rs 7.75 crore on 11 individuals for allegedly operating a 'pump and dump' scheme in scrip of Svarnim Trade Udyog. The markets regulator has also debarred them...

European Commission Excludes Tanzania From Conservation Grant

The European Commission (EC) has made a significant decision regarding Tanzania’s eligibility for a conservation grant under its NaturAfrica initiative. This decision has implications for conservation efforts in East Africa, particularly concerning the Eastern Rift Savannahs and Watersheds (ERiSaWa) component...