Schemes

Over 1 lakh farmers voluntarily gave up their PM-Kisan benefits last year(2023)

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan lead the chart of 1.16 lakh farmers who have voluntarily given up the benefits of the annual Rs 6,000 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme across the country from June 2023 to May 2024. The...

Ashok Leyland rolls out ‘Sarathi Suraksha’ policy

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the country's leading commercial manufacturers, launched 'Sarathi Suraksha Policy' a comprehensive insurance policy for safeguarding the driver community. About Sarathi Suraksha Policy The "Sarathi Suraksha Policy" covers accidental...

School Education Department Signs MoU with National Book Trust to Create Institutional Framework for Rashtriya E-Pustakalaya

The Department of School Education signed an Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) with the National Book Trust to create an institutional framework for the Digital Library Platform, Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya. Secretary of the Department of Higher Education K. Sanjay Murthy said that the...

RuPay Launches ‘Link it, Forget it’ Campaign at IPL 2024 to Promote Credit Card on UPI

RuPay, in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), introduces the 'Link it, Forget it' campaign during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This initiative aims to showcase the seamless integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI, emphasizing...

NTPC Limited to Launch New Edition of Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM)

NTPC Limited, India's largest power company, is set to unveil a new version of its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, the Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM). This program aligns with the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate...

Union Health Ministry Launches myCGHS iOS App

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduces the myCGHS app for iOS, delivering enhanced healthcare accessibility and digital experiences to Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. Launched on April 3rd, 2024, the app prioritizes user safety with robust security...

‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Norm Implemented

What is the New Norm? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' norm, which aims to prevent the use of a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular...

MGNREGS Wage Rates Revised: Hikes Range Between 4-10%

The Union rural development ministry announced the revision of wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme on March 27, following clearance from the Election Commission amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha polls and the Model Code of Conduct...

Ministry of Heavy Industries announces Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, introduces the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024). This scheme aims to expedite the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) within the...

NITI Aayog’s ‘Vocal for Local’ Initiative: Empowering Grassroots Entrepreneurship

NITI Aayog launched the 'Vocal for Local' initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme on March 13, 2024. This initiative aims to bolster local economies and promote grassroots entrepreneurship, ultimately fostering self-reliance and sustainable growth. Unveiling of Aakanksha Logo Prof. Ramesh...