Category: Government Schemes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has successfully rolled out its Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) across India. This initiative benefits over 68 lakh pensioners and modernises the pension disbursement process. The CPPS allows pensioners to withdraw their pensions from any bank branch, ensuring seamless and efficient service. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised this reform,…

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently amended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This amendment introduces new provisions aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement in the formulation and amendment of trade policies. The changes reflect the Government of India’s commitment to improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) by ensuring that various stakeholders,…

The Government of India recently launched a revamped e-auction portal named ‘Baanknet’. This portal serves as a comprehensive platform for buyers and investors interested in properties auctioned by public sector banks (PSBs). The initiative aims to streamline the auction process and enhance transparency in the real estate market. Features of Baanknet Baanknet boasts several advanced…

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched an initiative called ‘Faral Sakhi’ to empower women entrepreneurs. This programme focuses on women involved in traditional snack production, specifically festive snacks known as ‘Faral’. The initiative aims to provide training and resources to help these women scale their businesses sustainably. MBMC has partnered with the Women…

Maharashtra is currently scrutinising beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme. This initiative, launched in June 2024, aimed to support women from economically weaker sections by providing monthly financial assistance. The government is now ensuring that only eligible women, specifically those with an annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, receive these funds. Background of the Ladki…

The Uttarakhand government inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit on December 8, 2024. This initiative aims to attract tourists during the off-season winter months. The Char Dham includes four sacred Hindu shrines – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Traditionally, these sites experience heavy snowfall, making them inaccessible from late November to early May. However, the…

The Telangana Cabinet sub-committee has approved the extension of the Rythu Bharosa farmers’ investment subsidy scheme. This decision aims to benefit all farmers with cultivated lands. The scheme, a promise made by the Congress party, will credit ₹7,500 per acre for each crop season to approximately 70 lakh farmers in the state. The government is…

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced investment plan to improve Delhi‘s transport network. The government will allocate ₹12,500 crore, along with an additional ₹1,200 crore from the CRIF fund. This announcement coincides with the upcoming Delhi elections, denoting the urgency of addressing the city’s pollution and congestion issues. Gadkari’s proposals…

Recent changes in Canada‘s immigration policies have impacted international students, particularly those from India. The expiration of Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) for over 766,000 students by the end of next year has raised concerns about their ability to secure Permanent Residency (PR). In response, Canada has introduced the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC), which offers…

India’s commitment to enhancing its research and development capabilities has taken step forward with the introduction of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. Announced on November 25, 2024, this scheme aims to democratise access to scholarly knowledge across the nation’s higher education institutions and research centres. The initiative aligns with the broader vision of…