Category: Government Schemes

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…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced guidelines for lenders regarding their involvement in the Government Debt Relief Scheme (DRS). This initiative aims to assist borrowers, particularly farmers, during crises such as natural disasters. State governments have announced various DRS to provide relief, especially in the lead-up to elections. The RBI’s guidelines include a…

The Rural Development Ministry of India has set ambitious goals for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 2024-25. This is part of a broader strategy to alleviate poverty in rural areas. The ministry plans to establish monthly targets to ensure timely implementation of housing schemes. Overview of PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin is…

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme has become a focal point of discussion among supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) initiative. This programme serves as a critical pathway for international students seeking to secure an H-1B visa. It allows students to gain work experience in their field of study, which…

The Delhi Government has recently initiated the ‘Pujari Granthi Samman’ scheme. This programme aims to provide financial assistance to Gurudwara priests in the region. The announcement was made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 30, with the registration process commencing on December 31. Scheme Overview The ‘Pujari Granthi Samman’ scheme offers a monthly…