Category: Government Schemes

India has made substantial advancements in social protection coverage. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has initiated a comprehensive data-pooling exercise. This project aims to enhance the understanding of social protection benefits across the country. Recent findings show that 65% of India’s population, approximately 92 crore people,…

The Government of India is set to launch “Sahkar Taxi,” a cooperative-based taxi service. This initiative aims to provide a viable alternative to popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber. Union Minister Amit Shah announced this plan in Parliament, denoting its focus on benefiting drivers directly rather than large corporations. The service will encompass…

Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management and announced a national capacity building programme. The National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management, led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi, aims to enhance the management of medical oxygen across healthcare facilities in…

Recently, India launched the ‘Digital Excellence for Growth and Enterprise’ (Dx-EDGE) initiative. This platform aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with essential digital tools and knowledge. The initiative is a collaboration between the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), NITI Aayog, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It seeks to…

The Lok Sabha recently passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, marking step in cooperative education in India. This initiative aims to establish the country’s first national cooperative university at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat. The university is designed to enhance education, research, and training in the cooperative sector nationwide. Purpose…

On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. This event coincides with Ram Navami, marking milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The bridge, measuring 2.5 kilometres, enhances connectivity between mainland India and Rameshwaram Island. It reduces travel time for trains from 25-30 minutes to just under…

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has faced challenges regarding job card deletions. In recent years, the deletions have surged, prompting the Ministry of Rural Development to introduce new guidelines. These guidelines aim to ensure transparency and fairness in the deletion process while addressing the concerns of affected workers. About MGNREGS MGNREGS…

The Demand for Grants is important element in India’s budgetary framework. It is the formal request for funds by various ministries from the Consolidated Fund of India. This process is outlined in Article 113 of the Constitution. The Lok Sabha votes on these demands, which are essential for government expenditure. About Demand for Grants Demand…

In 2024, Gujarat made strides towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative. The state has achieved a remarkable 95 per cent of the target set by NITI Aayog for TB registration and treatment success. Achievements Gujarat was tasked with identifying and registering 145,000 TB patients in 2024. The state successfully registered 137,929…

The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a revolutionary workflow system deployed on the NIC Cloud, MeghRaj. It aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of legislative processes across India. NeVA facilitates a paperless environment for legislative business, allowing Members of the House to manage their responsibilities seamlessly through digital means. Recently, the Delhi Legislative Assembly…