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DELIVERING WELFARE TO THE BENEFICIARY

Why in news? The Union agriculture ministry had alerted Assam about irregularities in the cash transfer programme for farmers. Existing Issue with Cash transfer It appears, prima facie, that ineligible people signed up for the scheme, which provides ~6,000 a year to farmers with valid documentation. With the coronavirus disease pushing more people into poverty […]

NYAY SCHEME FOR FARMERS IN CHHATTISGARH

Why in news? The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana was launched in Chhattisgarh through video conferencing to mark the 29th death anniversary on 21st May 2020. Chhattisgarh becomes the first State to transfer financial aid directly into the accounts of farmers. Key Features of the Rajive Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana Under the scheme Rs. 10,000 per […]

PMUY: 6.8 CRORE FREE LPG CYLINDERS DISTRIBUTED

Why in news? As part of the economic response to COVID-19, Pradhan Mnatri Garib Kalyan Package, under which – Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing free of cost LPG cylinders to over 8 crore PMUY beneficiaries for 3 months. The beneficiaries were given funds in advance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in their […]

PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA

Why in news? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) PMMSY is a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India under two components namely, Central Sector Scheme (CS) and Centrally Sponsored […]

EXTENSION OF PRADHAN MANTRI VAYA VANDANA YOJANA (PMVVY)

Why in news? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) and other changes for the welfare of and to enable old age income security for Senior Citizens. Changes for the Welfare of the aged Extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) up to 31st […]

A MARRIAGE STORY FOR EVERYONE

Why in news? A petition recently filed in the Kerala High Court by a male same-sex couple challenges the constitutionality of the Special Marriage Act on the ground that it discriminates against same-sex couples who want to formalize their relationship through marriage Special marriage act of 1954 Special Marriage Act of 1954 allows and facilitates […]

NUTRITION AND THE BUDGET

Global Hunger Index, reported that India suffers from “serious” hunger, ranked 102 out of 117 countries, and that just a tenth of children between six to 23 months are fed a minimum acceptable diet The Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh which was launched in 2019 by Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, and Microsoft […]

A NATION FOR THE PERSECUTED

In his historic address to the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893, Swami Vivekananda declared, “I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the Earth.” Refugee law and India Refugees include Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans from China, […]

ENSURING ACCESS AND EQUITY IN EDUCATION

Why in news? The Finance minister announced a slew of measures for the education sector as a part of the ~20 lakh crore economic package. The key principles behind the education sector reforms are equity and access for students. Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) Of the total population in the age group of 18-23, which is […]

MOST MISSING WOMEN FROM MAHARASHTRA, M.P

Why in news? The highest number of women and children who go missing in the country are from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh respectively according to the study of NCRB.