DISTRIBUTION OF FORTIFIED RICE TO CURB MALNUTRITION
Who implements the Fortification of rice schemes? Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Department of Food & Public Distribution Details The Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on “Fortification of Rice and its Distribution under Public Distribution System (PDS)” has been approved for a period of three years beginning 2019-20. The Pilot Scheme is funded […]
MINORITY SCHEMES FOR JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs implements programmes/schemes for the six (6)centrally notified minority communities namely, Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs as under:- Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme – For educational empowerment of students. Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme – Provide fellowships in the form […]
WISTEMM, KIRAN, NARI SHAKTHI PURASKAR AND KISHORI HEALTH CARDS
WISTEMM The Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (WISTEMM)”program of Department of Science and Technology(DST) in association with Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have provided international exposure to several women scientists. Details of WISTEMM Around 20 women scientists have visited 20 leading institutions across the United States of America […]
GENDER DISPARITY AT ALL LEVELS OF SCHOOLS
Why in news? Gender Parity Index (GPI) at various levels reflect equitable participation of girls in the School system. However, under SamagraShiksha – an Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE), bridging Gender Gap in School Education continues to be one of the major objectives. The GPI indicates that the number of girls is more than […]
SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Details of Various Schemes Under Ministry of Minority Affairs in news Employment-oriented Skill Development Initiatives Seekho Aur Kamao– It is a placement linked skill development programme. Nai Manzil – A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts Gharib Nawaz Employment Training for providing short-term job oriented skill development courses to youths belonging […]
JAN AUSHADI PARIYOJANA KENDRAS
Why in news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in Jan Aushadi Diwas celebrations on 7th March 2020 through Video Conference from New Delhi. In order to celebrate achievements of the scheme and provide further impetus, 7th March is proposed to be celebrated as “Janaushadi Diwas” across India. Janaushadi Kendras Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan […]
PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY)
About PMKVY Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development initiative scheme of the Government of India for recognition and standardisation of skills. Launched in 2015, it is a flagship program of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) implements it with the help of training partners. Under […]
STATES SUCCESSFUL IN ACHIEVING CONTROL ON POPULATION GROWTH
Why in news? The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India has declined from 3.2 in 1999 to 2.9 in 2005 and further declined to 2.2 in the year of 2017. There are thirteen States out of the 22 bigger States which have achieved the replacement level of fertility i.e., TFR of 2.1 as per Sample […]
DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME
Why in news? The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report for 2013-14, farmers’ average monthly income stood at Rs. 6,426. At present as per the last survey available for 2016-17, it stands at Rs. 8,167. India’s plan to Increase Farmers’ Income National Commission for Farmers was constituted in 2004, chaired by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, […]
CHILDLINE FIELDING CALLS AGAINST ABUSE
Why in news? One in every three calls made to the emergency helpline for children, ChildLine 1098, days before and during the nation-wide lockdown sought protection from abuse and sexual violence, according to a presentation made on 7th April 2020. Details Between March 20 and March 31, the helpline recorded a total of 4.3 lakh […]