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VIKSIT BHARAT–GUARANTEE FOR ROZGAR AND AJEEVIKA MISSION (GRAMIN) (VB-G RAM G) Why in the News? New Wage Floor: The Centre fixed a minimum wage of ₹300 per day under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective from July 1, 2026, strengthening economic security for eligible voters in rural areas. Scheme Replaced: The VB-G RAM G …
Read MorePM Family Care Tracker: Towards Proactive and Humane Welfare Governance Introduction: From Welfare Schemes to Welfare Delivery India has created an extensive network of welfare schemes for women, children and vulnerable families. However, the central challenge is no longer only the availability of schemes, but their timely and effective delivery. The PM Family Care Tracker, …
Read MorePM-AJAY Digital Platforms Strengthen Scheduled Caste Welfare Delivery Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to digitize implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes. The initiative aims to improve transparency, real-time monitoring, and efficient delivery under the PM-AJAY Scheme. Key Features Of PM-AJAY …
Read MorePM FLAGS OFF ELECTRIC BUSES UNDER PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Launch: Prime Minister virtually flagged off new electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme in Chandigarh. Urban Mobility Push: The initiative strengthens India’s commitment toward green urban transport and sustainable mobility transition. PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME FEATURES Launch Framework: …
Read MoreSUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
Read MoreSampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Targets Development Saturation Nationwide Why in the News ? NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a time-bound national campaign to achieve saturation of key development indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks, strengthening last-mile governance and outcome-based development. This initiative also aims to promote environmental democracy and enhance environmental jurisprudence at the …
Read MoreThe National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …
Read MoreNCW Launches SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship for Women-Centric Research Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented, multidisciplinary research on women-centric issues such as safety, justice, health, and economic empowerment, encouraging youth participation in evidence-based policymaking and environmental jurisprudence. SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship: Key …
Read MoreKerala Plans Electric Freight Corridor Under PM E-DRIVE Why in the News? Kerala is preparing to develop an electric truck corridor along NH-66 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming to promote freight electrification, reduce carbon emissions, and position the State as a national leader in clean logistics transition. This initiative will require careful consideration of …
Read MoreNew Rural Job Scheme Shifts From Demand Model Why in the News? The Union government plans to introduce the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA, 2005, marking a shift from a demand-driven right-based employment scheme to a supply-driven, allocation-based framework. This change also presents opportunities to integrate environmental …
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