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Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term on June 10. The new Union Cabinet’s first decision was to assist in constructing three crore more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). source:geeksforgeeks About the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Launch: Initiated in 2015 by Prime Minister …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pralhad Joshi, as the new food and consumer affairs minister, aims to curb food inflation and manage PDS costs. Measures include increasing pulse production, offloading rice stocks, liberalizing onion exports, and adjusting edible oil import duties. source:medium About Public Distribution System (PDS): Establishment: Indian food security system under the Ministry of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The newly formed government plans to approve 2 crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) with a 50% increase in assistance per beneficiary. This approval is part of the government’s first 100-day agenda, aiming to extend the existing scheme which has already sanctioned 2.95 crore houses since 2016, …
Read MorePublic Distribution System (PDS) in India The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is a government-run program aimed at distributing food grains and other essential commodities at subsidized prices to underprivileged sections of society. Operated under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, PDS plays a crucial role in the government’s efforts …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health Government Policies and Intervention Focus: Despite significant coverage and enrollment numbers, concerns have arisen regarding PMJAY’s sustainability and efficacy, particularly in addressing hospital dues, patient rejections, and operational challenges. Source: NHA Overview: Ayushman Bharat, initiated in 2018, encompasses two primary components: health and wellness centers and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya …
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