Rajya Sabha on 24 April 2015 passed the Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 by voice vote. The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 is a private member’s Bill which aims at protecting and providing rights for transgenders.
Union Cabinet approved 33% women reservation in police forces of all Union Territories
The Union Cabinet on 20 March 2015 approved 33 percent reservation for women in police forces of all Union territories (UTs) including Delhi police, through direct recruitment in non-gazetted posts like constables to sub-inspectors.
Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to impart skill training to youth
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) with an outlay of 1500 crore rupees. The programme aims to impart skill training to youth with focus on first time entrants to the labour market and class 10 and class 12 drop outs.
Union Budget for 2015-16 presented
Finance Minister of India Arun Jaitley presented the budget for 2015-16 in the Parliament. Though the budget lacked “big bang measures”, it sought to create an enabling platform, for future economic growth. In an attempt to blunt the growing criticism about the Modi government being pro-rich, the finance minister announced a series of pro-poor measures.
Railway Budget of India presented in Parliament
Railway minister Suresh Prabhu presented the railway budget for 2015-16 in the parliament. The budget is noted for its distinctness from the previous budgets as this time it did not announce a new train or new railway line.
L C Goyal becomes new home secretary
After admitting intervention in the CBI’s probe in Sarada scam, Union home secretary Anil Goswami resigned on account of attempt to protect Sarada accused Matang Sinh. He was succeeded by L C Goyal as new home secretary.
Government to sell medicines under ‘Jan Aushadhi’ brand
Government has decided to sell medicines under its own brand name – Jan Aushadhi’. The medicines under ‘Jan Aushadhi’ Brand name will be available at local chemists.
Use of older version of Preamble by government creates controversy
In an advertisement by I&B ministry original version of preamble drafted in 1945 was used. This created a controversy as the version does not contain the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ which were added later to the Preamble in 1976.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar appointed as foreign secretary
By sacking Sujatha Singh who was about to retire after eight months, government appointed Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s ambassador to the US, as new foreign secretary.
Election Commission is thinking about voting through internet and mobile: CEC
Newly appointed chief election commissioner of India – Hari Shankar Brahma said that the poll panel is thinking about allowing internet and mobile voting. This is being considered as words of surprise for millions of young Indian voters.