Union Cabinet of India approved the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) with an outlay of 5142.08 crore rupees.
Govt of India announced ‘One rank, One pension’ Scheme for Ex-servicemen
Narendra Modi led NDA government on 5th September announced implementation of ‘One Rank, One Pension’ (OROP) scheme for the ex-servicemen. The decision will be applicable to over 24 lakh ex-servicemen and 6 lakh war widows in the country.
Government of India launched ‘Sehat’ to provide healthcare facilities in rural areas
In order to provide healthcare facilities in rural areas, Government of India launched a telemedicine initiative ‘Sehat’. It is to be conducted in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals.
Govt of India launched ‘Vidya Lakshmi’ – A Web Portal for Students Seeking Educational Loans
The Government of India launched a first of its kind web portal named Vidya Lakshmi (www.vidyalakshmi.co.in) to help students seeking Educational Loans.
Pahal Scheme acknowledged by Guinness Book as the largest cash transfer program
Union Government’s ambitious Pratyaksha Hastaantarit Laabh (PAHAL) scheme was acknowledged as the world’s largest cash transfer program (households) by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Centre approved 300 crore package to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 300-crore rupees package to save standing kharif agriculture and horticulture crops from weak monsoon.
India Signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 308.40 Million for National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project-II
Union Government of India and World Bank signed 308.40 million US dollar credit agreement in support of the second phase of the ‘National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Program’ (NCRMP-II).
‘School Nursery Yojana’ launched by Union Government to bring students closer to nature
In an initiative to bring students closer to nature, Union Government of India has launched the School Nursery Yojana. The Yojana (Scheme) seeks to engage students from class VI to IX in raising of saplings in nurseries created in schools.
Union Cabinet approved Direct release of wages into bank accounts of MNREGA workers
Union Cabinet approved release of wages directly into the account of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers. The decision is aimed at further streamlining the flow of funds and to empower state governments to deliver entitlements as per the objectives of the Act.
Rural Development Minister launched ‘SAMANVAY’ for Gram Panchayats
Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh launched SAMANVAY, a compilation of all schemes of both Union and State governments for Gram Panchayats.