India signed a loan agreement of 300 million US dollars with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its flagship programme National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) launched by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
With the aim to inculcate a spirit of inquiry, creativity and love for Science and Mathematics in school children, former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 9 July 2024 launched the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) in New Delhi.
Union Cabinet approved institutional framework for National Skill Development Mission 2015
The Union Cabinet on 2 July 2024 approved the institutional framework for the National Skill Development Mission 2015. The Mission will provide a strong institutional framework at the Centre and States for implementation of skilling activities in the country.
The Government of India allocated 5000 crore for development of AYUSH
The Government of India allocated 5000 crore rupees for the growth of Department of AYUSH (it comprises Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).
Union Cabinet approved Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) of 500 cities
Union Cabinet on 29 April 2025 approved the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) of 500 cities with an outlay of 50000 crore rupees over the next five years (2015-16 to 2019-20). Besides, the Cabinet also approved the Smart Cities Mission with an outlay of 48000 crore rupees.
Union Cabinet approved Smart Cities Mission with an outlay of 48000 crore rupees
The Union Cabinet on 29 April 2025 gave its nod for Smart Cities Mission with an outlay of 48000 crore rupees over the next five years (2015-16 to 2019-20).
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.
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.
Union Government launched National Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)
National Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) has been launched by the Union Ministry of Urban Development. The scheme seeks to preserve and rejuvenate the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Government launches two schemes empowering girls
Modi government launched two schemes named ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ and ‘Sukanya Samridhi Yojna’ to encourage birth and education of girls and to improve the child sex ratio which has been very low – 918 girls for 1,000 boys.