Schemes( upsc) Champions camp

2021-10-31 12:30:44 Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme

The scheme proposes to facilitating and incentivizing movement of Agri-produce by air transportation.

It lays out the vision of improving value realization through better integration and optimization of Agri-harvesting and air transportation.

It works by contributing to Agri-value chain sustainability and resilience under different and dynamic conditions.

It will be implemented at 53 airports across the country mainly focusing on Northeast and tribal regions and is likely to benefit farmer, freight forwarders and Airlines.

Key highlights of the scheme

Facilitating and incentivizing movement of Agri-produce by air transportation: Full waiver of Landing, Parking, TNLC and RNFC charges for Indian freighters and P2C at selected Airports. Primarily, focusing on NER, Hilly, and tribal regions.

Strengthening cargo-related infrastructure at airports and off airports: Facilitating the development of a hub and spoke model and a freight grid.

Concessions sought from other bodies: Seek support and encourage States to reduce Sales Tax to 1% on aviation fuels for freighters / P2C aircraft as extended in UDAN flights.

Resources-Pooling through establishing Convergence mechanism: Collaboration with other government departments and regulatory bodies.

Technological convergence: Development of E-KUSHAL (Krishi UDAN for Sustainable Holistic Agri-Logistics). Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-10-24 05:56:23 AMRUT 2.0

Feature

Water management: It will build upon the progress of AMRUT to address water needs, rejuvenate water bodies, better manage aquifers, reuse treated wastewater, thereby promoting circular economy of water.

Water supply: It would provide100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs.

Sewerage: It will provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities.

Rejuvenation of water bodies and urban aquifer management: It will be undertaken to augment sustainable fresh water supply.

Recycle and reuse of treated wastewater: It is expected to cater to 20% of total water needs of the cities and 40% of industrial demand.

Pey Jal Survekshan: It will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-10-19 07:27:09 READ about BOMDILA MONASTRY Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-10-14 09:42:39 Gati Shakti Master Plan

launched to provide information instantaneously.

It will allow for better coordination among ministries.

Gati Shakti Scheme was launched with the aim of achieving three basic goals namely,

Seamless multimodal connectivity for facilitating easy movement of goods & people,

Improved prioritisation, optimal usage of resources, timely creation of capacities, and

Resolution of issues like disjointed planning, standardisation & clearances.

Aim of the Master Plan

provide a framework for ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline program’.

to make Indian products more competitive by cutting down their logistics costs and improving supply chains.

It also aims to give a foundation for holistic infrastructure and an integrated pathway for the economy.

It will the local manufacturers of India in turning globally competitive.

Apart from that, this scheme of worth over one hundred lakh crore rupees will create employment opportunities for the youth.

It seeks to attract investment from worldwide to improve the infrastructure in India and will provide new direction & fresh momentum for overall infrastructure development in India. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-10-11 06:53:57 Palk Bay Scheme

The Palk Bay Scheme is the official scheme for diversification of trawl fishing boats from Palk Strait into deep sea fishing boats.

It is aimed at encouraging fishermen to take up deep-sea fishing and put an end to disputes arising between the India and Sri Lanka.

The project helps fishermen in the Palk Straits, who are not exposed to deep-sea fishing, to venture deep into the Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and other deep-sea areas to look for fish like tuna that are in high demand.

Components of the scheme

The project aims to replace all trawler boats and introduce over 2,000 deep sea fishing boats in a course of five years.

The scheme, under the aegis of Blue Revolution scheme – is funded by the Centre – 50 per cent and state government – 20 per cent for a boat costing Rs 80 lakh.

Of the balance 30 per cent, 10 per cent is contributed by the beneficiary (fisherman), and the remaining 20 per cent is funded by bank Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-10-01 17:58:29 Samarth Scheme for Textile Sector

Samarth Scheme, also known as Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector (SCBTS), was approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in 2017 in order to ensure steady supply of skilled manpower in the labour-intensive textile sector.

Provide demand driven, placement oriented National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant skilling programmes to create jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textile, excluding Spinning and Weaving.

Promote skilling and skill upgradation in the traditional sectors of handlooms, handicrafts, sericulture and jute

Enable provision of sustainable livelihood either by wage or self employment.18 State Governments have been allocated a training target of 3.6 lakh beneficiaries for conducting training programmes in traditional and organized sectors.

Industry/industry associations are being empanelled for undertaking industry oriented entry level skilling programmes in the organized sectors. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-09-30 05:32:56 Middle Income Group Scheme

to provide legal services to the middle and relatively lower income groups

 Features of Scheme:

MIGS is a self-supporting scheme that will provide legal services to the middle income group citizens whose gross income does not exceed Rs.60, 000 per month or Rs. 7, 50, 000 per annum.

A case will be registered under the MIG Legal Aid Scheme and forwarded to Advocate-on-Record/ Senior Counsel/Arguing Counsel on the panel for their opinion.

If Advocate-on-Record is satisfied that case is fit, then the society will consider that applicant is entitled to legal aid.

The view expressed by Advocate-on Record will be final in determining eligibility of the applicant for obtaining the benefit under the scheme.

A society will be created with Chief Justice of India (CJI) as Patron-in-Chief. Attorney General will be its ex-officio Vice President, Solicitor General its Honorary Secretary and other senior advocates as its members.

If an advocate, appointed under the scheme, is found negligent in pursuing the case entrusted to him, he will be required to return the brief together with the fee received by him from the applicant.

The society will not be responsible for the negligent conduct and the entire responsibility will be that of the advocate. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-09-27 11:57:05 SAUBHAGYA Scheme

Progress till now

82 crore households have been electrified since the launch of SAUBHAGYA till March, 2021.

Feature

The Saubhagya is a scheme to ensure electrification of all willing households in the country in rural as well as urban areas.

The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) is the nodal agency for the operationalization of the scheme throughout the country.

Objective

To provide energy access to all by last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural as well as urban areas

To achieve universal household electrification in the country

Beneficiaries of the project

The beneficiaries for free electricity connections would be identified using Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data.

However, un-electrified households not covered under the SECC data would also be provided electricity connections under the scheme on payment of Rs. 500 which shall be recovered by DISCOMs in 10 installments through electricity bill.

The solar power packs of 200 to 300 Wp with battery bank for un-electrified households located in remote and inaccessible areas, comprises Five LED lights, One DC fan, One DC power plug.

It also includes Repair and Maintenance (R&M) for 5 years.

Implementation process

For the easy and accelerated implementation of the Scheme, modern technology shall be used for household surveys by using Mobile App.

Beneficiaries shall be identified and their application for electricity connection along with applicant photograph and identity proof shall be registered on spot.

The Gram Panchayat/Public institutions in the rural areas may be authorised to collect application forms along with complete documentation, distribute bills and collect revenue in consultation with the Panchayat Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-09-21 06:00:29 PLI Scheme for White Goods

White goods refer to heavy consumer durables or large home appliances, which were traditionally available only in white.

They include appliances such as washing machines, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, etc. The white goods industry in India is highly concentrated.

Why PLI scheme for white goods?

Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market reached INR 76,400 crore (~$10.93 bn) in 2019.

Appliances and consumer electronics industry is expected to double to reach INR 1.48 lakh crore (~$21.18 bn) by 2025.

The PLI Scheme on White Goods is designed to create complete component ecosystem for Air Conditioners and LED Lights Industry in India and make India an integral part of the global supply chains.

Only manufacturing of components of ACs and LED Lights will be incentivized under the Scheme. Ашу / Түсініктеме

2021-09-08 08:43:20 Vidyanjali portal

- portal to facilitate private donor's, corporate social responsibility contribution and volunteering activities


The Vidyanjali portal will enable community/volunteers to contribute by connecting directly with the government and government-aided schools of their choice.

Acording to education ministry, any person who is a citizen of India/NRI/PIO OR any organisation/institution/company/group registered in India can volunteer and contribute in two ways:

• Services/activities• Assets/material/equipment such as basic civil infrastructure, basic electrical infrastructure, classroom support materials and equipment, digital infrastructure, equipment for extra curricular activities and sports, yoga, health, etc

Serving and retired teachers, scientist/government/semi government officials, retired armed forces personnel, self-employed and salaried professionals, alumni of educational institutions, homemakers and any other literate person can volunteer at a school that requests for assistance. Ашу / Түсініктеме