The document summarizes key initiatives from the Press Information Bureau weekly report from March 25th to 31st, 2018. It discusses the following:
1) The setting up of a National Academic Depository to digitize school records.
2) Strategic plans to tackle dengue and chikungunya, including surveillance, case management, vector management, and capacity building.
3) Various Memorandums of Understanding approved by the Cabinet between India and other countries.
4) Special incentives for new industrial units in Northeast India, including capital investment incentives and transportation subsidies.
5) An agreement between India and China to address trade imbalances and promote bilateral trade in areas like pharmaceuticals.
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The document outlines the key details of a new textile policy announced by the State Government for 2011-2017. Some key points:
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- It aims to attract Rs. 40,000 crore in investment and create 11 lakh new jobs in the textile sector over 5 years.
- It provides subsidies and financial assistance to set up new textile units and modernize/expand existing ones, especially in Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra regions.
- Interest subsidies will be provided on long-term loans linked to the central government's TUFS scheme, with the goal of ensuring an
The document analyzes India's Union Budget for 2004-2005 from the perspective of budget allocations that benefit children. It finds that only 2.44% of the total budget was allocated for children, which may not be sufficient to meet the needs of children who make up 40% of India's population. The largest allocation was for the Integrated Child Development Services program, though the 8.2% decline from the previous year could impact universalization goals. Overall, the analysis raises concerns that budget allocations for children may not be adequate to fulfill India's commitments to children's rights.
Farmer's Agribusiness Training Course: Module 1 Lesson 2 Supplementary Readin...PiLNAfrica
The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has a long history dating back to 1903. It has undergone several transformations through mergers and splits of related functions over the years. Its core mandate is to promote food security, incomes, and sustainable land use in Kenya. It has a vision to achieve food security, employment, income generation, and poverty reduction. Its strategic objectives include creating an enabling environment, promoting markets, improving productivity, conserving the environment, and strengthening human resources. The Ministry is organized with a Minister, Permanent Secretary, technical departments, and provincial and district offices to carry out its functions.
Farmers' Agribusiness Training Course: Module 1 Supplementary Reading. Agricu...PiLNAfrica
The objective of this study is to assess the range of alternative food crop and livestock extension services currently operating in Kenya. The study highlights five important findings: (1) private extension provision is generally
skewed towards high agricultural potential regions and high-value crops. Remote areas and poor producers, especially those growing low-value crops with little marketable surplus, are poorly served. Non-profit private providers are targeting them, but their reach is limited. (2) Since public resources for extension are very constrained, it may make sense for public extension
not to duplicate or overlap in the same areas that are being served more efficiently by commercial and non-profit systems. This would leave more public resources for concentrating extension services for farmers in areas that are remote and poorly served by the commercial systems. (3) However, the commercial and non-profit extension systems benefit from the
presence of the public extension service- they rely on public extension workers for training and
appropriate management advice. So even if the public extension system was to withdraw to the
more remote areas where private extension is unprofitable, it may be appropriate to institute
some type of commercial contracting of public extension system staff so that the latter can impart
needed skills and capacity building to the non-public extension systems. (4) The government
should consider contracting the private sector to offer extension services in the disadvantaged
regions. Contracting out extension services makes it possible to take advantage of all of the
talent and experience existing in the field but does not eliminate a government role which, in
addition to funding, ensures quality assurance, oversight, and provision of training and
information to contracted services providers. (5) The weight of evidence suggests, in most cases,
that private extension is not a substitute for public extension and the public sector should fund
extension significantly but in ways that do not duplicate services already being provided by
sustainable alternative extension providers.
This document provides an overview of rural development in India from the 1950s to the present. It discusses early community development programs, shifts to focus on agriculture and special groups in later decades, and current challenges around poverty, employment, inequality, and climate change impacts. The current strategy under the Ministry of Rural Development addresses these challenges through flagship programs like MGNREGA and DAY-NRLM, which aim to increase livelihood opportunities and social safety nets in rural areas.
Pakistan has a large vulnerable population in need of social protection. Current social protection programs are inefficient and inadequately funded, spending less than 3% of GDP. This results in a lack of awareness, complex procedures that exclude many, and benefits that mainly go to men and the non-poor rather than those most in need. Options for reform include expanding coverage to more vulnerable groups, developing additional insurance programs targeted at informal workers, increasing funding and priority for labor market programs to address unemployment, and better integrating and coordinating programs between federal and provincial governments.
AatmaNirbhar Bharat Presentation- Government Reforms and EnablersLabour Law Advisor
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Scheme announced by Government of India in the wake of COVID 19. The whole scheme was divided into 5 parts. It is the official PPT of Part 5 Government Reforms and Enablers that includes the direct and indirect schemes launched to help boosting the economy from the slowdown.
The document discusses the agricultural sector in India. It states that agriculture remains important for the Indian economy as 70% of the population depends on it directly or indirectly. Several government schemes and initiatives have been implemented to modernize and boost agriculture, such as the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana scheme, the National Food Security Mission, and Kisan Credit Cards to provide farmers access to credit. The government continues to prioritize the agricultural sector through the annual budget and new policies around foreign direct investment and food security.
du
FS scheme.
.in
The document outlines the key details of a new textile policy announced by the State Government for 2011-2017. Some key points:
w
w
- It aims to attract Rs. 40,000 crore in investment and create 11 lakh new jobs in the textile sector over 5 years.
- It provides subsidies and financial assistance to set up new textile units and modernize/expand existing ones, especially in Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra regions.
- Interest subsidies will be provided on long-term loans linked to the central government's TUFS scheme, with the goal of ensuring an
The document analyzes India's Union Budget for 2004-2005 from the perspective of budget allocations that benefit children. It finds that only 2.44% of the total budget was allocated for children, which may not be sufficient to meet the needs of children who make up 40% of India's population. The largest allocation was for the Integrated Child Development Services program, though the 8.2% decline from the previous year could impact universalization goals. Overall, the analysis raises concerns that budget allocations for children may not be adequate to fulfill India's commitments to children's rights.
Farmer's Agribusiness Training Course: Module 1 Lesson 2 Supplementary Readin...PiLNAfrica
The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has a long history dating back to 1903. It has undergone several transformations through mergers and splits of related functions over the years. Its core mandate is to promote food security, incomes, and sustainable land use in Kenya. It has a vision to achieve food security, employment, income generation, and poverty reduction. Its strategic objectives include creating an enabling environment, promoting markets, improving productivity, conserving the environment, and strengthening human resources. The Ministry is organized with a Minister, Permanent Secretary, technical departments, and provincial and district offices to carry out its functions.
Farmers' Agribusiness Training Course: Module 1 Supplementary Reading. Agricu...PiLNAfrica
The objective of this study is to assess the range of alternative food crop and livestock extension services currently operating in Kenya. The study highlights five important findings: (1) private extension provision is generally
skewed towards high agricultural potential regions and high-value crops. Remote areas and poor producers, especially those growing low-value crops with little marketable surplus, are poorly served. Non-profit private providers are targeting them, but their reach is limited. (2) Since public resources for extension are very constrained, it may make sense for public extension
not to duplicate or overlap in the same areas that are being served more efficiently by commercial and non-profit systems. This would leave more public resources for concentrating extension services for farmers in areas that are remote and poorly served by the commercial systems. (3) However, the commercial and non-profit extension systems benefit from the
presence of the public extension service- they rely on public extension workers for training and
appropriate management advice. So even if the public extension system was to withdraw to the
more remote areas where private extension is unprofitable, it may be appropriate to institute
some type of commercial contracting of public extension system staff so that the latter can impart
needed skills and capacity building to the non-public extension systems. (4) The government
should consider contracting the private sector to offer extension services in the disadvantaged
regions. Contracting out extension services makes it possible to take advantage of all of the
talent and experience existing in the field but does not eliminate a government role which, in
addition to funding, ensures quality assurance, oversight, and provision of training and
information to contracted services providers. (5) The weight of evidence suggests, in most cases,
that private extension is not a substitute for public extension and the public sector should fund
extension significantly but in ways that do not duplicate services already being provided by
sustainable alternative extension providers.
This document provides an overview of rural development in India from the 1950s to the present. It discusses early community development programs, shifts to focus on agriculture and special groups in later decades, and current challenges around poverty, employment, inequality, and climate change impacts. The current strategy under the Ministry of Rural Development addresses these challenges through flagship programs like MGNREGA and DAY-NRLM, which aim to increase livelihood opportunities and social safety nets in rural areas.
Pakistan has a large vulnerable population in need of social protection. Current social protection programs are inefficient and inadequately funded, spending less than 3% of GDP. This results in a lack of awareness, complex procedures that exclude many, and benefits that mainly go to men and the non-poor rather than those most in need. Options for reform include expanding coverage to more vulnerable groups, developing additional insurance programs targeted at informal workers, increasing funding and priority for labor market programs to address unemployment, and better integrating and coordinating programs between federal and provincial governments.
AatmaNirbhar Bharat Presentation- Government Reforms and EnablersLabour Law Advisor
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Scheme announced by Government of India in the wake of COVID 19. The whole scheme was divided into 5 parts. It is the official PPT of Part 5 Government Reforms and Enablers that includes the direct and indirect schemes launched to help boosting the economy from the slowdown.
The document discusses the agricultural sector in India. It states that agriculture remains important for the Indian economy as 70% of the population depends on it directly or indirectly. Several government schemes and initiatives have been implemented to modernize and boost agriculture, such as the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana scheme, the National Food Security Mission, and Kisan Credit Cards to provide farmers access to credit. The government continues to prioritize the agricultural sector through the annual budget and new policies around foreign direct investment and food security.
The budget focused on developing a 'New India' through boosts for agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, healthcare, employment and education. Key announcements included increasing MSP for crops to 1.5 times production cost, allocating Rs. 2000 crore for developing agricultural markets, and doubling allocation for food processing. The budget also proposed the world's largest government healthcare program covering over 10 crore poor families and allocating funds for rural housing and education infrastructure development. However, expectations of income tax cuts were mostly unmet with the exception of a standard deduction increase, and stock markets fell due to the announcement of a 10% tax on long-term capital gains from equities.
The document discusses various employment generation programmes in India. It describes 10 key programmes, including the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). PMEGP provides subsidies up to 35% for loans to set up micro-enterprises, while CGTMSE aims to make collateral-free credit available to micro and small enterprises. The target for PMEGP units to be set up in the current year is 80,000.
The Union Budget 2019 document outlines India's vision to become a $5 trillion economy in the next five years and $10 trillion economy in the next eight years. It announces tax relief for middle class taxpayers and increases in allocations for farmers, rural development, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and defense. Key points include tax exemptions for individual income up to Rs. 5 lakh, Rs. 6000 annual income support for small farmers, and increased pensions for workers in the unorganized sector. Fiscal deficit is projected to remain at 3.4% of GDP for 2019-20.
The document summarizes key aspects of the 2018-19 Indian budget including:
- Reduced corporate tax rate of 25% for companies with turnover up to Rs. 250 crore.
- Standard deduction of Rs. 40,000 introduced in lieu of transport and medical reimbursements.
- Increased tax benefits for senior citizens including higher deduction limits for health insurance and medical expenditures.
- Long term capital gains over Rs. 1 lakh to be taxed at 10% without indexation benefit.
- Higher allocation for education, health, infrastructure, MSMEs, and women's empowerment.
The Finance Minister presented the Union Budget for 2018. Key highlights included no changes to income tax slabs but a standard deduction of Rs. 40,000 was introduced. Long-term capital gains from equities over Rs. 1 lakh will be taxed at 10% and various healthcare benefits were announced for senior citizens. The fiscal deficit for 2018-19 is projected to be 3.3% of GDP. Strategic disinvestment of PSUs including Air India was announced along with a target to exceed the 2017-18 disinvestment target of Rs. 1 trillion.
Planning in the region starts with a vision about what we want to be. It is the aspiration of the Filipinos particularly those from SOCCSKSARGEN Region to have a long-term vision for the region and the country as a whole to become a prosperous, predominantly middle class society where no one is poor. The challenge is how every Filipino can afford to have a “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay by 2040.”
The Union Budget for 2017-18 pledged relief for rural India, middle class taxpayers and small and medium-sized companies in the Union Budget 2017-18, saying the government would spend thousands of crores to double farmers' incomes, upgrade infrastructure and provide affordable housing. While unveiling the budget the Hon’ble Finance Minister emphasised that the budget is built on three pillars “Transform, Energise and Clean India”, that is, TEC India. This agenda of TEC India seeks to transform the quality of governance and quality of life of the citizens of India, energise various sections of society, especially the youth and the vulnerable sections of the society and enable them to unleash their true potential. The emphasis of TEC India is also to clean the country from the evils of corruption, black money, and non-transparent political funding. The main focus of the Budget has been to boost government expenditure in order to increase growth, and to muster employment generation.
The Finance Minister said the Indian economy was doing well despite global trends of slowing growth in other emerging economies. He also delivered a big relief to foreign portfolio investors by exempting them from indirect transfer provisions. The centre’s budget size has been pegged at Rs. 21.47 lakh crore, with an increase of 25.47 per cent in capital expenditure. As regards fiscal consolidation, the FM has targeted fiscal deficit of 3.2 per cent for 2017-18 as against earlier target of 3 per cent. For agriculture and rural sector, Mr Jaitley has increased the allocation by 24 per cent to Rs. 1.87 lakh crore for 2017-18. In the case of infrastructure, the planned public investment stood at massive Rs. 3.96 lakh crore.
We have developed an analysis of the budget, which includes opinion pieces from eminent economists and experts.
This document proposes two solutions to address issues in India's primary healthcare system. The first is a National Medicine Policy that establishes 13 national and 6 sub-depots to more efficiently distribute medicines. It proposes an ERP system to monitor distribution and reduce costs by eliminating intermediaries. The second proposes a Quick Response Service to improve healthcare access in India's over 100,000 slum areas, where the majority of health issues occur among women and children. Primary data was collected from slums in multiple cities to inform the solutions.
Comparison of Union Budget 2014-15, 15-16, 16-17, 17-18Shubham Singh
The document provides an overview of the key points from the Union Budget of India for multiple years. It discusses aspects like revenue and capital budgets, tax changes, subsidies, infrastructure and development allocations, banking and financial sector reforms, and social initiatives. Some highlights include increased allocation for smart cities, rural development, education and healthcare programs, tax benefits for SMEs and individuals, and recapitalization of public sector banks.
The central government is the welfare government that is why its social welfare schemes are made to increase the welfare of the general public. Schemes of the Central Government have three categories. These categories are “Core of Core Schemes”, “Core Schemes” and Major Central Sector Schemes.
The document summarizes the key highlights from the Union Budget for 2018-19, including a focus on improving rural healthcare and education through programs like a health insurance program covering 50 crore people and investments in building more schools. It also outlines initiatives to boost infrastructure development, support MSMEs, and continue fiscal consolidation. Overall the budget aims to enhance welfare programs while also promoting growth through various reforms and policy measures.
Prime minister's employment generation programme, indiaAnkit Agrawal
This document summarizes the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in India, which was launched in 2008 to generate employment by establishing micro-enterprises. The objectives of PMEGP are to increase artisans' incomes, provide sustainable employment in rural and urban areas, generate self-employment opportunities, and promote inclusive growth by providing higher subsidies to beneficiaries from marginalized groups. Eligible beneficiaries include individuals over 18, self-help groups, trusts, and production cooperatives. The scheme is implemented through agencies like Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and District Industries Centres.
The document discusses strategies to ensure people-centered, clean, and efficient governance in the region. It outlines programs that were implemented to assess frontline services, enhance transparency, ensure public participation, and improve government procurement. Challenges discussed include longer processing times, weak implementation of anti-red tape laws, and poor access to online government information. Priority strategies proposed to address these include strict enforcement of anti-red tape laws, competency-based hiring, continuing training of government workers, monitoring performance of local governments, and strengthening crime prevention. The legislative agenda suggests establishing a Professional Regulation Commission office, reviewing procurement laws, and streamlining government transactions.
The document analyzes India's 2021-22 Union Budget and its impact and allocations related to Dalit and Adivasi (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe) communities. Some key points:
- There is a large gap between what is due to SCs and STs according to guidelines and what is actually allocated, with SCs losing out on Rs. 112,863 Cr and STs Rs. 60,247 Cr.
- Education allocations are insufficient and not directly benefiting Dalit and Adivasi students. Manual scavenging allocation is very low at Rs. 100 Cr.
- Covid-19 stimulus packages had limited direct fiscal impact and benefit for vulnerable communities, and
HAQ did a budget analysis with the support of Ford Foundation with an active engagement with the government officials and did a trend analysis from 2008-2009 to 2013-2014 which includes the trend analysis from 2004–2005 to 2008–2009.
This budget report has analyzed the government’s commitments towards ensuring and securing the rights of the children for six years spanning from 2008–2009 to 2013–2014.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document provides details from the Union Budget of India presented on February 28, 2015 by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Some key points include:
- The personal income tax exemption limit remained Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Health insurance premium deduction was increased to Rs. 25,000.
- Service tax was increased to 14%.
- Corporate tax will be reduced to 25% over the next four years.
- Mudra banks will be established with Rs. 20,000 crore in capital.
HAQ: Centre for Child Rights is grateful to all the child rights groups who showed their interest and willingness to participate in the National Consultation on “Children & Governance: In the Context of Federalism and Devolution”. The Consultation was very timely as it coincided with the ongoing debate on implementation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission Recommendations. This debate has also been triggered due to the suddenness with which these recommendations have been brought into and voices of discomfort being around these recommendations raised by some of the significant States.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document discusses several topics related to air quality and pollution:
1. The World Air Quality Report 2020 found that 22 of the 30 most polluted cities globally are in India, with Delhi ranked as the most polluted capital city. Several North Indian cities like Ghaziabad feature highly on the global pollution list.
2. Agricultural stubble burning in states like Punjab and Haryana contributes significantly to the spike in pollution levels in Delhi during winter months. Other factors include vehicular emissions, construction activities, waste burning, and meteorological conditions.
3. The report analyzed PM2.5 data from cities across 106 countries, finding that South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan and India topped the country rankings in
This document discusses Thailand's efforts to promote growth in the agriculture and biotechnology sectors. It outlines Thailand's plans to reform agriculture through "smart farming" initiatives like improved crop zoning, learning centers, and encouraging farmers to meet market demand. It also details Thailand's biotechnology development plan, which aims to turn economic crops into high-value products and diversify into areas like bioenergy, bioplastics, foods and pharmaceuticals. The government is supporting these sectors through funding, infrastructure and tax incentives to establish Thailand as a biotech leader in Asia.
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The budget focused on developing a 'New India' through boosts for agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, healthcare, employment and education. Key announcements included increasing MSP for crops to 1.5 times production cost, allocating Rs. 2000 crore for developing agricultural markets, and doubling allocation for food processing. The budget also proposed the world's largest government healthcare program covering over 10 crore poor families and allocating funds for rural housing and education infrastructure development. However, expectations of income tax cuts were mostly unmet with the exception of a standard deduction increase, and stock markets fell due to the announcement of a 10% tax on long-term capital gains from equities.
The document discusses various employment generation programmes in India. It describes 10 key programmes, including the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). PMEGP provides subsidies up to 35% for loans to set up micro-enterprises, while CGTMSE aims to make collateral-free credit available to micro and small enterprises. The target for PMEGP units to be set up in the current year is 80,000.
The Union Budget 2019 document outlines India's vision to become a $5 trillion economy in the next five years and $10 trillion economy in the next eight years. It announces tax relief for middle class taxpayers and increases in allocations for farmers, rural development, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and defense. Key points include tax exemptions for individual income up to Rs. 5 lakh, Rs. 6000 annual income support for small farmers, and increased pensions for workers in the unorganized sector. Fiscal deficit is projected to remain at 3.4% of GDP for 2019-20.
The document summarizes key aspects of the 2018-19 Indian budget including:
- Reduced corporate tax rate of 25% for companies with turnover up to Rs. 250 crore.
- Standard deduction of Rs. 40,000 introduced in lieu of transport and medical reimbursements.
- Increased tax benefits for senior citizens including higher deduction limits for health insurance and medical expenditures.
- Long term capital gains over Rs. 1 lakh to be taxed at 10% without indexation benefit.
- Higher allocation for education, health, infrastructure, MSMEs, and women's empowerment.
The Finance Minister presented the Union Budget for 2018. Key highlights included no changes to income tax slabs but a standard deduction of Rs. 40,000 was introduced. Long-term capital gains from equities over Rs. 1 lakh will be taxed at 10% and various healthcare benefits were announced for senior citizens. The fiscal deficit for 2018-19 is projected to be 3.3% of GDP. Strategic disinvestment of PSUs including Air India was announced along with a target to exceed the 2017-18 disinvestment target of Rs. 1 trillion.
Planning in the region starts with a vision about what we want to be. It is the aspiration of the Filipinos particularly those from SOCCSKSARGEN Region to have a long-term vision for the region and the country as a whole to become a prosperous, predominantly middle class society where no one is poor. The challenge is how every Filipino can afford to have a “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay by 2040.”
The Union Budget for 2017-18 pledged relief for rural India, middle class taxpayers and small and medium-sized companies in the Union Budget 2017-18, saying the government would spend thousands of crores to double farmers' incomes, upgrade infrastructure and provide affordable housing. While unveiling the budget the Hon’ble Finance Minister emphasised that the budget is built on three pillars “Transform, Energise and Clean India”, that is, TEC India. This agenda of TEC India seeks to transform the quality of governance and quality of life of the citizens of India, energise various sections of society, especially the youth and the vulnerable sections of the society and enable them to unleash their true potential. The emphasis of TEC India is also to clean the country from the evils of corruption, black money, and non-transparent political funding. The main focus of the Budget has been to boost government expenditure in order to increase growth, and to muster employment generation.
The Finance Minister said the Indian economy was doing well despite global trends of slowing growth in other emerging economies. He also delivered a big relief to foreign portfolio investors by exempting them from indirect transfer provisions. The centre’s budget size has been pegged at Rs. 21.47 lakh crore, with an increase of 25.47 per cent in capital expenditure. As regards fiscal consolidation, the FM has targeted fiscal deficit of 3.2 per cent for 2017-18 as against earlier target of 3 per cent. For agriculture and rural sector, Mr Jaitley has increased the allocation by 24 per cent to Rs. 1.87 lakh crore for 2017-18. In the case of infrastructure, the planned public investment stood at massive Rs. 3.96 lakh crore.
We have developed an analysis of the budget, which includes opinion pieces from eminent economists and experts.
This document proposes two solutions to address issues in India's primary healthcare system. The first is a National Medicine Policy that establishes 13 national and 6 sub-depots to more efficiently distribute medicines. It proposes an ERP system to monitor distribution and reduce costs by eliminating intermediaries. The second proposes a Quick Response Service to improve healthcare access in India's over 100,000 slum areas, where the majority of health issues occur among women and children. Primary data was collected from slums in multiple cities to inform the solutions.
Comparison of Union Budget 2014-15, 15-16, 16-17, 17-18Shubham Singh
The document provides an overview of the key points from the Union Budget of India for multiple years. It discusses aspects like revenue and capital budgets, tax changes, subsidies, infrastructure and development allocations, banking and financial sector reforms, and social initiatives. Some highlights include increased allocation for smart cities, rural development, education and healthcare programs, tax benefits for SMEs and individuals, and recapitalization of public sector banks.
The central government is the welfare government that is why its social welfare schemes are made to increase the welfare of the general public. Schemes of the Central Government have three categories. These categories are “Core of Core Schemes”, “Core Schemes” and Major Central Sector Schemes.
The document summarizes the key highlights from the Union Budget for 2018-19, including a focus on improving rural healthcare and education through programs like a health insurance program covering 50 crore people and investments in building more schools. It also outlines initiatives to boost infrastructure development, support MSMEs, and continue fiscal consolidation. Overall the budget aims to enhance welfare programs while also promoting growth through various reforms and policy measures.
Prime minister's employment generation programme, indiaAnkit Agrawal
This document summarizes the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in India, which was launched in 2008 to generate employment by establishing micro-enterprises. The objectives of PMEGP are to increase artisans' incomes, provide sustainable employment in rural and urban areas, generate self-employment opportunities, and promote inclusive growth by providing higher subsidies to beneficiaries from marginalized groups. Eligible beneficiaries include individuals over 18, self-help groups, trusts, and production cooperatives. The scheme is implemented through agencies like Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and District Industries Centres.
The document discusses strategies to ensure people-centered, clean, and efficient governance in the region. It outlines programs that were implemented to assess frontline services, enhance transparency, ensure public participation, and improve government procurement. Challenges discussed include longer processing times, weak implementation of anti-red tape laws, and poor access to online government information. Priority strategies proposed to address these include strict enforcement of anti-red tape laws, competency-based hiring, continuing training of government workers, monitoring performance of local governments, and strengthening crime prevention. The legislative agenda suggests establishing a Professional Regulation Commission office, reviewing procurement laws, and streamlining government transactions.
The document analyzes India's 2021-22 Union Budget and its impact and allocations related to Dalit and Adivasi (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe) communities. Some key points:
- There is a large gap between what is due to SCs and STs according to guidelines and what is actually allocated, with SCs losing out on Rs. 112,863 Cr and STs Rs. 60,247 Cr.
- Education allocations are insufficient and not directly benefiting Dalit and Adivasi students. Manual scavenging allocation is very low at Rs. 100 Cr.
- Covid-19 stimulus packages had limited direct fiscal impact and benefit for vulnerable communities, and
HAQ did a budget analysis with the support of Ford Foundation with an active engagement with the government officials and did a trend analysis from 2008-2009 to 2013-2014 which includes the trend analysis from 2004–2005 to 2008–2009.
This budget report has analyzed the government’s commitments towards ensuring and securing the rights of the children for six years spanning from 2008–2009 to 2013–2014.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document provides details from the Union Budget of India presented on February 28, 2015 by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Some key points include:
- The personal income tax exemption limit remained Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Health insurance premium deduction was increased to Rs. 25,000.
- Service tax was increased to 14%.
- Corporate tax will be reduced to 25% over the next four years.
- Mudra banks will be established with Rs. 20,000 crore in capital.
HAQ: Centre for Child Rights is grateful to all the child rights groups who showed their interest and willingness to participate in the National Consultation on “Children & Governance: In the Context of Federalism and Devolution”. The Consultation was very timely as it coincided with the ongoing debate on implementation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission Recommendations. This debate has also been triggered due to the suddenness with which these recommendations have been brought into and voices of discomfort being around these recommendations raised by some of the significant States.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
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The document discusses several topics related to air quality and pollution:
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Setting up of National Academic Depository (NAD) for
Digitalization of School Records
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services
relating to Health, Education, Human Resources)
A 24×7 online store house of academic awards digitally lodged by various academic
institutions/school boards/eligibility assessment bodies.
CBSE has introduced “Parinam Manjusha” which acts as:-
Academic Repository
Facilitates Online Verification
Students can get digital documents such as Mark Sheet, Pass Certificates and
Migration Certificates of CBSE examination through Digi Locker
Strategic plan to tackle Dengue and Chikungunya
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services
relating to Health, Education, Human Resources)
Prevention and control of Dengue and Chikungunya is one of the components of National
Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). The strategies introduced under the
programme are:
Surveillance: Disease and Entomological Surveillance
Case management: Laboratory diagnosis and Clinical management
Vector management: Environmental management for Source Reduction, Chemical
control, Personal protection and Legislation
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2. Outbreak response: Epidemic preparedness and Media management
Capacity building: Training, Infrastructure development and Operational research
Behaviour Change Communication: Social mobilization and Information Education
and Communication (IEC)
Inter-sectoral coordination: Health and non-health sector
Monitoring and Supervision: Review, field visit, feedback and Analysis of reports
A network of 618 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals supported by 16 Apex Referral
Laboratories have been established where dengue kits are provided free of cost.
Advisories are issued to the States for sensitization from time to time.
Training is given on dengue and chikungunya case management.
Financial and technical assistance are provided to the States.
Cabinet Approves
MoU between India and Zambia: In the field of Judicial Cooperation which will further
enhance good relations between the two countries and add new dimensions in the field of
judicial reforms.
MoU between India and United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: India and U.K. already
have an agreement concerning the investigation and prosecution of crime and the tracing,
restraint and confiscation of the proceeds and instruments of crime (including crimes
involving currency transfers) and terrorist funds, which was signed in 1995. Both the
countries desire to further strengthen cooperation in fighting international criminality and
serious organized crime.
MoU between India and South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme: For
cooperation on the response to Oil and Chemical Pollution in the South Asian Seas Region
– the MoU intends to promote closer cooperation between India and other maritime nations
comprising the South Asian seas region namely Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri
Lanka for protection and preservation of marine environment in the region.
MoU between India and Canada: The MoU establishes a broad and flexible framework
through which both countries can exchange best practices and work together on training
programs and technical exchanges to raise awareness on IPRs and better protect
intellectual property rights (IPRs).
Re-structuring of National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) and National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC):
Ensure better corporate governance, transparency and accountability in operations of
NSDC besides strengthening the oversight role of NSDF
The approval would lead to restructuring of composition of Board of NSDF and the
NSDC to strengthen governance, implementation and monitoring framework.
Enhancing the coverage of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana:The informal
sector workers would get social safety net and there would be more job creation
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3. Continuation, strengthening and establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras till 2019-20:
KVKs would act as knowledge and resource centre in the field of agriculture in the district
and would build models of technology uptake and farmers’ empowerment leading to
support Government of India’s initiative of doubling farmers’ income.
Union Government’s Special incentives for new Industrial
units in Northeast
(Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
and issues arising out of their design and implementation)
North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) will play a crucial role in promoting
new industrial units in the region by providing several special incentives.
Central Capital Investment Incentive for Access to Credit (CCIIAC):
30% of the investment in the industrial plant and machinery with an upper limit of Rs.
5 crore will be provided as the incentive amount per unit.
Central Interest Incentive (CII) will be available to the tune of 3% on working capital
credit advanced by eligible Banks/Financial Institutions for first 5 years from the
commencement of commercial production by the Unit.
Central Comprehensive Insurance Incentive (CCII): Will provide for reimbursement of
100% insurance premium on insurance of building and Industrial plant & machinery for 5
years from the date of commencement and commercial production by the Unit.
Relief on GST and a unique provision has been provided for reimbursement up to the
extent of Central Government share of CGST and IGST for 5 years from the date of
commencement of commercial production by the unit.
Incentive on transportation to the tune of 20% of the cost of transportation including the
subsidy currently provided by Railways/Railway PSUs for movement of goods by rail.
On the Inland Waterways, there will be 20% incentive for finished goods
For transportation by Air freight on perishable goods, it will be 30% of the cost of
transportation from the airport nearest to the place of production to any airport within
the country.
India and China Agree to a Roadmap for Addressing
Trade Imbalance
(Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations)
The Chinese side:
Noted India’s concern regarding the long existing trade imbalance and requests for
market access of Indian products and services
Reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the provision of market access for
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4. Indian agricultural products pertaining to non-basmati rice, rape-seed meals, soya-
meals, pomegranate and pomegranate arils, okra, banana and other fruits and
vegetables and bovine meat expeditiously
Both the countries:
Reaffirmed their aim to promote bilateral trade in the field of pharmaceuticals
including resolution of issues of Indian pharma products exports to Chinese markets
Agreed to draw-up a medium and long term roadmap with action points and timelines
for increasing bilateral trade between the two countries in a balanced and sustainable
manner, as the two countries are the largest emerging economies of the world with
35% of the world’s population and around 20% of the world’s GDP but the relative
volume of bilateral trade is less than 1% of global trade.
Agreed to strengthen cooperation within WTO, and other multilateral and regional
frameworks, to maintain their common interest. Both the sides reiterated their
commitment to rules based multilateral global trade.
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National Agricultural Research System
(Topic: Indian Agriculture)
The NARS is continuously developing improved varieties, value added products,
production and protection technologies which resulted to increase production and
productivity of food crops in the country.
ICAR is initiating the new research programme in the areas of Hybrid technology,
Transgenic, Molecular Breeding, Gene Editing, Agro-biodiversity and Bio-fortification etc. to
fulfil the future food requirement of the ever growing population of the country.
Banana & Sugarcane are being cultivated in Tropical and subtropical areas of the country
due to suitable agro-climatic conditions and availability of adequate irrigation facility. The
Government is encouraging banana cultivation through
Sensitization
Training
Supply of quality planting material and other inputs
Govt. has introduced CHAMAN (Co-ordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management
Using geoiNformatics) Scheme for 7 horticultural crops (Potato, Onion, Chilli, Tomato,
Mango, Banana and Citrus) in 12 major states in 180 districts to carry out research on
horticultural crop condition studies, diseases assessment and precision farming.
Approval of Integrated Management of Public Distribution
System (IM-PDS)
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5. (Topic: Public Distribution System)
Key objectives
To integrate PDS system/portals of States/UTs with Central System/portals
Introduction of National Portability
De-duplication of ration cards/beneficiary
Impact: Will bring more transparency and efficiency in distribution of food-grains as it will
improve the mechanism to identify fake/duplicate ration cards and provide the option to
PDS beneficiaries to lift their entitled food-grains from the Fair Price Shops of their choice
at the national level.
Digitization of Targeted Public Distribution System: The scheme comprises digitization
of ration cards/beneficiaries, online allocation, computerisation of supply chain
management, etc.
Guidelines for safe Disposal of Expired Medicines
(Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Requirements of Premises, Plant and
Equipment for pharmaceutical products laid down in Schedule M of the Drugs and
Cosmetics Rules, 1945 prescribe the requirements for disposal of waste including the
rejected drugs. Details are as under:
The disposal of sewage and effluents (solid, liquid and gas) from the manufactory
shall be in conformity with the requirements of Environment Pollution Control Board.
All bio-medical waste shall be destroyed as per the provisions of the Bio-Medical
Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1996.
Additional precautions shall be taken for the storage and disposal of rejected drugs.
Records shall be maintained for all disposal of waste.
Provisions shall be made for the proper and safe storage of waste materials awaiting
disposal. Hazardous, toxic substances and flammable materials shall be stored in
suitably designed and segregated, enclosed areas in conformity with Central and
State Legislations.
3R – ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ for India
(Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation)
India is getting ready to host the 8th 3R Regional Forum in Asia and the Pacific:At
Indore; Indore was ranked the cleanest city of India according to the Swachh Survekshan
2017, the annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs since 2016.
Theme: “Achieving Clean Water, Clean Land and Clean Air through 3R and Resource
Efficiency- A 21st Century Vision for Asia-Pacific Communities”.
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6. The Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific was launched in 2009 in Tokyo,
Japan and since then has provided a strategic platform for addressing the needs and
priorities of 3R in Asian countries and sharing best practices from the region,
including emerging concerns in waste management.
In the last seven years, the Forum has been organised in Malaysia, Singapore,
Vietnam, Indonesia, Maldives, Japan and Australia and has been instrumental in
providing innovative, effective and smart 3R based solutions.
Urban India produces an estimated 54.75 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually.
The Forum comes at an opportune time with the Indian government’s focus on
scientific management of 100% municipal solid waste through its ambitious Swachh
Bharat Mission (Urban).
Through this Forum, India aims to strengthen this focus through its ‘Mission Zero
Waste’ approach thereby encouraging cities, industries and other diverse
stakeholders to look at waste as a resource.
Parallely, the Forum will also recognise and reward industries and civil society
organisations carrying out exceptional work in the area of 3R for waste management
through the 3R Awards scheduled for April 12.
Prelims oriented News:
Health: State subject
ISRO: Successful launch of GSLV-F08 with indigenous cryogenic stage
India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08) successfully launched
GSAT-6A Satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)
GSAT-6A is a communication satellite built by ISRO to provide mobile
communication services through multi beam coverage. For this, it is equipped with S
and C band transponders.
Public Financial Management System (PFMS): Provides platform for efficient
management of funds through tracking of funds and real time reporting of expenditure and
receipts through Treasury and Bank Interface. PFMS is also used for Direct Benefit
Transfer (DBT) payments under MGNREGA and other notified schemes of the Government
of India.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of 55770 fully covered tribal habitations with the
safe drinking water in the country followed by Odisha 52427, Jharkhand 53476 numbers of
habitations.
SAUBHAGYA (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna): Aims to achieve universal
household electrification in all parts of the country in a time bound manner. Around 4 crore
households are expected to get electricity connections under the scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY): To provide social security during old
age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their
interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme enables old age income
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7. security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension/return linked to the
subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC).
Regulation of E-Cigarettes: As per a report prepared by WHO, Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems (ENDS) (also known as e-cigarettes) emits nicotine, the addictive
component of tobacco products. In addition to dependence, nicotine can have adverse
effects on –
The development of the foetus during pregnancy and may contribute to
cardiovascular disease
Although nicotine itself is not a carcinogen, it may function as a “tumour promoter”
and seems to be involved in the biology of malignant disease, as well as of
neurodegeneration.
Foetal and adolescent nicotine exposure may have long-term consequences for brain
development, potentially leading to learning and anxiety disorders.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA):Provides strategic funding to eligible
state higher educational institutions. The objective is to achieve the target of Gross
Enrolment Ratio of 30% by the year 2019-20 with equity and inclusion.
Key findings of NARSS 2017-18:
77% of households were found to have access to toilets during the survey period
93.4% of the people who had access to toilets used them
95.6% of villages which were previously declared and verified as ODF were
confirmed to be ODF. The remaining 4.4% villages also had sanitation coverage of
over 95%
70% of the villages surveyed found to have minimal litter and minimal stagnant water
India’s Representative to the Executive Board of UNESCO:Professor J S Rajput,
former Director NCERT
Has a four-year term of office and 58 seats
One of the constitutional organs of UNESCO and is elected by the General
Conference.
The executive board examines the work for the organization and the corresponding
budget estimates. In practice, the executive board is the main organ responsible for
all policies and programmes of UNESCO.
Being a member of the board enables us in principle to play a role in shaping and
reviewing UNESCO’s policies and programmes corresponding to its five major
programs on education, the natural science, the social and human Sciences, Culture
and Communication and Information.
Down Syndrome: A chromosomal condition associated with intellectual and learning
disabilities.
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8. e-Tribes India: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, (TRIFED),
under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has developed its own e-commerce (electronic
commerce) website i.e., tribesindia.com for sale of all its products and to tap m-commerce
(mobile commerce) too.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
Aim: To alleviate rural poverty by organizing the rural poor women into their own
institutions like Self-Help Groups and their federations, Producers’ Collectives etc.
Ensure their financial inclusion
To increase the productivity of farms and promote diversified livelihoods, especially
by promoting entrepreneurship
Deen Dayal Upadhyay –Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) under DAY-NRLM
Aim: A placement Linked Skill Development scheme which seeks to build the skills of the
poor rural youth and place them in relatively higher wage employment sectors of the
economy.
Provides support for establishing Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in
each district of the country in collaboration with the Banks and the State Governments to
provide training to the rural youth from the poor households to take-up economic activities.
Mahila Kisan Sahshaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), as a sub scheme under DAY-NRLM
Aim: Promoting agriculture based livelihoods of rural women by strengthening community
institutions of poor women farmers to promote sustainable agriculture.
MKSP focuses on agriculture, non-timber forest produce and livestock interventions. It
provides three kinds of services to the farmers, namely:
Extension services
Training capacity building and handholding services
Facilitation for convergence with other line department to access the benefit from
other schemes/ programmes
SARAS Aajeevika Mela: An endeavour of DAY-NRLM to provide to the rural women (huge
socio-economic transformation) producers a national platform and an opportunity to
showcase their products, and seek buyers, either individuals or bulk buyers for sale
nationally / internationally.
Quotes:
The Vice President of India, Shri M, Venkaiah Naidu
On Language
Language is a living tool – you must use it or you lose it. If we lose a language we
lose an important part of cultural identity.
Language is a tool for transmission of culture and it is truly the life blood of a
civilization.
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9. Mother tongue, the language of home, is the root of the huge tree of life.
Higher education has a unique role in preparing torchbearers of tomorrow in different
fields from medicine to management. It is essential for higher educational institutions
to mould the next generation by inculcating the core values of patriotism, honesty,
responsibility, discipline, compassion, respect for women and pluralism
On Women
We need to build coalitions against gender discrimination. Government and the civil
society must be active collaborators to achieve tangible results.
Adi Shankaracharya opens his beautiful hymn called “Saundarya Lahari” (The wave
of beauty) with a clear statement on how Lord Shiva is totally powerless without his
wife Shakthi. One complements the other.
Mahatma Gandhi:
On Women
Of all the evils for which man has made himself responsible, none is so degrading ,
so shocking or so brutal as his abuse of the better half of humanity; the female sex.
To call woman the weaker sex is a libel. It is man’s injustice to woman.
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi
On Innovation
IPPP i.e. Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper – lead our country towards faster
development
Schemes by Government to facilitate research and innovations –
Introducing Modern Techniques based on Educational and Learning concepts in Atal
Tinkering Labs. Students of class 6th to 12th will be benefitted from this.
Prime Minister Research Fellowship to around 1000 best students of BTech, MTech
and MSc courses in institutes like IITs, IISc and NIT every year. These students will
be given financial assistance of about 70-80 thousand rupees per month over a
period of five years.
Focus on providing greater autonomy to Higher Educational Institutions.
Setting up of 20 world class Institute of Excellence
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