While addressing the nation, the Prime Minister of India on 31st December 2016 announced a scheme named ‘Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana’. The Scheme was introduced to benefit the pregnant women as well as the lactating mothers. Notably, ‘Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana’ was previously known as ‘Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana’. The ‘Pradhan Mantri […]
In April 2016, Indira Awas Yojana, a scheme for rural housing, was revamped and launched under the name ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana’. Basically, Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana boosts the commitment of the Government to provide ‘Housing for All by 2022’. Notably, the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana are identified using […]
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana was launched on 25th September 2014. Notably, 25th September 2014 was celebrated as the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The ‘Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana’ is shortly known as DDU-GKY. Importantly, DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The vision of the DDU-GKY […]
The National Health Protection Scheme, namely Ayushman Bharat Yojana, was launched by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, on 23rd September 2018. ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ was launched on the recommendation of National Health Policy 2017 basically to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage. Initially, launched under the name ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ is […]
On 1st May 2015, the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, launched the scheme, namely Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All. While launching the Prime Minister specifically described the LED bulb as ‘Prakash Path’ i.e. a way to light. The scheme is also known as the LED-based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (i.e. DELP). […]
Atal Pension Yojana, launched on 9th May 2015, is a Government of India pension scheme. The Atal Pension Yojana, basically, focuses on the unorganized sector workers. The Yojana encourages and enables the applicant to save for their retirement. Notably, the Atal Pension Yojana is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority via NPS […]
Oppression and Mismanagement [Section 241 to Section 246] of the Companies Act Section 241 to Section 246 covers provisions relating to ‘Oppression and Mismanagement’ under the Companies Act. The briefing of all the sections is contained hereunder- Sections Briefing Section 241 Application to Tribunal for Relief in Cases of Oppression, etc. Section 242 Powers of […]
The present article covers all the basic topics one needs to know about e-Aadhaar Card like the benefits of e-Aadhaar card; information listed on an e-Aadhaar card; download of e-Aadhaar card; download of e-Aadhaar by name and birth date; masked Aadhaar card and download thereon and FAQs. Benefits of e-Aadhaar Card- Benefits of e-Aadhaar Card […]
NREGA is an abbreviation form of ‘National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005’. However, at the time of launching, the name of the Act was renamed to ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act’, shortly known as MGNREGA. MGNREGA is applicable to rural areas of all the states of India except area which has a 100% […]
Government e-Marketplace, shortly known as GeM, is a digital platform that enables buying and selling of goods and services. GeM portal is a paperless; contactless and cashless online marketplace. The sole purpose of GeM is to enhance efficiency; transparency and speed in public procurement. In nut-shell, government departments/ agencies, being a registered buyer, procure […]
