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1. Guidelines & Standards for charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

The Ministry of Power has issued the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for charging infrastructure
for Electric Vehicles.
Objective :To enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and
affordable Charging Infrastructure and ecosystem.
To promote energy security and reduction of emission intensity of the country by promotion of the entire EV
ecosystem.
Key features
 Any individual/entity is free to set up Public Charging Stations (PCS) without the requirement of a
licence provided that such stations meet the technical, safety as well as performance standards.
 Electric vehicle owners can charge their vehicles at their residence or offices using their existing
electricity connections.
 Housing Societies, Malls, Office Complexes, Restaurants, Hotels are allowed to install PCS for
charging of vehicles including charging of visitor’s vehicles permitted to come in its premises.
 Land available with the Govt shall be provided for installation of Public Charging Stations to a Govt
on a revenue sharing basis at a fixed rate of ₹ 1 / kWh (used for charging) initially for a period of 10
years.
 The tariff for supply of electricity to Public EV Charging Stations shall be a single part tariff and shall
not exceed the “Average Cost of Supply” till 31st March 2025.
 Any Public Charging Station may obtain electricity from any generation company through open
access. Open Access shall be provided for this purpose within 15 days of receipt of the application
complete in all respects.
Lastly, Public Charging Station will be required to tie up with at least one online Network Service Provider
(NSPs) to enable advanced remote/online booking of charging slots by EV owners.

2. Contribution of Agricultural Export in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

2019-20: The value of India’s agri-exports of principal agri commodities group was Rs.2,52,297 crore which
was 1.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices. Despite covid-19 pandemic, there has been
22.8% growth in agri exports at Rs. 3, 09,939 crore with a share of 1.6% to GDP during 2020-21.
PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana)
Ministry of Food Processing industries (MoFPI) is implementing a Central Sector umbrella scheme Pradhan
Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) since 2016-17 to support creation of modern infrastructure
projects, setting/upgrading the food manufacturing units, value chain development in perishables, backward
and forward linkages etc. Also,
PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
 "PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme" for providing financial,
technical and business support for upgradation/setting up of 2 lakh micro food processing units in a period of
five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. The Scheme adopts One District One
Product (ODOP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common
services and marketing of products.
DA&FW
Besides, under the aegis of DA&FW, Rs. one lakh crore ‘Agri infrastructure fund’ has been provided for post-
harvest infrastructure for farmers.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented to ensure forward and
backward linkage through a cluster approach with the active participation of all stakeholders.
Post-harvest lost in India
As per the study report conducted under ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana, the harvest and post-harvest losses of
 Major cereals ranged from 4.65 - 5.99 %,
 pulses ranged from 6.36 - 8.41 %,
 oilseeds ranged from 3.24 - 9.96% ,
 fruits ranged from 6.70 % to 15.88%;
 vegetables ranged from 4.58% to 12.44%
 fish, meat and milk the losses were 10.52%, 2.71% and 0.92% respectively.

3. India and Australia plan to finalize the Interim Trade Agreement in next 30
days-
India and Australia have announced that they are set to conclude an interim trade agreement in March and a
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) 12-18 months thereafter.

Interim /early harvest trade

An interim or early harvest trade agreement is used to liberalise tariffs on the trade of certain goods between two
countries or trading blocs before a comprehensive FTA (Free Trade Agreement) is concluded.

Coverage: Interim agreement set to be announced in about 30 days will cover “most areas of interest for both
countries” including goods, services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and customs
procedures.
Bilateral trade
 Bilateral trade between the two countries stood at about $12.5 billion in FY21 and has already
surpassed $17.7 billion in the first 10 months of FY22.
 India has imported merchandise worth about $12.1 billion from Australia in the first 10 months of the
fiscal and has exported merchandise worth $5.6 billion in the same period.
Key imports from Australia
Coal, gold and LNG while key exports to the country from India include diesel, petrol and gems and jewellery.
Opportunities for both the countries
  It will bring opportunities across sectors including mining, pharmaceuticals, health, education,
renewables, railways, gems and jewellery, tourism, defence and textiles.
 India is also likely to seek easier visa access for both students and professionals visiting Australia.
 Australia is likely to seek market access for wines and agricultural products which are not produced
on a large scale in India.
 It will help in education to Indian student in Australia and tourism in both the country
 Supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements which are critical to future industries including
renewable energy and electric vehicles.
 Market of supply of rare earth material.
Effect of Quad impacted trade relations between India and Australia
India and Australia are both members of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) along with the US and
Japan. Both countries have noted that the coalition has given impetus to increasing trade relations between all
members of the Quad. Australia noted that it already had FTAs with both the US and Japan and that all four
countries could start building a framework for economic cooperation within the countries of the Quad after
they announced a deal with India.
Other Free Trade Agreements is India currently negotiating
 India is currently in the process of negotiating FTAs with the UAE, the UK, Canada, the EU and Israel,
besides Australia.
 India is also looking to complete an early harvest agreement with the UAE and the UK in the first half
of 2022.

4. EXPORT OF IT INDUSTRY SERVICES

The Government of India (GoI) has taken various initiatives to promote Information Technology and
Information Technology enabled Services (IT/ ITeS) sector in the country.
Some of the initiatives are
1. Software Technology parks of India (STP) Scheme: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI),
an autonomous society under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is implementing
Software Technology parks of India (STP) Scheme, which is a 100% export oriented Scheme for the
development and export of computer software, including export of professional services using
communication links or physical media.
2. Special Economic Zones (SEZs): The SEZ Act, 2005, supported by SEZ Rules, since 10th February,
2006, providing for simplification of procedures and for single window clearance on matters relating
to central as well as state governments.
Objectives of the SEZ Act
 Generation of additional economic activity
 promotion of exports of goods and services
 promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources
 creation of employment opportunities
 development of infrastructure facilities
3. National Policy on Software Products-2019: GoI has approved National Policy on Software Products-
2019.
Aim: To develop India as the global software product hub, driven by innovation, improved
commercialization, sustainable Intellectual property (IP), promoting technology start-ups and specialized skill
sets, for development of the sector, based on ICT.
 Objective: The objective of the policy is to create a robust Indian Software Product development ecosystem
leading to ten-fold increase in India share of the Global Software product market and so as to generate direct
and in-direct employment for 3.5 million people by 2025.
Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS): Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) has been
approved to support software product ecosystem and to address a significant portion of National Policy on
Software Product (NPSP 2019).
It is envisaged to create a vibrant software product ecosystem to complement the robust IT Industry for
continued growth, new employment and enhance competitiveness.
Other initiative : Future Skills PRIME, Market Development Initiative in Nordics and Africa Region, Market
Outreach Initiatives etc. under Champion Sector Services Scheme (CSSS).

5. FDI Inflow

During the current financial year 2021-22 (up to November, 2021) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows
worth USD 54.10 billion.
Last three year FDI flow in India

Top three FDI flow in India during APRIL 2021 TO NOVEMBER 2021
• COMPUTER SOFTWARE & HARDWARE
• AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
• SERVICES SECTOR (Fin.,Banking,Insurance,Non
Fin/Business,Outsourcing,R&D,Courier,Tech. Testing and Analysis, Other)

6. Export of Organic Food grains

The National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF) (the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,) is
the nodal organization for organic farming in the country.
Implementation: NCOF implements the National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) to promote
production, certification and marketing of organic products.
The National Programme for Organic Production NPOP (Department of Commerce)
Aim: It aimed at regulation and promotion of organic production for exports. The promotion of exports of
organic products is a continuous process.
 Role of APEDA: The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an
autonomous organisation under the administrative control of Department of Commerce, has been mandated
with implementation of NPOP and export promotion of organic products.
Assistance provided by APEDA
 It promotes exports of organic products and addition of new products under NPOP.
 Making efforts to get NPOP standards recognized by the importing countries
 Promoting ‘India Organic’ brand through participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions,
 Organising Buyer Seller Meets (BSMs), organising capacity building and outreach programmes etc.
Export of organic product
USD 1.04 billion during 2020-21.
Category
Mainly exported Cereal & Millets
Others schemes
ParamparagatKrishiVikasYojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North
Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) since 2015-16.
Marketing and branding
Marketing and branding have been integral part of organic farming schemes.
Assistance of Rs 6800/ ha under PKVY and Rs 5000/ ha under MOVCDNER is provided for
marketing, branding and trade

7. Prime Minister's 15 Point Programme for Minorities

The Ministry is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for welfare of Minority
Communities.
Aim: To ensure that the underprivileged and weaker sections of six centrally notified minority communities
have equal opportunities for availing the various Government welfare Schemes and contribute to the overall
socio-economic development of the Country.
Objective:
(i) Enhancing opportunities for education
(ii) Ensuring an equitable share for minorities in economic activities and employment, through existing and
new schemes, enhanced credit support for self-employment, and recruitment to State and Central Government
jobs
(iii) Improving the conditions of living of minorities by ensuring an appropriate share for them in
infrastructure development schemes;
(iv) Prevention and control of communal disharmony and violence.
Schemes under the programme
Educational Empowerment
Scholarship Schemes- Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship and Merit-cum-Means based
Scholarship.
Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme, provides financial assistance to students from notified minority
communities, to pursue higher education such as M.Phil and Ph.D.
 The Maulana Azad Education Foundation implements the scheme viz. Begum Hazrat Mahal National
Scholarship for meritorious girls belonging to minorities studying in Classes IX to XII.
Naya Savera – Free Coaching and Allied Scheme which aims to enhance skills and knowledge of students
and candidates from minority communities where total annual family income is less than Rs. 6 lakh to get
employment in Government Sector/ Public Sector Undertaking, jobs in private sector, and admission in
reputed institutions in technical and professional courses at under-graduate and post-graduate levels.
Economic Empowerment
Skill Development
Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn): It is a skill development initiative for minorities and aims to upgrade
the skills of minority youth in various modern/traditional skills depending upon their qualification, present
economic trends and market potential, which can earn them suitable employment or make them suitably skilled
to go for self-employment.
“Upgrading the Skill and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD)” scheme to
give an effective platform to minority artisans and culinary experts from across the country to showcase and
market their finest handicraft and exquisitely crafted products through “Hunar Haats” organized by the
Ministry.
Nai Manzil - A scheme to provide education and skill training to the youth from minority communities.
Gharib Nawaz Employment Training Programme for providing short-term job oriented skill development
courses to youths belonging to minority communities.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing a flagship scheme known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 with an objective to provide skilling to one crore people including persons
from minority community under Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) across
the country for four years i.e. 2016-2020. =.
National Minorities Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) Loan Schemes provide concessional
loans for self-employment and income generating activities for the socio-economic development of the
‘backward sections’ amongst the notified minorities.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK): is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs,
which aims to improve the socio-economic conditions and basic amenities of minorities so as to improve their
quality of life and reduce imbalances in the identified Minority Concentration Areas.

8. TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR RURAL WOMEN

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing following schemes under which assistance
is provided for orientation/ training programme for Dairying activities:
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): Funds are released to all States/ Union Territories (UTs) for skill
development namely Basic training of Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technicians for Rural India
(MAITRIs), training of existing AI workers and training of professionals etc.
Dairy processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF): Interest subvention on loan assistance is
provided to End Borrowers for establishment/ construction of training center (complete with civil and other
necessary infrastructure) to Dairy Co-operative, Multi State Dairy Cooperative, Milk Producer Companies
(MPC), NDDBs subsidiaries, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) registered
under State Cooperative and Companies Act.
National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD): Grant assistance is provided for training and
awareness programme to farmers on good hygienic practice & good manufacturing practice, for milk
testers, DCS staff, dairy personnel on plant operations etc.

9. CONSERVING MARINE RESOURCES

Government of India has already undertaken several initiatives focusing on the conservation of coastal and
marine resources
The Wild Life Protection Act of India (1972) provides legal protection to many marine animals. There are
total of 31 major Marine Protected Areas in India covering coastal areas that have been notified under Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972.
The National Committee on mangroves, wetlands and coral reefs constituted in 1993 advise the Government
on relevant policies and programmes regarding marine species.
The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification (1991 and later versions) prohibit developmental activities
and disposal of wastes in the fragile coastal ecosystems.
The Biological Diversity Act of India, 2002 and the Biological Diversity Rules 2004, and the guidelines to
advise the Government on matters related to the protection and conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use
and equitable sharing of its components, Intellectual Property Rights, etc.
The Department of Fisheries, Govt. of India is implementing a flagship scheme the
PradhanMantriMatsyaSampadaYojana (PMMSY) for sustainable and responsible development of fisheries
sector in India.
Two of the key objectives of the scheme are
(a) Harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
(b) Robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE)
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), an attached office of Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES) is mandated with the management strategies development for marine living resources
through ecosystem monitoring and modelling activities.

10. The ongoing R&D projects on hydrogen and fuel cells

 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has established a production plant for high purity hydrogen
generation through biomass gasification.
 ARCI Centre for Fuel Cell Technologies, Chennai is setting up an integrated automated manufacturing
line for producing 20 kW PEM Fuel Cell stacks.
 Dayalbagh Educational Institution has developed novel materials for Hydrogen production through
Photo electrochemical splitting of water. Two patents were granted for materials developed under the
project in 2021.
 National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, under the project to establish a Centre of Excellence on
Hydrogen Energy, have procured electrolyzer and other equipment for augmenting the Green
Hydrogen production capacity to demonstrate various applications including hydrogen fuelled
vehicles.
 11. Socio, Economic and Educational Advancement made by Muslim
Community
The enrolment of Minority students in School education has increased from 2015-16 to 4 2020-21 and the
increase of Muslim students is from 3 2015-16 to 2020-21, as per UDISE+.
The details of these schemes

Educational Empowerment Schemes:-

(1) Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means based
Scholarship Scheme - For educational empowerment of students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
(2) Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme - Provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance.
(3) Naya Savera - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme - The Scheme aims to provide free coaching to
students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/
medical professional courses and various Competitive examinations.
(4) Padho Pardesh - Scheme of interest subsidy to students of minority communities on educational loans
for overseas higher studies.
(5) Nai Udaan - Support for students clearing Prelims conducted by Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC), State Public Service Commission (PSC) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) etc.
Employment oriented schemes
(6) Seekho Aur Kamao - Skill development scheme for youth of 14 - 35 years age group and aiming at
providing employment and employment opportunities, improving the employability of existing workers,
school dropouts etc.
(7) USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development). Hunar
Haat are being organised across the Country to provide employment opportunities and markets to
artisans/craftsmen
(8) Nai Manzil - A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts.
(9) Nai Roshni - Leadership development of women belonging to minority communities.
Infrastructure Development Programme:-
(10) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) – Being implemented to provide basic infrastructure
in deprived areas of the Country. Degree Colleges,Residential Schools, School Buildings, Additional Class
Rooms/ACR Blocks, Teaching Aid & Smart Classrooms, Hostels, 24 Working Women Hostels, ITI Buildings,
Polytechnics, Skill Centres, Health Projects, Unani Medical CollegeDrinking Water Supply Projects,
Anganwadi Centres, 8 Sadhbhav Mandaps, Sadbhav Kendra, 8 Common Service Centres, Market Sheds,
Hunar Hubs, Sanitation/Toilet projects, Sports Facilities, etc. have been sanctioned.

12. Centre takes measures for comprehensive and continued development of the
industry
Community
Steps to support Auto Sector
 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Industry in India to
boost domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology products and attract investments
in the automotive manufacturing value chain with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crores over a period
of five years.
 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in
the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country.
  Announcement of a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, to phase out old & unfit vehicles.
 The wholesale, and retail trade and repair of vehicles was brought under the ambit of the MSME
Development Act.
 In Budget 2021-22, a scheme to support augmentation of public transport bus services with a total
outlay of Rs. 18,000 crore.
Steps taken to encourage ethanol, flex engine, CNG, LPG, green hydrogen and electric vehicles:
 Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for flex fuel engine and
components.
 Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for CNG and LPG parts and
components.
 Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
and their components.
Steps taken for adoption of electric vehicles
 Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme
in 2015 to promote adoption of electric/ hybrid vehicles (xEVs) in the country.
 Electric Vehicles are covered under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and
Auto Components on 15th September, 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore for a period
of five years.
 GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%; GST on chargers/ charging stations for
electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
 Battery-operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit
requirements.
 MoRTH advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce the initial cost of EV.

13. Steps taken by NCPCR regarding child marriages during the last five years
Community
The functions of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
1. The Commission requested Principal Secretaries of Women and Child Development Department of all
States/ UTs, to direct District Magistrates, Deputy Inspector General, Superintendent of Police,
Sarpanchs, Civil Society Organizations and Child Marriage Prohibition Officers and Child Welfare
Committees in their respective States/ UTs to take proactive steps and preventive measures to stop child
marriages on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya.
2. Benches/Camps in aspirational district on the issues of child rights.

3. National Analysis of Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy’ based on NFHS 4 (2015-16) was
released.
4. The Commission organised a multi-stakeholder Consultation on ‘Status of Child Marriage in India on
at Delhi in collaboration with ‘Young Lives India’.

14. Recommendations of National Commission De-Notified Nomadic and Semi-

Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT).TRIBES

Are as follows
yearsCommunity
 Setting up of a Permanent Commission at the Centre for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic
Communities.
  Setting up of a Separate Department/Directorate for DNT/NT communities in States.
 Define NT and DNT. Uniformity in categorization of DNT/NT as SC/ST/OBCs across the States/UTs.
Issue of single caste certificate. Sub-quota for DNT/NT/SNT within the quota of SC/ST/OBCs.
 Caste based Census in respect of DNT/NT/SNT communities in 2021 Census.
 Creating awareness among DNT/NT/SNT communities for their inclusion in mainstream.
 Sensitization of different government officials, law enforcing authorities and local bodies.
 Schemes focusing DNT/NT/SNT communities for their health, education, housing, traditional art,
traditional expertise.
 Livelihood of DNT/NT/SNT communities is largely dependent on the forests. Review "Indian Forest
Act" and "Wild Life Protection Act" to give them their natural habitats.

15. Steps taken for water conservation

Various steps taken by the Government for water conservation are as below:
 National Water Policy (2012) advocates conservation, promotion and protection of water.
yearsCommunity
 Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is driving water
conservation and water harvesting efforts.
 Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in municipal areas which
includes water source conservation as one of the project component.
 Unified Building Bye Laws (UBBL) of Delhi, 2016, Model Building Bye Laws (MBBL), 2016 and
Urban and Regional Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines, 2014
has been formulated with adequate focus on water conservation measures.
 Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater- 2020 has been prepared by Central Ground Water
Board.
 A Model Bill has been circulated to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact suitable ground water
legislation aimed at water conservation. So far, 19 States/UTs have adopted and implemented the
ground water legislation.
 States/ UTs have been advised to enable Rural Local Bodies (RLBs)/ Panchayats to utilise 15th
Finance Commissions grants to take up rain water harvesting in Government buildings like panchayat,
bhawans, anganwadis, Primary Health Centres etc.
 Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has issued directives to all States/UTs to take measures to
promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water /rain water harvesting.
 Ministry of Jal Shakti has been implementing various schemes/ campaigns for promoting water
conservation which includes Jal Shakti Abhiyan-2019, Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain–2021,
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), Atal Bhujal Yojana, National Aquifer Mapping
and Management (NAQUIM) etc.
 Ministry of Jal Shakti organizes workshops and webinars to stimulate awareness, build capacities of
stakeholders and encourage people to become active participants in conservation of water
National awards: The First National Awards (NWAs) were launched in 2018, the second series of National
Awards was given on 01.09.2019 and third series of National Water Awards was given on 10.12.2020.

16. REHABILITATION OF MANUAL SCAVENGERS

The following major legislative and programmatic interventions have been undertaken by the
Government
 Parliament enacted the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation
Act, 2013”, which has come into force with effect from 06.12.2013 in all States and Union Territories.
 Construction sanitary toilets and insanitary toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission to take cognizance of
the inhuman practice of manual scavenging.
 Revision of Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)
 Provision of One Time Cash Assistance of Rs. 40,000/- to one identified manual scavenger in the
family.
 Back-end Capital subsidy upto Rs. 3.25 lakh to identified manual scavengers and their dependants for
self-employment projects upto Rs. 10.00 lakh (Rs. 15.00 lakh in case of sanitation related projects).
 Skill Development Training upto two years to identified manual scavengers and their dependants with
stipend @ Rs. 3,000/- per month during the training period.
 To make the scheme more effective, SRMS has been further revised w.e.f. 1.4.2021. The major
modifications made under SRMS are:-
o The maximum amount of capital subsidy per beneficiary has been revised from Rs. 3.25 lakh to
Rs. 5.00 lakh.
o Payment of capital subsidy has been made upfront in place of back-end subsidy earlier.
o For Sanitation Related Projects, in addition to the identified manual scavengers and their
dependants, the sanitation workers and their dependants are also made eligible for same amount
of capital subsidy and interest subsidy.
o For group projects, the project cost has been increased to Rs. 50.00 lakh per group upto five
members. Each member of the group can have maximum project share of Rs. 10.00 lakh.
o Taking cognizance of health issues of manual scavengers and to enhance their health conditions
the Government has extended health insurance benefits of upto Rs. 5.00 lakh to all the identified
manual scavengers under Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
 Question & Answer
Q-1 – What are the steps taken by the government for pharmaceuticals and medical
sector?
Ans: India is the third largest player globally in Pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and is the largest supplier
of low-cost generics and vaccines to the world.

The Government is taking steps for the Active Pharma Ingredients (API) manufacturing.

answer on a postcard
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical Key Starting
Materials (KSMs)/ Drug Intermediates (DIs)/ Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in India.
Launched: 20.03.2020
Objective: To boost domestic manufacturing of identified KSMs, DIs and APIs.
Tenure: FY 2020-21 to 2029-30.
Outlay: Rs. 6,940 crores.

PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals: -

Eligible drugs under this scheme approved on 24.02.2021 include Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients among
other categories of pharmaceutical products.
The Operational Guidelines have been issued on 1.6.2021.
Outlay: Rs. 15,000 crores.
Tenure: FY 2020-2021 to 2028-29.

Scheme for Promotion of Bulk drug parks

 The scheme of “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks” approved on 20th March, 2020.
 The scheme provides for support to establish three (03) Bulk Drug Parks for creation of world class
Common Infrastructure Facilities (CIF).
 Outlay: Rs. 3000 crores
 Tenure: FY 2020-2021 to FY 2024-2025.

Q-2 – What are the steps taken by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to market the Tribal
products?

Ans: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has taken various initiatives to market the products made by the tribal
people.
1. It provides funds to States and TRIFED for organizing tribal festivals wherein the tribal artists and
artisans showcase and sell their products. These festivals and exhibitions showcase their traditional
skill in painting, art and craft, organic products and also demonstrate glimpses of rich cultural heritage
through unique forms of folk dances, songs, cuisine.
2. It MoTA provides funds to TRIFED and State Governments for marketing of tribal products by
empanelling tribal suppliers comprising of individual tribal artisans, tribal SHGs, Organisations/
Agencies/NGOs working with tribals.
3. TRIFED also organizes Tribal Artisan Mela (TAM) at District/Tehsil level as an exercise to reach
tribals located in interior tribal areas and source tribal art and craft directly from them.
4. TRIFED is also engaged in direct sale of tribal products including art & craft items through its network
of Tribes India Showrooms, exhibitions, Aadi Mahotsav, online e-commerce portal etc.
 Q-3 – Give an overview of SUPPORT TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND MSMEs
DURING COVID-19 by GOI?

Ans: The Government has taken several initiatives to support and protect the interest of women entrepreneurs
and MSME through stimulus given under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Packages The specific initiatives taken to
protect women entrepreneurs and MSMEs during covid-19 are as under:

 Rs. 3 lakh crore Emergency Working Capital Facility for Businesses, including MSMEs.
 Rs. 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs.
 Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Fund of Funds.
 New Definition of MSME and other Measures for MSME.
 Rs. 10,000 crore scheme for formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (MFE)
 Relief of Rs. 1500 crore to MUDRA loanees.
 Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, businesses, MUDRA borrowers and
individuals.
 Rs. 5000 crore Credit facility for Street Vendors.
 Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, a total of 20.40 crores (approx) women account holders
( Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna) were given an ex-gratia of Rs 500 per month for three months.
 For Self-Help groups(SHGs), limit of collateral free lending was increased from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs.
20 lakhs for women organized through Self Help Groups

Q-4 – Discuses the benefits of the OROP schemes?

Ans: The Government took a historic decision of implementing One Rank One Pension (OROP) for Defence
Forces Personnel with effect from 01.07.2014.
OROP implies that uniform pension be paid to Defence Forces Personnel retiring in the same rank with the
same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement, which implies bridging the gap between the rates
of pension of current and past pensioners at periodic intervals.
Salient features
 Pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of calendar year
2013 and the benefit will be effective from 01.07.2014.
 Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum
pension of personnel retired in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service.
 Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected.
 Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments.
 All the family pensioners including those in receipt of Special/Liberalized family pension and
Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment.
 In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.

One Ocean Summit
World Wetlands Day
SSISTANCE FOR SC/ST
CANDIDATES FOR
COMPETITIVE EXAMS
Employment opportunities
in Drone sector
PM Formalisation of Micro
food processing Enterprises
(PMFME) Scheme
SHORT NEWS
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the high-level segment of
One Ocean Summit on 11th February
One Ocean Summit is being organised by France from 9-11 February, in Brest,
France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
Objective: To mobilise the international community to take tangible action
towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems.
World Wetlands Day celebrated at Sultanpur National Park on 2
February
 Two more wetlands of International Importance takes Ramsar sites
numbers to 49 in India.
 Two more wetlands, Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP have been added to this prestigious
list.
 National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas released by Space
Application Centre
 The 'Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching Scheme (FCS) for SC
and OBC students' is being implemented for providing coaching to
economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes and OBC students for
competitive examinations.
 There is no similar specific scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.
However Grant in Aid is provided to NGOs for running health and
education projects for welfare of STs.
Drone Rule 2021
Any person who intends to obtain the authorisation to establish a Remote Pilot
Training Organisation (RPTO) shall submit an application to the Director
General of Civil Aviation in Form D5 on the Digital Sky Platform, along with
the specified fees.
Till now nine remote pilot training organisations have been set up by entities
under Government or private ownership.
Eligibility: Any person between 18-65 years of age and with a class tenth
certificate from a recognised Board can obtain a remote pilot licence after
successful completion of training from authorised remote pilot training
organisation.
Employment opportunities: Students passing out of drone schools can look
for employment opportunities in drone operations, maintenance, design,
manufacturing and data analytics, etc. depending on the courses successfully
completed by them.
It is Centrally Sponsored for providing financial,
It provide technical and business support for setting up/ up gradation of 2 lakh
micro food processing enterprises through credit linked grant.
Time period: five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25
Outlay: Rs. 10,000 crores.
Objective:
supporting micro enterprises through increased access to credit, integration
with organized supply chain by strengthening branding and marketing,
increased access to common services, strengthening of institutions, research
& training in the food processing sector.
Support
(i).Individual Micro Enterprises: Credit-linked capital grant @35% of the
eligible project cost, maximum ceiling Rs.10 lakh per unit;
(ii) FPOs/ SHGs/ Producer Cooperatives: Credit linked Grant @35% to
support clusters and groups such as FPOs/ SHGs/ Producer Cooperatives
 along their entire value chain for sorting, grading, storage, common
processing, packaging, marketing, testing etc.
(iii).SHGs for seed capital: Seed capital @ Rs. 40,000/- per member of SHG
engaged in food processing for working capital and purchase of small tools.
(iv) Common Infrastructure: Credit linked grant @ 35% to support FPOs,
SHGs, Cooperatives, any Government agency or private enterprises for
Common infrastructure. The common infrastructure will also be available for
other units and public to utilize on hiring basis for substantial part of the
capacity.
(v). Branding and Marketing Support: Grant upto 50% for Branding and
Marketing to groups of FPOs/ SHGs/ Cooperatives or an SPV of micro food
processing enterprises.
(vi). Capacity Building: Training for Entrepreneurship Development
Program to meet the requirement of food processing industry and product
specific skilling.

Indian Footwear and
Leather Development
Programme (IFLDP)
 Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
approved for continuation with an outlay of Rs. 1700 Crore
 Renewed focus to be placed on integrated development of the leather
sector
 10 Indian footwear design studios to be developed under IFLDP
 Brand Promotion of Indian Brands in Leather and Footwear Sector to
be one of the major focus areas

PM dedicates to the nation
216-feet tall ‘Statue of
Equality’ commemorating
Sri Ramanujacharya
From 2017-2020, IFLDP succeeds in skilling more than 3.24 lakh persons
216-foot tall statue of 11th-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya
unveil by PM.
 It is the world's second-largest statue in a sitting position, at the 45-
acre complex on the outskirts of the city
 The Rs 1,000-crore project was funded by donations from devotees
globally. The inner sanctum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is made of
120 kilos of gold to commemorate the 120 years the saint spent on
earth

One District One Product One District One Product (ODOP) mission of Centre takes a giant technology
(ODOP) boost.
 First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for
transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills,
Meghalaya.
 Lakadong Turmeric from West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya with the
highest curcumin content of 7-9% becoming a game changer for the
district’s economy.
India win U-19 World Cup ICC U-19 World Cup final 2022, India cruised to a four-wicket victory against
for fifth time England, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on February 5, 2022.
 The win was also a record-extending fifth U-19 title for India.
 ICC U-19 Indian team chased down a target of 190 runs in 47.4 overs
and reached 195 for six.
 Nishant Sindhu played an unbeaten match-winning knock of 50 runs
on 54 balls to help India win the match.
 Shaik Rasheed also played a crucial knock, hitting 50 runs off 84 balls
for India.
 England were bowled out for 189 in 44.5 overs.
Enhanced capital spending Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said that the
in the Budget will have 3-4  Union Budget 2022-23 has laid a focus on demand stimulus and that
times multiplier effect on the the enhanced capital spending would lead to greater demand and job
economy opportunities.
 “Capital expenditure has been raised by 35%, to more than Rs. 7.5 lakh
crore. Rs. 1 lakh crore is being given to states as interest-free 50-year
loan to support funding of infra projects.
 Centre and states together, we are looking at Rs. 10.5 lakh crore of
public spending.” the enhanced capital spending of Rs. 10.5 lakh crore
provided in the Budget 2022 is expected to have at least a 3-4 times
multiplier effect in economic activity.
R&D PROJECTS OF FPIs  R&D projects of Government organizations/ Institutions are eligible
for 100% grant-in-aid for the cost of equipment, consumables and
expenditure related to Research Fellows, etc.
 Private Organizations/ Institutions/ Universities are eligible for 50%
grant-in-aid for the equipment cost in general areas and 70% grant-in-
aid in difficult areas.
 The budget allocation for Research and Development scheme for the
current financial year, i.e., 2021-2022 is Rs.7.60 Cr.
Growth of Digital GOI has launched
Healthcare Services in the  Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
country  e-Sanjeevan.
For refer to our material ……………….
DEVELOPMENT OF The Government is implementing various schemes to enhance production and
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY productivity of bovines & small ruminants (sheep & goat), piggery & poultry
across the country
i. RashtriyaGokul Mission
ii. National Programme for Dairy Development
iii. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund
iv. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations
engaged in dairy activities
v. National Livestock Mission
vi. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
vii. Livestock Health & Disease Control
viii. National Animal Disease Control Programme
ix. Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey

Under RashtriyaGokul Mission the following n accessible to the farmers for

enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines
• IVF Technology for Bovines
• Use of Bovine Sex Sorted Semen
For refer to our material ……………….
DEPLETION OF Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is periodically monitoring the ground
GROUND WATER water levels throughout the Country on a regional scale, through a network of
monitoring wells.
Data comparison November 2021 between November (2011-2020).
30% of the wells monitored have registered a decline in ground water level
whereas, 70 % wells have registered rise (in ground water levels).
 Government of India launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) in 2019 which
continued during 2021
 The campaign “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” (JSA:CTR) was
launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 22 March 2021.
Intiative taken by the states
 ‘Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan’ in Rajasthan, ‘Jalyukt Shibar’ in
Maharashtra, ‘Sujalam Sufalam Abhiyan’ in Gujarat, ‘Mission Kakatiya’ in
Telangana, Neeru Chettu’ in Andhra Pradesh, Jal Jeevan Hariyali in Bihar,
‘Jal Hi Jeevan’ in Haryana, and Kudimaramath scheme in Tamil Nadu.
WATER STRESSED Periodic review
BLOCKS  As per the 2020 assessment, out of the total 6965 assessment units
(Block/ Taluks/ Mandals/ Watersheds/ Firkas) in the country, 1114
units (16%) in 15 States/UTs have been categorized as ‘Over-
exploited’ (OE).
 Where the Annual Ground Water Extraction is more than Annual
Extractable Ground Water Resource.
OE assessment units in decreasing order falls in the States of Tamil Nadu (435
nos) being highest, Rajasthan (203 nos), Haryana (85 Nos) and Uttar Pradesh
(66 Nos) etc.
Promotion of Organic In view of increasing demand of organic agricultural product, Government
Farming has been promoting Organic farming as a chemical free farming through
dedicated schemes
 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic
Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)
since 2015-16.
 Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) has been introduced as a
sub scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2020-
21 for the promotion of traditional indigenous practices including
Natural Farming (NF).
 Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) : Government has initiated
programme to provide financial assistance to individual farmers with
8.0 or more hectare land @ 2700/ha for 3 years for Participatory
Guarantee System (PGS) certification through Regional Council or
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) certification.
 Organic Farming enhances soil fertility and crop productivity. The
research studies under ICAR-All India Network Programme on
Organic Farming indicate that comparable yield or slightly higher
yield to that of conventional management can be obtained in kharif and
summer crops in 2 to 3 years, while in rabi crops the yield stabilizes
after 5 years.
 The use of on-farm organic inputs and adoption of Integrated Organic
Farming System (IOFS) model minimizes the use of external inputs to
a great extent.
For schemes refer to our material ……………
 Scheme in news with Updation
“SMILE: Support for
Marginalized Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise
VIBRANT VILLAGES
PROGRAMME
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar
will launch the Central Sector scheme “SMILE: Support for
Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
The scheme includes two sub-schemes-
 ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for
Welfare of Transgender Persons’
 ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of
engaged in the act of Begging’
Budget/Time: Rs. 365 Crore for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-
26.
Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for
Welfare of Transgender Persons ‘includes the following
components-
 Scholarships for Transgender Students: Scholarships for
students studying in IX and till post-graduation to enable them to
complete their education.
 Skill Development and Livelihood: Skill Development and
Livelihood under PM-DAKSH scheme of the Department.
 Composite Medical Health: A comprehensive package in
convergence with PM-JAY supporting Gender-Reaffirmation
surgeries through selected hospitals
 Housing in the form of ‘Garima Greh’: Shelter Homes ‘Garima
Greh’ where food, clothing, recreational facilities, skill
development opportunities, recreational activities, medical
support etc. will be provided
 Provision of Transgender Protection Cell: Setting up of
Transgender Protection in each state to monitor cases of offences
and to ensure timely registration, investigation and prosecution of
offences.
 E-Services (National Portal &Helpline and Advertisement)
and other Welfare Measures.
‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of
engaged in the act of Begging’
Survey and identification: Survey and Identification of beneficiaries
shall be carried out by the Implementing Agencies.
Mobilization: Outreach work will be done to mobilize the persons
engaged in begging to avail the services available in the Shelter Homes.
Rescue/Shelter Home: The shelter homes will facilitate education for
children engaged in the act of Begging and children of persons engaged
in the act of Begging.
Comprehensive resettlement.
Pilot projects on Comprehensive Rehabilitation in ten cities namely
Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai,
Nagpur, Patna and Ahmedabad
The Finance Minister proposed to cover villages on the Northern border
under the new Vaibrant Villages Programme. “Border villages with
 sparse population, limited connectivity and infrastructure often get left
out from the development gains. Such villages on the northern border
will be covered under the new Vibrant Villages Programme.
Prime Minister’s A new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East,
Development Initiative for PM-DevINE was in Union Budget 2022-23.
Implemented: North-Eastern Council.
North-East, PM-DevINE Outlay: Rs. 1,500 crore
Funded: It will fund infrastructure, in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, and
social development projects based on felt needs of the North-East.
Benefits: This will enable livelihood activities for youth and women,
filling the gaps in various sectors.
It will not be a substitute for existing central or state Schemes.

Schemes to promote Organic Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic
farming Value Chain Development in North East Region (MOVCDNER)
Launched: 2015.
Assistance: Farmers are provided financial assistance (RS 31000/ ha / 3
years in PKVY and 32500/ ha/ 3years under MOVCDNER) for organic
inputs.
Ex: seeds, bio/organic fertilisers, bio-pesticides, botanical extracts etc.
Support for training: capacity building for training of farmers,
certification, value addition and marketing of their organic produce.
Recent initiative: Organic cultivation on either side of River Ganga.
Web portal: - www.Jaivikkheti.in/. (Online marketing platform for
direct sale)

Other schemes to support organic farming in India

 Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
 National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF)

Mission Karmayogi
Scheme of Assistance to
National Sports Federations
(NSFs
Khelo India Scheme
SWADHAR GREH AND
UJJAWALA SCHEMES
NATIONAL NUTRITION
MISSION
 Network Project on Organic Farming under Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Capacity Building Commission has been setup as envisaged under
Mission Karmayogi.
It comprises of
 Chairman –
 Member (HR) –
 Member (Administration)
 Union Government has approved continuation of Scheme of
Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) with an outlay
of Rs. 1575 crore for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22
to 2025-26).
 It is the flagship Central Sector Scheme and the main source of
funding for preparation of national teams for all major national
and international competitions, including the Olympic Games,
Para-Olympics, Asian Games, Para Asian Games,
Commonwealth Games (CWG) and other major international
tournaments.
 Khelo India Scheme allocation increases by 48% in Budget
2022-23.
 It aims at infusing sports culture and achieving sporting
excellence in the country
 The Government has decided to continue the Scheme of “Khelo
India – National Programme for Development of Sports” over
the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26) at an
outlay of Rs 3165.50 crore.
Ujjawala and Swadhar Greh Schemes have been evaluated by the NITI
Aayog.
 These schemes are now part of the new Mission Shakti, which
has life cycle continuum approach to women related issues.
 Both the schemes have provisions of shelter, food, clothing,
counseling, medical aid, legal aid and vocational training to
rehabilitate such women economically and emotionally.
The major recommendations of this evaluation
 integration of Swadhar Grehs and Ujjawala Homes
 Revision of the salary norms of the staff
 use of information technology tools in the
implementation of the Schemes.
The Abhiyaan aims to reduce malnutrition from the country in a phased
manner and achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children from
0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in
a time bound manner.
NFHS-5 (2019-21)
Efforts of POSHAN Abhiyaan, reflecting a decline in key nutrition
indicators. Among children under 5 years of age.
 Stunting has reduced from 38.4% to 35.5%,
 Wasting has reduced from 21.0% to 19.3%
 Underweight prevalence has reduced from 35.8% to 32.1%
Mission Poshan 2.0
 An integrated nutrition support programme which subsumes
Supplementary Nutrition Programme and POSHAN Abhiyaan
has been announced in budget 2021-2022 for all the States/UTs.
  It intends to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach
and outcomes with focus on developing practices that nurture
health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition.
Pradhan Mantri Matru It gives maternity benefits of ₹5,000/- is being provided in three
Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) instalments to Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) for the
first child upon fulfilment of certain conditionalities.
 The PMMVY is implemented in all States/Union Territories,
except Odisha and Telangana.
 The seasonal migrants can avail the benefits of the scheme from
any of the State/Union Territory implementing the scheme.
 Previously a beneficiary is required to provide her and her
husband’s Aadhaar details
 The written consent and the aadhaar of husband not to be a
mandatory criteria in the modified guidelines of PMMVY
component under Mission Shakti in order to facilitate inclusion
of single mother and abandoned mother.
ANGANWADI SERVICES Anganwadi Services a package of six services,
(i) Supplementary Nutrition;
(ii) Pre-school Non-formal Education;
(iii) Nutrition & Health Education;
(iv) Immunization;
(v) Health Check-up;
(vi) Referral Services
has been provided to all eligible beneficiaries, , children in the age group
of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers through the
platform of Anganwadi Centres across the country.
Measures taken For the development of infrastructure at
Anganwadi Centres,
 Revised joint guidelines were issued by Ministries of Women &
Child Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for
construction of 4 lakh AWC buildings across the country under
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme (MGNREGS) in convergence with Anganwadi Services
(ICDS Scheme).

 Under Swachhta Action Plan, Rs.10,000/-per AWC is provided

for drinking water facilities and Rs.12,000/-per AWC for toilet
facilities.
 Grants are sanctioned for purchase of water filter, furniture,
equipment, etc.
 Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) have been provided with Smart
Phones for efficient service delivery.
 Streamlined guidelines were issued covering several aspects
such as quality assurance, roles and responsibilities of duty
holders, procedure for procurement, integrating AYUSH
concepts and Data management and Monitoring through ‘Poshan
Tracker’ for transparency, efficiency and accountability in
delivery of Supplementary Nutrition.
PESA Act “The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas),
Act 1996” (PESA), State Legislatures have been empowered to frame
all laws concerning the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the
Constitution relating to the Panchayats in Fifth Scheduled Areas.
  In terms of section 2 of this Act, “Scheduled Areas” means the
Scheduled Areas as referred to in clause (1) of article 244 of the
Constitution.
 The State of Bihar is not covered under this definition.
 Out of the ten PESA States, six States namely Andhra Pradesh,
Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and
Telangana have framed their State PESA Rules.
Digital development under RGSA
 Ministry has provided financial support of Rs. 1508.728 crores
to the States/ Union Territories (UTs) during the last three years
for strengthening of Panchayats under RGSA
 computers & peripherals approved for Panchayats during the last
three years
Introducing millets in Mid-Day In order to enhance nutrition among children Central Government
Meal Scheme requested State Governments/Union Territory Administrations to
explore the possibility of introducing millets under PM POSHAN
Scheme.
 The Scheme provides for 3 types of food grains i.e. wheat, rice
and coarse grains. Food grains.
 The food grains are allocated biannually by the Department of
School Education and Literacy with the concurrence of
Department of Food and Public Distribution.
 It is also mentioned that the entire cost of foodgrains is borne by
Central Government.
SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment implements two
FROM MARGINALISED AND National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) schemes.
SC/ST COMMUNITIES  One is implemented by the Department of Social Justice &
Empowerment under which financial assistance is provided to
selected students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic
and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and
Traditional Artisans for pursuing Masters and Ph.D level courses
abroad.
 The other is implemented by Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (DoEPwD) under which scholarship is
provided to the selected students with disabilities for pursuing
Masters and Ph. D level courses abroad.
 Ministry of Tribal Affairs is also implementing NOS Scheme for
students belonging to ST communities.
RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a Central
YOJANA FOR SENIOR Sector Scheme namely “Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” (RVY).
CITIZENS Launched: 1st April, 2017
Objective: To provide the assisted living devices to senior citizens,
living below poverty line and suffering from any of the age-related
disability/ infirmity.
Eligibility: Senior citizens belonging to the BPL category and also to
the senior citizens with monthly income not more than Rs. 15000/-.

The Government aims to cover all the districts of the country under
the Scheme.

PM MITRA Parks Scheme  The PM MITRA Parks Scheme shall be implemented on pan-
India basis and is intended for holistic development of the
Textile sector.

Production Linked Incentive The Government has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
(PLI) Scheme for Textiles
Schemes for promotion and
development of Textile sector
(PLI) Scheme for Textiles

Selection of the location of PM MITRA parks will be on the basis
of challenge method, once the proposal is received from
interested State Governments.
Scheme for Textiles.
Budget: ₹10,683 crore
Objective: for promotion of Man-Made Fibre(MMF) Apparel, MMF
Fabrics and products of Technical Textiles.
 Benefits of PLI will be available to eligible companies in PM
MITRA parks also.
 Competitive Incentive Support (CIS) under PM MITRA Parks
Scheme will only be available to those manufacturing companies
who are not availing benefits of Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) for Textile Scheme. .
Government is implementing various schemes
 The Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (A-
TUFS)
 Schemes for the development of the Powerloom
 Sector (Power-Tex), Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP),
 SAMARTH- The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile
Sector,
 Jute (ICARE- Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting
Exercise),
 Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS),
 Silk Samagra, National Handloom Development Programme,
 National Handicraft Development Programme,
 Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP),
 National Technical Textile Mission etc. for promotion and
development of textile sector on pan-India basis.
Employment in Textile industry: an estimated 45 million people
engaged directly in this sector including a large number of women
and rural population.
Operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
Scheme for Textiles were issued on 28 December 2021.
Outlay: Rs. 10,683 crore.
Gestation period: FY: 2022-23 to FY: 2023-2024.
valid up to- 2029-30
Empowered. Group of Secretaries (EGoS), constituted by DPIIT will
monitor the implementation of the scheme.
Composition of EOW
 Cabinet Secretary, Chairperson
 CEO, NITI Aayog, Member
 Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade, Member Convenor
 Secretary, Department of Commerce, Member
 Secretary, Department of Revenue, Member
 Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Member
 Secretary, Ministry of Textiles
Monitoring
The EGoS chaired by the Cabinet Secretary will monitor the progress of
this PLI scheme.
 Undertake periodic review
 Ensure uniformity.

National Mental Health
Programme (NMHP)
RASHTRIYA MAHILA KOSH
PM CARES for Children scheme
“Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran
Karyakram”
‘TOP’ Crops
Smart Cities Mission (SCM
 It will make any changes in the modalities of the scheme
 Address any issue related to genuine hardship
Objective: To address the burden of mental disorders,
Launch: 1982.
Area: 704 districts
Financial assistance : Rs. 83.20 lakhs per district per year
Purpose: It is provided for detection, management and treatment of
mental disorders/ illness and additional components like suicide
prevention services, work place stress management, life skills training
and counselling in schools and colleges.
Launched: 1993
 It is as a national-level organisation under the Ministry of
Women and Child Development as a society under the Society
Registration Act, 1860.
 It is used bring about the socio-economic upliftment of poor
women. RMK provides micro-finance services to the needy and
poor women in the informal sector through a client friendly,
without collateral security and third party guarantee.
Loans: The loans are granted for Income Generating Activities (IGA),
housing, micro-enterprises, family needs, etc.
The Hon'ble Prime Minister has announced PM CARES for Children
scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving
parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19
pandemic.
Accessibility: The scheme is accessible through an online portal.
pmcaresforchildren.in.
Government has decided to continue the Scheme of “Rashtriya Yuva
Sashaktikaran Karyakram” over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle
(2021-22 to 2025-26) at an outlay of Rs 2,710.65 Crore
 The RYSK Scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The Scheme beneficiaries are
the youth in the age-group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition
of ‘youth’ in the National Youth Policy, 2014.
TOP is to counter price Volatility during the adverse condition
being implemented only since November, 2018
Ministry of Food Processing Industries provides transportation /storage
subsidy @50% for notified fruits & vegetables including (TOP) crops at
the time of glut situation during harvest season under short term
intervention of scheme of Operation Greens (OG) which helps in price
stabilization for farmers as well as consumers.
Market Intelligence& Early Warning System (MIEWS) Portal
The Ministry is also maintaining Market Intelligence& Early Warning
System (MIEWS) Portal to keep watch on current prices of Tomato,
Onion and Potato (TOP) crops through National Agricultural
Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED).
Government of India launched Smart Cities Mission (SCM) on 25 June
2015. 100 Smart Cities have been selected through 4 rounds of
competition from January 2016 to June 2018.
Finance
Central Government will provide financial support to the extent of ₹
48,000 crore over five years i.e., on an average ₹ 100 crore per city per
year. An equal amount on a matching basis will be contributed by the
State Government/Urban Local Body (ULB)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY
Udyam Sakhi portal
(http://udyamsakhi.msme.gov.in/) Aim: To provide information regarding financial schemes, policies and
Entrepreneurship Skill
Development Programme
(ESDP)
Nai Roshni Scheme
AMBULANCE NETWORK
FOR VETERINARY NEEDS
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
(PMMY)
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT FUND
As per the data for 2018-19 has been provided by Directorate of
Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
percentage of net un-irrigated area over net area sown in the country is
estimated to be about 48.65%.
Launched: 2015-16
Extension: PMKSY was valid till March, 2021. Its extension for the
period 2021-22 to 2025-26 has been approved by Government of India,
Outlay: Rs. 93,068.56 crore (central assistance of Rs. 37,454 crore, debt
servicing to NABARD for Rs. 20,434.56 crore and an outlay for Rs.
35,180 crore by the State Governments towards State share).
For refer to our material on government schemes ……………….
Launched: 2018
programmes of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to
existing/prospective women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector.
The portal helps women to start, build and grow their businesses.
The Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) Scheme
focuses on nurturing the talent of youth by making them aware of
various aspects required for setting up an enterprise.
It aims to motivate the youth to consider self-employment or
entrepreneurship, promote new enterprises, build capacity of existing
MSMEs and inculcate entrepreneurial culture in the country.
It is a six-day non-residential/five-day residential training programme
conducted by selected Programme Implementing Agencies for the
women belonging to minority community in the age group of 18 to 65
years.
Area covered: Areas related to programmes for women, health and
hygiene, legal rights of women, financial literacy, digital literacy,
Swachch Bharat, Life Skills, and advocacy for social and1behavioural
changes, etc.
The scheme provides for hand-holding of all the beneficiaries for a
period upto 12 months after the training.
 .From 2021-22, there is a focus on veterinary healthcare services at
the farmer’s doorstep through Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs).
 The MVUs may run on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
 Call Centre, established by States / UTs,
Funding
While 100% Central funds will be towards procurement and
customization of mobile veterinary units, recurring operational
expenditure would be shared in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern &
Himalayan States and 60% for other States, while it is 100% for UTs.
 Rs. 3.22 lakh crore sanctioned under PMMY against target of Rs.
3.50 lakh crore in FY 2020-21
 Over 32.53 crore loans with sanctioned amount of Rs. 17.32 lakh
crore extended under PMMY since inception
The AHIDF is a Central Sector Scheme, therefore, no funds are released
to the States under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development
Fund.
Achievements
 capacity of milk processing which is approximately 0.38% of
annual milk production of India and generating employment for
more than 2035 persons and benefitting 41000 farmers.
 Capacity of animal feed plant has been established which are
capable of adding 24 Lakh MT of Animal Feed to the supply
 chain and thereby generating employment of more than 4477
persons.
 Capacity of meat processing plant has been added in the
production chain which is more than 4% of annual meat
production of India thereby and it is expected thereby generating
employment for more than 795 people.
PACKAGED ANIMAL Central Government is implementing National Livestock Mission with
FODDER a Sub Mission on Feed and Fodder Development since 2014-15 which
was realigned during 2021-22.
Provision
There is provision of 50% capital subsidy (maximum up to Rs. 50 lakhs)
to the beneficiary for setting up of a fodder value addition unit for
Hay/Silage/Total Mixed Ration (TMR) preparation, Fodder Block
making units etc.
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is also
operational since 2020-21 wherein the eligible entities are eligible for
loan up to 90% of the project cost for Packaged Animal Fodder. A 3.0%
interest subvention has been provisioned under the scheme.
SVAMITVA 29 States, including the State of Gujarat, have signed MoU with SoI. As
on 2nd February, 2021.
For more refer our material…………………
“Women Self Help Group National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), has
Development Fund” set up a “Women Self Help Group Development Fund” to implement a
‘Scheme for promotion of Women SHGs in Left Wing Extremism
Affected and Backward districts of India’ including dairy scheme.
Integrated Power Development Launched: December, 2014
Scheme (IPDS) Provision
 Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in
urban areas;
 Metering of distribution transformers / feeders / consumers in the
urban areas;
 IT enablement works; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP);
Smart metering; Gas insulated Sub-stations (GIS);
 Real Time Data Acquisition System (RT-DAS).
PMAY-G Target- 2.95 by March 2024
More than 1.7 Crore Houses Completed under PMAY-G.
For more refer our material…………………
Hunar Haat A total of 35 Hunar Haats have been organized since November, 2016,
in New Delhi, Mumbai, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad,
Hyderabad, Puducherry, Bhopal, Indore, Ranchi, Mysuru, Panaji,
Dehradun, Vrindavan, Rampur, Surat etc and amount of Rs.95.41crores
has been sanctioned for the Hunar Haat.
For more refer our material…………………
MGNREGS More than 99% Households offered employment against the total
demand for wage employment in FY 2021-22.
Knowledge Involvement in .The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN
Research Advancement through (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing)
Nurturing (KIRAN) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as
far as possible, gender equality in the field of science and technology.
Objectives:-

To increase the number of women researchers in India.


'National Fellowship for SC
Students'
Amended Technology
Upgradation Fund Scheme
(ATUFS) & Powertex India
Scheme
Scheme for Industrial parks
(SITP)
Vigyan Jyoti programme
Provide Research grants particularly to those female researchers and
technologists who had to take a break in career owing to household
reasons.
Bring about, as far as achievable, gender parity in the field of science
and technology.
The scholarships will be provided under three categories-
 For those women linked in research work in basic or applied
sciences with any central or state level organization or university
 For those women scientists involved in research and application
of innovative solutions for several social problems
 For those researchers who are self-employed.
Implemented by: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
implements
It is a Central Sector Scheme.
Launch: since the year 2018-19
Provide
To provide fellowship in the form of financial assistance to students
belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) category to pursue higher studies
leading to M.Phil/Ph.D in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges
recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Selection: It is done on the basis of merit determined through the
National Eligibility Test(NET) examination of the UGC and the Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR).
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
Capital Investment subsidy (CIS) for technology upgradation @ 15%
for garmenting and technical textiles segments with a cap of Rs. 30 crore
and @ 10% for weaving, processing, jute, silk and handloom segments
with a cap of Rs. 20 crore is provided to individual entity.
Duration: January, 2016 to March, 2022.
Powertex India Scheme
In situ upgradation, Yarn bank scheme, work shed projects for
strengthening decentralized power loom sector.
Duration: April, 2017 to March, 2021.
With an objective to provide financial assistance to a group of
entrepreneurs to establish state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities in a
cluster for setting up their textile units, confirming to international
environmental and social standards and thereby mobilize private
investment in the textile sector and generate fresh employment
opportunities, the government has been implementing Scheme for
Industrial parks (SITP) since 2005.
Government to provide support @ 90% of the project cost subject to
a ceiling of Rs.40crores for first two projects (each) in the Twelve
States / UTs under SITP
It is a new initiative that seeks to encourage girls to take interest in
science and build career in this field.
Launched: December 2019.
Implementing agency: The Department of Science & Technology
(DST)
Objective: in It was launched with the objective of creating a level-
playing field for the meritorious girls who wants to pursue STEM.
It addresses the underrepresentation of women in various areas of
STEM.

National Creche Schemes
Start-up Village
Entrepreneurship Programme
(SVEP)
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal)
Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme
‘Child Protection Services (CPS)
Scheme’ – Mission Vatsalya
Anganwadi Services
The programme at first cater to the girls at school level of Class IX to
Class XII in order to encourage and empower them to pursue STEM
courses.
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 requires every
establishment having fifty or more employees to have the facility of
crèche within a prescribed distance.
For more refer to our materials ………………….
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Start-up Village
Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) as a sub-scheme under the
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM) with the objective to help the rural poor to set-up
enterprises at the village level in non-agricultural sectors.
 More than 1.86 lakh enterprises have been supported so far under
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
 So far, 183 Producer Enterprises and 1.22 lakh Producer Groups
have been supported under DAY-NRLM.
For more refer to our materials ………………….
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
(DoWR, RD & GR) is implementing Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal).
Outlay: a Rs. 6,000 crore Central Sector Scheme, for sustainable
management of ground water resources with community participation.
 Atal Jal is being implemented in 81 water stressed districts and
8,774 Gram Panchayats of seven States viz. Gujarat, Haryana,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar
Pradesh.
 The scheme includes innovative recharge structures including
rain water harvesting structures
 29 States covered under the Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme
 Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 is to increase the share of air carriage
of Agri-produce like horticulture, fishery, livestock and
processed products.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the
Centrally sponsored ‘Child Protection Services (CPS) Scheme’ –
Mission Vatsalya for rehabilitation of children in difficult circumstances
including, orphan and destitute children. Under CPS scheme, financial
assistance is provided to the State Governments/UT Governments for
providing services which include institutional care, non-institutional
care, support for capacity building, human resources etc. Grants are also
provided for setting up and maintenance of various types of Child Care
Institutions (CCIs) including children homes, observation homes,
special homes, place of safety, open shelters etc. CCIs provide for age-
appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health
care, counselling etc. The execution of the scheme lies with the
respective States/UTs.
Anganwadi Services is one of the flagship programmes of the
Government of India and represents one of the world’s largest and
unique programmes for early childhood care and development.
Objective: It is the foremost symbol of the country’s commitment to its
children and nursing mothers, as a response to the challenge of providing
pre-school non-formal education on one hand and breaking the vicious
cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity and
mortality on the other.
Beneficiary: children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women
and lactating mothers.
Package of six services
  Supplementary Nutrition (SNP)
 Pre-school Non-formal Education,
 Nutrition & Health Education,
 Immunization,
 Health Check-up, and
 Referral Services

Three of the six services, viz., Immunization, Health check-up and

Referral Services are related to health and are provided through
NRHM & Public Health Infrastructure.
 Centrally Sponsored Schemes for Employment
Multi-pronged strategies are being taken by the Government to address issues relating to employment
opportunity through Centrally Sponsored Schemes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Deendayal Antyoday Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-
NRLM), Deendayal Upadhyay- Gramin Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
Yojana (PMGSY), Shyama Prasad Mukherjee RURban Mission, National Career Service (NCS) etc.
Garib Kalyan Rojgar 125 days on 20th June, 2020 to boost employment and livelihood opportunities
Abhiyaan (GKRA) for returnee migrant workers and similarly affected persons including youth in
rural areas, in 116 selected districts across 6 States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya
Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Aatmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) has been launched with effect
RojgarYojana from 1st October, 2020 as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package 3.0 to incentivize
(ABRY) employers for creation of new employment along with social security benefits
and restoration of loss of employment during Covid-19 pandemic.
This scheme being implemented through the Employees’ Provident Fund
Organisation (EPFO), seeks to reduce the financial burden of the employers and
encourages them to hire more workers.
Prime Minister Street Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme
Vendor’s has been launched on June 01, 2020 to provide working capital loans to Street
AtmaNirbhar Nidhi Vendors, vending in urban areas, to resume their businesses, which were
(PM SVANidhi) impacted adversely due to COVID-19.
Pradhan Mantri Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is being implemented by the
Mudra Yojana Government for facilitating self-employment. Under PMMY, collateral free
(PMMY) loans upto Rs. 10 lakh, are extended to micro/small business enterprises and to
individuals to enable them to setup or expand their business activities.
PM Gati Shakti PM Gati Shakti is a transformative approach for economic growth and
sustainable development.
 The approach is driven by seven engines, Roads, Railways, Airports,
Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways and Logistics Infrastructure.
 This approach is powered by Clean Energy and Sabka Prayas leading to
huge job and entrepreneurial opportunities for all.

Scheme and programme for Empowerment of women’s

One Stop Centre and It is operated from Nirbhaya Fund.
Universalization of
The One Stop Centres (OSCs) (Sakhi Centres,)
Women Helplines
Aim: To facilitate women affected by violence (including domestic violence)
with a range of integrated services under one roof such as Police facilitation,
medical aid, providing legal aid and legal counselling, psycho-social counselling,
temporary shelter etc.
The Women Helpline (WHL) Scheme (181)
It provides 24 hours emergency and non-emergency response to women
affected by violence, both in public and private spaces by linking them with
appropriate authority such as Police, One Stop Centre, Hospital, Legal Services
etc.
Swadhar Greh It is for women who are victims of difficult circumstances in need of institutional
Scheme support for rehabilitation so that they could lead their life with dignity
Ujjawala Scheme Scheme for Prevention of trafficking and for Rescue, Rehabilitation,
Reintegration and Repatriation of victims of trafficking for commercial sexual
exploitation.
Working Women To provide safe and conveniently located accommodation for working women,
Hostel with day care facility for their children, wherever possible, in urban, semi urban,
or even rural areas where employment opportunity for women exist.
Beti Bachao Beti launched: 22nd January 2015
Padhao(BBBP)
Aim: To address declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of
empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum.
Objectives: To prevent gender biased sex selective elimination, to ensure
survival and protection of the girl child and to ensure education and participation
of the girl child.
Mahila Shakti Kendra Launched: November, 2017
(MSK)
As a centrally sponsored scheme to empower rural women through community
participation.
Aim: To facilitate inter-sectoral convergence of schemes and programs meant
for women.
Cost: a cost sharing ratio of 60:40 between Centre and States except for North
East & Special Category States where the funding ratio is 90:10 Union Territories
100% central funding is provided.
Pradhan Mantri Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored
Matru Vandana Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme,
Yojana (PMMVY) Launch: 01.01.2017.
Refer to our Government schemes……….in course material………
 News in short
Para Centre Sports Authority of India has established a Para Centre under its National Centre of
Excellence Scheme at SAI Regional Centre, Gandhinagar:
Eco Circuit The Ministry of Tourism has identified Eco Circuit as one of the fifteen thematic circuits
for development under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme to promote eco-tourism in the
country.
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 06 projects under Eco Theme in ‘Swadesh
Darshan’.
One Nation One Chhattisgarh becomes 35th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration
Ration Card Card.ONORC now covers 96.8% NFSA population across 35 States/UTs
India’s India’s merchandise export in 2021-22 (April-January) rises by 46.53% to USD 335.44
merchandise billion over USD 228.9 billion in 2020-21 (April-January); marks an increase of 27.0%
export over USD 264.13 billion in 2019-20 (April-January).
Union Budget Union Budget for the FY22 has allocated Rs 6,407.31 crore for the Ministry of Fisheries,
2022-23 to Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. With increase by 44 percent.
Ministry of Budget 2022-23
Fisheries, Animal livestock : increased by 40%,
Husbandry, and Central sector schemes: increased by 48%,
Dairying Dairy cooperatives
Budget has reduced alternate minimum tax and surcharge reduction for cooperative
societies.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission: increase of 20%
One Health Mission: Enhancement in fund allocation for Livestock Health and Disease
Control.

NATIONAL  The National Policy on Older Persons, announced in January 1999 is still relevant
POLICY FOR and valid.
SENIOR  It envisages State support to ensure financial and food security, health care,
CITIZENS shelter, protection and other needs of older persons to improve quality of their
lives.
Gross non- As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data on global operations
performing assets Gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have
of scheduled declined from Rs. 9,33,779 crore (GNPA ratio of 9.07%) as on 31.3.2019 to Rs.
commercial 8,00,463 crore (GNPA ratio of 6.93%) as on 30.9.2021.
banks have
declined
Powerthon-2022 Power Minister Launches Powerthon-2022 for Enabling Advanced Technology in Power
Distribution
Participants to find Innovative Solutions based on Advanced Emerging Technologies like
AI/ML, Blockchain, IOT, VR/AR etc on Nine (09) Themes across The Power
Distribution Sector.

Fintech Open Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off NITI Aayog’s Fintech Open Summit.
Summit
New Varieties Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV) has developed two varieties each of
Developed by oats and wheat, one of rice and three of niger, which have been released during the
JNKVV 87th meeting of Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards,
Groundnut and The Government has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Soyabean Oil National Food Security Mission- Oilseeds & Oil Palm (NFSM-OS&OP) from 2018-19.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- RAFTAAR (RKVY-RAFTAAR).
Refer to our material on Government schemes………………
 J&K becomes the first Union Territory to be integrated with National Single Window
National Single System
Window System  LG, Shri Manoj Sinha launches the J&K Single Window Clearance System
integrated with NSWS
 NSWS is linked with India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) which hosts 45 industrial
parks of J&K, will help Investors to discover available land parcels in J&K.
 Ministry of Culture to organize first of its kind Global Summit on ‘Reimagining
Reimagining Museums in India’ on 15-16 February
Museums in  It will focus on best practices and strategies to develop India’s museums
India’
The prevalence of self-reported goitre or thyroid disorder in National Family Health
Status of Goitre Survey IV [NFHS IV (2015-2016)] was 2.2%, while it was 2.9% in NFHS-V (2019-
or Thyroid 2021).
Disorders in India The NFHS IV (2015-2016) has reported that amongst individuals between the
 Age 15-49 years, the self-reported prevalence of goitre or thyroid disorder was
nearly 2% in females and less than 1% in males.
 The reported prevalence increased with age in women (15-19 years: 0.7%; 20-34
years: 1.8%; 35-49 years: 3.4%). As per NFHS V.
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin of Registrar General of India
Status of IMR (RGI), the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has reduced from 37 per 1000 live births in 2015
and MMR in to 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019 at National Level.
India
The Department has commenced the work for creating various agricultural services built
India Digital around a core layer of Farmers’ Database (Agristack) in the country.
Ecosystem of In order to create Agristack, the department is in the process of finalising the “India
Agriculture Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA)” which lays down a framework for building
(IDEA)” Data Agristacks.
base
According to the study report “India: Health of the Nation's States”- The India State-
Status of Non- Level Disease Burden Initiative in 2017 by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
Communicable It is estimated that the proportion of deaths due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Diseases (NCDs) in India have increased from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016.
in India The four major NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, chronic respiratory
diseases (CRDs) and diabetes which share four behavioural risk factors –unhealthy diet,
lack of physical activity, and use of tobacco and alcohol.
Under Digital India Programme, e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) with the aim
e-Panchayat to transform the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Mission Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched eGramSwaraj, a simplified work-based accounting
application to addresses various aspects of Panchayat functioning viz. planning,
budgeting,accounting and online payments through eGramSwaraj-PFMS Interface for
expenses incurred.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the U.S. Agency for International
NITI Aayog and Development (USAID) announced a new partnership under the Sustainable Access to
USAID Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH
Collaborate to
Accelerate Health
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
in India
In the National Statement delivered at 26th session of the Conference of the Parties
Zero Carbon (COP26) held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, India has declared its goal to achieve net
Emissions zero by 2070.
 This goal is to be achieved through periodic enhancement of NDCs and corresponding
domestic climate actions towards low carbon transition, supported by climate finance and
technology transfer under the UNFCCC and PA.
ASEAN-India ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy commences
High Level  Conference focusses on theme: “Experience and Innovations for Integrated
Conference on Renewables Market”
Renewable  "India and ASEAN can work together to develop an entire ecosystem for
Energy renewables that promotes knowledge sharing, capacity building and technical
commences assistance; and also explore joint initiatives for the development of renewable
energy manufacturing hubs in the region

New chairman Shri Ravi Mital takes charge as Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of
Insolvency and India
Bankruptcy
Board of India
Natural gas in Government has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in energy mix to 15% by
energy mix to 2030.
15% by 2030 The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, informed that the Government has
set a target to raise the share of natural gas in energy mix to 15% by 2030.
At present, share of natural gas in primary energy mix has increased from 6.3% to 6.7%
from 2020 to 2021.
Jaan Hai to The Ministry has started an awareness campaign ‘Jaan Hai to Jahan Hai’ on COVID-19
Jahan Hai vaccination to prevent apprehensions and rumours,
Campaign The Ministry is also reaching out to more than 80 lakh beneficiaries of its various
schemes and highlighting the benefits of vaccination to them.
Literacy Rate As per Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992, six
among Minorities communities Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis have been notified
as minority communities.
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of the Minority Communities namely Christians,
Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists is higher than the National Average of 72.98% except
Muslims which is 68.54 %.
Percentage of The last Census was conducted in 2011 and the Population of Sikh, Christian, Jain,
Population as Buddhist and Muslim of India (including Chhattisgarh) as per Census 2011.
Minorities
 Sikh 20,833,116
 Christian 27,819,588
 Jain 4,451,753
 Buddhist 8,442,972
 Muslim 172,245,158

Funds for Ken – The Ken – Betwa project is the first Inter-linking project under NPP, which is ready for
Betwa project implementation.
 The project has been approved by the Government of India on 8.12.2021
 forImplementation with an estimated cost of Rs. 44605 Cr at year 2020-21 price
level and central support of Rs.39317 Cr, through a Special Purpose Vehicle.
National Natural The Scheme “National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)” of the
Resource Ministry is a Central Sector Scheme. The prime objective of NNRMS scheme is
Management utilization of Remote Sensing Technology for Inventorization, Assessment and
System (NNRMS) Monitoring of the country’s natural resources.
Crimes Against National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes information on crimes
Women against women in its publication 'Crime in India'.
The data shows decline in the crime against women during the year 2020 as compared to
2019
MSP payment DIRECT PAYMENT OF Rs 2.37 LAKH CRORE MSP VALUE TO 163 LAKH
FARMERS FOR WHEAT AND PADDY PROCUREMENT DURING 2021-22.
DURING 2021-22
Budget to  Budget reiterates government’s commitment to promote atmanirbharta in equipment
promote for armed forces
atmanirbhar  Earmarks 68 per cent of capital procurement budget for domestic industry in 2022-
Baharat 23, up from 58 per cent in 2021-22
 Defence R&D to be opened up for industry, startups and academia.
INDIA’S  Previous Highest Ever yearly exports crossed in 10 months this year with figures
MERCHANDISE touching USD 336 billion approximately
TRADE: for  India’s merchandise export in January 2022 increases by 23.69% to USD 34.06
January 2022 billion over USD 27.54 billion in January 2021; records increase of 31.75% over
USD 25.85 billion in January 2020.
 India’s merchandise export in 2021-22 (April-January) rises by 46.53% to USD
335.44 billion over USD 228.9 billion in 2020-21 (April-January); marks an
increase of 27.0% over USD 264.13 billion in 2019-20 (April-January)
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 11th to 20th Feburary 2022
1. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A virtual summit was held Between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Highlights

India-UAE CEPA trade deal: It will increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion in five years (2022-
27) of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to $15 billion.

Area covered in agreement: The agreement covers areas including goods, services, rules of origin, Customs
procedures, government procurement, intellectual property rights, and e-commerce.

CEPA is expected to create new jobs, raise living standards, and provide wider social and economic
opportunities in both nations.

Investments: The UAE is the eighth-largest investor in India, having invested $11 billion while investment
by Indian companies in the UAE is estimated to be over $85 billion.

India's major exports to UAE: petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems and jewelry, minerals,
food items such as cereals, sugar, fruits and vegetables, tea, meat, and seafood, textiles, engineering and
machinery products, and chemicals.

India's top imports from the UAE: petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems and
jewelry, minerals, chemicals and wood and wood products.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA), GIFT
City and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).

Free Trade Agreement (FTA): It is set to reduce tariffs for 80 per cent of goods and give zero duty access
to 90 per cent of India’s exports to the UAE.

Facilitate market access and regulatory approval: The UAE has also agreed to facilitate market access and
regulatory approval within 90 days for Indian pharmaceutical products and medical products that have been
approved in developed jurisdictions such as the US, the UK, the EU, Canada and Australia.

Fight extremism and terrorism: A Joint commitment to fight extremism and terrorism, enhancing maritime
cooperation, promote e-payment solutions, set up an IIT in UAE, a joint Hydrogen Task Force has been set
up.

Defence and security: Both sides agreed to enhance maritime cooperation contributing to maintenance of
peace and security in the region.

Climate action and renewable: Both sides agreed to support each other’s clean energy missions and establish
a joint Hydrogen Task Force to help scale up technologies, with special focus on production of Green
Hydrogen.

Emerging technologies: Both sides agreed to expand cooperation on critical technologies and mutually
promote e-businesses and e-payment solutions and promote start-ups from both countries.
 Education: On education cooperation, they agreed to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in the
UAE.

Health cooperation: Both sides decided to collaborate in research, production and development of reliable
supply chains for vaccines and enhance investments by UAE entities in the health infrastructure in India as
well as collaborate in providing healthcare in underprivileged nations.

Food security: They acknowledged the need to enhance the resilience and reliability of food supply chains.
They also decided to expand cooperation through enhanced bilateral food and agriculture trade and, promote
and strengthen the infrastructure and dedicated logistic services connecting farms to ports to final destinations
in the UAE.

Skills Cooperation: Agreed to enhance cooperation in skill development so as to align with the market needs
and address the changing needs for the future of work.

Released Joint Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of 75th anniversary of India's independence and 50th
year of UAE's foundation.

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): In a significant development, the two sides
inked a CEPA to further boost trade and investment ties.
 Plastic, agriculture, food products, automobile, engineering, pharmaceuticals are some of the areas that
will be boosted because of the pact.
 The deal will open up to 10 lakh jobs for the young people in the country and would also open access to
broader African and Asian markets for India.
 The CEPA is expected to increase bilateral trade from the current level of USD 60 billion to USD 100
billion in the next five years (2022-27).

2. Second Advance Estimates of Production of Major Crops for 2021-22

The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Record food grains- 316.06 million tonnes is estimated. Which is higher by 5.32 million tonnes than the
production of food grain during 2020-21. During 2021-22 is higher by 25.35 million tonnes than the previous
five years’ (2016-17 to 2020-21) average production of foodgrains
As per 2nd Advance Estimates, the estimated production of major crops during 2021-22

Foodgrains –316.06 million tonnes. (record)

Rice –127.93 million tonnes. (record)(Higher by 11.49 million tonnes than the last five years’ average
production of 116.44 million tonnes.)

Wheat –111.32 million tonnes. (record) (Higher by 7.44 million tonnes than the average wheat
production of 103.88 million tonnes.)

Nutri / Coarse Cereals –49.86 million tonnes. higher by 3.28 million tonnes than the average production.

Maize –32.42 million tonnes. (record) higher by 3.14 million tonnes than the last five years’ average
production of 23.82 million tonnes.

Pulses –26.96 million tonnes.(record)

Tur –4.00 million tonnes.

 Gram – 13.12 million tonnes.(record)

 Oilseeds –37.15 million tonnes. Higher by 4.46 million tonnes than the average oilseeds production.

o Groundnut – 9.86 million tonnes.

o Soyabean –13.12 million tonnes.
o Rapeseed and Mustard –11.46 million tonnes.(record)

 Sugarcane – 414.04 million tonnes.(record) higher by 40.59million tonnes than the average sugarcane
production of 373.46 million tonnes.
 Cotton –34.06 million bales (each of 170 kg). higherby 1.12 million bales than the average cotton
production of 32.95 million bales.
 Jute & Mesta –9.57 million bales (each of 180 kg).

3. Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy

Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the National Hydrogen Mission on India’s 75th Independence Day (i.e. 15th
August, 2021).
Aim: To aid the government in meeting its climate targets and making India a green hydrogen hub.
This will help in meeting the target of production of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by 2030 and the
related development of renewable energy capacity.
Importance
 Hydrogen and Ammonia are envisaged to be the future fuels to replace fossil fuels. Production of these
fuels by using power from renewable energy, termed as green hydrogen and green ammonia.
 It is one of the major requirements towards environmentally sustainable energy security of the nation.
Highlights of policy
 Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturers may purchase renewable power from the power exchange
or set up renewable energy capacity themselves or through any other, developer, anywhere.
 Open access will be granted within 15 days of receipt of application.
Banking of Unconsumed green power: The Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturer can bank his
unconsumed renewable power, up to 30 days, with Distribution Company and take it back when required.
Distribution license: Distribution licensees can also procure and supply Renewable Energy to the
manufacturers of Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia in their States at concessional prices which will only
include the cost of procurement, wheeling charges and a small margin as determined by the State Commission.
Interstate transmission: Waiver of inter-state transmission charges for a period of 25 years will be allowed
to the manufacturers of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia for the projects commissioned before 30th June
2025.
Priority to grid connection: The manufacturers of Green Hydrogen / Ammonia and the renewable energy
plant shall be given connectivity to the grid on priority basis to avoid any procedural delays.
Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO): The benefit of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) will be
granted incentive to the hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturer and the Distribution licensee for consumption of
renewable power.
 Single portal: To ensure ease of doing business a single portal for carrying out all the activities including
statutory clearances in a time bound manner will be set up by MNRE.
Connectivity: Connectivity, at the generation end and the Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia manufacturing
end, to the ISTS for Renewable Energy capacity set up for the purpose of manufacturing Green Hydrogen /
Green Ammonia shall be granted on priority.
Setting up of bunkers at port: Manufacturers of Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia shall be allowed to set
up bunkers near Ports for storage of Green Ammonia for export / use by shipping. The land for the storage for
this purpose shall be provided by the respective Port Authorities at applicable charges.
Benefits: The implementation of this Policy will provide clean fuel to the common people of the country.
 This will reduce dependence on fossil fuel and also reduce crude oil imports.
 The objective also is for our country to emerge as an export Hub for Green Hydrogen and Green
Ammonia.
 The policy promotes Renewable Energy (RE) generation as RE will be the basic ingredient in making
green hydrogen.
 This in turn will help in meeting the international commitments for clean energy.

4. New India Literacy Programme

Government approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme (नव भारत साक्षरता कार्यक्रम).
Time: FYs 2022-2027.
Outlay: Rs.1037.90 crore Central share of Rs.700 crore and State share of Rs.337.90
Coverage: all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget
Announcements 2021-22. The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above in all state/UTs
in the country.
Announcement in NEP and budget 2021-22
 The National Education Policy 2020 has recommendations for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning.
 The Union Budget 2021-22, announcement had been made to enable increased access of resources,
online modules covering the entire gamut of adult education will be introduced.
Objective
The objectives of the scheme is to impart not only foundational literacy and numeracy but also to cover other
components which are necessary for a citizen of 21st century such as
critical life skills (including financial literacy, digital literacy, commercial skills, health care and awareness,
child care and education, and family welfare); vocational skills development (local employment); basic
education (including preparatory, middle, and secondary stage equivalency); and continuing education
(including engaging holistic adult education courses in arts, sciences, technology, culture, sports, and
recreation, as well as other topics of interest or use to local learners, such as more advanced material on critical
life skills).
Implementation: Through volunteerism through online mode. The training, orientation, workshops of
volunteers, may be organized through face-to-face mode.
Material: All material and resources shall be provided digitally for easy access to registered volunteers
through easily accessible digital modes, viz, TV, radio, cell phone-based free/open-source Apps/portals, etc.
Target: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for FYs 2022-27 is 5 (five) crore learners @ 1.00 crore per year
by using “Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment System (OTLAS)” in collaboration with National
Informatics Centre, NCERT and NIOS.

Salient Features
 School will be Unit for implementation of the scheme.
 Schools to be used for conducting survey of beneficiaries and Voluntary Teachers (VTs).
 Different strategies are to be adopted for different age cohorts. Flexibility for States/UTs will be
provided to undertake innovative activities.
 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy will be imparted through Critical Life Skills to all non-literates
in the age group of 15 years and above.
 Use of Technologies to impart Adult Education for wider coverage of the scheme.
Monitoring: Performance Grading Index (PGI) for State/UT and district level will show the performance of
States and UTs .
Priority and Saturation in Literacy- The age cohort of 15-35 will be saturated first followed by ages 35 and
above. Priority will be given in terms of categories to the Girls and women, SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Persons
with Special Needs (Divyangjans), Marginalized/ Nomadic/ construction workers/ laborers/etc.
Focus: The focus shall be on all aspirational districts of NITI Aayog, districts with literacy rates less than the
National/State average, districts with female literacy rates less than 60% as per the 2011 Census, Districts/
Blocks with large SC/ST/ Minority population, Educationally Backward Blocks, Left Wing Extremism
Affected districts.
NILP as Janandolan:
 The three crores students/children of around 7 lakh schools registered under UDISE along with about
50 lakh teachers of Government, Aided and Private schools will participate as volunteer.
 An estimated 20 lakh students from Teacher Education and Higher Education Institutions will be
actively involved as volunteer.
 Support will be garnered from PRIs, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers and an estimated 50 lakhs
NYSK, NSS and NCC volunteers.
 There will be involvement of community, participation of philanthropic/CSR organizations through
volunteerism and through Vidyanjali portal.
Assessment and e-Certificate: Assessment of Literacy will be conducted using scientific format to capture
the real-life learnings and skills for functional literacy. Assessment on demand will also be made through
OTLAS and e-certificate jointly e-signed by NIOS and NLMA will be issued to the learner.
Status of education in India
 As per Census 2011, the absolute number of non-literates of the country in 15 years and above age
group is 25.76 crore (Male 9.08 crore, Female 16.68 crore).
 In consideration of the progress of persons certified as literates being to the tune of 7.64 crore under
the Saakshar Bharat programme implemented during 2009-10 to 2017-18,
 It is estimated that currently around 18.12 crore adults are still non-literate in India.
5. World Sustainable Development Summit
The Prime Minister recently addressed Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) World Sustainable
Development Summit.
Theme is ‘Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’.
Objective: The World Sustainable Development Summit aims to provide long-term solutions to the global
community on issues related to sustainable development. It brings various stakeholders on a single platform
and initiates a step towards achieving constructive action in combating issues pertinent to the future of
humanity.
Key points
Access to Equitable Energy: India has kept its commitments by ensuring that equitable energy access for the
poor remains a cornerstone of its environmental policy.
Farmers are also encouraged to set up solar panels under the PM-KUSUM scheme, which allows them to
consume and sell surplus power to the grid, promoting sustainability and equity.
These initiatives included the Ujjwala Yojana scheme, which provided clean cooking fuel to 90 million
households.
Emissions Reduction: The LED bulb distribution scheme (UJALA), which has been functioning for almost
seven years and is said to have saved close to 220 billion units of electricity and prevented 180 billion tonnes
of CO2emissions per year, was discussed.
The National Hydrogen Mission intends to tap into "green hydrogen," and it is up to academic and research
institutes like TERI to develop scalable solutions.
Ramsar sites: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognized India's efforts, and
India now has 49 Ramsar sites (wetlands) spread across more than 1 million hectares.
India, with 2.4 percent of the world's land area, is home to nearly 8% of the world's species.
Restoring degraded land: Since 2015, one of the key priority areas has been the restoration of degraded land,
with over 11.5 million hectares restored.
o India firmly believes in fulfilling all of its UNFCCC commitments. During the CoP-26 summit in
Glasgow, India also increased its ambitions.
o India, for example, has stated that it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2070.
o India is on track to meet its national commitment under the Bonn Challenge to achieve land
degradation neutrality.
Coordinated efforts: Sustainability requires coordinated effort for the global commons. The efforts of India
have recognized this interdependence.
o India's goal through the International Solar Alliance is "One Sun, One World, One Grid."
o The world must work to ensure that clean energy from a worldwide grid is available everywhere and
at all times. This is the "world" approach that India's values stand for.
o It also asked countries to act in accordance with globally agreed-upon rules, while keeping in mind the
principles of equity, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, and Respective Capabilities (acting
on climate change based on national circumstances).
o The Paris Agreement goals will not be met unless all countries implement equity by staying within
their fair share of the global carbon budget.
Initiative on Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient
Infrastructure (CDRI) seeks to strengthen infrastructure in areas prone to natural disasters. India also launched
an initiative called "Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States" on the sidelines of CoP-26.
 The most vulnerable are the island developing states, which require urgent protection.
LIFE - Lifestyle for Environment Initiative was launched:
o LIFE is about making lifestyle decisions that improve our planet. LIFE will be a global coalition of
like-minded people who will promote sustainable lifestyles.
o They will be known as the 3Ps - Pro Planet People. This movement is the Coalition for LIFE.

6. The All-India Consumer Price Index numbers for agricultural labourers and
rural labourers
The All-India Consumer Price Index numbers for agricultural labourers and rural labourers (Base: 1986-
87=100) in January, decreased by 2 points and 1 point to stand at 1095 and 1105 points respectively.
Major contribution towards the fall :It is the general index of agricultural labourers and rural labourers
came from food group to the extent of 4.65 and 4.17 points respectively mainly due to decrease in prices of
pulses, mustard-oil, fish-fresh, sugar, gur, onion, vegetables and fruits.
States: "The fall/rise in index varied from state to state.
• In the case of agricultural labourers, it recorded a decrease of 1 to 9 points in 11 states
• An increase of 1 to 8 points in 9 states.
• Tamilnadu with 1292 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 869 points
stood at the bottom.
Rural labourers
• It recorded a decrease of 1 to 9 points in 10 states and an increase of 2 to 8 points in 8 States
• While it remained stationary for Madhya Pradesh and the Orissa.
• Tamilnadu with 1278 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 917 points
stood at the bottom.
Maximum decrease: Uttar Pradesh State (9 points each) mainly due to falling in the prices of wheat-atta,
pulses, mustard-oil, vegetables and fruits, firewood, etc, it said.
Maximum increase in: Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan States (8 points each) and for rural labourers by
Jammu & Kashmir (8 points) mainly due to rise in the prices of rice, maize, vegetables and fruits, wheat-atta,
meat-goat, shirting cloth cotton (mill), firewood, etc.
Comparison of point rate inflation: Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood
at 5.49 per cent and 5.74 per cent in January, compared to 4.78 per cent and 5.03 per cent respectively in
December and 2.17 per cent and 2.35 per cent respectively during the corresponding month of the previous
year.
Comparison of Food inflation: The food inflation stood at 4.15 per cent and 4.33 per cent in January 2022
compared to 2.99 per cent and 3.17 per cent respectively in December and 1.02 per cent and 1.22 per cent
respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
 IMPORTANT NEWS
Wholesale Price Index (Jan- The annual rate of inflation is 12.96% (Provisional) for the month of January,
22) 2022 (over January, 2021), which is a continuous decline from 14.87% in
November, 2021 and 13.56% in December, 2021.
Reason of high rate of inflation
It due to rise in prices of mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, basic
metals, chemicals and chemical products, food articles etc.
Joint meeting India India’s Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) and
(Department for Promotion Japan’s (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) jointly review the
of Industry & Internal progress under Japanese Industrial Townships (JITs) in India
Trade (DPIIT)) and Japan  114 Japanese companies currently operate across the JITs
(Ministry of Economy,  Japan is India’s 5th largest investor
Trade and Industry  Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme announced for 14 sectors
(METI)) receive numerous applications from Japanese Companies.
Reduction agri-cess for With a view to provide further relief to consumers and to keep in check any
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) further rise in the prices of domestic edible oils due to rise in the prices of
edible oils globally, the Government of India has reduced the agri-cess for
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 5% with effect from 12th February, 2022.
Effect
 After reduction of the agri-cess, the import tax gap between CPO and
Refined Palm Oil has increased to 8.25%.
 The increase in the gap between the CPO and Refined Palm Oil will
benefit the domestic refining industry to import Crude Oil for refining.
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing All India Consumer Price Index (CPI)
on Base 2012=100 and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for
Rural (R), Urban (U) and Combined (C) for the month of January 2022
4th India - Australia Power and NRE Minister chairs 4th India - Australia Energy Dialogue
Energy Dialogue Discussion
Energy transition activities in their respective countries with focus on
renewables, energy efficiency, storage, EVs, critical minerals and mining
India and Australia sign Letter of Intent on New and Renewable Energy
Technology
G20 Presidency and setting G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation that
up and staffing of the G20 plays an important role in global economic governance.
Secretariat India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30
November 2023, culminating with the G20 Summit in India in 2023.
In news
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today
approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, which
will be responsible for implementation of overall policy decisions and
arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency.

The Secretariat will be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime

Minister, and comprising Finance Minister, Home Minister, External Affairs
Minister, and G20 Sherpa (Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer
Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister), to provide overall guidance
to India’s G20 Presidency.

Central Sanctioning and
Monitoring Committee
(CSMC) under Pradhan
Mantri Awas Yojana
(Urban)
Project proposals for more than 60,000 houses were approved for construction
in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan
at the 58th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee
(CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
 A booklet on 'Transformative Reforms Towards Housing for All' was also
released by Secretary, MoHUA
1st Anniversary of the Speaking as chief guest commemorating the 1st Anniversary of the Release of
Release of Geospatial Data Geospatial Data, the Minister said that the Trinity of Geospatial Systems,
Drone Policy and Unlocked Space Sector will be the hallmark of India’s future
economic progress.
Highlights
 The size of Indian Geospatial market to cross Rs 36,000 Crore by 2025.
 Mapping of 6 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme and pan-
India 3D Maps for 100 cities undertaken, which will be a game changer
for India.

Community Innovator
Fellowship Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP,
India launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF) marking the
“International Day of Women & Girls in Science”.
 The fellowship is developed as a pre-incubation model.
 It will provide youth with an opportunity to establish their social
enterprise focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) based
solutions for solving community issues.
 It is one-year-long intensive fellowship program
Implemented by: Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs)

Fintech Open Hackathon As a part of the Fintech Open Month, NITI Aayog in association with PhonePe
will be hosting the first-ever open-to-all Hackathon event for ideating and
coming up with the most creative solutions for the FinTech space.
Opportunities: The Hackathon will provide an opportunity for innovators,
digital creators and developers from all over India to think, ideate and code.
Awards - By the end of the event, participants will be required to present a
working prototype of their hack to the judges, post which each hack will be
judged based on certain parameters

The top 5 hacks will be awarded a prize money

 1st place : INR 1,50,000 for the team - 1 prize
 2nd place : INR 1,00,000 for the team - 2 prizes
 3rd place : INR 75,000 for the team - 2 prizes
Freedom2Walk & Cycle Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), as
challenge Awards part of the activities being undertaken under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav
(AKAM) launched two unique national level challenges for the first time-
“Freedom 2 Walk & Cycle Challenge for City Leaders” & “Inter- City
Freedom 2 Walk & Cycle Challenge for Citizens” between 1st to 26th January
2022.
Goals: The cities from India Cycles4Change, Streets4People & Transport4All
Challenges will be working towards 2023.
Knowledge partner: The Institute for Transportation and Development
Policy (ITDP) is the knowledge partners of Smart Cities Mission for the
above-mentioned initiatives.
The awards
For the city leaders challenge
1. Cities with maximum kilometers
2. City leaders with maximum kilometers
3. Woman city leaders with maximum kilometers
4. City leaders with maximum time spent in activities
5. City leaders with maximum number of activities during challenge
6. Awards for Ministers, CEOs & Commissioners with maximum kilometers
 7. Super Hero Award
For the citizens challenge
1. Cities with maximum kilometers.
2. Cities with maximum registrations.
Water Taxi Service Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Shri
Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for
citizens of Mumbai, from Belapur Jetty.
 A long time aspiration of the people of coastal Maharasthra, the Water
Taxi service will connect the twin cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
for the first time.
 The Water Taxi services will commence from the Domestic Cruise
Terminal (DCT) and will also connect nearby locations at Nerul,
Belapur, Elephanta island and JNPT.
 The service promises a comfortable, stress-free journey, is time-saving
and promotes eco-friendly transport.
India being chosen the host India has won the bid to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee’s
for 2023 International (IOC) session in Mumbai, in an unopposed race on February 19.
Olympic Committee Session
Highlights:
 Mumbai was officially announced as the host by IOC president Thomas
Bach following a voting session at the IOC Session 2022 in Beijing.
 Out of 82 IOC members eligible for voting, 75 members were in favour
of Mumbai. Six voted for abstention, while only one vote went against
Mumbai.
 The last such session was hosted by India in the year 1983 in New Delhi.
 Nita Ambani is the representative of India on this committee.
Session
 the IOC Session for 2023 will be held at Jio World Convention Centre,
Mumbai.
 This event will see the election for the 2030 Winter Olympics host
country and the sports programme for the Olympic Games scheduled in
Los Angeles for the year 2028.
 As India gets to host this session, India will be front-runners to host the
2030 Youth Olympics and can push for the 2036 Summer Olympics.
History
 Earlier, India has hosted the 86th IOC Session in 1983 in New Delhi.
Recently, India had expressed its desire to host the ongoing IOC session
to decide the 2026 Winter Olympics host but it lost the bid to the Milan
(Italian city). But later, Milan stepped back from the role after Italy
decided to bid for 2026 Winter Games instead and thus the session is
being held at Lausanne in Switzerland.
 As per IOC rules, a host city is prohibited from being elected in their
home country. The Italian city Milan was named as host of 2026 Winter
Olympics.
Significance

 The 2023 IOC session will be a crucial moment in the sporting chapter
of the country and also 2022-2023 happens to be the 75th year of India’s
Independence.
 It will establish the nation on the global sporting map.
  It opens up multiple opportunities in the organization of world-class
training infrastructure, nurturing sports talent, sporting events, enriching
the lives of millions of Indian athletes and sports viewers.

Devika project (Udhampur) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Udhampur's River Devika project will
be completed by June this year

 This is a Rs. 190 crore Project.

 The work on the project was started in March 2019 under the National
River Conservation Plan (NRCP).
 Under the project,
 Bathing “ghats” (places) on the banks of the Devika River will be
developed,
 Encroachments will be removed
 Natural water bodies will be restored
 Catchment areas will be developed along with cremation ground
 Small hydropower plants and three solar power plants shall also be
developed.
 The project will lead to reduction in pollution and improvement in water
quality.
Devika River
 Devika river originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in
Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
 It flows down towards western Punjab (now in Pakistan) where it merges
with the Ravi river.
 The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the
sister of river Ganga.
In June 2020, Devika Bridge was inaugurated in Udhampur.
 Scheme in news with Updation
SCHEMES FOR ANGANWADI Anganwadi Services is one of the flagship programmes of the
WORKERS Government of India providing early childhood care and development.
Beneficiaries: children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women
and lactating mothers
The following benefits are being provided to the Anganwadi Workers
and Helpers:
Payments: paid fixed honorarium per month as decided by the
Government from time to time. The Government has enhanced the
honorarium from. 01.10.2018 to AWWs from ₹ 3,000/- to ₹ 4,500/- per
month; AWWs at mini-AWCs from ₹ 2,250/- to ₹ 3,500/- per month;
AWHs from ₹ 1,500/- to ₹ 2,250/- per month; and introduced
performance linked incentive of ₹ 250/- per month to AWHs and @ ₹
500/- per month to AWWs.
Additionally moratorium incentives.
Leave: 180 days of maternity leave and 20 days annual leave.
Award:. The Award comprises Rs.50,000/- cash and a Citation to
AWW and Rs.40,000/- to AWHs.
Uniform: Government has made a provision for a set of two Uniform
(saree/suit per annum @ Rs.500/- each).
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PM-SYM) Pension
Scheme: State Governments/UT Administrations have been requested
to encourage eligible AWWs/AWHs to get themselves enrolled under
the Scheme.
Extension of other schemes: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package
(PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health Care Workers fighting COVID-
19 with personal accident cover of Rs. 50 Lakh has also been extended
to Anganwadi Workers/Helpers.
“SMILE” scheme Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar
launches “SMILE” scheme.

For more update refer to PIB news 1st to 10th February 2022……………
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan National Health Authority (NHA) is mandated with the implementation
Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-
PM-JAY) JAY).
Benefits
AB PM-JAY provides health assurance of up to Rs. 5 Lakhs per family
per year, for secondary and tertiary care-related hospitalizations.

Identification
The 10.74 Crore beneficiary families under AB PM-JAY have been
identified from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011 basis
6 deprivation and 11 occupational criteria across rural and urban areas,
respectively.
Integration of AB PM-JAY with data base of others
 Integration with Beneficiary Database under Different Schemes
aimed at Enrichment of Database for Implementation of AB PM-
JAY
 NHA Collaborating with Various Ministries implementing
Welfare Schemes to Strengthen Different aspects of AB-PMJAY
implementation
 States and UTs Providing Necessary Assistance for beneficiary
Database Integration.
“PM Gati Shakti National Master Aim: It aimed at improving multi-modal connectivity and last mile
Plan (NMP connectivity across the country.
Gati shakti
“Gati Shakti” is a digital platform, which will bring 16 Ministries,
including railways and roadways together, for integrated planning and
coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects for
industrial cluster and economic nodes.
Master plan
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan(NMP)-22 Greenfield
Expressways, 23 key infrastructure projects ,35 Multi-Modal
Logistics(MMLPs) & other highway projects proposed for improving
multi-modal connectivity

Jal Jeevan Mission Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves Milestone Of Providing Tap Water To 9
Crore Rural Homes.
Jal Jeevan Mission On Track To Fulfill The Government’s Resolve To
Provide Tap Water Supply To Every Rural Household By 2024.
100% target achieve- Goa, Haryana, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar
Islands, Puducherry, Dadar & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu,
Modernisation of Police Forces Shri Narendra Modi approves continuation of umbrella scheme of
(MPF) Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF).
Period- 2021-22 to 2025-26
Central financial outlay of Rs- 26,275 crore.
Police reforms
Police reforms aim to transform the values, culture, policies and
practices of police organizations so that police can perform their duties
with respect for democratic values, human rights and the rule of law.
Feature
 It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
 Scheme for Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF Scheme) has
been implemented by the union government since 1969-70 for
reforming the state police forces.
 The government has approved the continuation of the umbrella
scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF).
 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is responsible for
implementing the Modernization of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme.
 It also aims to “strengthen the criminal justice system by
developing a robust forensic set-up in India”.
More than Rs 18,000 crore of this money will go towards security related
expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, Left Wing Extremism areas and the
Northeast.
Consumer price Index Numbers India CPI Inflation Rate January 2022: Retail inflation rose to a seven-
January 2022 month high of 6.01 per cent in January, breaching the upper tolerance
level of the medium-term inflation target of 4+/-2 per cent set by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), data released by the National Statistical
Office (NSO).
Reason: The rise was mainly on account of high food inflation, which
jumped to a 14-month high of 5.43 per cent, along with an unfavourable
base.
 CPI

Consumer Price Index or CPI is the measure of changes in the price
level of a basket of consumer goods and services bought by
households. CPI is a numerical estimation calculated using the
rates of a sample of representative objects the prices of which are
gathered periodically.
 The CPI captures changes in price level at the consumer level.
 Changes in prices at the producer level are tracked by the
Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
 CPI can capture the change in the prices of services which the WPI
cannot.
Scheme for Economic Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar
Empowerment of DNTs (SEED launches a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
 For more refer to PIB news 1st feb to 10th feb 2022.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully
Yojana (PMFBY) entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022
season, completing 6 years of its implementation.
Launched: 18th February 2016 at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh bu
Hounrable PM.
Key features: Integration of land records with the PMFBY’s National
Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP), Crop Insurance mobile app for easy
enrollment of farmers, remittance of farmer premium through NCIP, a
subsidy release module and a claim release module through NCIP.
‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’: Scheme will be launching a doorstep
distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to the farmers ‘Meri
Policy Mere Hath’ in all implementing States.
Aims: To ensure all farmers are well aware and equipped with all
information on their policies, land records, the process of claim and
grievance redressal under PMFBY.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a Centrally Sponsored
Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme (CSS) is an overarching scheme, operating in mission mode for
 funding the state government universities and colleges to achieve the
aims of equity, access and excellence.
The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar
Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31.03.2026
Expenditure: Rs. 12929.16 crore out of which Central Share is Rs.
8120.97 crores and the State Share is of Rs. 4808.19 crores.
Target: To support around 1600 projects under the new phase of the
scheme.
Inter-Operable Criminal Justice The Government has approved the implementation of the Inter-Operable
System (ICJS) Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Total cost -Rs.3,375 crore.
Time period: 2022-23 to 2025-26.
The project will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme.
Implementing agency: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in
association with National Informatics Center (NIC).
Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
It is a national platform for enabling integration of the main IT system
used for delivery of Criminal Justice in the country by five pillars
 Police (Crime and Criminal Tracking and Network Systems),
 e-Forensics for Forensic Labs,
 e-Courts for Courts,
 e-Prosecution for Public Prosecutors
 e-Prisons for Prisons.
The project will be implemented in collaboration with the States and
Union Territories.
 News in short
Medaram jathara  Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram
Festival Jathara with added vigour.
 Budget of ₹2.26 Crores allocated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the
Medaram Jathara Festival 2022 and Tribal Culture Fête.
India’s Import Import
and export for Overall imports in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 67.76 Billion, exhibiting a
the month of slower rate of growth of 30.54 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth
January-22 of 30.19 per cent over January 2020.
Export
overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in January 2022* are estimated to
be USD 61.41 Billion, with a positive growth of 36.76 per cent over the same period last
year and a positive growth of 38.90 per cent over January 2020.
“New Frontiers” Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to host “New Frontiers” program on Renewable
program on Energy as part of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav"
Renewable
Energy
36th Foundation Agricultural Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) celebrated its 36th
Day (APEDA) Foundation Day on 13th February.
Achievements
 Increase the export of agricultural products to USD 20.67 billion in 2020-21 from
USD 0.6 billion in 1986 when it was founded.
 APEDA also helped expand the export basket to 205 countries.
Coverage
The share of APEDA exports (USD 20.67 billion) constituted 49% of overall agri- product
exports in 2020-21 out of which,
Cereals and fresh horticulture -59%,
Cereal preparations and miscellaneous processed items -23%
Animal products -18%.
Target for the year
(2021-22) is USD 23.7 billion
Achieved: - More than 70% i.e. USD 17.20 billion has been achieved till January 2022,
and the remaining target is expected to be completed within the stipulated time period.
Snow Sculpture Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a
big way from winter season as a tourist attraction.
Commercial cultivation of sea buckthorn berry also known as" Leh Berry" will commence
from April this year in Ladakh.
first-ever Global Sri G Kishan Reddy to inaugurate first-ever Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in
Summit on India’, in Hyderabad.
‘Reimagining Over the last 7 years there has been a renewed focus to construct new museums with
Museums in engaging exhibits and content, leveraging modern technologies such as digital, Augmented
India’, in Reality and Virtual Reality.
Hyderabad
Export of India's export of Shallots sees a boom with a growth of 487% since 2013.
Shallots  Exports rose from USD 2 Million in April-December 2013 to USD 11.6 Million in
April-December 2021.
 Major export destinations during April-December 2021 were Sri Lanka (35.9%),
Malaysia (29.4%), Thailand (12%), U Arab E (7.5%) & Singapore (5.8%).
Shallots: Shallots (Allium ascalonicum) are a member of the allium family, closely related
to onions, garlic, and chives. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion.
Difference between shallots & onion
The biggest distinction between shallots and other onions, besides strength of flavor, is the
cellular structure.
 Shallots break down much more easily than their larger counterparts when cooked,
allowing for a meltier level of caramelization, or a more subtle touch for creating a
foundation in things like sauces.
“National Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Surveillance organized a webinar on “National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases:
Programme for A Step towards Establishing Disease Governance System in India ”on 15th February, 2022
Aquatic Animal
Diseases
'Pramarsh 2022' The Minister of State for Culture & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
launched the career counselling workshop 'Pramarsh 2022' for the students of the Bikaner
District region.
Participation: In this workshop one lakh students participated from more than thousands
schools of Bikaner district mainly from rural area.
Supporting agency: National Institute of Career Services (NICS) (Ministry of Labour &
Employment) and educational start-up Edumilestones. Directorate of Education, Rajasthan
“Women in The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized an online session on
Renewable “Women in Renewable Energy: Call for Action” to acknowledge the role of women
Energy: Call for entrepreneurs and leaders in the Renewable Energy Space.
Action”
‘Labharthiyon Se  Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in a virtual interaction
Rubaroo’ held in New Delhi under the initiative of ‘Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo’.
 The programme has been launched to monitor progress of projects under the Mission
by directly interacting with beneficiaries.
RCS-UDAN First direct flight between Delhi-Khajuraho under RCS-UDAN flagged off.
Indian Standards  Bureau of Indian Standards organises Webinar on ‘Indian Standards on Aqua Feed’
on Aqua Feed’  More than 100 participants from industry and government fishery departments were
encouraged to take BIS certification for use of Standards Mark (ISI mark) on their
products
“Rejuvenating The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World
Watersheds for Bank have signed a $115 million (INR 869 crore) Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds
Agricultural for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme).
Resilience  It will help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management
through practices to help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change, promote higher
Innovative productivity and better incomes.
Development”
(REWARD)
Project
Lakshya Zero Lakshya Zero Dumpsite: Government of India approves ₹ 235 crore Legacy Waste
Dumpsite Remediation Proposal of Andhra Pradesh.
100 Districts ‘Har  100 Districts In The Country Become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Ghar Jal’ Under  Chamba: An Aspirational District Of Himachal Pradesh Becomes 100th ‘Har Ghar
Jal Jeevan Jal’ District.
Mission
“New Frontiers: MNRE celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav “New Frontiers: A Programme on Renewable
A Programme on Energy”
Renewable
Energy”
International International Mother Language Day is observed worldwide on 21st February every year to
Mother promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.
Language Day  Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, on the occasion of International Mother
Language Day, Ministry of Culture is organizing a two-day event for 21st – 22nd
February 2022 at Indira Gandhi National Center of Arts, New Delhi.
 The Day is part of a broader initiative to promote the preservation and protection of
all languages used by people of the world.
  The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day first came from
Bangladesh.
 The general conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) decided to celebrate February 21 as International Mother
Language Day in 2000.
Purple ‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a
Revolution part of Purple Revolution.
Aroma Mission/Purple revolution: The Aroma Mission is envisaged to bring
transformative change in the aroma sector through desired interventions in the areas of
agriculture, processing and product development for fuelling the growth of aroma industry
and rural employment.
Vigyan Sarvatra A week-long commemoration titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is being held from February
Pujyate 22 to 28 simultaneously in 75 locations across the length and breadth of the country from
Leh and Srinagar to Port Blair and Kavaratti Islands in Lakshadweep from north to south
and from Ahmedabad and Daman to Itanagar, Kohima, and Aizawl from west to east, apart
from the national capital of Delhi. held in New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.
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1. North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging
Key Highlights
Opportunities’
The central government has remained committed towards empowering the MSMEs and the recent budget has
given a further push to make them more competitive.\
North East Region has huge untapped potential when it comes to the MSME sector.
About the conclave
Organized by: Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
Key highlights
 MSMEs will play a critical role for the nation’s economic growth over the next 25 years of
‘AmritKaal’.
 There is immense potential for the MSMEs in Northeast – be it agriculture, food processing, tourism,
mineral based industries, IT, infrastructure.
 Recently announced Rs 1,500 crore Prime Minister Development Initiative for the North East (PM-
DevINE) scheme will prove to be a bonus for the sector.
 The Minister also urged that to achieve the goal of overall development, it is pertinent that all
stakeholders, including the MSMEs need to work together.

2. “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unveiled the National Strategy for

The policy aims to increase India’s share in global additive manufacturing to 5% within the next three years
and add USD 1 billion to the gross domestic product.
Aim:
 To position India as a global hub for Additive Manufacturing development and deployment
 To create and protect the integrity of India’s AM intellectual properties.
 To create a conducive ecosystem for Global AM leaders to set up their operations in India
Target
 To achieve 5% of Global AM market share and thereto add nearly US$ 1Bn to the GDP by 2025.
 To develop 50 India specific technologies, 100 new start-ups, 500 products, 10 existing & new
manufacturing sectors & 1 Lakh new skilled manpower in Additive Manufacturing(AM) sector by
2025.
Key Features of the Strategy
 Innovation and R&D ecosystem will be encouraged in PPP mode to transform the existing research
knowledge base to develop Additive Manufacturing materials.
 Awareness will be created for the adoption of AM products.
  A dedicated National Centre will be established to act as an aggregator of knowledge and resources to
accelerate technology adoption and advancement.
 Sector-specific Centres will also be created to infuse indigenous AM technology.
 The Government of India is holding a year-long programme, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, to pay homage
to freedom fighters and showcase the country’s achievements in various fields on the 75th anniversary
of its Independence.

3. Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate

The event would display the country’s scientific legacy and technology prowess that has helped find solutions
to defence, space, health, agriculture, astronomy, and other sectors.
As a part of it a week-long commemoration titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is being held from February 22 to
28 simultaneously in 75 locations
Stakeholders: in this events
 Department of Science and Technology,
 Department of Biotechnology,
 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,
 Ministry of Earth Sciences,
 Department of Atomic Energy,
 Department of Space,
 Indian Council of Medical Research,
 All India Council for Technical Education, and
 Defence Research Development Organisation, under the leadership of the office of the Principal
Scientific Officer to the Government of India and the Ministry of Culture.
 Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organization of DST with a mandate to promote science communication
in the country, is the coordinating agency.
Objectives of the programme
 Inspire India’s youth and help them navigate into building a progressive nation;
 Bring to the fore stories of people in science whom made these achievements possible;
 Reinforce the commitment of the scientific community towards the economic and social development
of the country;
 Present the awe inspiring futuristic mega science projects embarked by the nation and
 Highlight the work being done by R&D organizations from across the country, as they lead science
and technology efforts on the road to 2047.
Themes of the Programme: The programmes have been grouped under four themes.
First Theme
 The first theme is `from the annals of the history of S&T’.
 This section traces the contributions of founders of modern science and institutions of national
importance to nation-building.
Second Theme
 The second theme, is ‘Milestones of Modern S&T.’
 Programmes under the second theme will highlight critical discoveries, innovations, or inventions that
made a mark in the global science or India’s development story.
Third Theme
 The third theme is, `Swadeshi Paramparik Inventions and Innovations’.
  It will showcase 75 inventions or technologies that made India self-standing and helped in achieving
the goal of self-reliance by drawing upon the reservoir of traditional knowledge systems, such as drugs
from herbs.
Fourth Theme
 The fourth theme, is `transforming India.’ It will look at the road ahead for the next 25 years of Indian
S&T.
 It would include talks by 75 eminent scientists & technocrats from within India and the diaspora on
their ideas for Indian S&T as it marches towards the centenary year of India’s independence.

4. Announcement for ministry of cooperatives under the budget 2022-23

Various provisions of Budget 2022-23
o Proposal for budget allocation of Rs. 900 crore for the newly created ministry.
o Announcement to reduce the Minimum Alternate Tax on Co-operative Societies from 18.5 percent to
15 percent.
o Announcement to reduce surcharge on cooperatives with income between Rs. 1crore to 10 crore on the
lines of FPO from 12 percent to 7 percent.
o Proposal of the significant sum of Rs. 350 crore for digitization of primary agricultural cooperatives.
o Rs. 274 crore proposal for the year 2022-23 for "Prosperity through Cooperation”.
Proposals under the ministry
A. Digitization of Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies
B. Scheme for creation of National Database of Co-operative Societies
C. Cooperative Education and Training Scheme
D. Co-operative Credit Guarantee Fund
E. Cooperative to Prosperity Scheme
f. National Co-Operation Policy/

5. Total grant to Urban Local bodies

The 15th Finance Commission in its report for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 has divided the
Urban Local Bodies into two categories:
(a) Million-Plus urban agglomerations/cities (excluding Delhi and Srinagar
(b) all other cities and towns with less than one million population (Non-Million Plus cities).
The 15th FC has recommended separate grants for them.
Out of the total grants recommended by the Commission for Non-Million Plus cities, 40% is basic (untied)
grant and the remaining 60% is tied grant.
Basic grants: Basic grants (untied) are utilised for location specific felt needs, except for payment of salary
and incurring other establishment expenditure.
Tied grants: Tied grants for the Non-Million Plus cities are released for supporting and strengthening the
delivery of basic services. Out of the total tied grant, 50% is earmarked for ‘Sanitation Solid Waste
Management and attainment of star ratings as developed by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
(MOH&UA). The remaining 50% is tied to ‘Drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling’.
Importance of tied grants: The tied grants are meant to ensure availability of additional funds to urban local
bodies over and above the funds allocated by the Centre and the State for sanitation and drinking water under
various Centrally Sponsored Schemes and provide quality services to citizens.
Current: In the current financial year, the Government of India has released a total amount of Rs.10, 699.33
crore so far to the States as grants to the Non-Million Plus cities.

6. Second Advance Estimates of National Income, 2021-22 and Quarterly

Estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter (Oct-Dec), 2021-22

National Statistical Office (NSO) under ‘Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’ released the
Second Advance Estimates (SAE) of National Income, 2021-22 and Quarterly Estimates of GDP for October-
December quarter (Q3), 2021-22.

 In the year 2021-22, the Real GDP or Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant (2011-12) Prices is
estimated to reach Rs 147.72 lakh crore, as opposed to First Revised Estimate of GDP for 2020-21 of Rs
58 lakh crore.
 Growth in GDP during 2021-22 is estimated at 8.9 percent, against a contraction of 6.6 percent in 2020-
21.
 GDP at Current Prices or nominal GDP in the year 2021-22 is estimated reach Rs44 lakh crore, as
compared to Rs 198.01 lakh crore in 2020-21. It shows a growth rate of 19.4 percent.
 GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in 2021-22 Q3 is estimated at Rs 22 lakh crore, as compared to 36.26
lakh crore in 2020-21 Q3. It shows a growth of 5.4 percent.

Sector-wise estimates have been compiled using indicators such as:

1. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
2. Financial performance of Listed Companies in Private Corporate Sector, up to December, 2021
3. Second Advance Estimates of crop production
4. Production of major livestock products in Rainy season
5. Accounts of Central & State Governments
6. Bank Deposits & Credits
7. Net Tonne Kilometres and Passenger Kilometres for Railways
8. Passengers and Cargo handled by Civil Aviation
9. Cargo handled at Major Sea Ports
10. Sales of Commercial Vehicles.

The next release of quarterly GDP estimates for the quarter January-March, 2022 (Q4 of 2021-22) and
Provisional Annual Estimates for the year 2021-22 will be on 31.05.2022.

National Statistical Office (NSO)

 The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) merged with the Central Statistical Office (CSO) to
form the National Statistical Office (NSO). On 23rd May 2019, the Government of India has
approved the merger of NSSO and CSO.
 The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), formerly called the National Sample Survey
Organisation was the largest organization in India conducting periodic socio-economic surveys.
 Earlier known as the Central Statistics Organisation of India, CSO is responsible for the coordination
of statistical activities in India, and evolving and maintaining statistical standards.
 NSO is headed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
7. Enabling Logistics Efficiency” through Implementation of PM GatiShakti
National Master Plan
The Prime Minister during his special address stressed on PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. It is the first
step in the direction for enabling integrated infrastructure planning, efficient coordination and monitoring and
will reduce time and cost overruns in project execution, he pointed out.
Increased in Capital Expenditure
The Prime Minister highlighted that the capital expenditure by the central government has increased from
Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 7.5 Lakh Crore in 2022-23.
The government has increased investment across infrastructure sectors such as National Highways,
Railways, Civil Aviation, Waterways, Optical Fiber, Gas Grid and Renewable Energy.
Allocation to state government
State governments have been given Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in 2022-23 for infrastructure development under PM
GatiShakti.
Reduction in logistic cost
The Prime Minister underlined that the logistics cost in the country needs to be reduced from the current levels
of 13 - 14% of GDP.
The breakout session on the theme of “Enablers for Logistics Efficiency” was organized and moderated by
the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Ports, Shipping &
Waterways.

8. Millets & Food, Nutrition & Economy

Shri Goyal addressed the webinar on ‘Smart Agriculture: Bringing Back Glory of Millets; Moving towards
Aatmanirbharta in Edible Oil’.
“Bringing back the glory of millets will make the country Aatmanirbhar in 3 areas-Food, Nutrition &
Economy,”
Four mantras to become leading exporter
1) States can duplicate the success of Karnataka’s Fruits Model for crop diversification with a focus on millets,
2) Collaboration with Agri Startups to provide the latest tech to ensure quality & aid in bio fortification of
millets.
3) Launch Campaigns to create awareness regarding Health and Nutrition benefits of millets in families and
4) International Outreach to promote Brand India Millets.

 Stressing that India produces all 9 common millets & India is the 2nd-largest producer and 2nd-largest
exporter of millets in the world.
 Government has taken reformative steps which have led to the highest procurement of food grains from
farmers at MSP-KMS 2021-22 benefitted 64 Lakh farmers while RMS 2021-22 benefitted nearly 48 Lakh
farmers.
 Nearly 4 Lakh hectare area of rice fallow is to be used for oilseeds cultivation in 100 districts of 10 states.
Also, 230 high-yielding districts of oilseeds have been identified. Nearly 20 lakh hectares area will also
be brought under intercropping of oilseeds in next 5 years.
 “Smart Agriculture is about using technology to leapfrog into a new era to build a resilient infrastructure
for farmers.
 The Year 2023 has been announced as the International Year of Millets.
 Global status of Millets: Area and Production region-wise (2019)

India and millet production in the world

 India produces >170 lakh ton (80% of Asia’s & 20% of global production).
 Global average yield: 1229 kg/ha, India (1239 kg/ha).

9. Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – January, 2022

Compiled by: The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment,
Time period: every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially
important centres in the country.
Coverage: The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of
succeeding month.
CPI-IW:
 The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2022 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 125.1.
 On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.24 per cent with respect to previous month compared to
decrease of 0.51 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
Down ward pressure
 The maximum downward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.82
percentage points to the total change.
 At item level, Fish fresh, Mustard Oil, Apple, Carrot, French-been, Garlic, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Lady’s
finger, Onion, Peas, Potato, Radish, Tomato, etc. are responsible for the fall in index.
Upward pressure: House rent, Rice, Wheat, Buffalo-Milk, Goat meat/Mutton, Orange, Beetroot, Chilli dry,
Cooked Meals, etc. putting upward pressure on the index.
Puducherry recorded a maximum decrease of 7.3 points.
On the contrary, Ludhiana recorded a maximum increase of 2.3 points.
 Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.84 per cent compared to 5.56 per cent for the previous
month and 3.15 per cent during the corresponding month a year before.
 Food inflation stood at 6.22 per cent against 5.93 per cent of the previous month and 2.38 per cent during
the corresponding month a year ago.

Ramanujan Prize for
Young Mathematicians
India’s Rameshbabu
Praggnanandhaa becomes
the champion of Airthings
Masters chess tournament’s
Export of fruits from India
35th anniversary function
of the Spices
Establishment of Dedicated
Services for the
Management of Paediatric
and Adult
IMPORTANT NEWS
The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians was awarded to Professor
Neena Gupta, a mathematician of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, in
a virtual ceremony on 22nd February 2022.
She received the award for the year 2021 for her outstanding work in affine
algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.
India’s Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has defeated the reigning world
champion Norway’s Magnus Carlsen.
 He did so using black pieces and took 39 moves to checkmate Carlsen.
 This win came in the eighth round of Airthings Masters chess
tournament’s preliminary stage being held online.
 India’s export of fresh fruits has also witnessed considerable growth.
 Fresh Grapes is the largest exported items among all fresh food
category.
2021
During 2020-21, the export value of
Fresh Grapes -USD 314 million.
Fresh Fruits -USD 302 million.
Fresh Mangoes -USD 36 million
Others (Betel Leaves & Nuts) -USD 19 million.
Fresh grapes and Other Fresh Fruits accounted for 92 per cent in India's total
export of Fresh Fruits.
Top ten countries accounted for 82 per cent in India's export of fresh fruits in
2020-21.
1. Bangladesh
2. Netherland
3. UAE
4. UK
5. Nepal
6. Iran
7. Russia
8. Saudi Arabia
9. Oman
10. Qatar
The export of curd (yogurt) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) has also seen
a tremendous growth of 200% 2013-14 to 2021022.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon the Spices
Industry to double the sector exports to USD 10 Billion in the next five years.
Volume of spices has doubles 2014-21
 Spices exports having increased by 115% in volume and 84% in value
(USD) between.
 Indian spices & spices products are reaching over 180 destinations all
over the world,
 India recorded a growth of 42% in turmeric exports last year.
According to The Population Based Cancer Registry of Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) incidence of cancer in India is highest in the North-
Eastern Region.
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in North-East India
India's crude oil production
12th Annual Aegis Graham
Bell Awards
Bhasha Certifiate Selfie
campaign
MILAN-22
 The national average incidence of cancer every year varies from 90-
120 per lakh population, whereas in the North-eastern Region it is as
high as 220-270 per lakh population.
 As per the ICMR report, more than 45,000 new cancer patients are
detected in the North-eastern Region each year.
Establishment of Dedicated Services for the Management of Paediatric
and Adult Haematolymphoid Cancers
It is to be located at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) Guwahati” at an
estimated cost of Rs 129 crore.
This initiative is expected to give a huge boost to cancer care in the Region
given that in the last 11 years.
India's crude oil production fell to 2,511.66 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) in
January 2022, which is 2.40 per cent lower than the output registered during
the same month last year and 6.04 per cent lower than the official target for
the month.
Cumulative crude oil production during the April-January period of the current
financial year stood at 24890.07 TMT, which is 2.61 per cent lower than the
output registered during the corresponding period of 2020-21.
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D
centre of the Government of India has bagged three awards at 12th Annual
Aegis Graham Bell Awards for it’s indigenously designed & developed
innovative Telecom solutions in various categories.
CDOT is declared TOP WINNER in three categories as below.
1. Indigenous Early Warning Platform for Disaster Management &
Preparedness based on ITU’s Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) in the
“Tech for Social Good” category
2. Indigenous Early Warning Platform for Disaster Management &
Preparedness based on ITU’s Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) in the
“Tech for Social Good” category
3. C-DOT Quarantine Alert System (CQAS) has won the first prize in the
category of “Preventive measures to combat Covid 19”.
Ministry of Education launched a campaign ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie to
encourage cultural diversity and promote mulitlinguism and to foster the spirit
of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
AIMS: To promote Bhasha Sangam mobile app, developed by Ministry of
Education and MyGov India. Using the app, people can learn 100+ sentences
of daily use in as many as 22 scheduled Indian languages.
The ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ initiative is encouraging people to upload their
selfie with the certificate from their social media accounts using the hashtag
#BhashaCertificateSelfie.
The Indian Navy’s multilateral Exercise MILAN 2022 is scheduled to
commence from 25th Feb 2022 in the ‘City of Destiny’, Visakhapatnam.
2020 edition of MILAN was postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19.
Key Points
 MILAN 22 will witness its largest ever participation, with more than
40 countries sending their warships/ high level delegations.
 This edition of MILAN will be larger in ‘scope and complexity’ with
focus on exercises at sea including exercises in surface, sub-surface
and air domains and weapon firings.
Theme 2022: ‘Camaraderie - Cohesion – Collaboration’.
  MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise incepted by Indian
Navy in 1995 at Andaman and Nicobar Command.
 Starting with the participation of only four countries, viz Indonesia,
Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, in the 1995 edition, the exercise
has since transitioned leaps and bounds in terms of number of
participants and complexity of exercises.
A webinar on positive PM addresses a webinar on positive impact of Union Budget 2022 in
impact of Union Budget Agriculture sector
2022 in Agriculture sector  “In just 6 years agriculture budget has been increased manifold.
 Agriculture loans for farmers have also increased by two and half times in
the last 7 years”
 “With 2023 being recognized as International Year of Millets, the
corporate world should come forward for branding and promoting Indian
millets”
 “Artificial intelligence is going to completely change the trend related to
agriculture and farming in the 21st century”
 “In the last 3-4 years, more than 700 Agri Startups have been created in
the country”
 “Government has created a new ministry related to cooperatives. Your
goal should be how to turn cooperatives into a successful business
enterprise.”
 Budget proposals to be implemented from the First of April
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Border Infrastructure & The Government has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of
Management (BIM) from 2021-22 Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
to 2025-26. Cost :- Rs. 13,020 crore

BIM will strengthen border infrastructure for improving border

management, policing and guarding borders
Aim: The BIM scheme will help in the creation of infrastructure such as
construction of border fence, border flood lights, technological
solutions, border roads and Border Outposts (BOPs)/Company
Operating Bases (COBs) to secure the Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Bangladesh,
Indo-China, Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan and Indo-Myanmar borders.
National Means-cum-Merit Government has approved the continuation of Central Sector National
Scholarship Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) over the 15th Finance
Commission cycle for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-
26.
Financial outlay: Rs. 1827.00 crore
Modification :Modification in eligibility criteria such as increasing
income ceiling from Rs.1.5 lakh per annum to Rs.3.5 lakh per annum
and revising the renewal criteria under the scheme.
Objective: To award scholarships to meritorious students of
economically weaker sections to arrest their drop-out at class VIII and
encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage.
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PM CARES for Children Scheme The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February,
2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till 31st December, 2021.
All eligible children can now be enrolled till 28th February, 2022 to avail
benefits of PM CARES for Children Scheme.
Coverage
The scheme covers all children who have lost
i) Both parents
ii) Surviving parent or iii) legal guardian/adoptive parents/single
adoptive parent due to COVID 19 pandemic, starting from 11.03.2020
the date on which WHO has declared and characterized COVID-19 as
pandemic till 28.02.2022.
Eligibility: To be entitled to benefits under this scheme Child should
not have completed 18 years of age on the date of death of parents.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) is another flagship
(SBM-G) programme being implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti. All the States
in the country achieved Open Defecation Free status by 2nd October,
2019, when villages across India had declared themselves ODF.
Second phase:
SBM-G is focusing on ODF sustainability and to achieve solid and
liquid waste management in all villages by 2024-25 i.e., to transform the
villages to ODF Plus.
Har Ghar Jal Har Ghar Jal is a flagship programme of the Government of India being
implemented in partnership with States/ UTs.
Aims: providing tap water connection to every rural household in the
country by 2024.
Manipur, Meghalaya and Sikkim aim to achieve Har Ghar Jal in
2022.
The deadline set by Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland
is 2023; Assam aims to meet the goal in 2024
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has
approved the national roll-out of Central Sector Scheme, Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Budget- Rs.1,600 crore for five years.
Implementing Agency: The National Health Authority (NHA).
Digital healt records: Under the ABDM, citizens will be able to create
their ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) numbers, to which
their digital health records can be linked.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on 24th February, 2019
Celebrating 3rd anniversary to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers.
Financial benefit - Rs 6000/- per year in three equal installments, every
four month is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families
across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Increase in scope: The scheme was initially meant for small and
marginal farmers (SMFs) having landholding upto 2 hectares but scope
of the scheme was extended to cover all landholding farmers with effect
from 01.06.2019.
Current updates
As on 22nd February, 2022, benefits under PM Kisan scheme have been
provided to about 11.78 Crore farmers and funds amounting to Rs1.82
lakh crore in various installments have been released to the eligible
beneficiaries of this scheme across India.
PM-DevINE Scheme The Union Budget 2022-23 included a new scheme, “Prime Minister’s
Development Initiative for North-East”,
Implemented by: North-Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of
the North-Eastern Region.
Objective: The objective of the new Scheme is to fund infrastructure, in
the spirit of PM GatiShakti, as well as support social development
projects conceptualised based on felt needs of the North-East.

Allocation: For the year 2022-23, an initial allocation of Rs 1,500 crore.

“Establishment of Dedicated Services for the Management of Paediatric
and Adult Haematolymphoid Cancers in North-East India, to be located
at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) Guwahati” at an estimated
cost of Rs 129 crore. This initiative is expected to give a huge boost to
cancer care in the Region given that in the last 11 years, 3,855 childhood
and adult Haematolymphoid cancer patients reported to BBCI for
treatment. Moreover, due to dearth of adequate facilities other than the
BBCI in the North-East, there may be many more patients who need this
specialised care but do not get it close to home and must travel to other
centres across the country.

Once dedicated paediatric oncology block is established, approximately

1,000 patients annually can be offered treatment for this group of
ailments, which will significantly reduce the patient expenditure and
benefit the people of the North-Eastern Region immensely.
Immigration Visa Foreigners The Government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa
Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31,
2021.
Period: a period of five years from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026
financial outlay: Rs.1,364.88 crore.
Objective
It is modernization and up-gradation of Immigration and Visa services.
Aim: To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework that
facilitates legitimate travellers while strengthening national security,
through this scheme.
The project has a global outreach and seeks to interlink and optimize
functions relating to immigration, visa issuance, registration of
foreigners and tracking of their movements in India.
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EXPO2020 Dubai  India Showcases Export Potential of Organic & Horticulture Produce at
EXPO2020 Dubai
 Despite the pandemic, India’s organic exports grew 51% over 2019-20 levels.
Centre’s  Centre allows import of Tur, Urad and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May
initiatives leading 15, 2021 to ensure smooth and seamless imports.
to decline in  Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87% in All India Wholesale Price.
prices of pulses
Paddy procured  A quantity of 695.67 LMT of Paddy has been procured in KMS 2021-22 up to
in KMS 2021-22 20.02.2022.
 94.15 Lakh farmers benefitted with MSP value of Rs. 1,36,350.74 crore.
Rural Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj to launch Rural Connectivity GIS
Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain on 22nd feb 2022.
Data in Public  GIS Data for 800,000+ rural facilities, 1 Million+ habitations and 25,00,000 km+ of
Domain rural roads collected and digitised using GIS platform will be made available to the
public.
 NRIDA, the nodal implementation agency of PMGSY scheme will be signing MoU
with 3 renowned GIS Firms & collaborating with Gati Shakti for releasing the Rural
Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain.
“Export Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has urged Government to lift the
Prohibition” on “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and
Bamboo higher profitability in the bamboo industry.
Charcoal  One of the biggest challenges that the Indian bamboo industry faces today is the
extremely high input cost owing to inadequate utilization of bamboo.
 Export of bamboo charcoal would ensure complete utilization of the bamboo waste
and thus make the bamboo business more profitable.
Sadia Tariq on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sadia Tariq on winning a gold
winning Gold medal in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship, which is being held from February 22
medal at Moscow to 28.
Wushu Stars  Sadia won the gold medal in Wushu Championship in Moscow by defeating a local
player. The 15-year-old Sadia Tariq hails from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. From
India, 38 players, including 23 junior and 15 senior participated in the championship.
National Polio Union Health Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches the National Polio
Immunization Immunization Drive, 2022 Swastha children means Swastha Communities and a Swastha
Drive, 2022 Nation"
 Every child under 5 years of age must get polio drops
 It will comleted the vison of our PM in all vaccines under the Universal Immunization
Programme programme should reach every child of our country”
Coir Board MSME Minister Narayan Rane inaugurates Coir Board Regional Office at Kankavali in
Regional Office at Sindhudurg
Kankavali Coir Board Regional Office in Sindhudurg will enable Konkan Region to become
prosperous like Kerala and Tamil Nadu: MSME Minister Narayan Rane
MOU between World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs sign a MoU to
world economic collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’
forum and the  ‘Sustainable Cities India Program’ to Help Indian Cities Meet Net Zero Goals
national institute  Sustainable Cities India program will create an enabling environment for Indian cities
of urban affairs to decarbonize to achieve greater climate resilience
BRIDGE -VI The Indo-Oman exercise, Eastern Bridge-VI (2022) was successfully conducted at Air
Force Station Jodhpur from 21 to 25 February 2022.
Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) participated with Indian Air Force (lAF) in the exercise
Aimed: Providing operational exposure and undertaking mutual exchange of best
practices, towards enhancing operational capabilities of both the Air Forces.
1st Workshop on 1st Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace held on 23rd February,
Prevention of 2022 under the aegis of Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice
Sexual
Harassment at
Workplace
Ombudsperson Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi
App for Mahatma NREGA
Gandhi NREGA  Ombudsperson App is a step towards e-governance, this will make MGNREGA
more transparent.
 Rural Development Minister express concerns over the appointments of
Ombudspersons in districts
 The app will help the ombudsperson in discharging her/his duty with transparency
and accountability
Merger of NLP & National Logistics Portal (NLP) to be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform
ULIP (ULIP) to make the Multi Modal Logistics Ecosystem more Efficient.
ULIP will provide real time monitoring of cargo while ensuring data confidentiality with
end-to-end encryption, comprehensive reduction in logistics cost.
”STANDARD Telecommunications Engineering Centre organises webinar on ”STANDARD BASED
BASED SOLUTIONS IN SMART CITIES” on 24/02/2022.
SOLUTIONS IN
SMART
CITIES”
Samvaad Union Minister of Panchayati Raj reviews implementation of various schemes with State
Karakorum and UTs as part of Semrad Karyakram
 Shri Giriraj Singh emphasizes the need for regular dialogue and constructive
consultations with States for better implementation of Government’s schemes at
grassroots level
 Panchayats should work towards financially empowering the farmers by planting high-
quality organic fruit trees on 20 percent private land of their area: Shri Singh
Leaving No Hon’ble Prime Minister addresses ‘Leaving No Citizen Behind’ webinar on post-Budget
Citizen Behind’ announcements
webinar  Union Budget 2022 created a clear roadmap to achieve targets of various schemes like
PM Awas Yojana.
 Experts from rural & urban housing sectors discuss about ‘Realizing Housing for All
in AmritKaal’ in Breakout session.