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GOVERNMENT SCHEMES CURRENT AFFAIRS

U.P declares Affordable Rental Housing Scheme for Students
 Uttar Pradesh Government has stated on March 26, 2021, to start out a reasonable rental
housing scheme for students, urban migrants, and poor people living in cities.
 Uttar Pradesh cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered for Affordable
Rental Housing and Complexes (ARHC) scheme.
 ARHC schemes are going to be performed in two models. The primary model will convert
vacant houses funded by central or Government into Affordable Rental Housing and
Complexes through an agreement.
 While, under the second model, public or private objects will build, operate and maintain the
ARHC on their available vacant land.
Skill Ministry invites applications for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
 Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with 9 IIMS has invited
applications for the “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship” till 27th March 2021.
 The programme has invited applications together with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM-
Jammu, IIM Udaipur, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Nagpur, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Lucknow, and IIM
Ranchi.
 Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship was 2021-2023 was launched by the ‘Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship. It is a two-year fellowship programme, launched to
boost skill development at the district level.
Gram Ujala scheme Launched in Varanasi
 Power and new and renewable energy minister, Raj Kum ar Singh, launched the “Gram Ujala
scheme” on March 24, 2021, in Varanasi.
 Gram Ujala scheme offers the world’s cheapest LED bulbs across rural areas at rupees 10.
This scheme is financed based on carbon credits.
 It will claim carbon credits under “United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)”.
 Carbon credits will provide rupees 60 per piece while rupees 10 are going to be paid by rural
consumers.
Social Justice Ministry to launch Poshan Abhiyan for the Elderly
 Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment intends to launch ‘Poshan Abhiyan’ for the
elderly to provide them with ‘nutrition support’.
 Under the mission, supports are going to be provided to indigent elders who aren't staying in
adulthood Homes and are victims of malnutrition.
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an Umbrella Scheme for Senior Citizens called “National Action Plan for Senior Citizens”.
National Biopharma Mission
 Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has received a cabinet-approved National Biopharma
Mission with the target of encouraging emerging biotechnology enterprises across India.
 The mission is named“Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for Accelerating Discovery
Research to Early Development for Biopharmaceuticals – Innovate in India (I3) Empowering
biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation”.
Jal Shakti Ministry & UN tie-up for Jal Jeevan Mission
 The Jal Shakti Ministry has signed a pact with the United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS) and therefore the Government of Denmark on March 22, 2021, so as to bring the
faucet water connections to the 11 water-scarce districts of the Bundelkhand and Vindhya
regions in Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan mission.
 This mission was launched on Assumption, 2019. it's envisioned to supply safe and adequate
beverages by individual household tap connections.
‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ready to launch the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain
campaign” within the virtual mode.
 The campaign is being launched on the occasion of World Water Day on March 22, 2021.
The campaign is going to be implemented under the theme– ‘Catch the rain, where it falls,
when it falls.
 This campaign is going to be implemented across the agricultural and concrete areas within
the country. it'll run till November 30, 2021.
NDHM Sandbox Environment
 The Central Government has planned to gauge the result of Phase 1 of the National Digital
Health Mission (NDHM) for the expansion of the project after spending rupees 118.2 million
on the Mission thus far.
 Under this mission, the “NDHM Sandbox Environment” has also been established to market
innovation and build trust.
 The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was launched by the Prime Minister of India,
Narendra Modi, on Assumption, 2020, following this, the mission was launched within the
union territories of Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Ladakh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Andaman &
Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.
Jharkhand’s SAAMAR Campaign
 The Jharkhand government has launched the “SAAMAR Campaign” which stands for
“Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction” campaign
recently.

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 The campaign was launched to tackle malnutrition in Jharkhand.

Gram Ujala Scheme Launched for Rural Areas
 India has launched the “Gram Ujala Scheme” on Saint Joseph, 2021, to supply the most cost-
effective LED bulbs in rural areas.
 The scheme was launched by the Union power and new and renewable energy minister, Raj
Kumar Singh.
 It provides the LED Bulbs in these areas at a mere ₹10. This scheme also furthers its global
climate change strategy and strengthens the self-reliance credentials.
Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana
 The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, announced on March 18, 2021, that the much-
anticipated Universal Health Scheme (UHS) called “Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Yojana” are
going to be launched on May Day, 2021.
 The chief minister also announced that the registration for those that aren't included in
National Food Security Act (NFSA) or the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) beneficiary
list will start from April 1, 2021.
 He further announced to extend the MLA Local Area Development (MLA LAD) fund from the
prevailing Rs 2.25 crore to Rs 5 crore annually.
Poshan Pakhwada Being Celebrated from 16th to 31st March
 The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the Poshan Pakhwada from
March 16 to March 31, 2021.
 The Department of Women & Child Development or the Social Welfare Department is going
to be the nodal department to look after the Poshan Pakhwada across the states and Union
Territories.
 Under it, the NMPB (the National Medicinal Plants Board) serving under the Ministry of
AYUSH, will share 4 samplings of the nutritional-rich plants to each of the Anganwadi
Centers.
J & K approves Rs. 2 lakh interest-free loan under PMAY-U
 The Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Council has given approval for the proposal of the
Housing and concrete Development department to supply interest-free loans up to Rs 2
lakh.
 The approval was granted under the leadership of Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.
 After the approval, interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakhs are going to be delivered to the
urban houseless and economically weaker section receivers.
 The loans are going to be given under the Construction- BLC component of the Pradhan
Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) scheme.

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Govt announced New Scheme for Tourist Vehicle Operators

 The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a replacement scheme with
the target of promoting tourism and increasing state revenues.
 The new set of rules are going to be referred to as “All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization &
Permit Rules, 2021”. The new scheme was announced in light of accelerating travel and
tourism in India.
 The ministry highlighted that the permit is going to be issued after submitting relevant
documents and costs within 30 days of submitting such applications.
Arjuna Sahayak Irrigation Project
 The “Arjuna Sahayak Irrigation Project” is going to be completed and launched in one or two
months within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
 The project is going to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
 The launching of the project was declared by the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on March
11, 2021. This irrigation scheme will bring positive changes for farmers.
 This was announced by him while he was launching the Lahchura Dam under the Arjun
Sahayak Project within the Mahoba district.
Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
 The Union Cabinet approved the PMSSN (Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi) on 10th
March 2021, as one non-lapsable reserve account.
 This has been confirmed for the share of Health from proceeds of Health and Education
Cess which is levied under the Section 136-b of Finance Act, 2007.
 This is a non-lapsable reserve account for the Health within the Public Account. This fund
will include the proceeds from the share of health within the Health and Education Cess.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry scheme
 The CSB (Central Silk Board) under the Ministry of Textiles and therefore the Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare have signed an MoU for a “convergence model” so as to
implement the “Agroforestry in the silk sector” under the “Sub-Mission on Agroforestry
(SMAF) Scheme”.
 The MoU was signed within the presence of the Union Minister of textile and ladies & Child
Development, Smriti Irani, and therefore the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare, Parshottam Rupala.
 On the occasion, Smriti Irani said that India will become self-reliant in silk production within
the subsequent two years.
Stand Up India Scheme: Over 81% of account holders are women
 The Ministry of Finance launched several schemes in past 7 years which comprise some
special provisions that empower women. One such scheme is that the “Stand-up India

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scheme” under which 81% of the account holders are women.

 These schemes have financially empowered the ladies to steer a far better life and fulfill
their dreams of being an entrepreneur.
 This scheme was launched on April 5, 2016, so as to market entrepreneurship at the grass-
root level for economic empowerment and job creation.
 This scheme seeks to supply the institutional credit structure to succeed in bent underserved
sectors of individuals like Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and ladies Entrepreneurs.
WCD Ministry ordered All Major Schemes under 3 Umbrella Schemes
 The Ministry of Women and Child Development has declared the order of all the main
schemes of the ministry for his or her effective implementation and programmes under the
three Umbrella schemes namely, Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya, and Mission Shakti.
 As per the census 2011, Women and youngsters account for 67.7% of India’s population.
 So, the empowerment & protection of girls & children and ensuring their overall development
is extremely crucial for the sustainable and equitable development of India.
Floriculture Mission to be implemented in 21 states
 The Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, asked the scientists of CSIR laboratories in
India to develop land available at each laboratory to line up as a model under the “CSIR
Floriculture Mission”.
 Within the earlier movie, the CSIR Floriculture Mission was given approval for the
implementation across the 21 States and Union Territories of India.
 Under the CSIR Floriculture mission, the available knowledge domain within the CSIR
Institutes is going to be utilized so as to assist Indian farmers and industry to reposition
themselves so on meet import requirements.
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship
 The Principal Scientific Adviser of the Govt of India launched the “Swachhta Saarthi
Fellowship” under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission on 3rd March 2021
 The Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship initiative was launched with the target of recognizing the
scholars, self-help groups, community workers, sanitary workers, and municipal workers who
are engaged in tackling the big challenge of waste control in an accurate and sustainable
manner.
3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas Celebrations Begins
 The 3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations began on 1st March 2021.
 This is usually a one-week-long celebration and hence the celebrations would conclude on
7th March 2021.
 To mark the celebrations, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras led the Health Check-up Camps. The
health check-up activities include Sugar level check-up, vital sign check-ups, free doctor

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consultations, and free medicine distribution.

 The camps informed the educated general public who visited there regarding the worth,
benefits, and quality of the medicines which are sold at the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Field Assessment of Swachh Survekshan 2021 Launched
 The Secretary of the MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Housing Affairs), Shri Durga Shanker
Mishra, launched the sector assessment of Swachh Survekshan, 2021.
 It's the sixth edition of this annual cleanliness survey which is conducted by the govt of India.
 The Swachh Survekshan was set down the spirit of healthy competition between the cities
and towns of India.
“Sugamya Bharat App” to be Launched
 The Union Minister for Social justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, will
soon launch the “Sugamya Bharat App” in the virtual mode on Texas Independence Day,
2021.
 The minister also will launch a handbook called “Access – The Photo Digest”.
 The Sugamya App and therefore the handbook were developed by the Department of
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the parent head of the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment.
 Mobile App is often downloaded after the department will launch it officially from the Play
Store by the Android users.

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