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Government
Schemes
(1st to 15th April 2024)
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Contents
Government Schemes (1st to 15th April 2024) ............................................................................................................. 2
FIRST SECTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ................................................................................... 4
1.1 Skill India Mission ............................................................................................................................................. 4
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Production Linked Incentive scheme “National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage ... 5
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ....................................................................................................... 6
MINISTRY OF FINANCE.................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) ........................................................................................................... 7
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 National Quantum Mission............................................................................................................................... 9
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ........................................................................................10
1.6 MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme ...............................................................................................................10
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY...........................................................................................................12
1.7 R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission...........................................................................12
SECOND SECTION........................................................................................................................................................13
1.8 Postal Life Insurance Scheme .........................................................................................................................13
1.9 Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of Financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024 ............................................................14
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FIRST SECTION
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MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
• PLI scheme for National Programme on ACC Battery Storage has been discussed in India Energy Storage
Week 2024 (IESW 2024) curtain raiser event.
• India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary edition of the India IESW Conference
and Exhibition this year. The IESW 2024 is scheduled on July 1-5, 2024 in New Delhi.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
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SECOND SECTION
1.8 Postal Life Insurance Scheme
Why in News?
• Central government has approved reversionary bonus for Postal Life Insurance Scheme (PLI) and Rural
Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) Scheme for FY 2024-25.
• Postal Life Insurance Scheme rates:
o Whole life assurance (WLA): ₹76 per thousand of sum assured (₹60 per thousand for RPLI)
o Endowment assurance (EA): ₹52 per thousand of sum assured (₹48 per thousand for RPLI)
o Anticipated endowment assurance (AEA): ₹48 per thousand of sum assured (₹45 per thousand for
RPLI)
o Terminal bonus rate: ₹20 per sum assured of ₹10,000, up to maximum of ₹1,000 for WLA and EA
policies with term of 20 years or more.
• Rates effective from April 1, 2024, with interim bonus applicable until future valuation is completed.
• Latest policy holder figures (FY21-22):
o Postal Life Insurance Scheme - over 47.5 lakh
o Rural Postal Life Insurance Scheme - over 57.81 lakh
• Applicability: The scheme shall be applicable to all GDS engaged on regular basis in accordance with the
GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules.
• Every Gramin Dak Sevak will get three financial upgradations on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of
service amounting to Rs 4,320/-, Rs. 5,520/-, and Rs 7,200/- per annum respectively.
• This is in addition to the remuneration provided to GDS in the form of ‘Time Related Continuity
Allowance (TRCA)’.
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Government
Schemes
(16th to 30th April 2024)
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Contents
Government Schemes (16th to 30th April 2024) ..........................................................................................................15
FIRST SECTION ............................................................................................................................................................17
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT .........................................................................................................................17
1.1 Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) .........................................17
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ..............................................................................................19
1.2 Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme .....................................................................................................................19
MINISTRY OF FINANCE................................................................................................................................................21
1.3 National Pension System (NPS) ......................................................................................................................21
1.4 PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage and Augmentation Drive) Scheme...................22
1.5 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.................................................................................................................................23
SECOND SECTION........................................................................................................................................................25
1.6 PRAYAAS Scheme............................................................................................................................................25
1.7 Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) .....................26
1.8 Tea Development & Promotion Scheme ........................................................................................................27
1.9 EV Policy for Promotion of Manufacturing of EVs in India .............................................................................28
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FIRST SECTION
• Reserve Bank of India has released the master circular on DAY-NRLM. The Master Circular consolidates and
updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject issued till date.
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has partnered with RBI Innovation Hub
(RBIH) to fast-track digital agri lending. NABARD will integrate its e-KCC loan origination system portal with
the Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit (PTPFC) of RBIH.
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• NABARD has developed the loan origination system portal to facilitate digital Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan
processing for cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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MINISTRY OF TOURISM
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MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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1.5 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Why in News?
• ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme has been in the news recently.
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SECOND SECTION
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o Timeline for project commissioning: The solar power projects under this scheme shall be
commissioned within a period of 30 months from the date of letter of award.
o Comprehensive Support: The scheme also supports the setup of projects in Solar Parks under the
UMREPP/Solar Park Scheme and the CPSU Scheme Phase-II, allowing combined benefits.
o Extended Scope: New sub-components are included for encouraging the setting up of blending
and packaging units, research on blends and value-added products, quality assurance measures,
and technological interventions like drone surveillance and blockchain for better management
and traceability in solar projects.
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1.9 EV Policy for Promotion of Manufacturing of EVs in India
Why in News?
• Ministry of Commerce & Industry has approved an E-Vehicle Policy.
Key Highlights
• Policy mandates a minimum investment of Rs 4150 Cr, with no cap on maximum investment for
companies setting up electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturing facilities.
• A timeline of 3 years is set for establishing manufacturing units and commencing commercial
production of EVs.
• Businesses meeting the investment and domestic manufacturing criteria will be allowed to import up to
8,000 EVs annually at a reduced import duty of 15% for vehicles priced at $35,000 (which includes
Vehicle cost, insurance and freight charges) and above, against current import taxes of 70% to 100% on
imported cars, depending on their value.
o Duty foregone on the total number of EV allowed for import would be limited to the investment
made or ₹6484 Cr (equal to incentive under PLI scheme) whichever is lower.
o A maximum of 40,000 EVs at the rate of not more than 8,000 per year would be permissible if the
investment is of USD 800 Mn or more.
o The carryover of unutilized annual import limits would be permitted.
• Policy specifies that at least 25% of components must be procured domestically, aiming for a
localization level of 25% by the 3rd year and 50% by the 5th year.
• Investment Guarantee: Companies must back their investment commitment with a bank guarantee,
which will be invoked in case of non-achievement of DVA and minimum investment criteria.
• Aimed at promoting the country as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs).
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