Various steps have been taken to increase the employability of graduates-HRD Minister AICTE in association with various organisations carries out an employability Skill Test of pre-final and final year graduate students of AICTE approved institutions annually. The results have indicated that there has been a constant rise in employability of engineering graduates in India … [Read more...] about Various steps have been taken to increase the employability of graduates-HRD Minister
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Welfare Schemes for Women Workers
Welfare Schemes for Women Workers India has been following a multi-pronged approach to increase the welfare of women workers. This include on one hand, setting up of strong and robust legislative framework for promoting equality at work; improving working conditions; providing social security and promoting work-family life balance. On the other hand special policies and … [Read more...] about Welfare Schemes for Women Workers
Revision of Packages under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Revision of Packages under Ayushman Bharat Yojana The implementation of Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres has been reviewed and States/UTs have been oriented by conducting four regional workshops in the year 2019. The synthesis report of these workshops is available in public domain at https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1& … [Read more...] about Revision of Packages under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Cabinet approves official amendments to the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Cabinet approves official amendments to the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for official amendments to the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 moved and passed by the Lok Sabha on December 9th, 2019. Benefits It shall deter the potential perpetrators from indulging in illegal arms and ammunition … [Read more...] about Cabinet approves official amendments to the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
1,047 scientists and scholars write open letter against Citizenship Amendment Bill.
1,047 scientists and scholars write open letter against Citizenship Amendment Bill. 1,047 scientists and scholars from India and abroad, have signed an open letter, condemning the Citizenship Amendment Bill and asking for it’s withdrawal. It is written in the letter that, “the idea of India that emerged from the independence movement, and as enshrined in our Constitution, … [Read more...] about 1,047 scientists and scholars write open letter against Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019
Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 Bill seeks to grant Indian Citizenship to persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities facing religious persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh: Shri Amit Shah The Bill is not against any Minority, but against Illegal Immigrants: Shri Amit Shah No provision of Article 371 … [Read more...] about Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019
Eradication of Corruption
Eradication of Corruption The Government of India is committed to “Zero Tolerance against Corruption” and has taken several measures to combat corruption and improve probity and accountability of Government institutions. The steps taken by the Central Government, inter alia, include:- I. Systemic improvements and reforms to provide transparent citizen-friendly services … [Read more...] about Eradication of Corruption
National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons (originally proposed name was, Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Scheme) has been launched on 12.09.2019. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Enrolment to the Scheme is done through the Common … [Read more...] about National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials
Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials As per extant provision of law, the investigating agency has to seek sanction for prosecution. Hence the question of CVC awaiting sanction to prosecute staff/officers does not arise. The grant of sanction for prosecution is done in a continuous process, which inter-alia involves scrutiny and analysis of voluminous case records and … [Read more...] about Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials
Reservation in Jammu & Kashmir
Reservation in Jammu & Kashmir Before the revocation of Article 370 and 35A, ‘The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004’ was in force to provide reservation in jobs to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. After revocation of Article 370, ‘The Jammu and Kashmir … [Read more...] about Reservation in Jammu & Kashmir