Context India has witnessed a notable shift in its healthcare financing landscape, as highlighted in the National Health Accounts (NHA) report for 2021-22. This report reveals a significant decline in out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) and a corresponding rise in government health spending. Read More …
Tag: Government Policies and Interventions
What is NPS Vatsalya Scheme?
Context On September 18, 2024, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, a significant initiative aimed at securing the financial future of children in India. This scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, allows parents Read More …
Union Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’
Context On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved “Mission Mausam” to enhance India’s weather forecasting, with a ₹2,000 crore budget over two years. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, it aims to improve weather surveillance, modelling, and forecasting Read More …
Ministry of Panchayati Raj Partners with UNICEF India
Context On September 6, 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at enhancing systems for social change in rural communities. This partnership is designed to Read More …
Centre approves digital agriculture mission
Context The Indian government has recently approved a significant investment of ₹2,817 crore for the Digital Agriculture Mission. This initiative aims to modernize the agricultural sector by leveraging advanced digital technologies and creating a comprehensive digital infrastructure. The mission is Read More …
CBDT rolls out Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022
Context CBDT has recently launched the e- Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2022 aimed at cutting down the legal cases and providing relief to the taxpayers. This initiative is one of the approaches towards the reform of the structure of the resolution Read More …
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Context The recent redesign of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) by the Indian government marks a significant step towards enhancing agricultural infrastructure and supporting Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs). This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve the agricultural Read More …
Participation in Anubhav Awards Scheme 2024
Context The ANUBHAV Awards Scheme was started in 2015 by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions especially to record the experiences of retiring and retired Central Government employees. It does not only acknowledge Read More …
What Are The New Rules For Foster Care In India?
Context In light of the developmental need of children, recently, The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has recently introduced significant revisions to the Model Foster Care Guidelines, expanding the scope of foster care to include single individuals. Read More …
FSSAI launches project to tackle microplastic contamination in food
Context The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently initiated a significant project aimed at addressing the pressing issue of microplastic contamination in food products. This initiative comes amid growing global concerns regarding the presence of microplastics Read More …