Govt-Welfare oriented Govt schemes, their utility Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 60% of its target Of India’s total of 190.4 million rural households, 116 million now have a functioning water tap It is a flagship programme to connect every rural household in the country with a tap-water connection, has reached 60% of its countrywide target, adding 23.4 million households in the fiscal year ended 2022-23. At the start of the mission, less than 17% or 32.3 million households had a tap connection. “The country crossed another milestone in the journey towards ‘Har Ghar Jal’ with over 11.66 crore (60%) rural households provided with tap water supply in their homes," As on date, Gujarat, Telangana, Goa, Haryana, Punjab and the Union territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Daman Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli and Puducherry have achieved 100% coverage. Under the mission, 2,078 water testing labs have been installed, of which 1,122 are accredited with National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The programme has created direct and indirect employment in rural areas. About Jal Jeevan Mission: The Jal Jeevan Mission is one of the largest infrastructure-building programmes in the country, which involves installing source-to-household water tap connections. Launched in 2019, it envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024. It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry. Aim: The mission ensures functionality of existing water supply systems and water connections, water quality monitoring and testing as well as sustainable agriculture. It also ensures conjunctive use of conserved water, drinking water source augmentation, drinking water supply system, grey water treatment and its reuse.
Political Science
Govt-Welfare oriented Govt Schemes, their utility PM MITRA mega textile park Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹4,445 crore project to develop seven ‘PM MITRA’ mega textile parks . one each in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh , It will attract ₹70,000 crore investments, create 2 million jobs and immensely boost exports. It will be a great example of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make For the World’. PM MITRA Park scheme is “a practical replica” of the Prime Minister’s “5F vision” and “a significant step towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat and to position India strongly on the global textiles map”. 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) Tamil Nadu- Virudhunagar selected for Mitra Park.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Govt-Welfare oriented Govt Schemes, their utility PM-VIKAS scheme to provide holistic institutional support to artisans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the post-Budget webinar on Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (VIKAS) scheme. Small artisans play an important role in the production of local crafts and the development of the country. He stressed the need for working in mission mode to help artisans living in remote areas and make them part of the value chain. Vote-from-home facility for citizens above 80, persons with disabilities. In the coming Assembly elections in Karnataka, for the first time, people aged above 80 and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can vote from the comfort of their homes if they are unable to go out to exercise their franchise. "For the first time, the EC will provide this facility. For people with disabilities, a mobile application 'Saksham' has been introduced, which they can login to and choose the facility to vote. Another mobile application, 'Suvidha' has been developed, which is an online portal for candidates to file nominations and affidavits. "Candidates can also use the SUVIDHA portal for seeking permission for meetings and rallies ". About Election Commission of India: It is an autonomous constitutional authority located in New Delhi. constitutional provisions: Part XV, Article 324-329 25th Chief Election Commissioner - Rajiv Kumar PUBLIC AWARENESS AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Sickle cell anaemia: Sickle cell screening meets only 1% of target. 'Eliminate disease by 2047' India aims to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047. This means that the incidence of the disease will be reduced to a specified level, with continuous efforts to prevent recurrence. Achieving this goal would involve screening at least seven crore people under the age of 40 years in multiple phases by 2025-26. A budget of ₹542 crore has been proposed by NHM for the massive exercise…
Environment and Ecology
Environment and Ecology Climate Change UN takes new measures to fight climate change The UN’s World Meteorological Organization has come up with a new Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure that aims to provide better ways of measuring planet-warming pollution and help inform policy choices. The WMO’s new platform will integrate space-based and surface-based observing systems, and seek to clarify uncertainties about where green-house gas emissions end up. It should result in much faster and sharper data on how the planet’s atmosphere is changing. Govt-welfare oriented Govt schemes India reducing dependence in healthcare, says Modi “The cashless health insurance scheme (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana] has led to the healthcare savings of nearly Rs.80,000 crore for patients. Additionally, savings of Rs.20,000 crore have been achieved through buying of generic medicines by patients from the Jan Aushadhi Kendras, “The Prime Minister added.
Govt – Welfare oriented Govt schemes, their utility
Govt – Welfare oriented Govt schemes, their utility 2 key initiatives to upgrade Urban Rejuvenation The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives - ‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ and ‘City Beauty Competition’ to upgrade India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level. City Finance Rankings Launched to evaluate, recognize and reward ULBs on the basis of their strength across key financial parameters. The rankings aim to motivate city/state officials and decision makers to implement municipal finance reforms. The participating ULBs will be evaluated on 15 indicators across three key municipal finance assessment parameters, namely: Resource Mobilization Expenditure Performance Fiscal Governance. City Beauty Competition Aims to encourage and recognize the transformational efforts made by cities and wards in India to create beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces. Wards and public places of cities would be judged against the five broad pillars accessibility amenities activities aesthetics and ecology. Public Awareness & General Administration Lokayukta Bill passed by Maharashtra Assembly Maharashtra became the first state to pass a Lokayukta Bill that brings the Chief Minister of the state and the council of ministers under the ambit of the anti-corruption watchdog. Key Highlights Under the new bill, the Lokayukta will have the power to recommend action based on its investigation and also be able to direct the state agencies to conduct further investigations. It will have all the powers of a civil court i.e. the power to summon government officials. The Lokayukta can initiate the investigation against the Chief Minister with the prior approval of the Assembly. History The Lokayukta is the apex anti-corruption ombudsman that holds the power to investigate complaints and corruption allegations against government officials and lawmakers. Maharashtra is known as the first state to establish Lokayukta in 1971.
