10 New commodities added to e- nam
Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) has formulated tradable parameters for 10 additional agricultural commodities
previously,DMI has formulated tradable parameters for 221 agricultural commodities.
totally we have 231 commodities
About E nam
National Agriculture Market (eNAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis
To create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency for implementing eNAM under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India
launched on : 2016
‘Skill India’ program to continue with Rs. 8,800 crore: Union Cabinet approval
The Prime Minister’s Skill Development Scheme (PMKVY 4.0), Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Scheme (PM-NAPS) and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) programs have been integrated under the “Skill India” initiative.
Prime Minister’s Skill Development Scheme (PMKVY 4.0):
Provides short-term skill development training for those aged 15-59.
Rs. 6,000 crore has been allocated for this scheme.
Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Scheme (PM-NAPS)
Provides apprenticeship training for youth aged 14-35.
Rs. 1,942 crore has been allocated for this scheme.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS):
Skill development training for women aged 15-45 and vulnerable communities.
Rs. 858 crore has been allocated for this scheme.
Skill India Program:
Launched in 2015, training institutes are accredited by the National Skill Development Corporation.
Skill assessment and certification provided to those who complete training.