Maharashtra govt has approved schemes worth Rs 736.50 crore for financial welfare of OBCs and the SC/ST communities. Another takeaway is the government deciding, for the first time, to prepare a special scheme for the Wadar, Ramoshi and Pardhi castes that fall under Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes category.
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736 Cr Aid To OBCs, Tribals In Maharashtra
World's Largest Solar Plant To Come Up In Ladakh
Ladakh, known for its pristine natural beauty and colourful mountains towering over vast swathes of desolate land, is set to add another feature to its fame - the world's largest single-location solar photo-voltaic plant, to generate 5000 MW power. (TOI)
Odisha To Give Free LED Bulbs To Poor
Odisha government on Friday launched a scheme to distribute free LED bulbs among the poor, with an aim to reduce household expenditure on electricity.
Urea Fertilizer Prices Reduced By 11% In UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reduced the prices of urea fertilizer by 11 per cent in the interest of the farmers.
The cut in fertilizer prices will be effective from Saturday.
Gaganyaan Manned Mission To Send 3 To Outer Space By Dec'21
ISRO has set a target of launching Gaganyaan manned mission to outer space by December 2021. India is planning to send three astronauts to outer space for seven days and bring them back.
33+ Cr Accounts Opened Under Jan Dhan Yojana As On 26.12.2018
As apprised by banks, as on 26.12.2018, there are 33.66 crore accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). Out of these accounts, 28.16 crore PMJDY accounts are operative accounts.
139 Cruise Ships Carrying 1.6+L Passengers Visited India In 2017-18
In the year 2017-18, a total of 139 Cruise ships carrying 1,62,660 passengers visited India at six major ports namely Mumbai Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, Cochin Port, Chennai Port and Kolkata Port. (PIB)
Skill Development Along With Education
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is supporting University Grant Commission for three schemes namely Community College, Bachelor of Vocational course (BVOC) & Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Kaushal Kendras which are being introduced in different colleges and universities. Currently there are 429 colleges/universities under these schemes. (PIB)
25 % Increase In Coal Stock In Power Plants
Coal stock in power plants as on 31st Dec 2018 was 16.607 MT as compared to 31st Dec 2017 which was 13.199 MT. The increase is around 25%. As on 31st Dec 2018, number of power plants in critical/super critical category was 9 as compared to 31st Dec 2017 which was 13. (PIB)
23.24 Cr Consumers Join DBT Of LPG Subsidies
As on 28.12.2018, out of 25.17 crore LPG consumers, 23.24 crore consumers have joined the PAHAL Scheme and are getting subsidy in their registered bank accounts. (PIB)
All Level Crossings On NHs To Be Replaced By Overbridges & Underbridges
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has envisaged a plan for replacement of all level crossing on National Highways by Road Over Bridges (ROBs) or Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and replacement/widening/strengthening of weak and narrow bridges under a scheme Setu Bharatam to ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic and to reduced road fatalities by 50% by 2020. (PIB)
34.32 Lakh Candidates Enrolled Under PMKVY
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing a flagship scheme known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) with an objective to provide skilling to one crore people under Short Term Training (STT), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Special Project (SP) across the country for four years i.e. 2016-2020. Under the PMKVY 2016-20 scheme, as on 30.11.2018, 34.32 lakh candidates have been enrolled across the country.