Posts Tagged: Nirmala Sitharaman
Caste census in Bihar: will it aid developmental work or fuel social divide?
Caste is a deeply rooted factor in Bihar politics. The survey for the much-talked-about caste census began in the state on January 7 and it is likely to be completed by May 31, 2023. How will it affect the state? Will it aid in developmental work as claimed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, or fuel further social divide in the state?
‘Kala Azar’ now confined in only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand; people’s awareness key to eliminate it: Modi
Till recently, the scourge of ‘Kala Azar’ was spread in more than 50 districts across 4 states. But now this disease is confined to only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Awareness of the people of Bihar-Jharkhand will help the government’s efforts to eliminate ‘Kala Azar’ from these four districts as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
When will India become a developed nation? It will take at least 20 years, says Ex-RBI Governor
There have been several targets and projections for India to become a developed nation. But, when exactly, can India become a developed nation? According to the former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor C Rangarajan, it will take at least two decades of sustained 8 to 9 per cent of annual GDP growth to take India into a developed nation league.
Mudra Yojana: Rs 20.43 lakh crore loan disbursed since inception in 2015
More than 37.76 crore collateral-free loans amounting to over Rs 20.43 lakh crore have been disbursed to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme since its inception in April 2015, the government data shows.
Giriraj Singh calls for need-based skill mapping for employment and training in rural India
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh has called for need-based skill mapping for employment and training to India’s youth, mainly in the rural areas. The Minister urged to explore means to see how best the traditional trades can be integrated with electronic, education and training, IT & BPO and tourism and hospitality sectors to create more employment opportunities for the youth in the country.
Modi Govt prepares plan to monetise infra assets worth Rs.6 lakh crore in 4 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has prepared a plan to monetise unutilised infrastructure assets worth Rs.6 lakh crore across the sectors including railways, airports, coal mining, roads, telecom and power sectors over the next four years.
Union Budget 2021-22 seeks to boost expenditure to re-energise Covid-hit economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has decided to boost expenditure, especially on healthcare, infrastructure and rural development in order to re-energise the Covid-hit economy. Outlay for healthcare and well-being has been increased by a whopping 137 per cent to Rs.2.24 lakh crore.
Finance Minister unveils new stimulus package ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0’
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled a new stimulus package called ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0’ that focuses on jobs and provides tax relief and incentives for home buyers. This is the third major stimulus announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to revive the economy that has been battered by Coronavirus pandemic.
Sushil Modi Requests Central Govt to Bear Full Expenses of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has urged the government of India to bear the full cost of all the Centrally Sponsored Schemes for at least one year as the state is not in a position to pay its share due to a drastic drop in its revenue because of lockdown.
Now you can get new PAN Card in 10 minutes for free
The government has introduced the facility of instant allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN) card using Aadhaar-based e-KYC. If you have a valid Aadhaar number and your mobile number is registered with it then you can get your electronic PAN issued in 10 minutes. The service is free of cost.
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