Showing posts with label Government Schemes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Government Schemes. Show all posts

Thursday 21 October 2021

PM DAKSH - Initiative for skilling the SC, OBC, Sanitary, Transgendars and others

 ACTION PLAN FOR SKILLING OF MARGINALIZED SECTIONS BELONGING TO SC, OBC AND SANITATION WORKERS, TRANSGENDERS AND OTHER SUCH CATEGORIES

 



  1. BACKGROUND

 

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E), caters for empowerment of the socially, educationally and economically marginalized sections of the society including SCs, OBCs, Sr. Citizens, victims of alcoholism and substances abuse, transgender persons, De-notified Tribes (DNTs), EBCs, Safai Karamcharies, Waste Pickers and Manual Scavengers. Most of the persons of target group are having minimal economic assets; therefore, provision of training and enhancing their competencies is essential for economic empowerment/ upliftment of these marginalized target groups.

 

Many of the persons of target group belong to the category of rural artisans who have become marginalized owing to coming of better technologies in market. There is also a need to empower the women amongst the target group, who, due to their overall domestic compulsions, cannot be involved in wage employment which normally involves long working hours and sometimes migration to other cities.  Similar challenges are faced by members of Sanitation Workers & Waste Pickers communities who find it difficult to get into mainstream alternate occupations and are forced to therefore engage in self-employment activities.

 

Similarly, the youth amongst the target group, owing to their educational backwardness also find it difficult to obtain employment with good compensation after undergoing short-term skilling courses.  On the other hand it is observed that the long term vocational courses being conducted by ITIs with better market prospects are having large number of vacancies in the SC and OBC categories.

 

In view of the above, there is a dire need to go beyond routine skilling and instead enhance their competency levels so that artisans may improve on their revenue generation capacities within their practicing vocations, the women may enter into self-employment thereby financially empowering themselves without neglecting their domestic activities and the youth may acquire long-term training and specialization in employable vocations giving them better standing in the job market. They would either require to undergo long term programmes including ITI courses with better market for jobs or alternatively imparted some entrepreneurial development training enabling them to offer some financing and start their own small ventures.

 

With the above in mind, a National Action Plan for the marginalized persons of SC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Sanitation workers including waste pickers, manual scavengers, transgenders and other similar categories named ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi’ (DAKSH) Yojana is proposed to be put in place with a multi-pronged strategy to improve the all-round competency and adeptness of and10 lakh persons of these categories over the next four years, beginning with nearly 1.5 lakh youth in the first year i.e. 2020-21



For more information click the link provided below:


https://nbcfdc.gov.in/pm-daksh/en

Thursday 20 August 2020

SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES IN INDIA

 The elderly should be viewed as contributors to the process of development, and their ability to affect social betterment must be taken into account during policy and programme formulation at all levels

Senior Citizens are a treasure to our society. They have worked hard all these years for the development of the nation as well as the community. They possess a vast experience in different walks of life. The youth of today can gain from the experience of the senior citizens in taking the nation to greater heights. At this age of their life, they need to be taken care of and made to feel special. Indian Government provides several benefits through its schemes in various sectors of development.


1. Senior Citizens Saving Scheme (SCSS)

• This is a government-backed savings instrument offered to Indian residents above the age of 60.
• The deposit matures in five years and can be extended once for an additional three year period.
• One can avail this scheme either through a public/private bank or through the Indian Post office.
• interest rate for January to March 2019 has been set at 8.6 per cent and is reviewed by the government every quarter.
• The accrued interest is compounded and credited quarterly.
• A minimum deposit of Rs 1,000 and a maximum of Rs 15 lakh can be made via this scheme.
• Investments made under this scheme are eligible for tax exemptions.
• If, for some reason, you wish to withdraw money before the scheme matures, then there will be a penalty charge of 1.5 percent of deposit amount deducted in case the withdrawal is before two years, and 1 per cent after two years.
• If you wish to register for this scheme, the registration form can be downloaded here.

2. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)

• The scheme is managed by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
• Under this scheme the beneficiary is assured of 8 per cent per annum return on the deposit. The ‘pension’, or the return will be payable for a period of 10 years and the beneficiary has the option of choosing the tenure of payment.
• One can subscribe to this until 30 March 2020.
• Under this scheme there is a cap on the amount that can be invested, an individual can invest upto Rs 15 lakh and a minimum of Rs 1,000.
• The scheme has no tax benefits.
• In case of death of the beneficiary before the completion of the tenure, the principal amount will be credited to the nominated beneficiary’s account.
• This scheme also has the provision for a premature exit in case of critical illness of self or spouse. In such a case 2 per cent will be withheld as a penalty charge.
• Further details about this scheme can be found here.

3. Varishta Pension Bima Yojana

• Launched by the LIC, this scheme provides its beneficiaries with a steady 8 per cent per annum interest rate for a period of 10 years.
• Unlike other schemes, one doesn’t have to go through any medical check-ups to avail its benefits.
• This scheme, however, has a lock in period of 15 years.
• If the policyholder is diagnosed with a critical illness then one can make an early withdrawal.
• Under this scheme the beneficiary will also get tax exemptions.
• If for some reason you are not satisfied with the scheme then you have 15 days from the start date to cancel it.
• You can opt to get the pension payout monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually.
• This is a single premium policy and the premium will vary depending on the pension amount you want.
• Single premium of Rs 6,66,665 enables the policyholder to receive Rs 5,000 per month and an annual premium of Rs 6,39,610 affords the pensioner a sum of Rs 60,000 per annum.
• You can download the form here and submit it along with medical reports, address proof, KYC documents, and existence certificate.

4. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

• Launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment of Government of India.
• This scheme is only available to those senior citizens who are below poverty line, that is, are BPL cardholders.
• Senior citizens suffering from low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth, and locomotor disability will be provided with assisted-living devices.
• A committee chaired by the Deputy Commissioner or District Collector with the help of the State governments identifies those who are eligible for this scheme.
• 30 per cent of the beneficiaries from each district will be women.
• Walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and artificial dentures are some of the aids that are provided under this scheme.
• The scheme will be implemented in 260 districts and benefit almost 5 lakh plus beneficiaries in 2019-2020.

5. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

• Introduced in 2007 by the Ministry of Rural Development of India, this scheme is popularly known as National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS).
• This scheme provides social assistance benefits to senior citizens, widows, and those with disabilities.
• Under this scheme the beneficiary will receive a monthly pension.
• The interesting part about this scheme is that it is a non-contributing scheme, which means that the beneficiary does not have to contribute any amount to receive the pension.
• The beneficiary must be a BPL cardholder and have no regular source of financial support from any other source.
• If the beneficiary is between 60 to 79 years old, a monthly amount of Rs 200 is given and for those above 80 years, a sum of Rs 500.
• The pension amount will be credited to the bank account as furnished by the beneficiary or post office account.
• You can get more details on how to apply for this scheme here.

REGARDING THE OLDAGE PESNION BENEFITS AND OTHER TAXATIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA THE CITIZENS CAN REFER TO THE BELOW LINK

https://pensionersportal.gov.in/SeniorCitizenCorner.asp


Tuesday 28 July 2020

CYBER CRIME COMPLAINT CHANNEL FOR WOMEN SAFETY

Cyberbullying or cyberharassment 

is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and cyberharassment are also known as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers, as the digital sphere has expanded and technology has advanced. Cyberbullying is when someone, typically a teenager, bullies or harasses others on the internet and in other digital spaces, particularly on social media sites. Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors, threats, sexual remarks, a victims' personal information, or pejorative labels (i.e. hate speech). Bullying or harassment can be identified by repeated behavior and an intent to harm. Victims of cyberbulling may experience lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation, and a variety of negative emotional responses including being scared, frustrated, angry, or depressed.





NOTE

IF YOU OR YOUR KNOWN PERSONS WERE THE VICTIMS OF THIS KIND OF CRIME
PLEASE GIVE YOUR COMPLAINT IN THE BELOW GIVEN LINK



Monday 8 June 2020

ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSES during COVID-19 LOCKDOWN by Government Of India

The Government has asked Indians to stay inside their houses. In that case, we have a lot of time to focus on developing our skills. So, free online courses, that provide certificates too, are a boon in disguise. You can upskill yourself, or learn something new. And the Indian Government is trying to keep us on our toes too. Thus, I have enlisted 5 such government portals that will help you take free online courses. And don’t forget to take a certificate when you are done.




1. NASSCOM

NASSCOM is offering free AI and Data Science courses. These courses that usually charge up to INR 7000, are currently available for free. You can learn various aspects of artificial intelligence such as AI trends and impact and career opportunities in the industry. You can also understand the impact that statistics has on AI research. The courses also teach Python as an AI Tool. The six courses available are:

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

– SQL and Relational Databases 101

– Python for Data Science

– Algorithms

– Statistics 101

– Data Visualization with Python.

click the below link to access the NASSCOM

https://fslearning.nasscom.in/


2. SWAYAM

The SWAYAM platform is an MHRD initiative. It offers UGC’s course material as pdf and explanatory lecture videos from industry leaders. Not all courses on the portal are certificate-based, but they are more like help to UG/PG students of all streams. Some courses on the other hand, like those of Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity, are certificate-based. The UGC MOOCs portal is a vertical of the SWAYAM initiative of MHRD. 

click the below link to access the SWAYAM

https://swayam.gov.in/explorer


3. ICT

The ICT Initiative is another of MHRD initiatives. It provides online classes on various technological aspects like AI, computer languages and even DTH Industry. It is a part and parcel of the Swayam program. Simultaneously, students can download textbooks and reading material from the designated libraries. The portal has courses in affiliation with NIOS, IIMB, NPTEL and Fossee, Vlab etc. Begin learning from here.

4. iGOT

The iGOT platform is available on the DIKSHA Portal. The Department of Personnel and Training launched this platform to help in training frontline staff against COVID-19. It provides training and updates in coping with the pandemic. The 15+ courses are available in English and regional languages. It provides bite-sized lectures and self-paced learning. Teachers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, NCC staff etc can take online courses and be a part of the country’s fight against COVID-19.


5. AICTE ELIS Portal Launched

The All India Council for Technical Education launched an online training platform. They named it “Enhancement in Learning with Improvement In Skills (ELIS)”. Further, it offers free online courses from a single platform. These courses are sourced from 18 leading Ed-tech companies. These companies include edX, Guvi, Simpliv, Great Learning, etc. They are available for free till 15 May 2020. Enrol for the courses here.


Tuesday 12 May 2020

Be Indian Buy Indian ...Lets build our India Back



YOU CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY FOLLOWING FEW SIMPLE STEPS:-
Here's a small example:-
In 2012 1 $ = IND Rs 52
Now 1 $ = IND Rs 66
Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.
Our economy is in your hands....
INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries, is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation.
More than 30,000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages, etc... which are grown, produced and consumed here.
A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paisa to produce, is sold for Rs.9 and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy.
We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interests we request everybody to use INDIAN products only at least for the next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the Rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.
What you can do about it?
1. Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
2. ENROLL as many people as possible for this cause.....
Each individual should become a leader for this awareness. This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
COLD DRINKS:-
DRINK LEMON JUICE, FRESH FRUIT JUICES, CHILLED LASSI (SWEET OR SOUR), BUTTER MILK, COCONUT WATER, JAL JEERA, ENERJEE, and MASALA MILK...
INSTEAD OF COCA COLA, PEPSI, LIMCA, MIRINDA, SPRITE
BATHING SOAP:-
USE CINTHOL & OTHER GODREJ BRANDS, SANTOOR, WIPRO SHIKAKAI, MYSORE SANDAL, MARGO, NEEM, EVITA, MEDIMIX, GANGA , NIRMA BATH & CHANDRIKA
INSTEAD OF LUX, LIFEBUOY, REXONA, LIRIL, DOVE, PEARS, LESANCY, CAMAY, PALMOLIVE
TOOTH PASTE:-
USE NEEM, BABOOL, PROMISE, VICO VAJRADANTI, PRUDENT, DABUR PRODUCTS, MESWAK
INSTEAD OF COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, CIBACA, FORHANS, MENTADENT.
TOOTH BRUSH: -
USE PRUDENT, AJANTA , PROMISE
INSTEAD OF COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, FORHANS, ORAL-B
SHAVING CREAM:-
USE GODREJ, EMAMI
INSTEAD OF PALMOLIVE, OLD SPICE, GILLETE
BLADE:-
USE SUPERMAX, TOPAZ, LAZER, ASHOKA
INSTEAD OF SEVEN-O -CLOCK, 365, GILLETTE
TALCUM POWDER:-
USE SANTOOR, GOKUL, CINTHOL, WIPRO BABY POWDER, BOROPLUS
INSTEAD OF PONDS, OLD SPICE, JOHNSON'S BABY POWDER, SHOWER TO SHOWER
MILK POWDER:-
USE INDIANA, AMUL, AMULYA
INSTEAD OF ANIKSPRAY, MILKANA, EVERYDAY MILK, MILKMAID.
SHAMPOO:-
USE LAKME, NIRMA, VELVETTE
INSTEAD OF HALO, ALL CLEAR, NYLE, SUNSILK, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PANTENE
MOBILE CONNECTIONS:-
USE BSNL, AIRTEL
INSTEAD OF HUTCH
Food Items:-
Eat Tandoori chicken, Vada Pav, Idli, Dosa, Puri, Uppuma
INSTEAD OF KFC, MACDONALD'S, PIZZA HUT, A&W
Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA. Let us take a firm decision today.
BUY INDIAN TO BE INDIAN - We are not against of foreign products.
WE ARE NOT ANTI-MULTINATIONAL. WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE OUR NATION. EVERY DAY IS A STRUGGLE FOR A REAL FREEDOM. WE ACHIEVED OUR INDEPENDENCE AFTER LOSING MANY LIVES.
THEY DIED PAINFULLY TO ENSURE THAT WE LIVE PEACEFULLY. THE CURRENT TREND IS VERY THREATENING.
MULTINATIONALS CALL IT GLOBALIZATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY. FOR INDIANS LIKE YOU AND ME, IT IS RE-COLONIZATION OF INDIA. THE COLONIST'S LEFT INDIA THEN. BUT THIS TIME, THEY WILL MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
WHO WOULD LIKE TO LET A "GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS" SLIP AWAY?
PLEASE REMEMBER: POLITICAL FREEDOM IS USELESS WITHOUT ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
RUSSIA, S.KOREA, MEXICO - THE LIST IS VERY LONG!! LET US LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AND FROM OUR HISTORY. LET US DO THE DUTY OF EVERY TRUE INDIAN.
FINALLY, IT'S OBVIOUS THAT YOU CAN'T GIVE UP ALL OF THE ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE. SO GIVE UP AT LEAST ONE ITEM FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY!
We would be sending useless forwards to our friends daily. Instead, please forward this note to all your friends to create awareness...!!
"LITTLE DROPS MAKE A GREAT OCEAN."

Friday 1 May 2020

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR OBTAINING TRAVELLING ASSISTANCE TO MIGRANTS AND LABOURS IN INDIA DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MIGRANTS TO TRAVEL TO THEIR HOME STATES:

 1. THEY SHOULD CARRY COVID-19 NEGATIVE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE COVID-19 MEDICAL AUTHORITIES

2. THEY SHOULD HAVE THE MIGRANT CERTIFICATE REGISTERED TO COME BACK TO THEIR HOME STATES.

3. MUST HAVE A MASK AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE WHILE BOARDING 
BUS/TRAIN


HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TRAVEL





STATE WISE MIGRANTS APPLICATION FORMS:

THE MIGRANTS CAN DOWNLOAD THE FORMS FROM THE BELOW LINKS AND IMMEDIATELY APPROACH THE LOCAL POLICE FOR ASSURING THE SAFE TRAVEL IN BUS/TRAIN AS PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT

1. GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA:



2. GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

site under maintainance---shall be updated soon

3. GOVERNMENT OF DELHI


4. GOVERNMENT OF UTTARPRADESH


5.  GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA


6. GOVERNMENT OF  MADHYA PRADESH


7. GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND


8. GOVERNMENT OF WESTBENGAL


9.GOVERNMENT OF ASSOM


10. GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH


11. GOVERNMENT OF GOA


12. GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB


13. GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU


14, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA


15. GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASTRA


16. GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN


17. GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR


18. GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA


19. GOVERNMENT OF GUJARATH


20. GOVERNMENT OF CHATTISGARH


21. GOVERNMENT OF JHARKHAND


22. GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR






FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THIS ISSUE CALL TO THE BELOW PROVIDED HELPLINE NUMBERS OF INDIVIDUAL STATES AND UNION  TERRITORIES







Monday 20 April 2020

PRADHAN MANTRI GARIB KALYAN YOJANA (PMGKY)



Why PM Launched PMGKY 2020?

As you know there is a 21-day lockdown in India, during this lock-down time, the biggest concern was the rationing of people. Although people are fully supporting the government by staying in their homes, it was also seen that people are forced to leave the house to get ration.
This time looked even more frightening for the poor people of the country who lived through difficult times because it is difficult to earn an income due to the lockdown. At that time people were waiting for the government.

What is the Benefit of PM Garib Kalyan Yojana 2020?

There are so many benefits for the people who are below the poverty line. Through this scheme, the poor of the country will be helped by both money and food. This plan will run for the next three months. Food will be provided for 80 crore families under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.
As you may be aware, the government already provides 5 kg of wheat/rice to the economically weaker sections. Under this scheme, every beneficiary poor person will get 5 kg of wheat/rice every month (for the next three months) in addition to this and at the same time, 1 kg of pulses will be given to every poor family.

PMGKY Online Form

No Online Form has been announced yet. The money will be transferred to the accounts of the poor through direct transfer. But if the government launches an official website, we will let you know. No official information on the PMGKY Online Form has been reported on the site yet.

Key Point of PM Garib Kalyan Yojana

Those involved in the field of medicine, who are putting their lives against Pandemic, will be given life insurance of 50 lakhs. The Finance Minister announced farmers, MNREGA labourers, poor widows, poor disabled and poor pensioners, Jan Dhan Yojana, beneficiaries of Ujjwala, women from self-help groups, organized sector workers and people working in construction.
Elderly, Divyang and widows will get one thousand rupees in two instalments for three months. This will benefit three crore people. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme will be given free cylinders for three months. This will benefit about eight crore beneficiaries.
Mahila Jan Dhan’s account holders will be given an amount of Rs 500 per month for 3 months. About 20 crore women will get benefit from this. The questions given below can be asked in the exam such as UPSC, SSC, Bank, and Railway.

PMGKY FAQ

What is the amount of Covered Insurance for Health Worker fighting Pandemic?
Insurance cover of Rs 50 Lakh per health worker fighting Novel Pandemic to be provided under the Insurance Scheme.
How much wheat and rice will the poor people get?
80 crore poor people will get 5 kg of wheat or rice and 1 kg of preferred pulses for free every month for the next three months (June 2020).
How much money is there provision for Women Jan Dhan Account?
20 crore women Jan Dhan account holders to get Rs 500 per month for the next three months.
How much is wedged for MNREGA now?
Increase in MNREGA wage to Rs 202 a day from Rs 182 to benefit 13.62 crore families.



CLICK THE LINK BELOW

https://brau.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pmgky.pdf

CENTRALISED PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND REDRESSAL MECHANISM SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC (CPGRAMS)




Public Grievances Redressal is one of the flagship initiatives for the reformation in governance started by the Indian central government through addressing the grievances of general public. It was created in June 2007 by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances. Under the public grievance mechanism any citizen of India can raise their problems, grievance or pleas to the central govt and state government Ministries and Departments. Grievances can be submitted to all important portfolio ministers and departments. The system has been designed in-house by the National Informatics Centre team. It has a telephonic feedback feature also.[1][2][3]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the supreme head of the public grievances. Jitendra Singh is currently the Minister for Independent Charge for grievances public personnel and pension Department and Sumita Dasgupta is its deputy secretary.





Click the below link to download the APP

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nic.org.mygrievance


Click the below link to register your data/complaint

https://pgportal.gov.in/Registration

Saturday 22 February 2020

Introducing all Government Services in single platofrm ----UMANG APP



ABOUT UMANG


UMANG
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is envisaged to make e-governance . It is developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India.

UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services.
UMANG intends to provide major services offered by Central and State Government departments, Local bodies and other utility services from private organizations. It provides a unified approach where citizens can install one application to avail multiple government services.

UMANG service has been made available on multiple channels like mobile application, web, IVR and SMS which can be accessed through smartphones, feature phones, tablets and desktops. UMANG  has been created with a thought to add convenience to your lifestyle. UMANG will revolutionize the way how an Indian citizen avails government services today, because it leverages the current accelerated internet and smartphone penetration in our country.

TO DOWNLOAD THE APP CLICK THE LINK BELOW

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