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RBI authorises IndusInd Bank to act as an ‘Agency Bank’

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: August 06, 2021In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

IndusInd Bank has been empanelled to act as an ‘Agency Bank’ by RBI After being an agency bank, IndusInd becomes eligible to carry out transactions related to all kinds of government led bus... Read more

E-Courts project of India – Phase – 11 between 2015 and 2020

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: December 15, 2020In: Policy/ Schemes, Social SectorNo Comments

Phase II is being implemented between 2015 and 2020 at an outlay of Rs 1670 crore In the condition of COVID – 19, Supreme Court of India has directed all the courts to use video conferencing... Read more

Cabinet approves equity infusion of ₹6,000 crore into NIIF

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: November 28, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

To drive infrastructure creation in the country, the Union Cabinet approved the infusion of ₹6,000 crore equity in National Infrastructure Investment Fund’s (NIIF’s) debt platform in the ne... Read more

Two Centers of Excellence for Tribal Welfare have been launched by Tribal Affairs Ministry

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: October 29, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

The initiative would help in creating awareness among elected representatives of PRI Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda launched two Centers of Excellence for Tribal Welfare These... Read more

“Health in India” report is released by Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: September 30, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

Main objective of the report was to gather quantitative data on India’s health sector The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation has released the “Health in India” report The main... Read more

Union Cabinet has approved amendment to 3 Labor Codes

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: September 14, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

Defines areas & conditions under which fixed-term employment shall be allowed Union Cabinet formally approved amendments to Three Labour Codes. These 3 labour codes were proposed in Indu... Read more

Union Cabinet has approved amendment to 3 Labor Codes

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: September 13, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

Union Cabinet formally approved amendments to Three Labour Codes. These 3 labour codes were proposed in Industrial Relations Code, 2019 The 3 codes include Occupational safety and health, so... Read more

KIRAN – 24×7 helpline for people to seek mental health counseling is launched by Union Government

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: September 09, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Policy/ Schemes, Social SectorNo Comments

It will cater to- people in distress, pandemic induced psychological issues The Union Government has launched a “Kiran” – a 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline for providing psycho... Read more

Union Government has constituted “National Council for Transgenders”

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: August 24, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

On formulation of policies, legislation, programs and projects The Centre has constituted the national council for transgender persons, headed by the Union social justice minster It will be... Read more

Union Cabinet has approved setting up “National Recruitment Agency”

Posted By: Pratiyogita Kiranon: August 20, 2020In: Economy & Policy, Social SectorNo Comments

Common Eligibility Test will eliminate multiple tests and save precious time The Union Cabinet has approved to set up “National Recruitment Agency” in the country The agency is to conduct Co... Read more