Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on June 1, 2020, as part of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) aimed at empowering and improving the economic conditions of the street vendors that were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for this scheme arises as India’s street vendor forms an integral part of the urban economy.
Tonnage tax schemes, a unique form of taxation primarily found in the maritime industry, provide shipowners and operators with an alternative to traditional corporate taxation. Instead of taxing profits, these schemes assess taxes based on a fixed rate per net ton of a vessel. This approach, unique to the maritime sector, aims to establish a more predictable and stable taxation structure, thereby promoting investment and competitiveness.
National Security Day, referred to as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, is commemorated every year on March 4 in India.
India is already reshaping our polity, our economy, our security, and even our society. AI is writing the code for humanity in this century
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profound implications for national security and defense.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is responsible for coordinating skill development efforts across India, bridging the gap between industry demands and workforce supply