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The Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozghar Yojana is a government program designed to encourage employers to create new jobs, provide social security benefits, and compensate workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, it came into effect on 1 October 2020 as a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package 3.0.
The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) integrates the existing schemes aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) under a single umbrella scheme. Bringing the existing schemes under one platform enhances the reach and impact. The PM-YASASVI, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), provides educational empowerment to the socially and economically disadvantaged groups
In India's very diverse educational ecosystem, the idea of reformations and innovations are not just welcomed but a very basic need for that arises from time to time. The Glue Grant for higher educational institutions is one such innovative initiative introduced by the Ministry of Education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The motive is simple but great, encouraging collaboration, resource sharing, and academic integration among institutions of higher learning.
Mobility and transportation are crucial tools for the exchange of information and resources, broadening services, and connecting economies. Gender mobility is defined as differences in mobility patterns based on gender. These patterns are often dependent on accessible, affordable and available transport, inclusive of the security concerns.
Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED) can be understood as efforts to promote entrepreneurship by turning advances in science and technology into practical business opportunities through institutional support and innovation ecosystems. While India does not have the same program name, various programs and schemes in the scientific, technology, and startup ecosystems exemplify the spirit of S&TED.
The Skill Vigyan Programme, formally known as the Skill Development Programme in Biotechnology, is a national initiative launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The DBT Skill Vigyan Programme was officially launched on 25th February 2021,
To enhance and speed up passport services available to citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) initiated the Passport Seva Project (PSP) in May 2010. The PSP is a project that is reliant upon a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), awarded through an open competitive bidding process.