Category Policy Update

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, 2025 – Envisioning a business friendly future 

In a bid to create a comfortable and friendly environment for doing business, Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 has been introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 speech. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while addressing a post-Budget webinar via video conferencing on “Regulatory, Investment and EODB (Ease of doing business) reforms”, stated that the government is committed to the simplification of regulatory processes and introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 legal provisions which are outdated to achieve greater ease of doing business in the country.

RUSA: Advancing Quality and Equity in Higher Education 

The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan programme was started to raise the standard of higher education. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan was a centrally sponsored scheme for upgrading state and union territory colleges. It covers government and government-aided institutions of the States and Union Territories. RUSA’s part one was launched in 2013, and RUSA 2.0 was launched in 2018. With the National Education Policy being introduced in 2020, the RUSA scheme has been renamed and transformed to Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).

PM CARES for Children: Post-Pandemic Child Welfare Initiative

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences, particularly for children who lost one or both parents to the virus. To address the needs of these vulnerable children, the Government of India introduced the PM CARES for Children scheme. This article delves into the functioning, benefits, and impact of the scheme while examining the challenges and areas for improvement.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)- 9th January: Strengthening Global Bonds

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on January 9th once in every two years to acknowledge the contributions made by the Overseas Indian community to the welfare and development of India. It is celebrated with different themes in different states of India each time. It commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai, India on January 9, 1915. The PBD was first established in 2003, by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to engage with the overseas Indian community.

The National Bio Energy Programme 2022

The National Bioenergy Programme is a significant initiative by the Government of India to promote the sustainable use of biomass and other renewable resources for energy production. This program aligns with India's climate goals and supports rural development, waste management, and energy security. Bioenergy, by definition, refers to energy derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, animal waste, and other biodegradable materials. It is considered a clean, renewable source of energy that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while addressing environmental concerns. The National Bioenergy Programme was launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to unify and enhance various existing bioenergy schemes.

National Scheme for Incentives to Girl Child for Secondary Education

Education is the one tool for achieving social justice and equality. It is important for the holistic development and creation of an inclusive society. Despite India being the third-largest economy, the promise remained incomplete. According to UDISE+ data, 2023-24, there are 1471891 schools across India, with a total number of enrolments (Primary to Higher secondary) is 234963031.

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