Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

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GST Exemptions and NIL Rates: Policy Gains Versus Consumer Realities

Health insurance for individuals has been made exempt from Goods and Services Tax. GST has been removed from life insurance premium payments for individuals, as well. Both used to be charged GST at 18%. So, this represents major relief for individuals, this lowering of the cost of buying insurance by nearly a fifth, right?  That magnitude of reduction in the cost of either life or health insurance is merely an illusion. The cost of insurance might come down somewhat, but definitely not by 18%.

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Strengthening Farmers’ Security: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), 2016 

In India, where over half the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood, and more than 70% of farmers are small and marginal, they remain extremely vulnerable to climate variability and crop failures (NITI Aayog, 2019). The growing threat of global warming has intensified the frequency and severity of erratic weather patterns, worsened agricultural risks, and deepened the cycle of income insecurity and indebtedness among farmers. Recognizing this urgent challenge, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in 2016. It is a large-scale crop subsidy insurance scheme that aims to safeguard farmers. This scheme is being administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 

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Pradhan Mantri  Kisan Sampada Yojana(PMKSY) 2017

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), launched in 2017, is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It aims to create a modern food processing ecosystem in India by reducing agricultural wastage and ensuring better returns for farmers.

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Scheme For Modernisation And Reform Through Technology In Public Distribution System

SMART-PDS is a centrally sponsored, technology-oriented reform initiative by the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, aimed at enhancing and consolidating the IT infrastructure of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS).

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Turkiye’s Green Leap: Policy Lessons for India’s Sustainable Transition

Even as India-Turkiye ties face strain over Ankara’s role following the Pakistan-orchestrated attack in Pahalgam, it is worth examining Turkiye’s climate governance leap.

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Strengthening Social Security: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), 2015

The Indian population is growing, and the country is demonstrating strong growth potential. In this scenario, a lack of financial inclusion can be one of the major challenges faced by the government.

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