[Planning] Public Distribution System - Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping

With a network of around 5 lakh fair price shops (FPS) distributing commodities worth more than Rs 30,000 crore annually to the PDS in India is perhaps the largest distribution network of its kind in the world. However, there are huge challenges faced by the PDS across the

[Scheme] Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)

Power Ministers of all states and Union Territories unanimously decided to ensure electrification of all the un-electrified villages by 2017 in mission mode under the Centre’s ambitious Deendayal

[Policy & Planning] The National Skill Mission and the Indian Economy: an Appraisal

Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. Countries with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and

[Scheme] Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

Aim: 

• To provide skills training for the youth.

Implementing Ministry: 

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (through the National Skill Development

[Organisation] National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

NTRO was conceived as a Premier scientific organization, yet it continues to be more or less in a state of limbo.

[Polity] CBI : Should it be within the ambit of RTI and Whistle blower laws?

• As many the controversial cases the CBI has been investigating it seems to be involved in as many controversies itself.

[Polity] Right To Information Act (RTI) 2005 : Brief Notes

WHAT IS THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005?

The Government of India has enacted “The Right to Information Act, 2005”to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens tosecure access to information under the

[Scheme] Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna

• 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ is a small deposit scheme for girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.

[Polity] Land Acquisition Bill

What is Land Acquisition ?

• Land acquisition in India refers to the process of land acquisition by the central or state government of India for various infrastructure and economic growth initiatives.

[Scheme] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - Scheme for Accidental Death Insuanace

The Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitely presenting the Union Budget 2015-16, said that a large proportion of India's population is without insurance of any kind.So he announced Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana to cover accidental death risk of Rs. 2 lakh for a premium of just Rs. 12 per year.

[Scheme] Atal Pension Yojna (APY)

The government decided that Atal Pension Yojna (APY), announced in the Budget, will be launched on June 1 and will focus on all citizens in the unorganised sector entitling them to a pension of up to Rs 5,000 per month after 60 years of age.

[General Studies] Headquarters of International Organisations

Headquarters of International Organisations :

S.No.	International Organizations	Headquarters
1	Amnesty International	London
2	Asia Pacific Economic Forum  - APEC	Singapore

[Polity] Panchayat Raj Institutions

The PRI system was evolved out of Community Development Programme, which was introduced in 1952. Then in 1953 the National Extension Service was introduced for supporting further the socio-economic development in rural areas. But within few years it was realized that these programmes did not deliver expected results.

[Policy & Planning] What is NITI AAYOG ?

• Replacing Planning Commission.

• NITI == NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA

[Infrastructure] Distribution of Major Industries : Location Factors

World’s Major Industries

Yes, there are lot many industries, and it is not possible to analyze location details of all.

[Health Programme] Pulse Polio Immunization Programme

 Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was launched on January 17th.

[Policy & Planning] NITI Aayog: Is it a mere Nomenclature Change?

In the very first speech that the newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gave at Red Fort on Independence Day, contained an important policy announcement to discontinue with the Planning

[Policy & Planning] Transition from Nirmal Bharat to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) previously called Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) was initiated by the Government in 1999. The main goal of the program was to eradicate the practice of open

[Policy & Planning] Strategy of planning in India since 1951

India has completed Eleventh five Year Plan (FYP) so far, since 1951. While Tenth FYP is under execution. The basic objectives of growth, employment, self-reliance and social Justice are the guiding principles of India’s FYPs.
The main objectives of FYPs collectively are as follows.

[Current] President’s address : What’s the vision?

Summary:

• The address of the President of India at a joint session at the beginning of the year is a well established convention and ritual. However, this year’s address is significant as it is a first full fledged budget session of the new government. The President address spells out the achievements of the government in the past year and what it seeks to do in the coming year.