Monthly Current Affairs October 2016 “SCHEMES ” key points to Remember.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched Student credit card scheme for the students passing
Class 12th exam on Oct 2, 2016. It will fecilaitate to get an interest free loan of Rs four lakh for
pursuing higher studies.
Class 12th exam on Oct 2, 2016. It will fecilaitate to get an interest free loan of Rs four lakh for
pursuing higher studies.
Jharkhand became the first state in the country to implement Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT)
in Kerosene. The scheme would be implemented in four identified districts of the state from 1st of
October 2017. These districts are Chatra, Hazaribagh, Khunti and Jamtara.
in Kerosene. The scheme would be implemented in four identified districts of the state from 1st of
October 2017. These districts are Chatra, Hazaribagh, Khunti and Jamtara.
Maharashtra became 17th State to join UDAY: an overall net benefit of Rs. 9725 crores to accrue to
the State
the State
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan decided to launch a scheme-‘Lalima
Abhiyan’ to make Madhya Pradesh anaemia-free. It will be effective from November 1, 2016.
Abhiyan’ to make Madhya Pradesh anaemia-free. It will be effective from November 1, 2016.
A new study brought in first conclusive evidence of the role played by Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
in reducing ‘socioeconomic disparities’ existing in maternal care. The JSY was launched in 2005 as
part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to improve maternal and neonatal health by
promotion of institutional deliveries (childbirth in hospitals).
in reducing ‘socioeconomic disparities’ existing in maternal care. The JSY was launched in 2005 as
part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to improve maternal and neonatal health by
promotion of institutional deliveries (childbirth in hospitals).
UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched the portal of Samajwadi Smartphone Scheme under
which smartphones will be distributed to people in the state ahead of Assembly election.
which smartphones will be distributed to people in the state ahead of Assembly election.
Devendra Fadnavis lead Maharashtra government decided to extend fee waiver to students for
professional and higher education courses, including medical and engineering. Before SC/ST
students had 100 per cent fee waiver while OBC students had 50 per cent concession. Now it is
extended to all students with income limit of Rs 6 lakhs and who have secured more than 60 per cent
marks at the time of admission. Those with income limit upto Rs 2.5 lakhs will have no condition
professional and higher education courses, including medical and engineering. Before SC/ST
students had 100 per cent fee waiver while OBC students had 50 per cent concession. Now it is
extended to all students with income limit of Rs 6 lakhs and who have secured more than 60 per cent
marks at the time of admission. Those with income limit upto Rs 2.5 lakhs will have no condition
Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, Andhra
Pradesh has released Rs.99.62 crore to AP-Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development
Corporation Limited (AP-UFIDC) for the year 2016-17.
Pradesh has released Rs.99.62 crore to AP-Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development
Corporation Limited (AP-UFIDC) for the year 2016-17.
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis launched
the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in Maharashtra to provide free LPG connections.
the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in Maharashtra to provide free LPG connections.
The ‘Farm Tourism’ scheme launched by Haryana Tourism Minister Rambilas Sharma to attract people to
villages. Under this scheme, farm owners can host tourists under holiday packages.
villages. Under this scheme, farm owners can host tourists under holiday packages.
Maharashtra government launched ‘Kaushalya Setu’, its skill development programme for students. The state
will play a leading role in fulfilling PM Narendra Modi’s Skill India Mission-2020.
will play a leading role in fulfilling PM Narendra Modi’s Skill India Mission-2020.
The Election Commission of India hold the first ever International Conference on Voter Education in New
Delhi. The topic of the Conference is Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation.
Delhi. The topic of the Conference is Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation took a major step today towards making flying a reality for the small town
common man. The Civil Aviation Minister Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju launched the Ministry’s much
awaited Regional Connectivity Scheme “UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik)” in New Delhi. This first-of-itskind
scheme globally will create affordable yet economically viable and profitable flights on regional
routes so that flying becomes affordable to the common man even in small towns.
common man. The Civil Aviation Minister Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju launched the Ministry’s much
awaited Regional Connectivity Scheme “UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik)” in New Delhi. This first-of-itskind
scheme globally will create affordable yet economically viable and profitable flights on regional
routes so that flying becomes affordable to the common man even in small towns.
PM launched several schemes including ‘Urja Ganga’ gas pipeline project in Varanasi. Urja Ganga”,
1500 km long gas pipeline project which costing Rs 51,000 crore to provide piped cooking gas to
residents of Varanasi within two years.
1500 km long gas pipeline project which costing Rs 51,000 crore to provide piped cooking gas to
residents of Varanasi within two years.
The Ministry of Science and Technology has started two new initiatives namely Biotech-KISAN
(Krishi Innovation Science Application Network)and Cattle Genomics.Under the scheme, fellowship
will be given to women farmers for training and education in the farm practice.
(Krishi Innovation Science Application Network)and Cattle Genomics.Under the scheme, fellowship
will be given to women farmers for training and education in the farm practice.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announced a new scheme ‘Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Sibir’to provide
legal assistance to the deprived sections of the society at the grassroots level in all its 6,812 gram
panchayats across the state. The scheme was named after great Odia lawyer, ‘Madhubabu Aain
Sahayata Sibir’
legal assistance to the deprived sections of the society at the grassroots level in all its 6,812 gram
panchayats across the state. The scheme was named after great Odia lawyer, ‘Madhubabu Aain
Sahayata Sibir’
UP CM AkhileshYadav inaugurated dedicated power supply for at least 18 hours to every nook and corner of the state
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has given its approval to New Productivity
Linked Reward(PLR) Scheme for all Major Port Trusts and Dock Labour Board employees/workers
for the years 2015-16 to 2017-18.
Linked Reward(PLR) Scheme for all Major Port Trusts and Dock Labour Board employees/workers
for the years 2015-16 to 2017-18.