Category: Economy Schemes and Initiatives
Seed Production System in India
Symposium on Production of Improved and Traditional Seed through Cooperative Sector was organized by Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL).
PM SVANidhi scheme
Report “Phenomenal impact of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)scheme on street vendors: An analysis by SBI” was released recently.
National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm
Union government plans to cover an area larger than the entire state of Sikkim with palm oil plantations in six north-eastern states as part of National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
National Turmeric Board
Centre recently notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board, a long-standing demand of turmeric farmers across the country.
Smart Cities Mission and SDGs
Un-Habitat released “Smart Cities Mission, India: Localising Sustainable Development Goals” report which was prepared in collaboration with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently launched National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector in India (NPRDIP) and Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP).
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has issued India’s first ‘AAA’ rated Indian Rupee denominated Social Bonds aggregating ₹1,040.50 crores
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme
The government has extended support to outbound shipments by stretching the applicability of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for nine more months till June 30, 2024.
SARFAESI Act, 2002
RBI has asked Regulated Entities (REs) to display information regarding borrowers whose secured assets have been taken into possession under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002.
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
India Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has released its annual survey on MSMEs, focusing on the leverage of E-commerce for the growth of MSMEs.
Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)
The investments of Sovereign Wealth Funds in India have seen a steady rise over the past few years.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
The latest Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranche has opened for subscription