Economic Survey 2016-17 Volume-2 : State of the Economy – An Analytical Overview and Outlook for Policy Economic Survey 2016-17 Volume 2 was laid in the Parliament today. The Survey notices a rekindled optimism on structural reforms in Indian economy. Various factors such as launch of the GST; Positive impacts of demonetization; decision in principle to privatize… Read More »
Highlights of Reforms Measures in the Economic Survey 2016-17 Volume-2 Agriculture and Food Management Reforms: Managing and reducing the various risks in agriculture activities can make the sector resilient, increase profitability and can ensure stable income flows to the farmers. The following reforms are suggested for increasing productivity in agriculture and allied sector: To… Read More »
Profile of President Shri Ram Nath Kovind A lawyer, veteran political representative and long-time advocate of egalitarianism and integrity in Indian public life and society, Shri Ram Nath Kovind was born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh, near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His parents were Shri Maiku Lal and Smt Kalawati. Before assuming charge of the… Read More »
Centrally Sponsored Schemes – sunset date for all schemes There are 28 Centrally Sponsored Schemes running across the country. All 28 Centrally Sponsored Schemes have sunset dates except Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development, which is under Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act. In para-110 of the Budget… Read More »
Simplification in Procedure for Getting Passports The Government has decided to print personal details on passports in both Hindi and English languages. The pre-printed portion of the passport is already in Hindi and English languages. The Government has implemented with effect from 24 June, 2017 a new scheme under which senior citizens of the age of… Read More »
THE REQUISITIONING AND ACQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2017 Bill No. 76 of 2017 Introduced in Lok Sabha on 18.07.2017 Download Requisitioning & Acquisition of Immovable Property (Amendment) Bill 2017.
Government holds All Party Meet ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning tomorrow All Political Parties stand united to ensure Nation’s Safety and Security: Shri Narendra Modi PM urges all Parties for their support in smoothly conducting the Business in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2017 Session will provide a total of 19 sittings spread over… Read More »
Show Cause Notice issued to 5,922 Associations for cancellation of FCRA registration As a one-time measure, all associations were given an opportunity by way of a Public Notice uploaded on fcraonline.nic.in on May 12, 2017 requiring the associations to file their missing Annual Returns pertaining to FY 2010-11 to 2014-15 within a period of one… Read More »
The Central Government’s decision on recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on Allowances published in Gazette of India yesterday i.e. 6th July, 2017; All allowances are given effect from 1st July 2017; Concerned Ministries advised to issue their Orders on Allowances governed by them immediately so that the revised rates of allowances get… Read More »
Shri Piyush Goyal Launches Energy Conservation Building Code 2017 Adoption of ECBC could lead to 30%-50% energy savings by commercial buildings Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines launched the Energy Conservation Building Code 2017 (ECBC 2017) here today. Developed by Ministry of Power and Bureau… Read More »