Toll Collection to Resume on National Highways from Midnight of 2nd December Old Rs 500 notes to be accepted till midnight of December 15, but only for purchase of FASTags and where toll fee exceeds Rs 200 Highway users being encouraged to carry adequate change , make use of electronic payment systems The collection of… Read More »
Impact of Administrative Reforms implemented by Government Several administrative reforms are implemented by the Government post 2014 to make administrative process efficient, transparent and accountable. Some of the major reforms are as under: (i) e-Samiksha- A real time online system for monitoring and follow up action on the decisions taken by the Government at the… Read More »
Guidelines for setting up of Wind Power Projects Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned a Scheme for Setting up of 1000 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) connected Wind Power Projects on 14 June 2016. The Scheme provides for formulation of Guidelines by MNRE for implementation of the Scheme. This was stated… Read More »
Cabinet approves liberalization, simplification and rationalization of Visa regime in India The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for liberalization, simplification and rationalization of the existing visa regime in India, and incremental changes in the visa policy decided by the Ministry of Home Affairs in consultation with… Read More »
Committee of Chief Ministers to examine and implement measures to implement digital payment systems NITI Aayog has constituted a Committee of Chief Ministers representing different political parties to examine and promote the use of digital payment systems across the country. The move is in line with the Government’s thinking to promote transparency, financial inclusion and… Read More »
Helpline for Women in Railways To provide round the clock security related assistance to passengers, including women passengers, a three digit security helpline number 182 has already become functional through Divisional Security Control Rooms of Railway Protection Force (RPF) over Indian Railways. This helpline is manned by RPF personnel and can be accessed by passengers,… Read More »
Direct Transfer of Fertilizer Subsidy to be introduced The Government has decided to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for fertilizer subsidy payments. Under the proposed system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades shall be released to the manufacturers and importers on the basis of actual sales made by the retailer to the beneficiaries. Initially,… Read More »
Various Loan Schemes for Minorities Self-Employment National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under this Ministry provides concessional loans to minorities for self-employment and income generating ventures, through the State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) nominated by the respective State Governments/UT Administration.For availing assistance under NMDFC schemes, the annual family income eligibility… Read More »
Result of Engineering Services Examination, 2016 Held by UPSC Declared Based on the results of the written part of the Engineering Services Examination, 2016 held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION in May 2016 and the interviews for Personality Test held in September-November, 2016, the following are the lists, in order of merit, of candidates… Read More »
Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) The details of Total Advances and Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) including the Number of accounts and Amount Involved of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as on September 30, 2016 are as under. (Rs. in Crore) Name of the Bank TOTAL ADVANCES GROSS NPA No. of Accounts Amount No. of NPA Accounts… Read More »