P.M.NEWS FROM THE WEEK
Modi Government approves Ayushman Bharat; India on track to doubling farmer incomes; Boost to sericulture sector and more…
50 crore Indians to benefit from Modi Government’s Ayushman Bharat Yojana
The National Health Protection Scheme with a benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year was approved by the Cabinet after being proposed during the budget session. This is slated to bring a positive difference in the lives of 10 crore families.
At the Krishi Unnati Mela, Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to double farmer incomes by 2022
Laying the foundation stone for 25 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, the Prime Minister distributed Krishi Karman Awards and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Krishi Protsahan Puraskar. He also appreciated the efforts of farmers and congratulated them for their achievements.
Union Cabinet approves the North East Industrial Development Scheme to boost development in the Northeast
With a financial outlay of Rs. 3000 crore up to March 2020, the NEIDS is intended to incentivize the MSME sector in the North East. This will give an impetus to job creation too.
Government’s sericulture boost to promote empowerment of women and weaker sections of society
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Modi has approved the “Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry”. With an allocation of Rs. 2161.68 crore, this move is slated to increase silk production and help increase productive employment.
Ministers and Senior Dignitaries attending Informal WTO Ministerial Meeting call on PM
Appreciating India for hosting the meeting, several Ministers of WTO discussed multilateral trade with PM Modi. He reiterated India’s commitment to a rule-based multilateral trading system based on inclusiveness and consensus and re-emphasized the need for a compassionate approach towards Least Developed Countries.
Report of Amit Singh Negi for Idea for News from Delhi / Dehradun /
