United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and SAP Labs India partnered to start the Project Code Unnati in 3 districts of Karnataka. It will promote digital and entrepreneurship skills in youth and women.
CDS (Chief of Defence Staff) General Bipin Rawat was cremated yesterday with complete military honour, including the 17 gun salute.
Through the Government provision to create free Health ID for every citizen, 14 crore Health IDs have been created till 14th December, despite the Health ID still being voluntary. This is under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Out of the funds of Rs. 622.48 crore given to States under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme between 2014-15 and 2019-20, only 25.13% was actually spent by the States. Additionally, 78.91% of the expenses was only on advertising: Committee on Empowerment of Women.
Tribal Affairs Ministry is working on a new scheme to provide market linkages to handicrafts and other items made by Scheduled Tribes (ST). The scheme named Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Yojana will be announced soon.
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