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Grant In Aid

Grant-in-aid refers to financial assistance provided by the government to support specific projects or initiatives. It aims to promote development in various sectors. This funding can be allocated to states, local bodies, or non-profit organisations. It often targets education, health, and infrastructure. The goal is to enhance public welfare and stimulate economic growth. Proper utilisation of these funds is crucial for success.

Nalsa, Free Legal Aid and Public Interest Litigation

Article 39A of the Constitution provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the...

 July 2, 2024

PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina to Inaugurate India-Aided Development Projects in Bangladesh

On November 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are set to jointly inaugurate...

 November 1, 2023

Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)

The Indian government has recently granted an exemption from the 15 percent Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)...

 September 4, 2023

Grant-in-Aid under Article 275 (1)

Grants in Aid under Article 275(1) is a Central Sector Scheme under which 100 per cent financial assistance...

 December 6, 2022

NEIA Scheme

The government approves the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) and the injection of Grant in...

 December 4, 2021

Foundation Stone Laid for Community Centre in Rampur

Recently, the Minister of Minority Affairs inaugurated the 'Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap', a multi-purpose community center in Rampur, Uttar...

 June 29, 2020

NHRC Issues Notices Over Migrant Deaths on Trains

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recently flagged issues surrounding the treatment of migrant workers during the...

 May 28, 2020

CoAST India: GIS-enabled Dashboard to Monitor Migrant Movements

The India Observatory, launched in December 2019 and focusing primarily on ecological issues, is now shifting its focus...

 May 25, 2020

Chhattisgarh Launches Aid Scheme for Farmers

The state of Chhattisgarh is preparing to roll out the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, an initiative designed...

 May 19, 2020

NDMA Launches NMIS Dashboard for Migrant Worker Management

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India has developed an online dashboard known as the 'National Migrant...

 May 17, 2020

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