Yojana October 2017 Comprehensive Summary / Gist: New India (Download PDF)

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1 Examrace Examrace 289K Login & Manage Yojana October 2017 Comprehensive Summary / Gist: New India (Download PDF) (November 22, 2017) New India by 2022: ODF India by 2019 (2 Oct) 150 th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Open defecation causes 1 lakh deaths every year due to diahhorea. 40 % stunted child due to lack of sanitation & cost 6 % of GDP. Under Swachh Bharat Mission Sanitation cover increase from 39 % to 68%. ODF 5 states Sikkim, HP, Kerala, Haryana & Uttarakhand 230 million people, 193 districts and 235, 000 villages build infrastructure and change habits. Shift from output (no. of toilets) to outcome (ODF villages) Find this video at: New India: Yojana October 2017 Summary (In English) Clean India Image of New India by 2022 Awarded Swachhta Champions (10 women & 6000 women sarpanch) on International Women Day Janandolan Swachhhta hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) mobilize people for shramdaan for cleanliness 2 Oct as Swachh Bharat Diwas (Clean India Day) Amitabh Bachhan s Darwaza Bandh campaign on TV Akshay Kumar s Toilet-Ek Prem Katha ODF+= ODF + SLRM (Solid and Liquid Resource Management) SIP and SAP launched Swachh Iconic Places and Swachh Action Plans identify sites by various departments 1 of 6

2 Swachhaton Swachh Bharat Hackathon innovative technology based solutions frugal toilet technology designs for difficult terrains, low cost solutions, and safe disposal Organize film, essay and painting competition for the same Opportunities for Rural India 8.85 crore households are deprived 69 % rural households with 1 hectare or less land or are landless Work on health, education, skills and nutrition Provide food security, electricity, connectivity, waste management Mission Antyodaya address multi-dimensional poverty 70, 000 crore as bank loans by SHGs in Subsidy to make wheat and rice available to all PM Awaas Yojana Gramin 1 crore homes for rural poor 60 % expenditure on agricultural activities MGNREGS highest employment in 5 years of 235 crore person days/year highest expenditure under this scheme for goat, poultry, dairy etc. Citizen engagement special Panchayat facilitation team, Meri Sadak App for feedback on roads, Awaas App for uploading pictures of PMAY Gramin houses, develop cadre of social auditors Transparency by Aadhar, IT and DBT 98 % wages under MGNREGS and 100 % payment under PMAY Gramin under IT/DBT Space technology- 100 % tagging of beneficiaries under PMAY Gramin Bank loans for SHG women Speed up connectivity Sadak Yojana from 70 km/day to 130 km/day use of green technology, fly ash, cell-filled concrete and cold mix Skill upgradation custom hiring centers, handicrafts and handlooms Promote innovation for transformation Solid resource management in 80 % villages of Tamil Nadu, Liquid resource management in AP, Maharashtra and Telangana Promote innovation for transformation Evidence based monitoring Casteism Free India Has roots 2000 years old Varna system Information about caste gathered from 1 st decennial census in 1871 during British Period divide and rule policy After 1947, caste group became identity conscious and organized it determines the content and direction of political socialization, mobilization and institutionalization Casteism tendency of the caste group to maximize economic, social and political advantage for its group members and maintain blind loyalty in one s caste Influence elections, pressure groups, violent protests and quotas Steps to reduce casteism education, reduce socio-economic inequalities, create awareness and mobilize voters, role of Election Commission in removing electoral politics, political will and consciousness Farmer s Welfare 2 of 6

3 Double income by % workforce contribute to 14 % GDP Highest ever production in million tons due to diligent farmers, innovative scientists, extension personnel and stakeholders Area under drip irrigation increased from 4.25 % in to 8.39 % in India will need cumulative private and public investment of 1.48 trillion Soil health cards for balanced use of fertilizers and enhance productivity Cropping intensity increased by 1 million hectare per year by using rice fallow areas Set up 5 lakh MT cold storage, 1000 pack houses and 150 ripening chambers for post-harvest management Milk procurement infrastructure strengthened from 16, 000 to 50, 000 villages by March, 2018 Create National Livestock Development Agency R&D in genomics and bio-fortification Development of thermos-tolerant vaccines for animals Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana to expand organic farming 9, 100 clusters have been formed so far each farmer get Rs. 50, 000 financial assistance & area increased by 17 % during as compared to PM Fasal Bima Yojana insurance umbrella to all foodgrains and commercial crops on one season and one rate basis covers 5.75 crore farmers e-nam address issues by integrating 410 mandis of 13 states with 69 commodities and 45 lakh framers 13.1 % rise in crop price translates to 9.1 % increase in farmer s income Precision farming, integrated farming, resource conservation strategies and protected cultivation, diversification of high value crops Ministry of Agriculture is now Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (since 2015) Triple Talaq Verdict 3 of 6

4 Image of Triple Talaq Verdict Divorce by uttering the word talaq thrice Decision taken in case of 1986 Shah Bano case 3 of 5 bench members Justice Kurian Jospeh, RF Nariman and UU Lalit held it as unconstitutional while Justice JS Khehar and S Abdul Nazeer believed that it was part of Muslim personal law and court could not interfere 3 judges said it was violation of Article 14 (right to equality) Court asked parliament to frame a law in 6 months Islam was not violated when all Muslim nations terminated Triple Talaq, why would it be affected in India There is no such provision for talaq in Quran or Hadees Allah disliked talaq. Neither Rasool nor Nabi divorced their wives 92.1 % of Muslim wanted this to happen Innovation Led Reforms Every citizen has something or other to contribute to nation s growth Champions of Change bring entrepreneurs from varied industries in direct dialogue with government and have a 360 degree view Remove 1200 odd laws which were ineffective but existed Increase reach of financial sector to rural poor Jan Dhan Yojana Transparent growth through Government e-marketplace Cultivate 1 million children and youth as innovators of tomorrow 4 of 6

5 Atal Innovation Mission how to think and what to think critical thinking, sense of safety and ability to think calmly in all situations Nurture big ideas of small minds Chhattisgarh students taught about mine detection device with sound technology controlled by Bluetooth which is much faster than existing system Fool-proof method for visually impaired people to check accidents Uttarahalli, Bengaluru students developed wearable device for blind which can detect obstacles by ultrasonic waves Address problem of bulky fire extinguishers on narrow roads low cost and effective scalable solutions Maligoan, Assam students developed smart system to detect water levels and alert commuters by mobile phones, device to detect location of panthers Make students think out of the box Dr. Kalam one must have great aims in life as aiming low is a crime Develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in young minds ATL in 33 states with 941 schools covering 55 % districts and expand it to 1300 more ATLs Zero Tolerance to Corruption Aim of minimum government and maximum governance approach Abolition of attestation by government servants Abolition of personal interview for recruitments Weeding out inefficient public servants Demonetize high denomination currency Conduct online auction of coal blocks End tax havens in Europe and other nations Some efforts Prevention of Corruption Act, independent CVC, Lokpal and LokAyukta Act, 2013, Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2011, Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Benami Transaction Act DBT by Aadhaar 82.9 % DBT beneficiaries seeded with Aadhaar, Rs. 68, 815 crore funds transferred unsing Aadhaar and helps to remove fake or duplicate beneficiaries Transparent Government Bhim App, Jan Dhan Yojana and Aadhaar clearance using IMPS, NEFT < RTGS and ECS (Electronic Clearing System) Santhanam Committee 4 major causes of corruption 1. Administrative delays 2. Government taking upon themselves more than what they could manage 3. Cumbersome procedures 4. Scope for personal discretion in exercise of powers by different public servants CVC aims to promote ethics by education to youth, observance of vigilance awareness weeks, simplification to reduce discretion, focus on training and skill development Strengthen audit and accounting merger of rail budget and general budget, merger of plan and non-plan expenditure, open FDI and introduction of GST LokPal and LokAyukta Act 2013: CVC is empowered to conduct primary enquiry into complaints referred by Lokpal for Group B, C and D officers. For Group A officers, Directorate of Inquiry will be set up in Commission 5 of 6

6 Whistle Blowers Protection Bill came in 2014 and had 21 amendments in To incorporate provisions aimed at strengthening safeguards against disclosures which affect sovereignty and integrity of state Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Ameded Act, 2016 came in effect from 1 Nov, empowers Income Tax authorities to attach benami properties which can eventually be confiscated if found culprit, rigorous imprisonment of 1-7 years and fine of 25 % of fair market value Energize Youth by Skill Development Indian economy is one of the largest in world with average GDP growth rate of 7 % in last 20 years It is now a newly industrialized economy in developing countries 50 % labor workforce is self-employed Working age population would be 170 million by 2020 Skill deficit lack of quality education, scarcity of employment, absence of funds, high drop outs in schools Address demand supply mismatch, scalability and sustainability of training programs, provide facilities and infrastructure, synergize efforts Open PM Kaushal Vikas Kendras for gainful employment, assess recognition of Prior Learning, and implement schemes by National Skill Development Corporation More than 1.5 million schools and 315 million students India has largest school education system in the world Develop soft skills training for entrepreneurs Gender focus, develop marginalized communities, training programs, match international standards, online assessment and evaluation, support of knowledge partners, fund linked training Role of Women in New India Doubling farmer income Housing for all Women empowerment 1. All women are equal (Article 14) 2. No discrimination by State (Article 15) 3. Equality of opportunity (Article 16) 4. Equal pay for equal work (Article 39 d) 5. Renounce practice derogatory to dignity of women (Article 51 A e) Just and humane condition for maternity and work (Article 42) Ministry of Women and Child Development carved from MHRD in 2006 allotted Rs. 22, 095 crore for Budget National Commission for Women 1992 as apex body for safeguarding women rights India female work participation is 25.5 % and lower than Somalia (37%) Spending on women in budget increased from Rs. 28, 737 crore in 2006 to Rs. 90, 624 crore in as gender responsive budget Some Schemes Beti Bachao Beti Padhao UJJAWALA scheme for prevention of trafficking 6 of 6