Plan Policy

Implementation of New 15 Point Programme

In this article, we will discuss the 15 Point Programme for Minority Welfare, a comprehensive plan that encompasses 24 schemes/initiatives from 11 different Ministries/Departments implemented across the country, including in Andhra Pradesh. This programme mandates the placement of a particular proportion of development projects in minority concentration areas to ensure that the benefits of various […]

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Helicopter Money

The economic term “Helicopter Money” is closely related to the liquidity injections into the economy. Several countries adopted the method of helicopter money and faced either a partial positive response or disastrous consequences. The concept was implemented in some countries mainly during the great depression of 1992 and 2008. This article throws light on everything

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Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

Natural nonrenewable resources such as coal and petroleum decimate daily, increasing pollution from coal combustion. However, we can use renewable resources such as sunlight to generate electricity, so programs like the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme are created. Solar panels on the rooftop of any residential, advert, or institutional building in this program produce electricity

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Forest Right Act

The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 affirms the rights of forest living tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources. These communities relied on a range of purposes, including subsistence, housing, and other socio-cultural requirements. Forest management policies in both colonial and post-colonial India, including Acts, Rules, and Forest Policies of Participatory

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Currency Swap Lines

Swap lines are agreements between central banks to swap the currencies of their respective nations. They retain a quantity of currency to trade with the other central banks at the current exchange rate. Banks only use swap lines for overnight and short-term financing. The majority of agreements are bilateral, which means they are solely between

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Chunauti Scheme

Chunauti Scheme is a Delhi Government initiative that came into existence in 2016. The scheme aims to improve the quality of education and determine the rate at which students drop out of school. There was huge criticism against the Chunauti Scheme as the parents and guardians of the students called it discriminating against them. The

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