Quick Facts Objectives Background Key Features of AMRUT 2.0 🔹 Circular Economy of Water 🔹 Priority Areas / Thrust Areas 🔹 Technology Sub-Mission 🔹 Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) 🔹 Capacity Building 🔹 Jan Andolan (People’s Movement) Jal Jeevan Mission – Urban (JJM-U) Link WICER Approach (Water in Circular Economy and Resilience) ✨ Conclusion In essence, AMRUT…
Quick Facts Objectives Salient Features Social Mobilisation Financial Support SHG – Bank Linkage Support to Urban Street Vendors Promoting Innovative & Special Projects Monitoring & Evaluation Key Initiatives under DAY-NULM ✨ Conclusion In short, DAY-NULM is not only a poverty alleviation program, but also an urban livelihood empowerment mission. It blends social mobilization (SHGs), financial…
Quick Facts Objectives Background Components of CITIIS 2.0 The mission is divided into three components: 🏙️ Component 1: City-Level Action 🏛️ Component 2: State-Level Action 🌐 Component 3: National-Level Action (TA → Knowledge Capitalisation → Communications → CMP → M&E) Salient Features ✨ Conclusion In essence, CITIIS 2.0 is not just a scheme for financing…
Quick Facts Objectives Background Mission Components (Funding-linked) Funding to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is conditional upon achieving at least 1-star Garbage-Free City certification.The mission includes five major components: Special Features Key Initiatives Outcomes Envisaged ✨ Conclusion The Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 builds upon the success of ODF India and moves towards the vision…
Quick Facts Implementing Agency Objectives Background Equitable Selection Criteria for Cities This ensured fair representation across states. Approach of Smart City Mission Two main approaches: Core Infrastructure Elements in a Smart City (As per Mission Guidelines) Six Fundamental Principles of Smart Cities Funding Mechanism Key Innovations ✨ Conclusion The Smart Cities Mission is not about…
Quick Facts Objectives Salient Features Criteria for Identification of Street Vendors A vendor is eligible if: Eligibility for States/UTs Credit Guarantee Mechanism Special Incentives 🌟 Why Important for UPSC? ✅ In short, PM SVANidhi is not just a loan scheme but also a tool for dignity, self-reliance, and digital inclusion for India’s most vulnerable urban…
Quick Facts Objective The scheme aims to provide central assistance to beneficiaries or implementing agencies so that a person can construct, purchase, or rent a house at an affordable cost. This is part of the broader vision of “Housing for All” which was first launched in 2015. Eligibility and Exclusions Thus, the focus is on…
1. Digi Yatra Project Background and Purpose In today’s world, digital technology is increasingly used to make public services smoother and faster. The aviation sector is no exception. Earlier, passengers at airports had to show their identity proofs and boarding passes at multiple checkpoints—entry gate, security, boarding, etc. This caused delays and inconvenience. 👉 To…
Also called the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). Context and Purpose For decades, air travel in India was seen as a luxury—affordable only to a small section of society. Large parts of the country, especially small towns, hilly areas, and the North-East, were left disconnected from air services. 👉 To correct this imbalance, the Government launched…
After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the Mughal Empire began to decline, and the Marathas — once guerilla warriors under Shivaji — began transforming into an expansive empire. But this transformation was not led by a king. It was steered by a Prime Minister, the Peshwa. The Peshwa Era, especially under Balaji Vishwanath and…
