Aapda Mitra Scheme

Aapda Mitra scheme will soon be launched in 350 districts of India by https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-disaster-management-authority”>National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Under this scheme, more than one lakh young volunteers from 350 districts will be trained. So far, 5500 Aapda Mitra and 5500 Aapda Sakhi have been trained, who can extend help in case of disaster or natural calamity like flood in remote places. All these volunteers would get life Insurance by the government.

Union Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Amul Honey on September 28, 2021. Amul Honey is a product of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.

This product was launched under cooperation with the National Bee Board (NBB).

During the event, Tomar emphasized on importance ofNational Beekeeping and Honey Missionin increasing the income of small farmers.

National Beekeeping and Honey Missionis being implemented in India to double the income of farmers or beekeepers through beekeeping.

Budgetary allocation ofRs 500 crores have been made for this mission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had put forward his desire to bring in a sweet revolution in the state of Gujarat. Amul Honey was launched to fulfil this.

In India, quality of honey is a major concern. To ensure the quality, 5 large scale Regional Honey Testing Labs and 100 Mini Honey Testing Labs are being set up across the country.

Amrit Grand Challenge Programme titled CARE was launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh.

This programme will identify 75 Start-Up Innovations in Telemedicine, Digital Health, Block Chain, mHealth with BIG Data, Artificial Intelligence and other technologies.

Launch of Grand Challenge coincides with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, it has become more imperative for Young Start-ups and entrepreneurs to come out with Innovative Ideas and solutions for healthcare challenges in India.

Under this initiative, 75 Best Chosen Start-ups will be an asset for India to lead it in the next 25 years.