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‘HAR GHAR NAL SE JAL’ SCHEME

Since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household by 2024. Water is a state subject and therefore, the primary responsibility for planning and implementing piped water supply schemes to provide tap water to their households, lies with the respective State/UT. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical and financial assistance under JJM.

As on 26.07.2023, 6 States of Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana, and 3 UTs of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Puducherry reported to have provided tap water connection to every rural household in their State/UT.

Under JJM, a functional household tap connection is defined as having service levels of adequate quantity (55 liters per capita per day), of prescribed quality (as per BIS:10500 norms) on regular basis as per the schedule decided by the Pnachayat/ Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC).

As per Operational Guidelines of JJM, after making provision of tap connections to all rural households in a village, the Department implementing the scheme provides completion certificate to Gram Panchayat and marks the village as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ village on JJM-IMIS. Subsequently, Gram Sabha while reading out aloud the work completion report in its meeting, formally passes resolution certifying itself as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ village. The copy of certificate provided by implementing department, resolution passed by Gram Sabha, and a small video capturing the Gram Sabha is reflected on JJM Dashboard and village is marked certified in JJM-IMIS. As such, certification is carried out only at village level, in such villages where all households are reported to have been provided tap water connections.

As on 26.07.2023, out of 1,76,363 villages are reported as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ by implementing departments in States/ UTs, 65,826 villages have been certified by gram sabhas, as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ villages.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) has been devised in line with Government’s commitment to provide ‘Housing for All’ by 2022 in the rural areas. The scheme aims at providing a pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless householder living in kutcha and dilapidated houses by 2022.

                    Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)-PMAY (U)

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission launched on 25th June 2015 which intends to provide housing for all in urban areas by year 2022. The Mission provides Central Assistance to the implementing agencies through States/Union Territories (UTs) and Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries against the validated demand for houses for about 1.12 cr. As per PMAY(U) guidelines, the size of a house for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) could be upto 30 sq. mt. carpet area, however States/UTs have the flexibility to enhance the size of houses in consultation and approval of the Ministry.

In continuation to this Government’s efforts towards empowerment of women from EWS and LIG unlike earlier schemes, PMAY (U) has made a mandatory provision for the female head of the family to be the owner or co-owner of the house under this Mission.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Swachh Indhan Behtar Jeevan

In May 2016, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ (PMUY) as a flagship scheme with an objective to make clean cooking fuel such as LPG available to the rural and deprived households which were otherwise using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, cow-dung cakes etc. Usage of traditional cooking fuels had detrimental impacts on the health of rural women as well as on the environment. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.

SVANidhi Mahotsav

To encompass the spirit of India’s freedom and celebrate its 75 years of independence, Government of India conceptualized Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), commemorating India’s glorious history, its people, and achievements.

Street vendors (SVs) are the nano entrepreneurs of the country playing a significant role in ensuring availability of the goods and services at affordable rates at the doorstep of the city dwellers. They have been an essential part of India’s economic growth with linkages with the formal economy. The street vendor community was adversely impacted due to the lockdown, imposed by COVID-19, leading to rapid erosion in their capital base.

To provide handholding support to street vendors, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched PM SVANidhi a micro credit scheme, facilitating a working capital collateral free loan of ₹10,000, with subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000 with 7% interest subsidy. The scheme focuses on increasing the digital footprint in India by promoting the use of digital transactions among street vendors. To incentivize adoption of digital transactions, a cashback of up to ₹100 per month is given to Street Vendors.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2024

PM Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana on their 73^rd birthday. He implements this yojana in honour of Vishwakarma Jayanti. It gives cash support to small employees and skilled craftspeople along with training, advice on skill matters, and knowledge of modern techniques. This PM Program has an estimated cost of 15 crore rupees, which shows government scheme commitment. The sum of 15 crore rupees of this scheme benefits those who work in traditional trades, like washermen, haircuts, smiths of gold, bricklayers, and metalworkers. This scheme aims to help skilled craftsmen who are struggling by giving liquidity and training.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana underscores the authorities’ unwavering dedication to improving the lives of citizens and improving financial conduct via many efficient schemes.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2023 Benefits

Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the PM Vishwakarma Yojana can expect a number of treasured benefits, along with

Access to Loans

In the initial phase, artisans can take quick loans of as much as Rs. 1,00,000 at a remarkably low 5% interest rate. In the subsequent segment, this lending restriction is extended to Rs. 2,00,000, nonetheless, with an equal favourable interest rate.

Skill Enhancement

The scheme prioritizes talent development and offers complete education to individuals, allowing them to refine their craft and expertise.

Stipend Support

During the training time, beneficiaries are entitled to a day-by-day stipend of Rs. 500, imparting financial aid as they acquire new abilities.

Tool Kit Assistance

To facilitate the artisans’ work, this scheme provides a monetary amount of Rs. 15,000 to purchase advanced tools and devices.

Official Recognition

Participants are offered the distinguished PM Vishwakarma Certificate and Identity Card, acknowledging their information and involvement in the yojana.