Schemes
District Agriculture Marketing Committee (DAMC)
District Agriculture Marketing Committee (DAMC), Saitual was constituted pursuant to the Notification of the Agriculture and farmers Welfare department for smooth and effective implementation of price support programme of notified crops under Handholding Scheme 2024. The four notified crops consist ofGinger (Sawhthing), Turmeric (Aieng), Mizo Chilli (Hmarchate), & Broom (Hmunphiah). DAMC is responsible for supervising and monitoring of Primary Collection Centres (PCC) and Secondary Collection Centres (SCC) for sale of…
Hand Holding Policy (Bana Kaih Scheme)
Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme is a flagship program of the government aimed at handholding and uplifting the livelihoods of the people of Mizoram that are engaged in all sectors of development. It is designed to benefit and empower the citizens by providing them the required financial, technical, infrastructural and institutional support through a whole of government approach. The main component of The Mizoram Bana Kaih (Handholding) Policy is to identify…
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a central government scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17th September 2023 to support and uplift traditional artisans and craftspeople across India. It recognizes the invaluable contribution of “Vishwakarmas” — skilled individuals engaged in family-based traditional trades. Key Features of PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Financial Assistance: Toolkit incentive up to ₹15,000 Collateral-free loan in two tranches: – ₹1 lakh in the first tranche – ₹2 lakh in the second tranche Interest subsidy of 5% Skill Development…
SHCS (Soil Health Card Scheme)
Details Sl. No. Brief Highlights 1. Collecting soil sample from specified land for laboratory test for soil health. 2. Laboratory test of collected soil sample for soil health certification or soil health car. 3. Soil fertilizers on basis of soil health card.
Aspirational Block Programme
The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) is a Government of India initiative launched in January 2023 by the NITI Aayog and implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, aimed at transforming the most underdeveloped blocks in India through targeted interventions and better governance. It is an extension of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and focuses on block-level development for more localized, inclusive, and measurable impact. Objectives: Improve basic infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and governance at the block level. Reduce intra-district disparities by addressing developmental gaps in backward blocks. Promote competitive and cooperative federalism by…
ARTICLE 275
Article 275 deals with grants from the Union to certain States, particularly for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and ensuring proper administration of Scheduled Areas. Key Features: Purpose: To support tribal welfare schemes and strengthen the administration in tribal regions of the states. Beneficiary States: Mostly applicable to states with Scheduled Areas and significant ST populations (e.g., Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Mizoram, Meghalaya, etc.) Type of Grant: Statutory grant — obligatory under the Constitution. Paid from the Consolidated Fund of India. Recommendations: Grants under…