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12-December -2023

1. Measures Undertaken for Self-sufficiency in Coal Production & Supply to Power Sector.

Topic: GS3 – Indian economy

India’s Coal Production and Supply: Key Points 

Record high coal production: 893.19 MT in 2022-23, a 14.77% increase from the previous year.

Measures for self-sufficiency:

• Transparent auctions for commercial mining (91 blocks auctioned).
• Regular reviews and policy changes to expedite coal block development.
• Single Window Clearance portal for faster approvals.
• Incentives for early production and coal gasification/liquefaction.
• Investment in advanced technologies like Continuous Miners and high-capacity equipment.
• SCCL aiming to increase production to 75 MT by 2023-24.

Improving coal evacuation and distribution:

• Collaboration with Railways for 13 new railway lines.
• 67 First Mile Connectivity projects for mechanized coal handling.
• Investment of over Rs.26,000 crore in railway projects for coal infrastructure.

Inter-ministerial coordination:

• Regular meetings to ensure coal supply to power plants.
• Inter-Ministerial Committee monitoring coal supply and power generation capacity.

Reduced reliance on imported coal:

• No further capacity based on imported coal is planned.
• Coal imports decreased by 5.04% in 2023-24 (upto Sept).
• CAGR of coal-based generation increased to 4.59% from 2014-15 to 2022-23.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1984997 

2. Steps taken by the Government to promote women participation in STEM Courses

Topic: GS3 – gender equality.

Steps taken by the Government to promote women participation in STEM Courses

• Pragati Scholarship:10,000 scholarships awarded annually to encourage girls to pursue technical education.
• TechSaksham Program:Top-up program to develop employability skills among underserved female students.
• Supernumerary Seats in IITs:Increased female enrolment from 8% to 20% in undergraduate programs.
• Female Enrolment in STEM Courses:Increased from 38.4% to 42.6% (provisional) between 2014-15 and 2021-22.
• India’s Female Share of STEM Graduates:7% in 2018, exceeding US (34%), UK (38.1%), Australia (32.1%), and Germany (27.6%).

Source:  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1985065

3. Contribution of MSMES to the country’s GDP

Topic: GS3 – Indian economy

MSME Share in GDP and Manufacturing:

• 15% of India’s GDP in 2021-22.
• 83% of India’s manufacturing GVA in 2021-22.

MSME Export Contribution:

• 59% of India’s exports in 2022-23.
• Projected to reach 45.56% in 2023-24 (up to September 2023).

MSME Employment:

• 50 crore recorded on the Udyam Registration Portal as on 06.12.2023.

Government Initiatives for MSME Financing:

• PMEGP:Credit-linked subsidy program for self-employment.
• PMMY:Loans up to Rs. 10 lakh for micro/small enterprises.
• Credit Guarantee Scheme:Collateral-free loans up to Rs. 5 crore.
• SRI Fund: 50,000 crore equity infusion.
• Udyam Assist Platform:Bringing informal micro enterprises under the formal ambit.
• Priority Sector Lending benefits for retail and wholesale traders.
• Non-tax benefits for upward change in MSME status.
• TReDS:Financing trade receivables through electronic platform.
• ECLGS:Emergency credit line guarantee scheme for businesses, including MSMEs.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1985020

4. Steps taken by the Government to promote Skill Development & Entrepreneurship across the country

Topic: GS3 – skill development.

Skill India Mission (SIM):

• Led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• Aims to provide skill, re-skill, and up-skill training to all sections of society across India.
• Training delivered through various schemes, including PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):

• Imparts skill development through Short-Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Focuses on youth across the country, including rural areas.

Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme:

• Targets non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts up to 12th standard.
• Provides vocational skills with a focus on priority groups in rural and urban low-income areas.

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS):

• Promotes apprenticeship training by providing financial support to industrial establishments.
• Includes Basic Training and On-the-Job Training at workplaces.

Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS):

• Offers long-term training through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) nationwide.
• Aims to provide skilled workforce to industries and promote youth self-employment.

Skilling Network Across the Country:

• PMKVY: 2640 training centers, including PMKKs.
• JSS: 288 JSS centers.
• NAPS: 49927 establishments (42453 unique) engaged apprentices.
• CTS (ITI): 15016 ITIs.

Central Ministries and Additional Schemes:

• Over 20 Central Ministries implement skilling/upskilling programs.
• Includes DDU-GKY, RSETI, NULM, and others.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1985235

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