Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)

Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Cooperation inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), which serves as an umbrella organization for urban cooperative banks (UCB). Main Highlights: NUCFDC has […]

EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme Context: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)   EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme: This scholarship initiative aims to provide access to education and opportunities for economically disadvantaged […]

SHRESHTA scheme

SHRESHTA scheme Context: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided details about the SHRESHTA scheme in a written response in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions) Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) […]