LAW AND GOVERNANCE
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Lalu Yadav in 1990s Arms Case
A special court in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, issued a permanent arrest warrant against former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in a case related to the alleged illegal purchase of arms and ammunition in 1995-97. The warrant was issued as Yadav failed to appear in court. The case involves the purchase of arms from an authorized dealer using fake documents. Yadav, convicted and jailed in the fodder scam, was released on bail in 2021.
Chandigarh Mayor Election: Anil Masih Apologizes for False Statements
Anil Masih, the Returning Officer in the Chandigarh Mayor elections, tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court for making false statements and tampering with ballot papers. He had invalidated eight votes, which were later validated in favor of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Kuldeep Kumar.
Abbas Ansari Seeks Court Nod for Father’s Fateha Event
Abbas Ansari, son of deceased gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to attend his father’s Fateha ceremony. Abbas, currently lodged in Kasganj jail, was not allowed to attend the funeral and now seeks permission for the upcoming ceremony on April 10. Ansari’s death in Banda jail raised questions, with his family alleging “slow poisoning.”
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
Coir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana
(Ministry Of MSME)
Details:
The scheme is part of Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY) and aims to upgrade skills and empower women in the coir industry. It includes programs like Entrepreneurship Development, Awareness, and Training on value-added coir products.
Benefits:
- Modern technology awareness
- Skill upgrade for coir production
- Management skills for effective unit operation
Eligibility:
SHGs, NGOs, and Govt. Orgs with infrastructural facilities can apply through the Coir Board’s Regional/Sub Regional Office.
Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Products/Produce
(Ministry Of Tribal Affairs)
Details:
The scheme supports tribal people in production, product development, and market access. It merges two existing schemes to provide comprehensive assistance.
Benefits:
- Market Intervention: Equitable pricing, procurement, market information
- Training and Skill Upgradation: Improved production, quality, and design
- R&D/IPR Activity: New product development, IPR documentation
- Supply Chain Infrastructure Development: Warehousing, processing industries, trade information systems
- Eligibility: TRIFED, Tribal Development Corporations, Forest Development Corporations, and other identified institutions.
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Read More– 5th APRIL 2024
