October 2024

National Food Security Mission

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National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2007 based on the recommendations of the agriculture sub- committee of National Development Council (NDC). The committee pointed out the need for improved agricultural extension services, technology transfer and decentralized planning as a result of which NFSM was conceptualized as a mission mode program. Thrust Areas: Sustainable increase in the production of targeted crops such as rice, wheat, pulses primarily and then extended to coarse cereals, nutri-cereals, and oilseeds as well. Restoration of soil fertility and productivity at the individual farm level. Rise in farm level net income. What are the Major Interventions Under the National Food Security Mission? Cluster Demonstrations and Improved Practices: Assistance is extended to farmers through States/Union Territories to conduct cluster demonstrations that showcase improved packages of agricultural practices. These demonstrations highlight techniques for optimized crop cultivation and management. Seed Production and Distribution: High-yielding varieties and hybrids are developed, produced, and distributed to farmers to enhance the quality and quantity of agricultural output. Farm Mechanization and Resource Conservation: The implementation of modern and efficient farm machinery and resource conservation tools fosters enhanced agricultural practices while optimizing resource utilization. Investments in processing and post-harvest equipment enhance the overall value chain and reduce post-harvest losses. Plant Protection and Nutrient Management: Measures to safeguard crops against pests and diseases, coupled with effective nutrient management and soil amelioration strategies, contribute to healthy plant growth. Focused Approach to Oilseeds Production: To bolster oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil, the NFSM-Oilseeds initiative is designed. It involves: Seed Subsidies and Distribution: Financial incentives and subsidies facilitate the purchase and distribution of quality seeds, ensuring better crop yields. Demonstrations and Training: Block demonstrations, front-line demonstrations, and cluster front-line demonstrations serve as platforms for showcasing effective oilseed cultivation practices. Infrastructure and Input Distribution: Provision of essential resources like water-carrying devices, plant protection equipment, soil enhancers, micro-nutrients, and bio-agents fortifies oilseed cultivation. Objectives of the Scheme To improve the production and productivity of wheat, rice and pulses on a sustainable basis. To raise the income of farmers through enhanced technologies and farm management practices. To ensure food security in the country. Components of NFSM National Food Security Mission – Food Gain Crops (NFSM-Food Gain Crops) National Food Security Mission – Coarse Cereals (NFSM-Coarse Cereals) National Food Security Mission – Commercial Crops (NFSM-Commercial Crops) National Food Security Mission  – Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NFSM- National Food Security Mission) National Food Security Mission – Seed Village Programme (NFSM-Seed Village Programme) NFSM Subsidy Assistance for Hybrid/Certified Seed Under NFSM, the assistance for seed is limited to 2 hectares per farmer as per below table: Particulars Crops types Subsidy Rate Rice Hybrids Varieties   Rs. 50 per kg or 50% of the cost whichever is less Rs. 10 per kg for varieties less than 10 years Wheat Varieties Rs. 10 per kg for varieties less than 10 years Pulses Varieties Rs. 25 per kg or 50% of the cost, whichever is less for varieties less than 15 years Coarse Cereals Varieties Rs. 15 per kg or 50% of the cost whichever is less for varieties less than 10 years Assistance for micronutrients/lime/gypsum or sulphur containing fertilizers Under NFSM, the assistance of fertilizers is for a maximum of two hectares for rice, wheat and pulses: Fertilizer Subsidy Rate Micro-nutrient  Rs. 500 per hectare or 50% of the cost whichever is less Liming or paper mud of acidic soil Rs. 1000 per hectare or 50% of the cost whichever is less Gypsum/other sources of sulphur Rs. 750 per hectare or 50% of the cost whichever is less Bio-fertilizers Rs. 100 per hectare or 50% of the cost whichever is less Assistance for Commercial Crops The commercial crops covered under NFSM are Cotton, Jute and Sugarcane and the below table explains the financial assistance:  Crop Type of Front Line Demonstration (FLD) Subsidy Rate Cotton Integrated Crop Management Field FLD on Desi and ELS Cotton/ ELS Cotton Seed Production FLD on Intercropping Trials on High-Density Planting Systems (HDPS) Rs.7,000 Rs.8,000 Rs.7,000 Rs.9,000 Jute FLD on Alternate Retting Technologies Production Technology/ Intercropping Rs.20,000 RS.8,000 Sugarcane Intercropping in Sugarcane Single bud chip technology Rs.8,000 Rs.8,000 Selection of Beneficiaries The Gram Panchayats is responsible for the selection of beneficiary farmers. Only the farmers who are willing to cooperate and contribute some of their resources should be selected. Selection of beneficiaries should be made by adopting a “Participatory” approach. The allocation to SC/ST farmers is performed with respect to their population in the district. At least 33% of the fund is allocated for small and marginal farmers and 30% of the fund to be allocated for women farmers. FAQs Who implements the NFSM? The NFSM is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, in collaboration with state governments, agricultural universities, and research institutions. What is the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)? The NFSM is a government initiative launched in 2007 aimed at increasing food production and ensuring food security in India. It focuses on enhancing the production of rice, wheat, and pulses, along with promoting the sustainable use of resources.

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Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme

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Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme

Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the fourth annual conference of Indian Heritage Hotel Association (IHHA) in Sawai Madhopur on Tuesday. During this, Raje said that the state government has set a target to make the state the most preferred tourist center of Asia. For this, a multi-dimensional tourism development plan is being implemented. She said that the state government will recognize tourism units that make the youth employable by training them in tourism related activities as skill development training centers. In the presence of the Chief Minister, President of Indian Heritage Hotel Association Gaj Singh and CEO of Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council Praveen Roy signed an MoU to provide skill development training related to tourism sector to the youth of the state verview of the Scheme Name of the Scheme Rajasthan Chief Minister Tourism Skill Development Programme Launch Year 2024. Benefits Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art training will be provided. Beneficiary Youth and Folk Artist of the state. Nodal Department Tourism Department of Rajasthan. Introduction Rajasthan is renowned worldwide for its tourism and hospitality, attracting lakhs of tourists round the year. Such a number of tourists significantly boosts the economy of the country and open up a huge number of employment opportunities for its citizens in different fields. Tourists, in large numbers, are keen to know about the culture, folk art, and heritage of this region. However, there is a shortage of individuals who are capable enough to provide detailed information to these tourists about Rajasthan’s rich culture, folk art, and historical sites located here. To cater to this issue, the Government of Rajasthan has devised a solution. During the 2024-25 budget announcement, the state finance minister proposed to implement a new programme. The name of the programme is “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.” Under this programme, eligible youth and folk artists from the state will receive training. During training, the beneficiary will be trained as tourist guide where they will learn skills like hospitality and the traditional folk art of the state. As per the programme, over the next two years, the government aims to train 20,000 eligible beneficiaries. According to the scheme, only individuals and folk artists from the state are eligible to apply. Upon completion of training, these individuals will be able to create employment opportunities for themselves as tourist guides. As the scheme was announced during the budget, detailed information about the programme is yet to be announced. The nature of the programme and its selection procedure will be shared in its guidelines. Benefits of Scheme Training in Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art will be provided as per the programme. The beneficiary receiving the training will be made capable of providing services in the relevant field. Over the next two years, the state government aims to extend these benefits to 20,000 beneficiaries. Successful implementation of the programme will open up employment doors for the youth and folk artists of the state. Eligibility Criteria Only applicants domiciled in the state are eligible. Among domiciled applicants, youth and folk artists may apply. Further details about eligibility can be found in the Programme guidelines, which will be released in the coming days. Documents Required Aadhaar Card. Permanent residence proof. Academic Qualification Certificate. Caste Certificate (If any) Income Certificate (If any) Folk Artist Certificate (If any) Mobile Number. Photograph. Other documents as per the programme. How to apply To promote Rajasthan Tourism, the Finance Minister of the state Diya Kumari has announced the “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.”; To avail the benefits of the programme, eligible beneficiaries must submit their application through the provided medium. Applications received other than the provided mode will be summarily rejected. Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme was announced recently and its application process and guidelines are unavailable. According to the released guidelines, beneficiaries can submit their application along with required documents. Authenticity of the received applications will be checked by the officials. The benefits of the programme will be extended to applications found valid during scrutiny. FAQs Who is eligible for this program? Typically, Rajasthan residents who have completed at least the 8th grade and are between 18 and 35 years of age are eligible. What is the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme? The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme is a government initiative focused on developing skills and providing training for individuals in Rajasthan interested in the tourism and hospitality sector. The program aims to create more employment opportunities by training local youth to support and boost the tourism industry in the state.

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Section 111 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Order to be made When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110, deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be executed, the term for which it is to be in force, and the number, character and class of sureties (if any) required.

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Section 110 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who— (a)   is by habit a robber, house-breaker, thief, or forger, or (b)   is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or (c)   habitually protects or harbours thieves, or aids in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, or (d)   habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence of kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or (e)   habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences, involving a breach of the peace, or (f)   habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of— (i)   any offence under one or more of the following Acts, namely :— (a)   the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940); (b)   the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (46 of 1973); (c)   the Employees’ Provident Funds and Family Pension Fund Act, 1952 (19 of 1952); (d)   the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); (e)   the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955); (f)   the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955); (g)   the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962); [***] [(h)   the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946); or] (ii)   any offence punishable under any other law providing for the prevention of hoarding or profiteering or of adulteration of food or drugs or of corruption, or (g)   is so desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community, such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.  

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Section 109 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Security for good behaviour from suspected persons When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit. COMMENTS JOINT COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT It will be instructive to quote in full the observations of the Joint Committee of Parliament which considered the provisions: “The clause which reproduces section 109 of the old Code has long been the subject of some controversy. There is a sizeable section of opinion which holds the view that the provision is being widely abused and innocent persons are being sent to jail as a result of the proceedings under this section, either for the purpose of showing better statistics of prevention of crime or for other more objectionable purposes. On the other hand, there is also a sizeable section of opinion which would consider the retention of this provision as indispensable for the maintenance of law and order. It is urged that but for this provision the incidence of crime would be very high and professional thieves and anti-social elements would have a field day. The object of this provision is to check and control the persons who are likely to commit offences and it cannot be denied that this cannot be done unless they are prevented from doing so by resorting to provisions of this kind. The Committee was informed that practically all the State Governments are opposed to the deletion of this provision mainly on this ground. The Committee has given a very careful consideration to the conflicting viewpoints indicated above, and has come to the conclusion that the provision relating to persons who have no ostensible means of subsistence or who cannot give a satisfactory account of themselves, should be deleted. Paragraph (a) which deals with persons taking precaution to conceal their presence with a view to committing offences, however, stands on a different footing because, firstly, it is not so widely abused and secondly, it comes in only when there is suspicion of the commission of an offence. The Committee considers that this part of the clause should be retained. But even here it should be restricted to cases where the suspected offence is a cognizable offence. The Committee also considers that the bond to be executed could be without surety if the Magistrate thinks it fit. In coming to the above conclusion the Committee has taken due note of the fact that the power under the clause has been conferred on the Judicial Magistrates, who may be expected to act impartially, with due regard not only to the rights of the persons proceeded against but also to the reasonable needs of prevention of crime.”

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Section 108 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters (1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction any person who, within or without such jurisdiction,— (i)   either orally or in writing or in any other manner, intentionally disseminates or attempts to disseminate or abets the dissemination of,— (a)   any matter the publication of which is punishable under section 124A or section 153A or section 153B or section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or (b)   any matter concerning a Judge acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duties which amounts to criminal intimidation or defamation under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), (ii)   makes, produces, publishes or keeps for sale, imports, exports, conveys, sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly exhibits or in any other manner puts into circulation any obscene matter such as is referred to in section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Magistrate is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit. (2) No proceedings shall be taken under this section against the editor, proprietor, printer or publisher of any publication registered under, and edited, printed and published in conformity with, the rules laid down in the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (25 of 1867), with reference to any matter contained in such publication except by the order or under the authority of the State Government or some officer empowered by the State Government in this behalf.

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Section 107 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Security for keeping the peace in other cases (1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond with or without sureties, for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit. (2) Proceedings under this section may be taken before any Executive Magistrate when either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended is within his local jurisdiction or there is within such jurisdiction a person who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act as aforesaid beyond such jurisdiction. STATE AMENDMENTS RAJASTHAN ■   Section 107(1)     Insert after the expression “orders to execute a bond” and before the expression “for keeping the peace for such period”, the words “with or without sureties” – Vide Ordinance No. 11 of 1978.

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Section 106 – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Security for keeping the peace on conviction (1) When a Court of Session or Court of a Magistrate of the first class convicts a person of any of the offences specified in sub-section (2) or of abetting any such offence and is of opinion that it is necessary to take security from such person for keeping the peace, the Court may, at the time of passing sentence on such person, order him to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding three years, as it thinks fit. (2) The offences referred to in sub-section (1) are— (a)   any offence punishable under Chapter VIII of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), other than an offence punishable under section 153A or section 153B or section 154 thereof ; (b)   any offence which consists of, or includes, assault or using criminal force or committing mischief ; (c)   any offence of criminal intimidation ; (d)   any other offence which caused, or was intended or known to be likely to cause, a breach of the peace. (3) If the conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, the bond so executed shall become void. (4) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by a Court when exercising its powers of revision

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Section 105L – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Application of this Chapter The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that the application of this Chapter in relation to a contracting State with which reciprocal arrangements have been made, shall be subject to such conditions, exceptions or qualifications as are specified in the said notification.]  

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CIN Number Meaning

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Corporate Identification Number or Corporate Identity Number (CIN) is a 21-digit alpha-numeric number provided to all Private Limited Companies (PLCs), One Person Companies (OPCs), Companies owned by the Government of India, State Government Companies, Not-for-Profit, National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) Companies, etc. registered in India. CIN number is a unique identification number that is given by the Registrar Of Companies (ROC) of various states under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). CIN number is assigned to companies registered in India by the ROC located in states across the nation. CIN number is used to track all the activities of an enterprise after its registration by the ROC. This number contains the identity of an organization and additional information regarding the registered company under the ROC. The company’s information can be accessed using a 21-digit alphanumeric unique identification number by the ROC. What is Corporate Identification Number (CIN)? Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is a 21 digits alpha-numeric code issued to companies incorporated within the country on being registered by the ROC situated in different states across India under the MCA. CIN is provided to all companies registered in India, which include: Private Limited Companies (PLCs)  One Person Companies (OPCs)  Companies owned by the Government of India State Government Companies  Not-for-Profit Section 8 Company Nidhi Companies, etc.  However, CIN is not given to the Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) registered in India. For the LLPs, the ROC gives the LLPIN (Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number) that acts as a unique 7-digit identification number of the LLP.  Breaking down Corporate Identification Number U   12345   DL   2020   PLC   098765 U: Listing Status 12345: Industry Code DL: State Code 2020: Incorporation Year PLC: Ownership 098765: Registration Number The first section signifies the listing status of the company. If the company is listed then the alphabet will be ‘L’ and if unlisted the status will be ‘U’. The next section or 5 digits represents the industry code. The company doing business in any industry is assigned a unique industry code by ROC. The next two digits denote the State Code where the company has been registered under the Registrar of Companies with its registered office being a specified state. After the state code appears the year of incorporation of the company which uses 4 extra digits in the CIN number. The next three digits signify the type of the company being Private or Limited Company, Government of India, Not-for-profit, One Person Company, or Company of State Government. The final 6 digits represent the RoC code of the company and all these elements combine to form a 21 digit unique CIN number. Importance of Corporate Identification Number CIN is used for tracking all the aspects and activities of a company from its incorporation by the ROC and is required to be provided on all the transactions with the respective ROC. The 21 digit CIN has its own meaning which is easily translatable and which helps in finding basic information relating to a company. It is used for finding the primary details of the companies which are registered within the country under MCA. CIN is a unique number that can be used for identifying or tracking companies for several levels of information that ROC / MCA holds. The CIN contains the identity of an organisation and additional information regarding the registered company under the ROC Abbreviations in CIN number FLC: Financial Lease Company as Public Limited FTC: Subsidiary of a Foreign Company as Private Limited Company GAP: General Association Public GAT: General Association Private GOI: Companies owned by the Government of India NPL: Not-for-Profit License Company (Section 8 Company) OPC: One Person Company PLC: Public Limited Company PTC: Private Limited Company SGC: Companies owned by State Government ULL: Public Limited Company with Unlimited Liability ULT: Private Company with Unlimited Liability Changing Corporate Identification Number Any change in the listing status of a company Any change in the location or change of state where the company’s registered office is situated Any change in the industry/sector to which a company belongs Usage of Corporate Incorporation Number On invoices, bills and receipts On notice On memos On letterheads Annual Reports and audits Every e-form submission on the MCA portal Company’s official publications Any other company publications Penalty for Non-compliance of Mentioning CIN In case the above-mentioned requirements aren’t adhered to, there’s a penalty of INR 1,000/day on the defaulting company and on its, every officer is in default, till such default continues. However, the maximum penalty for this default is limited to INR 1,00,000. FAQs How to apply for CIN? A CIN is an alphanumeric number allotted to the company on the date of its registration by the Registrar of Companies. The company’s CIN is mentioned in its Certificate of Incorporation. Thus, a CIN number is automatically allotted to the company when it is incorporated and approved by the Registrar of Companies. How can I find my company’s CIN number? Go to the MCA website. Click on the ‘MCA Services’ tab on the home page.  Click on the ‘Check CIN’ option from the drop-down list under the ‘Company Services’ option.  Select the ‘Search Based on Existing Company / LLP Name’ option. Type the company name under the ‘Existing Company’ option, enter the captcha code and click on the ‘Search’ button. The company’s CIN will be displayed.

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