Government Schemes

Agricultural machines take an important role to increase productivity with timely and precise fieldwork. To promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power. Brief of major schemes implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare S No Name       of       the Scheme Purpose I. Central Sector Schemes 1. Pradhan        Mantri Kisan         Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on 24th February 2019 to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers, subject to exclusions. Under the scheme, financial benefit of Rs. 6000/- per year is transferred in three equal four-monthly installments into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. Till now, Rs. 2.81 lakh crores have been transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 11 crores beneficiaries (Farmers) through various instalments. 2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan MaanDhan Yojana (PM-KMY) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojna (PMKMY) is a central sector scheme launched on 12th September 2019 to provide security to the most vulnerable farmer families. PM-KMY is contributory scheme, small and marginal farmers (SMFs), subject to exclusion criteria, can opt to become member of the scheme by paying monthly subscription to the Pension Fund. Similar, amount will be contributed by the Central Government. The applicants between the age group of 18 to 40 years will have to contribute between Rs. 55 to Rs. 200 per month till they attain the age of 60. PMKMY is taking care of the farmers during their old age and provides Rs. 3,000 monthly pension to the enrolled farmers once they attain 60 years of age, subject to exclusion criteria. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is pension fund manager and registration of beneficiaries is done through CSC and State Govts. So far 23.38 lakh farmers have enrolled under the scheme. 3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) PMFBY was launched in 2016 in order to provide a simple and affordable crop insurance product to ensure comprehensive risk cover for crops to farmers against all non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest and to provide adequate claim amount. The scheme is demand driven and available for all farmers A total of 5549.40 lakh farmer applications were insured under the scheme since 2016-17 and Rs 150589.10 crore has been paid as claim. 4. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) The Interest Subvention Scheme (ISS) provides concessional short term agri-loans to the farmers practicing crop husbandry and other allied activities like animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries. ISS is available to farmers availing short term crop loans up to Rs.3.00 lakh at an interest rate of 7% per annum for one year. Additional 3% subvention is also given to the farmers for prompt and timely repayment of loans thus reducing the effective rate of interest to 4% per annum. The benefit of ISS is also available for post-harvest loans against Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (NWRs) on crop loans for a further period of six months post-harvest to small and marginal farmers having Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs), on occurrence of natural calamities and severe natural calamities. As on 05-01-2024, 465.42 lakh new KCC applications have been sanctioned with a sanctioned credit limit of Rs. 5,69,974 crore as part of the drive. 5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) In order to address the existing infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture infrastructure, Agri Infra Fund was launched under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package. AIF was introduced with a vision to transform the agriculture infrastructure landscape of the country. The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post- harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee support. The Fund of Rs. 1 lakh crore under the scheme will be disbursed from FY 2020-21 to FY2025-26 and the support under the scheme will be provided for the duration of FY2020-21 to FY2032-33. Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE for loans up to Rs. 2 Crores. Further, each entity is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme for up to 25 projects located in different LGD codes. Eligible beneficiaries include Farmers, Agri-entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Marketing Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producers Organizations(FPOs), Self Help Group (SHG), Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public Private Partnership Projects, State Agencies, Agricultural Produce Market Committees (Mandis), National & State Federations of Cooperatives, Federations of FPOs (Farmer Produce Organizations) and Federations of Self Help Groups (SHGs). As on 31-12-2023, Rs.33.209 Crores have been sanctioned for 44,912 projects under AIF, out of this total sanctioned amount, Rs 25,504 Crores is covered under scheme benefits. These sanctioned projects have mobilized an investment of Rs 56.471 Crores in agriculture sector. 6. Formation             & Promotion of new 10,000 FPOs The Government of India launched the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) for “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)” in the year 2020. The scheme has a total budgetary outlay of Rs.6865 crores. Formation & promotion of FPOs are to be done through Implementing Agencies (IAs), which further engage Cluster Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) to form & provide professional handholding support to FPOs for a period of 5 years.       FPOs get a financial assistance upto Rs 18.00 lakh per FPO for a period of 03 years. In addition to this, provision has been made for matching equity grant upto Rs. 2,000 per farmer member of FPO with a limit of Rs. 15.00 lakh per FPO and a credit guarantee facility upto Rs. 2 crore of project loan per FPO from eligible lending institution to ensure institutional credit accessibility to FPOs. Suitable provisions have been made for training and skill development of FPOs. Further, FPOs are onboarded on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform which facilitate online trading of their agricultural commodities through transparent price discovery method to enable FPOs to

The girl students who will get the benefit of the scheme in class 10th will be required to enrol in the school in classes 11th and 12th. And the government will give the amount to the beneficiary girl child through a check, so it is mandatory for the girl child to have a bank account. Name of Scheme Rajasthan Gargi Puraskar Yojana. Launched On 1998 Benefits Beneficairy receives Incentive of Rs. 3,000/- for 2 years. Beneficiaries Girl students of the State. Introduction Through the Gargi Puraskar Yojana, girls are given incentives from the government to move forward in the field of education. Girls of all classes can take advantage of the scheme. The amount of this scheme will be given every year on Basant Panchami. Rajasthan Sarkar has initiated many student welfare schemes for the girl child. The main aim of all these schemes is to empower girl students. One of these schemes is the ‘Rajasthan Gargi Puraskar Yojana,’ which was started in 1998 by the Rajasthan State government. The primary aim of this scheme is to encourage girl children to pursue a good quality education and boost their confidence by awarding them. The state government will provide Rs. 3,000 as an incentive to those students who achieve good grades in class 11th and 12th. This incentive will only be given to girl students who achieve 75% or higher in secondary and entrance examinations. Along with the incentive, a certificate will also be given as a reward. Under this scheme, girl students studying in class 10 at Swami Vivekananda Government Model School and obtaining an 8 CGPA out of 10 will be eligible to apply. Every year, on the occasion of Basant Panchami, the Director of Secondary Education Rajasthan will provide incentives to all beneficiaries. The incentive amount will be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through the DBT mode. Benefits Selected students who are studying in 11th and 12th class will receive Rs. 3,000/-. This amount will be provided for two years to eligible students. Document Required Aadhaar Card. Bank Account Details. Mobile Number. Latest Passport Size Photo. Domicile Certificate. Address Proof. Income Certificate. Bhamashah Card. Written document certified by the school. 10th and 12th Marksheet. Eligibility Girl Students of the State. Student must have achieved at least 75 percent marks in class 10. Student should be studying in class 11 and 12. Application Process Scholarship Application online through School Principal on Shaladarpan Portal. Click on “Balika Shiksha Protsahan”  Select the scheme and click on apply button. Now select the scheme name. Fill out the required details and process further. FAQs What are the benefits under the scheme ? Payable for 11 & 12 class girl students: Rs. 3,000/- each year on Basant Panchami. What is the financial eligibility for applicant ? There is no restriction on income.

As per the 2011 Socio-Economic Census, 26.17% of Rajasthan’s population live on daily wages and don’t own a house. The availability of quality healthcare is one of the struggles these families face. The State Government introduced the Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana to combat such issues. Overview of the scheme Name of the scheme Rajasthan Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme Starting Year 2015 Benefit Insurance cover of Rs 30,000 for general illnesses and up to Rs 3 lakh for critical illnesses. Beneficiaries Permanent resident of the state. Nodal Department Medical Health and Family Welfare Department Rajasthan About the plan Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana was a programme created by the State Government of Rajasthan and introduced on December 13, 2015, with a focus on the people of Rajasthan. Families eligible for benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) can sign up for the programme. The new name for Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana Scheme is Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Health Insurance Scheme. The scheme now includes the Socio-Economic Census families as well. This has increased the scope of the program. This scheme offers cashless health insurance benefits that include coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakhs for regular medical treatment and Rs. 5 lakhs for life-threatening ailments to its beneficiaries. To receive the advantages of coverage, the families covered by the insurance on a floating basis must pay a set premium each year. Rajasthan government is committed to providing every comfort and facility to the people of its state. Be it education related, employment related or most importantly health related. It is very important for any state government that its people are healthy and they do not have to be deprived of any health related facility. But mainly it has been seen that the poor section of the state is deprived of health facilities due to their financial condition. Due to the lack of which many times they even lose their lives. Keeping this problem in mind, the state government has started a new scheme for the poor section of the state. Whose name is “Rajasthan Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme” (BSBY). Under this scheme, the beneficiary will be provided insurance cover in case of general and serious illness. Under this insurance cover, the eligible person can get free treatment ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 3 lakh. The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the expenditure incurred by the public on their health, as well as The aim is to improve the health of the public and make available facilities in high-quality private hospitals. Around 1 Crore families will be benefited under this scheme by the state government. The benefit of this scheme will be given to all the family members coming under RSBY and NFSA. In order to provide benefits to maximum number of people, a total of 1715 diseases have been defined under the scheme by the government. Out of these, there are 67 such diseases whose benefits can be availed only by getting treatment in government medical institutions. Beneficiaries can avail the benefit of Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme from 432 government and 498 private institutions. The scheme will also cover all pre-insurance illnesses. An additional corpus fund of Rs 10 crore has also been approved by the government under the scheme. Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme Features Coverage of pre and post-hospitalisation medical expenses incurred before and after admission. Cashless treatment facility enabled through an extensive network of empanelled hospitals. No age limit restrictions – eligibility for enrollment is open to all members of a family. Inclusion of 7 days pre and 15 days post-admission expenses under insurance cover. Single-family floater policy covering hospitalisation costs of all enrolled family members. Cover provided for a wide variety of treatments, surgical procedures and medical packages. Miscellaneous hospital expenses like devices, supplies, meals, etc., also accounted for. Benefits under the scheme The beneficiary will be provided an insurance cover of Rs 30,000 for general illness and up to Rs 3 lakh for serious illness. Beneficiaries can avail the benefits of the scheme from designated government and private hospitals. This benefit will be given to all eligible members of the family. All facilities under the scheme will be cashless. The beneficiary can avail the benefits of the scheme until the provided amount is exhausted in a year. All pre-insurance illnesses will also be covered under this plan. In case of heart disease or severe shock, the beneficiary will also be given a travel allowance of Rs 100 to 500. Along with the necessary hospitalization for the identified disease, treatment 7 days before and 15 days after hospitalization will also be covered. Under the scheme, medical facilities will be available to the beneficiary in the general ward, which mainly include: – Bedding Expenses. Recruitment Expenses. Consultation & surgery fees. Expenses on surgical equipment and medicines. Ventilator, X-ray and other investigation charges. And all other expenses which are borne by the hospital during the treatment of the patient. Eligibility criteria for Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. To take advantage of this scheme, the beneficiary must have an Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar card. Beneficiaries should be included in the Socio-Economic Survey 2011 eligible families of National Food Security. Beneficiaries should be from economically low-income families. Documents required to avail the benefits Bhamashah Card or the seven-digit number of the Bhamashah Card, or RSBY Card. NFSA Card. Aadhar card. Identification proof (Voter card, Driving license, PAN card, or any other identification card) Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana application process Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana online application process  Here are the steps to apply for this scheme online. To begin, go to the Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana Scheme’s official website. You must click the Apply Online option on the home page. Following that, an application form will appear in front of you. You must fill out all of the required information on this application form. Following that, you must attach all relevant documents. Then click the submit button. Bhamashah

The Rajasthan Gaushala Act, 1960(Act No. 24 of 1960)[Received the assent of the President on the 9th day of July, 1960]AnActto provide for better management, control and development of Gaushalas in thestate of Rajasthan.Be it enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature in the Eleventh Year of theRepublic of India as follows:-   1. Short title, extent and commencement – (1) This Act may be called the Rajasthan Gaushala Act, 1960.(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Rajasthan.(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, bynotification in the official Gazette, appoint.2. Definitions – In this Act, unless the subject or context otherwise requires,-(a) “Cattle” includes any domestic animal of the bovine species;(b) “Director “means the Director of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan, andincludes any officer appointed by the State Government to perform thefunctions of the Director under this Act;(c) “Federation’” means the Federation referred to in section 3;(d) “Gaushala” means a charitable institution established for the purpose ofkeeping,breeding,rearing and maintaining cattle or for the purpose ofreception , protection and treatment of infirm, aged or diseased cattleand includes a Pinjarpole or a Gosadan where such cattle are kept ;(e) “Gaushala Development Officer “means the officer appointed as such bythe State Government;(f) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Gaushalas appointed under section 4,and includes an Assistant Registrar while performing the functions of theRegistrar under this Act; The Rajasthan Gaushala Act , 1960(g) “Regulation” means a regulation made by the Director under section 14;(h) “Trustee” means a person or a body of persons, by whateverdesignation known, in whom the administration of a Gaushala is vestedand includes any person who is liable as if he were a trustee.3. Establishment of the Federation:-(1) As soon as may be possible , but not later than one year , after this Actcomes into force, there shall be established in the State of Rajasthan aFederation to be called “the Rajasthan State Gaushala Federation”.(2) The Federation shall consist of the prescribed number of memberselected by the trustees of the Gaushalas of the State in the prescribedmanner at a meeting specially held for the purpose.(3) Until the establishment of the Federation under this Section, theRajasthan Pinjarapole Gaushala a fedration Jaipur which has beenregistered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Central Act XXI of1860 ) , as adapted to Rajasthan, shall be the Federation for thepurposes of this Act .4. Office of the Registrar and his staff –(1) The Gaushala Development Officer shall, by virtue of his office, be theRegistrar of Gaushalas.(2) Whenever necessary, the State Government may appoint an AssistantRegistrar and such other staff on such salary, allowances and otherconditions of service as it may determine.5. Trustees to apply for registration of and to furnish particulars relating toGaushalas(1) The trustee of every Gaushala shall, in the case of –(a) a Gaushala established before the commencement of this Act , within three months of such commencement , and(b) a Gaushala established after the commencement of this Act , with inthree months of such establishment,(2) The Registrar may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend theperiod for submitting such application and furnishing such statement.(3) Upon receipt of an application under sub section (1) the Registrar shallmake such inquiry as he may deem necessary and may, if satisfied asto the correctness of the particulars furnished and the genuineness ofthe application , register the Gaushala in the register maintained undersection 6 and issue a certificate of registration in the prescribed form.6. Register of GaushalasThe Registrar shall maintain a register of Gaushalas in such form andcontaining such particulars as may be prescribed,7. Register of Registrar to hold inquiry.-[1] The Registrar may at any time, either of his own motion or on theapplication of any person claiming to have an interest in the Gaushala orwhen required to do so by the Director or by the Federation, hold aninquiry to ascertain-{a} if the Gaushala is a Gaushala to which this Act applies;{b} the details of the property appertaining to such Gaushala;{c} the name and address of the trustee of such Gaushala;{d} the mode of succession of the office of the trustee of such Gaushala;{e} the income and expenditure of such Gaushala.[2] In every inquiry under this section the Registrar shall cause notice ofsuch inquiry to be served on the trustee of the Gaushala and permit himto appear in person or through an agent duly authorized in writing.[3] On the conclusion of the inquiry the Registrar may pass such order ashe may deem fit as to the matters to which inquiry relates.8. Trustee to furnish annual statement of changes in the particulars ofGaushala-[1] After the registration of a Gaushala under section 5, the trustee thereofshall submit to the Registrar a statement every year in the month ofJune in the prescribed form and manner, showing changes in theparticulars of the Gaushala which may have occurred during thepreceding financial year.(2) The Registrar may, for reasons to be recorded, extend the period for thesubmission of the annual statement.(3) The Registrar may, after such inquiry as he may deem fit, incorporatethe changes in the register of Gaushalas. 9. Maintenance of accounts and their audit-(1) The accounts of every Gaushala which has been registered undersection 5 shall be properly maintained and balanced each year. Theaccounts shall be audited annually by a person or persons approved bythe State Government in this behalf. The auditor shall furnish copies ofhis audit note to the trustee of the Gaushala and to the Registrar withinfour months of the end of the accounting year or within such furthertime as the Registrar may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, grant.(2) Every auditor acting under sub-section(1) shall have access to theaccounts and to all books, vouchers and other documents and recordsin the possession or under the control of the trustee.(3) Within six months of the end of the year for which the accounts arebalanced, or within such further time as the Registrar may, for reasonsto be recorded in writing, grant, the trustee of every Gaushala shallfurnish to the Registrar a statement of the

While presenting the interim budget, the Rajasthan government announced several new schemes, out of which the Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme Rajasthan 2024 is an important scheme. The purpose of launching this scheme is to provide old age pension to the poor section of the village laborers. The benefit of this scheme will start to be available to any worker after crossing the age of 60 years. Name of the scheme Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme State Rajasthan who started it By Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma When was it announced Budget in February 2024 Who will get the benefit resident of state application procedure offline and online official website Will be launched soon. Helpline Number Will be started soon. About the plan Returning to power in Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party presented its first annual budget 2024-25. The budget was presented by the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of the government, Smt. Diya Kumari ji. During the budget, keeping in mind the interests of the state, he approved additional budget for the ongoing schemes. Along with this many new welfare schemes were also proposed to uplift every section of the state. During his speech, he informed about the difficulties being faced by the workers, folk artists and street vendors of the state. He said that the state government is aware of the difficulties faced by these workers and street vendors and the problems that they may face in the future. Keeping this problem in mind, Rajasthan government has announced to implement a new pension scheme in its budget for these beneficiaries. The name of this scheme is “Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme”. Under this scheme, all the workers, folk artists, and street vendors of the state will be given a pension of Rs 2000 per month. Only beneficiaries between 18 to 45 years of age will be able to avail the benefits of Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme. The beneficiary eligible for the scheme will have to submit his/her application under the scheme. Under the scheme, the applicant will have to pay a monthly premium of Rs 60 to Rs 100. The premium of approximately Rs 400 per person per month will be borne by the government. After the applicant completes 60 years of age, a monthly pension of Rs 2000 will be deposited in his/her bank account. This scheme will be in addition to the “Chief Minister Old Age Pension” run by the state government. To efficiently implement Vishwakarma Pension Scheme, Rajasthan, a sum of Rs 350 crore has been proposed by the government in the budget. Benefits under the scheme All the workers, folk artists, and street vendors of the state will be provided financial support in their old age. For this, the state government will provide a monthly pension of Rs 2000 to all workers and street vendors. This pension will be given to all the applicants participating in the scheme after they complete their 60 years of age. The main objective of the scheme is to empower the eligible beneficiary in their old age. Eligibility The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of the state. Registered under Street Vendor Act (for street vendors) Be registered with Rajasthan Labor Department (for workers) The age of the applicant for the scheme should be 18-45 years Documents required to avail the benefits Aadhar card. Address proof. Latest passport size photograph. Street Vendor Card (if applicable) Labor Card (if applicable) Bank related documents. Mobile number. Ration card. Application Procedure Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme was proposed by the government during its 2024-25 speech. The benefit of the scheme will be given only to workers, folk artists, and street vendors in the age group of 18 to 45 years in the state. Applications for Vishwakarma Pension Scheme will be accepted by the government through online and offline mode. The applicant has to enter his details in the scheme application and attach the necessary documents. After verification of the applicant’s documents, the beneficiary will have to pay a premium of Rs 60 to Rs 100 per month under this scheme. Once the draft of the plan is ready, it will be passed. In this regard, necessary guidelines will be issued by the government. FAQs What is the Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme? This scheme has been started by the Rajasthan government for the workers. In which the government will give pension to the workers. How much pension will be given under Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme? 2000 rupees per month

An electoral roll is a list of people who have enrolled to vote for particular elections in a particular jurisdiction. The Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body that Prepares and periodically revises electoral rolls and registers all eligible voters. The founding fathers of our Republic conceived of representative parliamentary democracy as the polity most suited to India’s ethos, background and needs. They envisaged equal participation of all the adult citizens in the democratic process without any discrimination. Selection of representatives of the people through universal adult franchise and free and fair elections was for them an act of faith. Universal adult franchise was a bold and ambitious political experiment and a symbol of the abiding faith that the founders reposed in the great masses of the country and in their innate wisdom. To achieve these objectives, article 326 of the Constitution enfranchises for all the adult citizens (not less than 18 years of age) and empowers them to vote at the elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections in an independent Election Commission. Article 325 deals with the preparation of Electoral Roll. Article 325 There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State and no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. According to Article 325 of the Constitution of India, there shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State and no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. This is an important provision that aimed to categorically state that no separate electorates would be held for minorities in the country. Article 326 The elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage; that is to say, every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than eighteen years of age on such date as may be fixed in that behalf by or under any law made by the appropriate Legislature and is not otherwise disqualified under this Constitution or any law made by the appropriate Legislature on the ground of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice, shall be entitled to be registered as a voter at any such election.  Previously the age limit was 21 years, but, because of The Constitution (Sixty-First Amendment) Act,1989, the age is lowered to 18 years. Article 326 incorporates the system of adult suffrage for elections to the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly of every State. According to this system, a person to be registered as a voter for these elections must comply with the following requirements: He must be a citizen of India. He must not be less than 18 years of age on the appointed day. He must not be otherwise disqualified under the Constitution or any law made by the appropriate Legislature on the ground of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime, corrupt or illegal practice. Preparation of Electoral List According to Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 for every constituency there shall be an electoral roll which shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Act under the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission. Under Article 325 of the Constitution, no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. Disqualification from Electoral List According to Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, (1) A person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral roll if he— (a) is not a citizen of India; or (b) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or (c) is for the time being disqualified from voting under the provisions of any law relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections. (2) The name of any person who becomes so disqualified after registration shall forthwith be struck off the electoral roll in which it is included: Provided that the name of any person struck off the electoral roll of a constituency by reason of a disqualification under clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall forthwith be re-instated in that roll if such disqualification is, during the period such roll is in force, removed under any law authorising such removal. Electoral Reforms in India Introduction It is generally accepted that while the first three general elections were held in a free and fair manner, a plummeting of standards started during the fourth general elections in 1967. Many consider the electoral system in the country as the basis of political corruption. In the next sections, we will talk about the challenges in this regard, and some of the previous attempts at electoral reform. Issues in Electoral Politics in India There are multiple issues plaguing the electoral process in India. Some of the most prominent ones are mentioned below. Money Power In every constituency, candidates have to spend crores of rupees for campaigning, publicity, etc. Most candidates far exceed the permissible limit of expenses. Muscle Power In certain parts of the country, there are widespread reports of illegal and untoward incidents during polling such as the use of violence, intimidation, booth capturing, etc. Criminalisation

Under the scheme, 50 talented youths will be provided world-class sports facilities. The selected youths will be given access to an acceleration center and an acceleration coach in Jaipur, where they will be groomed for the Olympic level competition. The state government has also allocated Rs. 100 crore for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Sports in Jaipur, which will offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment for various sports disciplines. The Mission Olympics 2028 scheme is part of the state government’s vision to promote sports and physical education in Rajasthan. The minister also announced several other initiatives in the budget, such as providing free sports kits to 10 lakh students, constructing 500 playgrounds in rural areas, and establishing a Sports University in Jodhpur. According to the minister the government is committed to creating a conducive environment for sports in the state and encouraging the youth to pursue their dreams. Overview of the Scheme Name of the Scheme Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028 Launch Year 2024. Benefits Training/ Coach/ Sports kit will be provided to talented youth. Beneficiary Talented Players of the state. Nodal Department Rajasthan State Sports Council Introduction It is a matter of great pride for any player in the world to represent their country or state in any sport. Be it cricket, hockey, football or any other. However, when it comes to the greatest sporting event, the Olympics would be the foremost, where more than 200 National Olympic Committee (NOC) players participate. Representing one’s country NOC is a proud moment for any player. Since years, many players from India have emerged who have proudly raised the Indian flag of India on the Olympics podium and many more to come. Though India hasn’t performed well in the Olympics, from the last few events, we have raised our level in the Olympics. However, despite our recent improvement, we are still lagging behind other countries, and there is still room for improvement. The main reason for not performing well at such a grand event could be the sports facilities that our players are unable to receive either from state or national government. If we compare our sports facilities to those of other countries like the USA, China, Australia, Japan and others, then we are much behind. Recognizing this problem, the Rajasthan government has announced a special mission, called “Mission Olympics-2028”. Under this mission, the state government will provide training, coaching, and sports kits to the most talented players of the state in their chosen sports. The training facilities provided will be world class, enabling the players to get detailed information about their respective game. The state government will select a total of 50 talented youths for Mission Olympics-2028. The selection procedure and its guidelines of Mission Olympics-2028 are yet to be released by the government. To ensure the success of this mission, the government will establish a ‘Centre of Excellence for Sports’ in Jaipur costing Rs 100 crore. This center will be well equipped with world class facilities required for any player to excel in their respective sports. Selected players will receive comprehensive information about their sports and enhance their skills to compete with world class players. The announcement of Mission Olympics-2028 was made by the government during their budget 2024-25. Benefits of Scheme Training, Coach, Sports kit (as per their sports) will be provided to the selected sports person. For this mission, the government will select 50 students across the state. Shortlisted players will have access to world class facilities, at the ‘Centre of Excellence for Sports,’ which is to be constructed in Jaipur. Eligibility Criteria Only state domiciled applicants can apply for the scheme. Applicants should be related to the sports played in the Olympics. Applicants must have represented the state or national level in the sports for which they are applying for. Documents Required Aadhaar Card. Sports Certificate. Domicile Certificate. Address Proof. Category Certificate. Mobile Number. Passport Size Photograph. How to apply Only eligible beneficiaries will be able to apply for the Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028. The government announced the scheme during the 2024-25 budget, but the guidelines and application process are not announced yet. Information related to the application will be mentioned in the guidelines of Mission Olympics 2028. Eligible applicants who are willing to apply under this scheme can do so through the provided medium. Applicants must submit their details and documents as shown in the Mission Olympic-2028 application form. As instructed, please submit the duly filled in application form with the required documents. Once the application is received, the nodal department will scrutinize the received applications. Applications that pass the scrutiny test will receive benefits as per the scheme. FAQs What is Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028? Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028 is an initiative by the Rajasthan government aimed at preparing and grooming athletes from the state to compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics. The mission focuses on providing high-quality training, infrastructure, and support to nurture sporting talent in various disciplines. What are the key objectives of Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028? Identify and develop sports talent in Rajasthan. Provide athletes with world-class coaching and facilities. Create an environment that encourages sports as a career option. Promote the state’s representation in national and international competitions, especially the Olympics.

The Rajasthan Tax Board in Jaipur is a quasi-judicial authority established to handle tax-related disputes within the state. It functions primarily as an appellate body for cases involving state taxes, like sales tax, VAT, GST, and other levies governed by Rajasthan’s tax laws. Here’s a breakdown of its functions and structure: Purpose and Role Appellate Authority: The board reviews appeals against orders passed by lower tax authorities, including cases from the Department of Commercial Taxes, Excise, and the like. Dispute Resolution: It provides a platform for businesses and individuals to resolve tax disputes, thus ensuring a fair and efficient tax administration in the state. Interpretation of Tax Laws: The board plays a key role in clarifying and interpreting state tax laws, contributing to better tax compliance. Structure Composition: The board typically comprises experienced members, including a chairperson and additional members with expertise in tax laws and judicial functions. Location: Its primary office is in Jaipur, but it may hold hearings in different locations as required. Types of Cases Handled Sales Tax and VAT Appeals: Cases from pre-GST regime taxes. GST Disputes: Appeals related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as per state jurisdiction. Other State Taxes: Disputes involving entry tax, entertainment tax, and other state-administered taxes. Appeal Process Filing Appeals: Aggrieved taxpayers or businesses can file an appeal with the board after a decision by lower tax authorities. Hearing and Adjudication: The board conducts hearings, examines evidence, and provides rulings based on tax laws and applicable legal precedents. Impact on Tax Administration The board’s decisions are binding unless challenged in higher courts. It provides consistency and transparency, which supports businesses and individuals in adhering to tax laws. The Rajasthan Tax Board is instrumental in maintaining fair tax practices in the state, offering a way for disputes to be resolved without lengthy court procedures. FAQs What is the Rajasthan Tax Board? The Rajasthan Tax Board is a judicial body that primarily handles appeals and revisions related to tax matters in the state, including issues regarding sales tax, VAT, and other state-imposed taxes. What is the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Tax Board? The Board’s jurisdiction covers the entire state of Rajasthan. It handles appeals on tax-related matters from individuals, businesses, and other entities.

PM JANMAN is a government scheme that aims to bring tribal communities into the mainstream. The scheme (comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) will be implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the State governments and the PVTG communities. The scheme will concentrate on 11 critical interventions overseen by 9 line Ministries, ensuring the implementation of existing schemes in villages inhabited by PVTGs. It encompasses various sectors, including safe housing under the PM-AWAS Scheme, access to clean drinking water, improved healthcare, education, nutrition, road and telecommunications connectivity, as well as opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. The plan also includes the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras for trading in forest produce, off-grid solar power systems for 1 lakh households, and solar street lights. The scheme is expected to enhance the quality of life and well-being of the PVTGs, by addressing their multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and exclusion, and by recognizing and valuing their unique and valuable contribution to national and global development.. About Jan Yojana Abhiyan It is themed as ‘Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas’, launched for preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for 2025–26.As part of this campaign, special Gram Sabhas are being organized in over 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats.Aim: Strengthening grassroots democracy and promotinginclusive development in Grameen Bharat.Significance: Empower rural citizens to take an active role inshaping the future of their villages. Challenges in Implementation Lack of current data on PVTGs is a significant challenge, as the last available census data for PVTGs is from 2001, which counted a total of around 27.6 lakh individuals belonging to these communities. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has started conducting baseline surveys, but an accurate and current dataset of PVTG populations is yet to be compiled. The population data submitted to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment in 2022 was based on the 2011 Census and did not include the population of PVTGs in Maharashtra, Manipur, and Rajasthan. The lack of current data hampers the accurate assessment of the needs and progress of PVTG communities. The absence of a specific Census for PVTG communities, as recommended by the National Advisory Council in 2013, further adds to the challenge of gathering comprehensive information on their education, health, and housing status. The complexity and diversity of the needs and capacities of the PVTGs across different regions and states and the need for customized and flexible approaches and interventions. The stigma and discrimination faced by the PVTGs in mainstream society and the state and the need for sensitization and awareness among the stakeholders and the public. The coordination and convergence of the scheme with the existing schemes and programmes of the central and state governments and the need for effective and efficient delivery and utilization of the resources and services. Who are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? In 1973, the Dhebar Commission established Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a distinct category, encompassing tribal communities characterized by a declining or stagnant population, the use of pre-agrarian technology, economic backwardness, and low literacy. These groups are identified as less developed among the tribal communities. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as PVTGs. They reside in remote and inaccessible areas, facing challenges due to poor infrastructure and administrative support. There are 75 PVTG communities spread across 18 States and Union Territories in India. Odisha has the highest number of PVTGs (15), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12), Bihar and Jharkhand (9), Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (7), Tamil Nadu (6), and Kerala and Gujarat (5 each). The rest of the communities are spread across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Manipur. All four tribal groups in the Andaman and one in the Nicobar Islands are recognized as PVTGs. FAQs Who can participate in the Jan Yojana Abhiyan? All Indian citizens, especially those from underprivileged or rural backgrounds, are encouraged to participate. The Abhiyan focuses on spreading information and benefits to individuals who may not be aware of available government schemes. What are the key focus areas of Jan Yojana Abhiyan? The Abhiyan covers a range of sectors, including health, education, financial inclusion, agriculture, and women empowerment. It aims to ensure access to benefits from flagship schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and other social welfare

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.