03 Sep 2020: PIB Summary & Analysis

September 3rd, 2020 PIB:- Download PDF Here

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
2. National Tribal Research Conclave
3. Rural Self Employment Training Institutes

1. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Context:

8 Nutraceutical-immunity boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) launched for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras.

Details:

• Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a scheme launched in 2008 to make available generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
• Know more about the PMBJP in the linked article.

2. National Tribal Research Conclave

Context:

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs inaugurates the 2-day National Tribal Research Conclave being held virtually.

About the Conclave:

• The National Tribal Research Conclave is being organized by the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Tribal Affairs, (M/o Tribal Affairs) and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.
• This is the second such workshop being, the first one was held in January 2020.
• In the workshop, the Minister will review the progress made in the various projects being implemented under different partnerships and the best practices to be showcased to all stakeholders.
• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is funding 26 Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) for research under Grant to TRIs and is engaged in quality research in collaboration with reputed Government and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) spread over the country.
• The roadmap for the institutes will also be shared in the conclave.

3. Rural Self Employment Training Institutes

Context:

E-Foundation stone laid for National Training Academy for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes in Bengaluru.

Details:

• The new building is the training institute of the National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR).
• The NAR undertakes monitoring, mentoring and capacity building of the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes’ staff, State/UT Rural Livelihood Mission staff and the concerned bank officials on behalf of the Ministry of Rural Development.

About the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs):

• They are an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
• These institutes engage in imparting training and skill upgradation of rural youth geared towards entrepreneurship development.
• RSETIs are managed by banks with active cooperation from the Government of India and State Governments.
• Objectives of RSETIs:
  • Rural BPL youth will be identified and trained for self-employment.
  • The training offered will be demand-driven.
  • The area in which training will be provided to the trainee will be decided after assessing the candidate’s aptitude.
  • Hand-holding support will be provided for assured credit linkage with banks.
  • Escort services will be provided for at least two years to ensure the sustainability of micro-enterprise trainees.
  • The trainees will be provided with intensive short-term residential self-employment training programmes with free food and accommodation.

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September 3rd, 2020, PIB:- Download PDF Here