One District, One Product Initiative (ODOP) - All you need to know

One District, One Product Initiative is a remarkable step in boosting domestic manufacturing based on the strengths of a district and priorities of the nation. It will help to make India self-reliant or Atma Nirbhar.

Objective of One Product, One District

The objective of One District, One Product Initiative is to convert each District of the country into an export hub by: 

• identifying products with export potential in the District, 
• addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products, 
• supporting local exporters, 
• manufacturers to scale up manufacturing,
• find potential buyers outside India with the aim of promoting exports, 
• promoting manufacturing & services industry in the District
• generate employment in the District.  

How to tackle violence against women in India?

Indian government has taken various steps to address and resolve one of the biggest hurdle in the growth of women i.e to tackle problem of violence against women in India.

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has published year-wise data of crime against women during the years 2016 to 2018.

‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens rest primarily with the respective State Governments.

Government Initiatives to Ensure safety and security of Women:

The Government attaches high priority to ensuring safety and security of women and has undertaken various legislative and schematic interventions in this regard. 

How to tackle problem of Malnutrition in India?

How to tackle problem of Malnutrition in India? Let's study various steps taken by Indian government to reduce malnutrition and various schemes launched to address and solve the problem of malnutrition in India.

Malnutrition is not the direct cause of death among children under five years of age. Though it can increase morbidity and mortality by reducing resistance to infections. Malnourished children are more vulnerable to any infection than normal children. 

The overall under five mortality rate (number of deaths per thousand live births) has reduced from 74.3 as reported by 3rd National Family Health Survey report released in 2005-06 to 49.7 as 4th National Family Health Survey report released in 2015-16.    

Ministry of Women & Child Development implements following schemes as targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country: 

• Anganwadi Services, 
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and 
• Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) .

National Education Policy 2020 - Know All The Facts

National Education Policy was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. Thus, the new National Education Policy 2020 will replace the 34 your old National Policy on Education.

The motto of National Education Policy 2020 is to bring reforms in school and higher education systems in the country.

The National Education Policy of 2020 is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as it is built on the foundational pillars of:

• Access, 
• Equity, 
• Quality, 
• Affordability and 
• Accountability,

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME) India scheme

FAME India scheme or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India scheme was launched by Government of India in 2015 to achieve the objectives of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. 

FAME scheme aims to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles.