Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package : Free Gas Cylinders, EPFO, MNREGA & Support to Farmers

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Annu Priya

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

23-April-2020 12:10 IST

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package :Progress so far

More than 33 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs 31,235 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Rs 10,025 crore disbursed to 20.05 crore to Women Jan Dhan account holders Rs 1405 crore disbursed to about 2.82 crore old age persons, widows and disabled persons First instalment of PM-KISAN :Rs 16,146 crore transferred to 8 crore farmers Rs 162 crore transferred in 68,775 establishments as EPF contribution , benefitting 10.6 lakh employees; 2.17 crore Building; Construction workers received financial support amounting to Rs 3497 crore Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana 39.27 crore beneficiaries distributed free ration of food grains 1,09,227 MT of Pulses; dispatched to various States/UTs Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana : 2.66 crore free Ujjwala cylinders delivered

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Using the digital payment infrastructure , more than 33crore poor people have been directly given financial assistance of Rs 31,235 crore( as on 22nd April,2020)under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) announced by Union Finance Minister SmtNirmalaSitharaman on 26th March,2020 to protect them from the impact of the lockdown due to COVID 19.

As part of the PMGKP, the Government announced free food grains and cash payment to women and poor senior citizens and farmers. The swift implementation of the package is being continuously monitored by Central and State governments. Finance Ministry, the concerned Ministries, Cabinet Secretariat and PMO are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the relief measures reach the needy swiftly and in line with the intent of the lock down.

The following financial assistance (cash amount) has been released to beneficiaries till 22ndApril 2020, under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package

Total Direct Benefit Transfer till 22/04/2020

Scheme	Number of Beneficiaries	Amount transferred
Support to PMJDY women account holders	20.05Cr(98%)	10,025 Cr
Support to NSAP (Aged widows, Divyang, Senior citizen)	2.82 Cr (100%)	1405 Cr
Front-loaded payments to farmers under PM-KISAN	8 Cr (out of 8 Cr)	16,146 Cr
Support to Building & Other Construction workers	2.17 Cr	3497 Cr
24% contribution to EPFO	0.10 Cr	162 Cr
TOTAL	33.14 Cr	31,235 Cr

Fintech and digital technology have been employed for swift and efficient transfer to the beneficiary. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), i.e. transfer that ensures that the amount is directly credited into the account of the beneficiary, eliminates leakage and improves efficiency has been employed. This has also ensured credit to the beneficiary’s account without the need for the beneficiary to physically go to the branch.

The progress achieved so far, under various components of PMGKP is as follows:

Pradhan MantriGaribKalyanAnn Yojana

So far 40.03 Lakh MT of food grains have been lifted by 36 States/UTs out of 40 Lakh MT for April. 19.63 lakh MT has been distributed by 31 States/UT to 39.27crore beneficiaries covered by 1.19 Crore Ration cards as April 2020 entitlement.

1,09,227 MT of Pulses have also been dispatched to various states/UTs.

Free Gas Cylinders to Pradhan MantriUjjwalaYojana beneficiaries

Total 3.05crore cylinders have been booked under this PMUY scheme so far and 2.66 crorePMUY free cylinders already delivered to beneficiaries.

Nonrefundable advance of 75% of outstanding balance or 3 months’ wages, whichever is lower allowed to the members EPFO

6.06 lakh members of EPFOhave availed online withdrawal of Rs. 1954 croreso far.

EPF contribution for 3 months; Payment of 24% of Wages as contribution to EPFO members drawing wages below Rs 15000 per months in establishment up to 100 workers.

An amount of Rs.1000 crorehas already been released to EPFOfor the Scheme for the month of April, 2020.78.74 lakh beneficiaries and concerned establishments have been informed. A scheme to implement the announcement finalized. FAQshas been put on the website.

A total of 10.6 lakh employees have benefitted so far and a total of Rs. 162.11 crore has been transferred in 68,775 establishments.

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MNREGA

Increased rate has been notified w.e.f 01-04-2020.In the current financial year, 1.27croreperson’s man-days of work generated. Further, Rs 7300 crore released to states to liquidate pending dues of both wage and material.

Insurance Scheme for health workers in Government Hospitals and Health Care Centres

The Scheme has been operationalised by New India Assurance covering 22.12 Lakh health workers.

Support to Farmers

Of the total disbursement, Rs 16,146crore has gone towards payment of the first instalment of PM-KISAN. Under the scheme, all8crore out of the 8 crore identified beneficiaries got ₹2,000 directly in their account.

Support to PMJDY Women account holders

As large number of household in India are largely managed by the women, under the package, as many as 20.05crore women Jan Dhan account holders received ₹500 each in their account. As on 22nd April,2020, the total disbursement under the head was ₹10,025crore.

Support to old age persons, widows and disabled persons

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)disbursed about ₹1,405crore to about 2.82 crore old age persons, widows and disabled persons. Each beneficiary received an ex-gratia cash of Rs 500 under the scheme as the first instalment. Another instalment of Rs 500 each will be paid during next month.

Support to Building & other Construction workers

As many as 2.17croreBuilding &construction workers received financial support from the Building and Construction Workers’ Fund managed by state governments. Under this Rs 3,497crore has been given to beneficiaries.

Source : PIB

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Government has any data on the quantum of personal loans availed in the last five years

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Annu Priya

Government has any data on the quantum of personal loans availed in the last five years

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4712

ANSWERED ON THE 23RD MARCH 2020

Personal Loans

DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any data on the quantum of personal loans availed in the last five years through banks;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

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(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) and (b) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that required data are not maintained by it.

(c) and (d) As per RBI inputs, the details of the advances outstanding of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to industry and of the total advances of SCBs with real estate exposure are at Annex.

Annexure

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question no. 4712 for answer on 23.3.2020, regarding “Personal loans”

Advances outstanding of Scheduled Commercial Banks to Industry and Total Advances of Scheduled Commercial Banks with Real Estate Exposure

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Amounts in crore Rs.

	As on 31.3.2015	As on 31.3.2016	As on 31.3.2017	As on 31.3.2018	As on 31.3.2019
Industry – Advances Outstanding	2,973,471	2,998,424	2,945,792	3,129,512	3,293,638
Real Estate Exposure – Total Advances	980,224	1,283,350	1,364,672	1,583,060	1,886,904

Source: Offsite Returns, Domestic Operations

Source : Lok Sabha

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Swasthya Mitra Job Vacancy in Rajasthan : 80,000 Job

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Annu Priya

80,000 Swasthya Mitra Job Vacancy in Rajasthan

Rajasthan government has decided to deploy Swasthya Mitras in every village of the state to bridge gap b/w health department and patients. There are 80,000 Swasthya Mitra Job Vacancy in Rajasthan under Affordable Health Mission. People can now apply to become Swasthya Mitra to serve at the rural level. The Swasthya Mitra Project aims at providing local support to the communities for preventive and promotive health.

The Rajasthan Health Dept. will deploy 80K Swasthya Mitras apart from existing fleet of Auxiliary Nurse Midwifes (ANMs), ASHA and Anganwadi workers in villages. From each village, 2 persons would be selected for Swasthya Mitra Jobs who are native of the area. All the selected candidates will get training to create awareness among the community to help and guide people in case of medical need.

These Swasthya Mitras will identify the nature of disease on the basis of signs and symptoms. Then they will guide people on how to seek proper medical treatment (which specialty/ dept the patient should go to) without much delay. Moreover, they will provide information about the central and state govt. healthcare schemes meant for poor people and how to avail assistance.

Rajasthan Swasthya Mitra Job Vacancies Apply

There are more than 40,000 villages in Rajasthan and now govt. will deploy 2 Swasthya Mitras (1 man & 1 woman) in each village under Affordable Health Mission. A total of 80,000 Swasthya Mitra Job Vacancy in Rajasthan are on offer. The state govt. will select Swasthya Mitra on voluntary basis from each village to provide help and support at the earliest possible time to the needy people. Many diseases and conditions are controllable and can be completely cured if detected and treated early and in an appropriate manner.

Selection Process for Swasthya Mitras in Rajasthan

The Swasthya Mitras would be selected in Rajasthan through a process that is defined below:-

Interaction with the local village body (Panchayat/ Ward Members) to identify people who can read and write. They must not be qualified beyond 10+2. These people will include only those who does not not have any opportunity to seek either Govt or Private jobs and employment for them is a big challenge. They should come from a poor to lower middle-class family and should have an attitude to serve.

Psychometric Assessment test would be conducted to select the candidates to become Swasthya Mitras with the attitude to serve people and they must be connected to the soil.

Personal Interview will also be conducted to select appropriate candidates.

All the Swasthya Mitras who would be selected from villagers must have knowledge of all central and state govt. health schemes and policies.

Duties of Swasthya Mitras in Rural Areas in Rajasthan

All the selected Swasthya Mitras will have to perform the following duties after their training is completed:-

Identification of wide range of diseases based on the signs and symptoms.

Help and guide the patients as to which Specialty / Dept is the best for treatment of needy people.

On the spot checking Blood Pressure (BP) and suggesting dietary and lifestyle changes that are needed to control it.

Checking Blood Sugar level and suggesting appropriate diet and exercise to control it.

Providing Injections and IV line.

Stitching of cuts, dressing of wounds and Physiotherapy.

As per the health department officials, the role of Swasthya Mitras is to bridge gap b/w govt. officials and patients. Moreover, Health Mitras will create awareness about diseases under Nirogi Rajasthan Scheme. The recent Swasthya Mitra 80,000 Job Vacancy in Rajasthan will bring down the infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality rate (MMR). Other health indicators like immunization, institutional deliveries, ante-natal checkups will also improve.

Swasthya Mitras will encourage people of Rajasthan to adopt family planning measures. Moreover, the selected rural candidates will also play an instrumental role in preventing spread of vector borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya.

Source : The Times of India

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