Government Schemes (Yojana) in India Part:-28


UDAAN Scheme: All You Need To Know

Introduction
UDAAN is a regional connectivity scheme to promote the aviation sector and promote all common citizens to use Air Transport system at nominal price.
Tag line of the UDAAN scheme is “Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik”
This scheme was Launched by PM Mr. Narendra Modi

UDAAN Offers
UDAN applicable on all Air flights covering a distance between 200 KM and 800 KM
UDAN seats are available at nominal rates
Minimum seats per carrier is allocated to minimum 9 and maximum is 40 per carrier
There is no lower limit for sits set for remote, hilly, security and island regions
UDAN caps the fare for short distance flights
Geographical means of coverage viz. North East, North, South, West and East
Airports selection for UDAAN scheme operations would be done with the consultation of the state government
Accordingly concessions would be made available under UDAN
Most of the unused and under served airports would be covered under UDAN
Tenure of UDAAN scheme is fixed at ten years

Funding
Market based model will be followed for VGF
First, operators submit their proposals to implementing agencies
Operators selected through competitive bidding process
Financial stimulus in the way of Central and State government concessions, tax concessions
Exemptions given on landing and parking charges for airlines under UDAN scheme
Funding support given for this scheme for 3 years only

Limitations of the schemes

Airlines is a luxury product and often seen as out of reach from common man
UDAN tries to break this concept but the subsidies given under UDAN scheme are going to be a burden to Government
No mechanism to monitor the beneficiaries of UDAN
Regional connectivity would increase but already the prevailing airlines are operating flights with more
passengers and exceeding their quota of regional connectivity
UDAN finances and supports airlines just for three years under the perception that within three years the routes will become sustainable
It does not take into consideration the hike in fuel cost within these three years
Airlines high levy of Air Traffic Facility tax is an area of concern
Increase in air traffic due to UDAN may create environmental concerns and hazards in the form of air pollution

Way Forward
UDAN would help in reviving available airports and air strips
Employment would be generated
Indian Economy would see a boost
The scheme ensures growth, affordability, development and connectivity
Business would increase with quick movement of goods and export products
Remote areas would get developed
Commerce, tourism and trade would enhance
New form of air transport is in the form of small aircrafts and helicopters would increase connectivity
Start up entrepreneurs airlines will increase with new opportunities in aviation sector
Incumbent airlines will get more passengers and new routes
Overall, common man will get to enjoy the luxury of air transport at economical rates under UDAN
scheme

Vidyanjali Scheme: School Volunteer Program: Key Points

Introduction
Vidyanjali scheme is the helps of providing volunteer teachers to government run schools
It is result oriented at promoting the government education system through skill development
The scheme goals to impart life skills in to the children studying in government schools
The scheme is launched under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Nodal Agency
Ministry of Human Resources Development
Department of School Education and Literacy

About Vidyanjali Scheme
The scheme has been started across 21 states in the initial phase
2200 schools are selected
Aim is to cover the entire government schools in India in a gradual manner
The scheme aims to improve skills apart from academics
The volunteers selected for this scheme will not replace the already existing staff in the government schools
The scheme are going to be a value addition to the conventional teaching program in schools

Vidyanjali Scheme Skill Training services
Vidyanjali scheme create in the overall child development through developing their skills in the following areas
Music
Writing
Public speaking
Creative skills
Dance
Other soft skills

How to apply?
Volunteers willing to teach and add there information in government schools can apply at www.mygov.in
This government portal will have all the criteria listed to become a volunteer teacher under Vidyanjali scheme
Volunteers must fill up the online application form and submit in the online portal

Eligibility Criteria
There are no qualifications required to become a volunteer in the scheme
Preference will be given to the experienced persons if applications are many
Community power is being tapped by this scheme
Retired professionals are most welcome
House wives with graduate degree
Graduates
Foreign nationals or personals are also allowed to participate in the scheme
OCI card is a must to have in case of foreign nationals
The applications are going to receive from the volunteers are scrutinized by the respective Block Development Officer(BDO)
Final selection is made by BDO or Mamlatdar and volunteers are directed to the respective schools

Significance of Vidyanjali Scheme
The scheme is going to help in the personality development of the child as a whole
The scheme would be impart life skills in the early childhood itself
Government schools will get an improvement as a result of the scheme
Enrollments in government schools are likely to go up
This scheme is seen as a roadmap for child development where school education has not made any  inroadss so far

Conclusion
Vidyanjali scheme is seen as an creative measure to improve the quality of education in government
schools
The scheme is a valuable  addition program with the overall participation of same minded people lying crucial in the success of the program
The scheme is seen as skill development and improvement program at the grass roots level from the early childhood
Overall, Vidyanjali scheme is a ideal and unique literacy scheme launched by Government of India with long term implications

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