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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