CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The KALIA scheme has been in the news recently when the talks of its merger with Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana were out.

Detailed explanation-2: -KALIA scheme launched by the Odisha government is related to Farmers. KALIA - “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation”. The aim of the scheme is to accelerate agricultural prosperity and reduce poverty in the State payments to encourage cultivation and associated activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Odisha Government has launched a new health centric scheme named as Nirmal Scheme 2023. The state govt. has proposed Rs. 370 crore to maintain quality of sanitation, laundry, security, gardening and lift services in public health facilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -BHOOMIHINA AGRICULTURIST LOAN AND RESOURCES AUGMENTATION MODEL (BALARAM) scheme | Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment.