CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -SIDBI has launched the ‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ programme in which women will make ornaments and showpieces from fish scale in the Sundarbans in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Waste to Wealth Mission brings scientific processing of waste to the forefront to build a zero landfill and zero waste nation. The portal shall act as a common platform for technology providers, government stakeholders, urban local bodies, and users to seek relevant solutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mission is spearheaded by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India. The mission aims to identify, develop, and deploy technologies to treat waste to generate energy, recycle materials, and extract resources of value.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prayaas Scheme of SIDBI Disbursed More Than 276 Crore Loans to 18000 Small Entrepreneurs. Disbursement of over 276 crore loans to more than 18000 small entrepreneurs is recorded under the Prayaas Scheme of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).