Modi Cabinet Briefing Big Points: The Union Cabinet took some big decisions on Thursday (October 3, 2024), the first day of Navratri, which are directly related to farmers, middle class and Indian languages. The government has taken a big decision on schemes related to increasing the income of farmers and food security for the middle class.
These schemes approved under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are focused on increasing agricultural production in the country and providing fair price to the farmers for their crops.
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PM-National Agricultural Development Scheme approved
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, under which a total amount of Rs 1,01,321 crore has been allocated. The aim of this scheme is to boost the income of farmers by improving the agriculture sector. Special attention will be given in the scheme to develop the value chain and use digital technology. Along with this, work will also be done towards strengthening the agricultural infrastructure.
The government has approved a plan of Rs 10,103 crore for the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oilseeds. Work will be done under this scheme for the next six years (till FY31). Its aim is to increase the production area of oilseeds in the country from 29 million hectares to 33 million hectares, so that the production of edible oils can increase.
Promoting Indian languages
To ensure that farmers get the right price for their produce, the government has also expanded the PM ASHA scheme. Under this, farmers will be ensured a fair price for their crops. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also said that Prime Minister Modi has always emphasized on promoting Indian languages.
In this series, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages have been approved as classical languages. The aim of these schemes is to strengthen the agricultural sector of the country and improve the economic condition of the farmers, as well as ensuring food security for the middle class is also a major goal of these schemes.
Gift! 12 lakh railway employees will get 78 days bonus, announcement for port employees too
The central government has given a big gift to the railway employees. The centre has announced to give 78 days bonus to the employees during the upcoming festivals. According to the information, about 12 lakh employees will benefit from this decision of the government. The bonus will be paid before Dussehra and Diwali holidays.
This amount will be paid to various categories of railway employees like Track Maintainer, Loco Pilot, Train Manager (Guard), Station Master, Supervisor, Technician, Technician Helper, Pointsman, Ministerial Staff and other Group XC Staff. The payment of PLB acts as an incentive to motivate railway employees to work towards improving the performance of the railways.
PLB is paid to eligible railway employees every year before Durga Puja/Dussehra holidays. This year also, about 11.72 lakh non-gazetted railway employees are being paid PLB amount equivalent to 78 days’ salary. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs 17,951/- for 78 days.
The above amount will be paid to various categories of railway employees like Track Maintainer, Loco Pilot, Train Manager (Guard), Station Master, Supervisor, Technician, Technician Helper, Pointsman, Ministerial Staff and other Group ‘C Staff. The performance of the Railways was very good in the year 2023-2024. Railways loaded a record freight of 1588 million tonnes and carried about 6.7 billion passengers.
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Benefits of Conferring Classical Language status to languages like Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali
Conferring Classical Language status to languages like Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali will promote these languages, their cultural preservation, academic research, and the overall recognition of linguistic heritage.
It will enhance awareness of the language.
Conferring classical status will strengthen the linguistic identity of speakers, fostering pride in their language’s contribution to national and global culture.
It will ensure that ancient literary texts, manuscripts, and works are conserved. Digitization of ancient manuscripts will make them accessible for future generations of scholars.
It will trigger establishment of dedicated research institutions, translation efforts, and publication of texts.
Students pursuing higher studies in classical languages can benefit from scholarships.
Historical monuments, ancient libraries, and cultural centers linked to classical languages often may witness a boost in tourism as people would seek to explore the origins and evolution of these language as also the history and traditions associated with them.
Traditional arts, rituals, and festivals associated with the classical language will be safeguarded.
Employment generation and job opportunities:
Universities and institutions will introduce specialized courses, leading to the demand for scholars, researchers, and language teachers in classical studies.
Scholars and researchers will find employment in language research, manuscript preservation, and linguistic studies.
Cultural heritage centers, museums, and libraries will require experts for the curation and preservation of manuscripts, historical records, and cultural artifacts related to the language.
There may be a surge in demand for translators, editors, and publishers to work on translating ancient texts into modern languages, as well as creating new literary works in classical languages.
The promotion of classical languages often boosts cultural tourism, leading to the need for tour guides, event organizers, and hospitality professionals familiar with the language and associated cultural heritage.
Digital platforms and traditional media will require content creators, writers, and producers to develop programs, documentaries, and materials in and about the classical languages.
The digitization of ancient manuscripts and texts will open opportunities for IT professionals in digital archiving, linguistic software development, and database management related to these classical languages.
Entrepreneurs can create start-ups or businesses focused on language learning platforms, educational tools, heritage tourism, and language-based publishing, which can generate employment.
With the recognition of classical languages, more festivals, literary events, and cultural programs will be organized, requiring event management professionals, performers, and cultural practitioners.
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