DAILY CURRENT
AFFAIRS: 16TH APR 2017
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1.
PM LAUNCHES GNFC’S CASHLESS/LESS CASH TOWNSHIP MODEL ACROSS 12 STATES
i.
During his Nagpur visit, PM Narendra Modi launched a less – cash township
model, developed by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd across
81 townships in 12 States.
ii.
The less-cash model across the States has been facilitated by GNFC under the
auspices of NITI Aayog. It is to be noted that GNFC’s township at Bharuch in
Gujarat became India’s first 100% cashless township.
iii.
56 out of 81 selected townships are in Gujarat, whereas 25 townships are
located in other 11 states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi,
Chhattisgarh, and Bihar.
2.
HIMACHAL PRADESH CELEBRATING 70TH HIMACHAL DAY
i.
Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 70th Foundation Day. It came into existence in
year 1948 post merger of 30 odd princely states.
ii.
On the occasion of the 70th foundation day of Himachal Pradesh, CM Virbhadra
Singh launched an ‘Unemployment Allowance Scheme’ at a state level function in
Chamba.
iii.
Under the scheme Himachal Pradesh State Government will provide unemployment
allowance of Rs 1,000 per month to youth having intermediate or above
qualification whereas the unemployed youth with disability would be provided
allowance of Rs 1,500 per month.