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August 4, 2023

Naya Savera Scheme

Recently, the Union Minister of Minority Affairs informed Lok Sabha that nearly 1 lakh 20 thousand minority students have benefited under the Naya Savera scheme.

About Scheme

The scheme aims to provide free coaching to students belonging to six minority communities for technical/professional courses and competitive exams.
Beneficiaries include Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi students.
The scheme has been discontinued from 2022-23.

eCOURTS MISSION MODE PROJECT (MMP)

Minister of Law & Justice has provided the status of the eCourts Mission Mode Project in Rajya Sabha.

About eCourts Mission Mode Project:

It is an initiative undertaken by the Indian government for computerization of District and subordinate courts with the objective of improving access to justice using technology.
Implemented by: Department of Justice
Phases:
- Phase I: It was implemented during 2011-2015.
- Phase II: It was started in 2015.

FCRA Permit

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has canceled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) permit for the Indian offshoot of the U.K.-based NGO Save The Children, known as Bal Raksha Bharat.

About FCRA Permit:

The FCRA requires every person or NGO wishing to receive foreign donations to be registered under the Act.
Validation: 5 years
Cancellation of Approval: The government reserves the right to cancel the FCRA registration of any NGO if it finds it to be in violation of the Act.