Captain Sourabh and his team from Golden Katar Artillery Brigade rescued 18-month-old Shivam from a 300 ft deep borewell. The team rushed to spot, modified metallic hook, rescued & took child to hospital. The child was declared out of danger.
It was my first attempt at CDS Exam. And I have secured AIR 1 for the Airforce and AIR 2 for the Navy and Army. I got recommended from 5 AFSB Guhawati. As to my feeling I am relieved and happy that I could fulfill my duty towards school. It was long coming. Before this, I had attempted NDA Exam thrice but could not get through SSB Interview at any time.
I belong to Ajgarwa a small village in the East Champaran district of Bihar. My father is a farmer and my mother is a school teacher. My education from class 1 started in a boarding school since I was a nasty child to handle also village was not conducive to education at that point of time as mummy tells. I hated my hostels. would often fail in exams.
Was called dumb witted. I wanted a way out to prepare for the Sainik school entrance exam. And I did prepare really hard and that’s the only time I have consciously prepared for something. And I got admitted to Sainik school Nalanda.
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Everyone in the village thought I have already made it (haha). Schooling was great. And my English was poor. Friends and teacher suggested I read. And I fell in love with reading. I have read around 500 books. I was more of an academic-oriented person till the 10th. except for hockey goalkeeping, I had nothing to show for extracurriculars and sports.
I was a good writer though I wrote scripts for others I seldom participated in debates or declamation myself. I was never a captain in school.
On 11th and 12th however, I took certain small responsibilities and opened up a bit. But when orientation for ssb happened in 12th I became acutely aware of my weaknesses.
Hereupon I suggest young NDA aspirants if u feel you are introverted and a little shy rather than stressing much on your communication take up a challenge something that to you appears impossible sort if it involves leading a team even better. And get it done successfully.
It will increase your self-worth. you will start valuing yourself. And soon enough you won’t need success to fuel your self-worth. So on the expected line, I was rejected the first time. And then I got just 80% marks in 12th.
This is a common folly of the majority of Sainik school students they tend to have made a self-image of unnecessary grandeur. And as they fail to meet their own inflated expectations they are so broken that they take up anything they find first.
To them I suggest keep interacting with people outside, know you are not so special, also that competition outside may be tough yet you will be able to hold your ground.
Fortunately that year(2018) I got enough marks in jee mains to get admission in nit Patna in civil engineering. The failures in board and ssb had brought me face to face with reality. And being among these talented people at college did fill me with humility. I was changed.
My outlook became relaxed, I was happy and blissful. I participated in different things. In school, I didn’t participate in many things because I was afraid to lose. Here I approached everything with an attitude to learn and explore.
I was part of different clubs, organised different activities, and fests, directed plays, and short films, debated, quizzed, wrote stories and poetries, played football, and most importantly interacted with everyone in college. I know almost everyone in my batch across streams with his unique talents.
Also after getting screened out the second and third time I had stopped thinking about defence and ssb altogether. I had accepted my rejections in good stride. It was like I am good and SSB is fine. we are simply not meant to be together.
Though sometimes I got dreams of my batchmate and schools and will get up with the feeling Is there no homecoming(defence) for me? Yet I was good to go the next day.
Corona happened next. Went home to the village. First time I stayed in the village for 1 year continuously since childhood. Played lots of cricket, understood the politics of the village and read NCERT. It was also a moment of growth. Papa became my best friend.
Then in the 2nd year of the corona, I went to Motihari and stayed with my grandfather and grandmother. There I did nothing but studied and played cricket. Prepared for college placements, learned to code and read novels. Brushed up my mathematical aptitude(Arun Sharma).
English was always good. For CDS Exam I just gave a couple of last year’s question sets. I was easily clearing the cutoff.
For SSB this time my brother also had his for NDA. I was more oriented to guide him than preparing for myself. Also, I was in continuous touch with col. Mukteshwar sir who along with commodore Azad sir had given us ssb orientation classes the first time.
I wrote just one set of psych before going for ssb. Stories were more related to things I have done me or my friends have done or I have thought of doing me.
For interviews sometimes my brother would take of mine and other times I of his. CQIs are available on the internet.
20 days before going I started reading the Hindu regularly. Also brushed up the world affairs. And honed service knowledge from Wikipedia. During interviews, I was honest about my failings, learnings and follow up to improve.
I feel io already knows almost everything about you through your PIQs. There is no use rationalizing your past mistakes. You are not expected to have been perfect at every point in time. However, also don’t forget to demonstrate how having recognised your weakness you have attempted to improve by your own initiative.
Keep the conversation light and interesting. For PGT there are some very useful videos on youtube. One can get an idea. As to group discussions I was sure I will get at least 1 chance which I should grab to do well. Never speak for the sake of it. Speak to add value to the discussion.
for GTO I would like to suggest doing the task for getting it done’s sake. Aim for completion than your own performance. Don’t take unnecessary stress if some of your ideas fall flat on your face. Whatever has to happen will happen you simply get yourself involved and forget if there is GTO.
If the idea is not coming give yourself some time and remain supportive and constructive throughout. It does not mean standing by a foolish idea.
In general, don’t prepare much for SSB specifically. Rather try to understand yourself and whatever happens have a cheerful outlook.
Remember many of the things you will achieve in life is due to luck, and a Few you will miss out due to lack of it. But your happiness and that blissfulness should remain intact.
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Indian Army OTA Gaya. Passing Out Parade, Spring Term 2022. 56 Indian GCs & 08 GCs from Friendly Foreign Countries will be passing out from the portals of OTA, Gaya on 11 Jun 2022. The occasion will be solemnised by the proud parents of the Passing Out Course. Cadets of SCO 48th course and TES 39th course will be passing out.
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Officers Training Academy (OTA) Gaya is a premier Pre-Commission Training Academy (PCTA) of the Indian Army, established in the erstwhile location of Army Service Corps (ASC) Centre (North). Gaya Military Station, in the pre-independence days, had a historical distinction of being the Operation Centre of Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of British India Army who steered the initial operations of the Burma Campaign from here. He later became the penultimate Viceroy of India.
The motto of the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Gaya – ‘Shaurya, Gyan, Sankalp’
A Gentleman Cadet on joining OTA, Gaya, undergoes Basic Military Training aimed at overall development into a tough soldier and innovative intellectual. The Gentleman Cadets undergo rigorous military training for a period of one year at OTA, Gaya. A continuous, quantified, structured and systemic training is imparted and Gentleman Cadets are assessed in major discipline such as officer qualities, service subjects, physical training, drill, academics. They also undertake mutual assessment.
OTA Gaya, set up in 2011, is located amid an estate of approximately 870 acres in the hilly terrain of Paharpur at Gaya. The academy is located en route from Gaya to Bodhgaya, approx 7 km from Gaya railway station. The international airport of Gaya is adjacent to the academy. In its vicinity is Bodhgaya, an international tourism destination. Gaya Cantonment dates back to World War II, as one of the headquarters of the British Army.
To mark the commencement of the academy, a flag hoisting ceremony was solemnised and the consecration of the raising of the academy was carried out in true secular tradition of the Indian Army, with recital of scriptures from holy books of different religions.
The academy has been equipped with state of the art training facilities, at par with other pre-commissioning training institutions.
The insignia of Officers Training Academy, Gaya has a two-colour background, with upper half as grey and the lower half blood-red, having two cross swords superimposed with the Dharmchakra.
The first batch of 149 trainee-officers underwent training in the academy during the period July 2011 to Jun 2012 and the first passing out parade was conducted on 8 June 2012. The second batch after successful completion of their training (January 2012 – December 2012) passed out on 8 December 2012. A total of 176 cadets from TES 26 and SCO 29 courses passed out on 8 December 2012. The academy had capacity to train 350 cadets. Lt Gen Sunil Srivastava, VSM (double bar) is the current commandant of the academy, having taken charge in 2018. In December 2019 the Defence Ministry gave the go-ahead to shut OTA Gaya due to lack of intake and technicalities.
Also recently in the news, the IMA passing out parade would be held on June 11 in which a total of 377 gentleman cadets will graduate from the academy. They will be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army. For more information check out: Indian Military Academy Passing Out Parade IMA POP To Be Held On 11 June 2022
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Army Cadet College Wing: Convocation Ceremony concluded on 3rd Jun 2022 in the presence of proud parents. Forty Cadets of ACC 119th Course were conferred with their Graduation Degree. Gentlemen Cadets will now be trained at IMA for a year. A total of 40 Cadets of the Army Cadet College (ACC) Wing graduated on 03 Jun 2022 and were awarded a degree during the presentation ceremony at the Khetarpal Auditorium of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
These degrees were conferred upon the Cadets by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The ceremony was presided over by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Commandant, Indian Military Academy.
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A press release issued by IMA stated that the graduation ceremony was presided by the institute’s commandant Lt Gen Harinder Singh who presented the degrees to the cadets in presence of Brigadier Shailesh Sati, commander ACC.
During the ceremony, cadet Arsh Kumar was awarded the gold medal of Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The COAS silver medal was awarded to Abhinash Sharma while the bronze medal was awarded to Harpreet Singh. Similarly, the commander’s silver medal for getting the first rank in service subjects was awarded to Harpreet Singh. Besides, the medal for getting the first rank in the Humanities stream was awarded to cadet Nishant Sangle. Sachidanand Tiwari won the silver medal for getting the first rank in the Science stream.
The Siachin Bn (ACC Wg) is an integral part of the Indian Military Academy, located at Prem Nagar, Dehradun (Uttarakhand). The duration of the course at Siachin Bn (ACC Wg) is three years split into six semesters of six months each. Thereafter, successful cadets will undergo one year training at IMA.
The IMA passing out parade would be held on June 11 in which a total of 377 gentleman cadets will graduate from the academy. They will be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
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Himanshu Pandey, a 22-year-old engineering graduate from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, whose father works as a driver, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, results of which were declared on Friday. Pandey has been selected for Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.
Pandey said, “I wanted to serve the country since childhood. There was no other option for me. I focused solely on CDS preparations and kept going even after failing to make it several times,” he said, adding he wanted to thank his parents and coaching institute teachers in Haldwani.
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Pandey’s father Kamal Pandey works as a driver in the private sector and mother Deepika Pandey is a homemaker. He secured 95% marks in class 12th boards at ABM School, Haldwani and did his BTech from Dwarahat Engineering College.This was Pandey’s third attempt at CDS. He started preparing for the exam in 2017 and had cleared it twice before, but failed to clear the medical test due to some dental issues. This time though, he cleared both the CDS and Services Selection Board (SSB), clinching the 24th rank at IMA and 13th rank at Indian Navy Academy.
“I wasn’t expecting AIR 1, I was ecstatic after seeing the results. It was a collaborative effort and I would like to thank everyone who supported me. I want to tell everyone to believe in their dreams and work hard towards them. Even in the worst-case scenario, a person gains valuable lessons,” Pandey said in a video message after the results were released.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old Vinay Punetha from a village in Pithoragarh secured the 10th rank in CDS. His father Manoj Kumar Punetha, a local shopkeeper, and mother Madhavi Punetha, a homemaker, said they were elated. Punetha did his schooling from Pithoragarh and BSc in Lucknow. He prepared for CDS while studying for his graduation and is currently training to be a constable in Delhi Police. This was his first attempt at the exams. Punetha has also been selected for IMA.
Meanwhile, UPSC has recommended a total of 142 candidates this time for admission to the IMA, INA and Air Force Academy And Himanshu is at the top rank to be selected for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.
A MERITORIOUS STUDENT SINCE CHILDHOOD: During an interaction with India Today, Himanshu discussed his sincerity in his studies. He has been a meritorious student since childhood. He had secured 95 percent marks in Inter. After that, he did self-study to get enrolled in BTech. He took admission to Vipin Chandra Tripathi Engineering College, Dwarahat Almora, although he continued to prepare for the army during his Btech studies.
CRACKED EXAM IN THIRD ATTEMPT: While talking, he also told us that in his third attempt he had secured this rank. It was a tough journey for him to achieve this great height.
FAMILY IS ON CLOUD NINE: With his success, both his parents are very happy as he has brought laurels to Uttarakhand by getting the first rank at the All India level in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination. Himanshu wanted to become an officer in the army since childhood. His proud father is a driver at a private farm in Haldwani and his mother is a housewife.
VINAY PUNETHA SECURED 10TH RANK IN CDS EXAM 2021: Vinay Punetha from Pithoragarh has also secured 10th rank in the CDS Examination. His father runs a shop in Pithoragarh. Vinay completed his schooling in the hill town and pursued a BSC from Lucknow.
Also Check: CDS 2 2021 Merit List – 142 Candidates Recommended For IMA AFA INA
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UPSC has published the CDS 2 2021 final merit list for IMA, AFA and INA candidates who cleared the respective SSB Interviews. The following are the lists, in order of merit of 142 (81 + 47 + 14) candidates who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2021 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in November, 2021 and SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the 153rd (DE) Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course.
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CDS 2 2021 IMA TOPPERS
AIR-1 5402099 HIMANSHU PANDEY
AIR-2 1501137 RAJ KUMAR
AIR-3 6301426 VINEET
CDS 2 2021 INA TOPPERS
AIR-1 5402099 HIMANSHU PANDEY
AIR-2 1501137 RAJ KUMAR
AIR-3 6301426 VINEET
CDS 2 2021 AFA TOPPERS
AIR-1 1501137 RAJ KUMAR
AIR-2 6301426 VINEET
AIR-3 1002107 M CHANDRA SEKHAR
There are some common candidates in the three lists for various courses. The number of vacancies, as intimated by the Government is 100 for Indian Military Academy [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificates (Army Wing) holders], 22 for Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro[including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry) holders] and 32 for Air Force Academy, Hyderabad [03 vacancies are reserved for NCC ’C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry].
The Commission had recommended 2469, 1079 and 599 as qualified in the written test for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy, respectively. The number of candidates finally qualified is those after SSB test conducted by Army Head Quarters.
The results of Medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications of these candidates is still under process by the Army Headquarters. The candidature of all these candidates is, therefore, Provisional on this score. Candidates are requested to forward their certificates, in original, in support of Date of Birth/Educational qualification etc. claimed by them, along with Photostat attested copies thereof to Army Headquarters /Naval Headquarters /Air Headquarters, as per their first choice.
These results will also be available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after declaration of final result of Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2021.
On the first day of your SSB, Candidates have to clear the stage 1 testing so as to proceed to the next stage. Stage 1 of SSB contains two tests namely OIR which is the officer’s intelligence rating and secondly PPDT which is a picture perception and discussion test.
The OIR test in the SSB contains verbal and non-verbal questions and generally, candidates are given time around 25-30 mins to solve each.
In PPDT, the candidate shown a picture and after perceiving the picture for 30 seconds the candidates have to write a story around the picture within 4 mins and once they are completed with writing the picture, they are taken to a discussion hall where a candidate firstly narrate his/her story and once the narration of the last candidate is finished the group discussion is started. On the basis of the performance of a candidate, they are selected for the second stage that is they are screened in.
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1. Practice the OIR test series and improve your verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Do check out the OIR test sets, booklet, and video lectures from SSBCrackExams, and you can also attend daily live classes and get the peer to peer guidance from the recommended tutors.
2. Write a logical and feasible story. Your story should revolve around the picture only and don’t bring a character from outside the picture. If there is no character, then only you should bring an extra character.
3. Keep the time in mind and increase and writing speed. Try to complete your story within the time limit and in good handwriting.
4. Narration is crucial. This is the only part where you have been given the chance to speak freely and convey your ideas. If you were not able to complete your story writing, this is your shot. Complete the story of yours with full confidence and without stammering.
5. Try to at least give 2-3 valid points in the GD. You will experience a fish market over there and you’ll not get the chance to speak, but you are there to become an officer, crave out the chance for yourself. Be loud and clear while discussing so that the accessors are able to hear you.
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Hope this article helps. Jai Hind.
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With 8 years of governance done the Modi government seems to be on track with its poll promises. Most of the recent surveys suggest that the people are happy wth the initiative towards progress. Though the output is yet to be seen, the progress looks promising. We take a look at some of the important schemes that every aspirant must know which are important for SSB :
| Government Schemes | Launch Date |
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) | April 1, 2021 |
| Ayushman Sahakar Scheme | October 19, 2020 |
| Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM AASHA) | September 2018 |
| SATAT Scheme (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) | October 2018 |
| Mission Sagar | May 2020 |
| NIRVIK Scheme (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana) | February 1, 2020 |
| SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) | April 24, 2020 |
| National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) | February 26, 2020 |
| Mission COVID Suraksha | November 29, 2020 |
| DHRUV – PM Innovative Learning Programme | October 10, 2019 |
| SERB-POWER Scheme (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) | October 29, 2020 |
| One Nation One Ration Card Scheme (ONORCS) | — |
| Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) | June 1, 2020 |
| Mission Karmayogi | September 2, 2020 |
| Sahakar Mitra Scheme | June 12, 2020 |
| Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana | May 4, 2017 |
50+ Important Schemes By Modi Government That You Must Know
They are:
| Government Schemes in India | |||
| Scheme | Full-Form | Date of Launch | Government Ministry |
| PMJDY | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | August 28, 2014 | Ministry of Finance |
| PMSSY | Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana | January 22, 2015 | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| PMMY | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana | April 8, 2015 | Ministry of Finance |
| PMJJBY | Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana | May 9 2015 | Ministry of Finance |
| PMSBY | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana | May 9, 2015 | Ministry of Finance |
| APY | Atal Pension Yojana | May 9, 2015 | Ministry of Finance |
| KVP | Kisan Vikas Patra | 2014 | Ministry of Finance |
| GMS | Gold Monetisation Scheme | November 4 2015 | Ministry of Finance |
| PMFBY | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana | February 18, 2016 | Ministry of Agriculture |
| PMGKY | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana | July 1, 2015 | Ministry of Agriculture |
| DDUGJY | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana | July 25, 2015 | Ministry of Power |
| RGM | Rashtriya Gokul Mission | December 16, 2014 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| DI | Digital India | July 1, 2015 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| SI | Skill India | July 15, 2015 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs |
| (PMKVY) | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana | 2015 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs |
Important Schemes launched in India related to Employment and Poverty Alleviation
| Government Schemes in India | |||
| Scheme | Full-form | Date of Launch | Government Ministry |
| MI | Make in India | September 25, 2014 | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Startup India | Startup India, Standup India | January 16, 2016 | Government of India |
| PMGKY | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) | December 16, 2016 | Ministry of Finance |
Important Schemes launched in India related to Health and Sanitation
| Government Schemes in India | |||
| Full-Form | Name of Scheme | Date of Launch | Government Ministry |
| Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | SBA | October 2nd, 2014 | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Namami Gange | NG | June, 2014 | Ministry of Water Resources |
| National Bal Swachhta | NBS | November 14, 2014 | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP) | (PMJAY) | September 2015 | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| National Digital Health Mission | NDHM | August 15, 2020 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Other Government Schemes launched by the Government of India:
| List of Social Security Schemes in India 2022 | |||
| Scheme | Full-Form | Date of Launch | Government Ministry/ Department |
| BBBPY | Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana | January 22, 2015 | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| PDUSJY | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Yojana | October 16, 2014 | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| NSTSS | National Sports Talent Search Scheme | February 20, 2015 | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| PM SVANidhi | Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi | June 1, 2020 | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| PM FME | Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme | June 29, 2020 | Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
| PMMSY | Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana | September 10, 2020 | Department of Fisheries |
| SWAMITVA | Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas | April 24, 2020 | Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
| PM-KUSUM | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan | February 19, 2019 (Approval Date) | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
1. PRADHAN MANTRI JAN DHAN YOJANA:
Launched on 28th August 2014
The Objective of “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)” is ensuring access to various financial services like availability of basic savings bank account, access to need-based credit, remittances facility, insurance and pension to the excluded sections i.e. weaker sections & low-income groups.
Benefits of schemes are
1. Interest on deposit.
2. Accidental insurance cover of Rs.1Lakh
3. No minimum balance required
4. Life insurance cover of Rs.30,000
5. Overdraft facility after 6 months.
6. Access to Pension, insurance products.
7. RuPay Debit Card.
8. Overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/- is available in only one account per household.
2. MUDRA BANK YOJANA : (Micro Unit Development and Refinance Agency Bank)
Launched on 8th April 2015.
MUDRA will provide credit up to Rs.10 lakh to small entrepreneurs & act as a regulator of Microfinance institutions. The Objective of the scheme is to encourage entrepreneurs and small business units to expand their capabilities and to reduce indebtedness.
Schemes offered by MUDRA bank are:
3. PRADHAN MANTRI JEEVA JYOTI BIMA YOJANA:
Launched on 9th May 2015.
It is government backed life insurance scheme. It is open all sects of Indian civilians
Age limit: 18 to 50 years of age.
Annual premium- Rs.330 per year for life cover of Rs.2,00,000.
4. PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA:
Launched on 9th May 2015.
The government scheme is accident insurance coverage and is affordable for all sects of people.
Age limit: 18-70 years
Annual premium: Rs.12 per year.
Coverage: accidental death and full disability of Rs.2,00,00 and Rs.1,00,000 for partial disability.
5. ATAL PENSION SCHEME:
Launched on 9th may 2015
The Atal pension scheme is targeted at unorganised sector workers.Depending upon the contribution, the beneficiary will get guaranteed pension of Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 per month.Govt will contribute 50% of total contribution or Rs.1000 whichever is lower.
Age limit: 18-40 years
The pension will start at the age of 60 years.
6. PRADHAN MANTRI SANSAD ADARSH GRAM YOJANA:
Launched on 11th October 2014
Under this scheme, MPs will be responsible for developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure of three villages each by 2019. A total of eight villages by 2024.The first Adarsh gram must be developed by 2016 and more by 2019. Total of 6433 Adarsh Grams of 265000 gram Panchayat will be created by 2024.
7. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana:
DDUGJY is a Government of India scheme aimed to provide continuous power supply to rural India. It is one of the key initiatives of Modi Government and it aims to supply 24×7 uninterrupted power supplies to all homes. The government plans to invest Rs 75,600 crore for rural electrification under this scheme. The scheme will replace the existing Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.
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8.UDAAN PROJECT:
The Special Industry Initiative J&K ‘Udaan’ Scheme is to provide skills and enhance the employability of 40,000 youth over a period of five years in key high growth sectors. The scheme is being implemented by the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and the corporate sector in PPP mode.
Udaan also aims to provide a platform that empowers girl students and provides them with better learning opportunities. The human resource development (HRD) ministry programme is designed to provide a comprehensive platform to deserving girl students aspiring to pursue higher education in engineering and assist them in preparing for the IIT-JEE while studying in Classes 11 and 12.
9. DIGITAL INDIA:
The Government of India has launched the Digital India programme with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Launched on 1st July 2015.
Digital India is keyed on three key areas –
1. Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen
2. Governance & Services on Demand
3. Digital Empowerment of Citizens
Pillars of Digital India –
1. Broadband Highways
2. Universal Access to Phones
3. Public Internet Access Programme
4. e-Governance – Reforming government through Technology
5. e-Kranti – Electronic delivery of services
6. Electronics Manufacturing – Target NET ZERO Imports
7. IT for Jobs
8. Early Harvest Programmes
10. SKILL INDIA:
Launched by PM Narendra Modi on 15th July 2015.
Skill India focuses on creating jobs for youth, the govt has decided to revamp the antiquated industrial training centres that will skill over 20 lakh youth annually and create 500 million jobs by 2020. The initiative was launched on the occasion of world youth skills day. Samsung recently signed a major deal in providing hands-on training to youths for employment and improving the skills at the same time.
11. MAKE IN INDIA:
Launched on 25th September 2014.
The main Objective of Make in India initiative is :
25 sectors have been included in Make in India scheme. Some of the sectors are automobiles, chemicals,IT, pharmaceuticals, textiles, leather, tourism and hospitality, design manufacturing, renewable energy,mining and electronics.
12. SWACHH BHARAT:
Launched on 2nd October 2014.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a national campaign by the government of India aims to accomplish the vision of
clean India by 2nd October 2019. A performance ranking on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of 476 cities in the country, based on the extent of open defecation and solid waste management practices, released by the Ministry of Urban Development recently.
Top 10 cities are: Mysore, Tiruchirapalli, Navi Mumbai, Kochi, Hassan, Mandhya, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Halisahar, Gangtok.
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1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
3. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
4. Atal pension Yojana (APY)
5. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
6. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
7. Make in India
8. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
9. Soil Health Card Scheme
10. Digital India
11. Skill India Program
12. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana
13. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)
14. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
15. One Rank One Pension Scheme
16. Smart City Mission
17. Gold Monetization Scheme
18. Startup India, Standup India
19. Digilocker
20. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission
21. UJWAL Discom Assurance Yojana
22. PAHAL-Direct Benefits Transfer for LPG (DBTL) Consumers Scheme
23. Namami Gange Project
24. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Sadak Yojana
25. National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)
26. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)
27. Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana (PMYY)
28. Pradhan Mantri Zero Deficit Zero Effect Scheme
29. Mission Bhagirathi- Providing safe drinking Water to All
30. Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY)
31. Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
32. BHIM (Bharat Interface for money) App
33. 7th Pay Commission
34. Setu Bharatam project
35. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
36. UDAN scheme
37. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY)
38. Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (PMSSY)
39. Sagarmala project
40. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)
41. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
42. Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
43. Midday Meal Scheme
44. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)
45. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
46. Goods and Services Tax Bill
47. Ayushman Bharat Yojana
We all have seen many cadets passing out from their academies after the successful completion of their training. You might have noticed a memorial tablet plastered on the ground and cadets crossing it, where it’s written PEHLA KADAM. After Gentlemen and lady cadets pass over the ANTIM PAG they officially become an officer in the Indian armed forces. Also, cadets do not become an officer until they cross the Antim Pag.
What is Pehla Kadam?
PEHLA KADAM as the name Suggest is the first step toward the new and adventurous life of an Army Officer in the Indian Army. This was formally replaced by our ex COAS General M.M Naravane by ANTIM PAG.
PEHLA KADAM Before 2021, there used to be ‘ANTIM PAG’ or the last step, after the parade which symbolises the completion of their training.
As COAS addressed in his speech, this “PEHLA KADAM” shows that the journey is not over, but it has started for the young officer and this first step will give him the confidence to deal with the forthcoming challenges.
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After the training, crossing PEHLA KADAM or the First step symbolises the beginning of a new life for an officer. All those adventures and thrills are waiting for them which they will have to face with bravery and true comradeship.
