NATIONAL - 2013 JULY

July 2
In a major push to e-governance at grass root level for transparency, governmen
t has decided to cover 339 of around 620 districts by next year March by a syste
m under which government services can be accessed through instruments like mobil
e phones.
With aim to protect information and build capabilities to prevent attacks, the
government released the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 to safeguard both ph
ysical and business assets of the country.
July 3
Inter - Ministerial body Telecom commission on 2ndJuly gave to nod for raising
foreign direct investment limit in the sector from 74 percent to 100 percent subj
ect to cabinet approval.
July 4
MGPSY: Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana a pension scheme for blue - colla
r Indian workers, would be launched in the Gulf next month.
The 3rd edition of India International Leather Fair began on July 4th in New De
lhi.
* India Trade Promotion Organization Chairman Ritamenon and charge daffaires of I
talian embassy Giantuluca Grandi Jointly inaugurated the three day event.
July 5
President Pranab Mukherjee promulgated the National Food Security Ordinance, wh
ich aims to provide subsidized food grain to around 67% of Indias 1.2 billion peop
le.
* The measure will guarantee 5 kg of rice, wheat and coarse cereals per month pe
r person at a fixed price of Rs. 3, 2, 1 respectively.
* Food security programmed will be the biggest in the world.
July 6
In Jharkhand, efforts of forming a new government are on after the congress agre
ed to support the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
July 10
On 10thJuly Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the ambitious Anna Bh
agya scheme in Bengalore.
* Under The scheme 30 kg of Rice per month will be given to BPL (Below Poverty L
ine) families across the state at Rs. 1 per kg.
Bhakra dam will become the first structure in India which will have two commemor
ative postal stamps in its name.
The Punjab government announced 1% reservation in administrations for the single
girl child in technical education institutions across the state.
July 11
The Union Cabinet on 11thJuly approved setting up of two national level univers
ites in Uttarpradesh.
* Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
* Indira Gandhi National University for Women in Rai Bareli district.
July 13
Food Security Scheme to be launched on August 20th (birth anniversary of former
PM Rajiv Gandhi).July 14, 15
The 163 year old telegram services in the country the indication of good and ba
d news for generations of Indians - come to an end.
July 16
Supreme Court has summoned Chief Secretaries of four states UP, Andhra Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra for failing to take steps on police reforms.