NATIONAL
Union Cabinet Cleared Reservation For Jats Under OBC category
The Union Cabinet on 2 March cleared reservation for Jat community under the central list of OBC (other backward castes quota) category in nine northern states.The decision would pave the way for the community members to avail benefits of reservation in central government jobs and central education institutions as per the existing norms.
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs Launched Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched a new initiative Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme on 4 March for the benefits and welfare of minorities of India.Under the scheme, Sehat Card will be issued to every student of the Institution financially aided by Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF).
EC creates Intelligence Grid To Curb Black Money In Polls
The Election Commission has on 11 March created a multi-agency grid of revenue and security intelligence agencies to regularly update it about suspected financial movements as part of measures to curb use of blackmoney in Lok Sabha and assembly polls.