e-Jagriti Platform: PIB Notes
About e-Jagriti Platform
- e-Jagriti is a unified AI-enabled digital grievance redressal platform integrating all consumer dispute resolution systems.
- Organisation Involved: The platform is developed and operated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.
- Aim: It ensures faster, transparent, accessible and paperless consumer justice for households, MSMEs and NRIs.
Key Features of e-Jagriti Platform
- Unified Consumer Courts: The platform enables e-filing, digital scrutiny, electronic notices, virtual hearings and secure document management.
- Global Accessibility: NRIs can file cases, track proceedings and attend hearings remotely through secure digital services.
- AI Interface: Chatbots, voice-to-text tools, multilingual support and smart case routing improve the overall user experience.
- High Disposal Efficiency: Case disposal exceeded filings in several States during July and August 2025, reducing pending cases.
- Integrated Communication: The platform automatically sends SMS alerts, emails, OTP verification and procedural notifications to users.
- Secure Payments: PayGov and Bharat Kosh provide safe, traceable and convenient online fee payment facilities.
Significance of e-Jagriti Platform
- Consumer Justice: The platform removes barriers of distance, paperwork and physical presence through completely digital grievance redressal.
- Faster Resolution: Digital workflows, automated notices and virtual hearings reduce delays in consumer dispute settlement.
- Inclusive Access: Multilingual support and voice assistance improve accessibility for elderly, visually impaired and low digital literacy users.
Modified UDAN Scheme (Viksit UDAN): PIB Notes
In News: Prime Minister Launches the Next Phase of UDAN as Viksit UDAN
- The Prime Minister launched the Modified UDAN Scheme and inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport.
About the Modified UDAN Scheme (Viksit UDAN)
- Launch: The Modified UDAN Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 March 2026.
- Parent Scheme: UDAN was originally launched in October 2016 to expand affordable regional air connectivity.
- Objective: The scheme aims to strengthen regional aviation and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Outlay: The Modified UDAN Scheme has an approved outlay of approximately ₹29,000 crore for ten years.
Key Features of the Modified UDAN Scheme
- Regional Infrastructure: The scheme will develop 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips with dedicated financial support.
- Airport Support: It provides Operations and Maintenance support for regional airports through targeted financial assistance.
- Helipad Development: The scheme supports development of 200 helipads to improve regional helicopter connectivity.
- Viability Gap Funding: Continued funding supports sustainable operations of regional airlines serving underserved regions.
- Indigenous Aviation: The scheme promotes deployment of HAL Dhruv and Dornier aircraft in remote areas.
India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA): PIB Notes
In News: India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes into Force
- The India-Israel BIA entered into force on 4 July 2026, strengthening bilateral economic and investment relations. The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi by both governments.
What is a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA)?
- Definition: A Bilateral Investment Agreement is a legal agreement protecting and promoting investments between two countries.
- Investor Rights: BIAs allow investors to seek remedies through Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms.
- State Rights: BIAs also permit dispute resolution through State-to-State settlement mechanisms where applicable.
- Legal Status: BIAs are recognised under Article 38(1)(a) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) Evolution
- Old Model BIT: India adopted its first Model BIT in 1993 for investment protection.
- New Model BIT: India replaced the earlier framework with the 2015 Model BIT.
- Recent Agreements: India signed BITs with Uzbekistan (2024), UAE (2024) and Kyrgyzstan (2025).
- Israel Milestone: Israel became the first OECD country to adopt India’s new investment treaty model.
- Replacement: The agreement replaces the India-Israel BIT signed in 1996, which ended in 2017.
Key Features of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement
- Investment Promotion: The agreement is expected to increase bilateral investments currently valued at around USD 800 million.
- Investor Protection: It protects investments against expropriation or nationalisation through fair and prompt compensation.
- Dispute Resolution: The agreement provides an arbitration-based mechanism for resolving investment disputes.
- Policy Balance: The treaty protects investors while preserving sovereign policy space for legitimate public policy objectives.
- Transparency: Governments must maintain clear and predictable investment policies to strengthen investor confidence.
- Economic Partnership: The agreement is expected to deepen cross-border investment and bilateral economic cooperation.
BHAVYA Scheme: PIB Notes
In News: Cabinet Approves BHAVYA Scheme for Investment Ready Industrial Parks
- The BHAVYA Scheme aims to develop investment-ready industrial parks through Centre, States and private sector partnerships.
About the BHAVYA Scheme
- Nodal Ministry: The scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Objective: It aims to develop 100 investment-ready plug-and-play industrial parks spanning 100 to 1000 acres.
- Duration: The scheme will operate from 2026-27 to 2031-32 with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore.
- Implementation: NICDC will implement the scheme under DPIIT in partnership with States and the private sector.
Implementation Mechanism of the BHAVYA Scheme
- Sponsoring Agency: The State, Union Territory or Central PSU will sponsor eligible industrial park projects.
- Special Purpose Vehicle: An SPV will be formed between NICDIT and the concerned State nodal agency.
- SPV Role: The SPV will own, develop, operate and maintain assets created under the scheme.
Financial Support under the BHAVYA Scheme
- Project Assistance: Eligible projects will receive financial support up to ₹1 crore per acre.
- Private Partnership: Private developers will receive support up to ₹50 lakh per acre or 50% infrastructure cost.
- Core Infrastructure: Assistance covers roads, utilities, drainage systems and ICT infrastructure.
- Value-added Infrastructure: Support includes factory sheds, laboratories and warehousing facilities.
- Social Infrastructure: The scheme funds worker housing and essential public amenities.
- External Infrastructure: Additional support up to 25% of project cost improves connectivity with existing networks.
Beneficiaries and Significance of the BHAVYA Scheme
- Primary Beneficiaries: Manufacturing units, MSMEs, startups and investors will benefit through ready industrial infrastructure.
- Secondary Beneficiaries: Workers, logistics providers, service sectors and local communities will receive indirect benefits.
- Sustainable Design: Industrial parks will promote green energy, underground utility corridors and efficient resource utilisation.
- PM GatiShakti: The scheme aligns with PM GatiShakti to strengthen multimodal connectivity.
- Ease of Doing Business: Pre-approved land, ready infrastructure and single-window systems reduce investment barriers.
- Employment Generation: The scheme is expected to create lakhs of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
- Regional Growth: Cluster-based development will encourage co-location of industries, suppliers and service providers.
Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA): PIB Notes
In News: Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas Strengthens India’s Preparedness for Animal Health Emergencies
- The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying conducted the third national-level Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas under the National One Health Mission.
About Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
- What it is? Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas is a national mock drill testing preparedness for zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Nodal Department: The exercise is conducted by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the National One Health Mission.
- Duration: The five-day exercise was conducted from 29 June to 3 July 2026.
- Location: The mock drill was organised at Khari village in Vidisha District, Madhya Pradesh.
- Objective: The exercise validates preparedness, coordination and emergency response for animal health emergencies using the One Health approach.
Key Features of Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
- One Health Approach: The exercise integrated animal health, human health, wildlife, food safety and district administration stakeholders.
- Outbreak Scenario: The drill simulated Influenza A (H1N1) in animals with potential spillover to humans and wildlife.
- Response Chain: Participants tested surveillance, early warning, outbreak investigation, laboratory diagnosis and containment operations.
- Operational Focus: The exercise assessed biosecurity, movement control, risk assessment and public communication mechanisms.
- Joint Participation: Experts worked together under the guidance of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT).
Significance of Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
- Preparedness: The exercise strengthened national readiness for emerging and re-emerging zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Coordination: It reinforced inter-sectoral collaboration through the One Health approach.
- Capacity Building: The exercise identified operational gaps for improving future emergency response protocols.
- Veterinary Systems: The drill strengthened resilient systems for prevention, early detection and rapid response to zoonotic diseases.
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY): PIB Notes
In News: Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana for Senior Citizens’ Welfare
- Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana aims to strengthen welfare, dignity and social inclusion of senior citizens across India.
About Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
- What it is? AVYAY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for empowering senior citizens across India.
- Background: The scheme was earlier known as the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrc).
- Renamed: The scheme was revamped and renamed as Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana in April 2021.
- Objective: The scheme promotes well-being, social inclusion and active participation of senior citizens in society.
Components of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
- Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC): Provides financial assistance for running and maintaining Senior Citizen Homes and Continuous Care Homes.
- IPSrC Objective: The programme improves the quality of life of indigent senior citizens through essential basic amenities.
- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY): Provides assisted living devices to eligible senior citizens with age-related disabilities.
- RVY Benefits: The scheme supports persons suffering from low vision, hearing impairment, tooth loss and locomotor disabilities.
Eligibility under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)
- Financial Criteria: Beneficiaries must belong to the Below Poverty Line category or earn up to ₹15,000 monthly.
- Target Group: Eligible senior citizens with age-related disabilities receive assisted living devices under the scheme.
