Nayi Chetna 4.0 Campaign (DAY-NRLM)

Introduction

  • ‘Nayi Chetna 4.0 – Initiative for Change’ is a national campaign under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
  • It focuses on strengthening women’s safety, mobility, dignity, and socio-economic participation, especially in rural India.
  • Subtopic: Why in news?
  • Launched by the Union Minister for Rural Development alongside the Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
  • Scheduled to run nationwide from 25 November to 23 December 2025, led by the Self-Help Group (SHG) network under DAY-NRLM.

Background

  • This is the fourth edition of the ‘Nayi Chetna’ campaign.
  • DAY-NRLM was launched in 2011 and restructured in 2015; it is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  • The mission aims to reduce rural poverty through self-employment, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods via SHGs.
  • Subtopic: Significance
  • Emphasises elimination of substance abuse, identified as a major cause of domestic violence.
  • Promotes village-level campaigns for violence-free communities.
  • Stresses women’s voices in governance and safe public spaces.
  • Encourages shared domestic responsibilities and recognition of women’s economic roles.
  • Subtopic: Facts/General knowledge
  • DAY-NRLM primarily mobilises rural women into SHGs.
  • SHGs receive credit linkages, capacity-building support, and improved market access.
  • Key components include financial inclusion, digital literacy, and diversification of livelihood activities to stabilise household incomes in rural areas.

8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

Introduction

  • The 8th Pay Commission will be chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
  • It will submit its report within 18 months and may issue interim recommendations on specific matters before completion.
  • Recommendations are expected to take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2026.

Why in news?

  • The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
  • Subtopic: Background
  • A Pay Commission is established every 10 years under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
  • It determines salaries, allowances, and pensions of Central government employees by assessing both monetary and non-monetary benefits, taking into account inflation, cost of living, and the need for parity and fairness in compensation.
  • Usually, a retired Supreme Court judge heads the Commission.
  • Its recommendations are often adopted by state-owned organisations as well.
  • The 7th Pay Commission (2016), chaired by Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur, recommended a 23.55% overall hike.

Significance

  • Implementation leads to higher consumption and economic growth.
  • It improves the quality of life of employees and pensioners.
  • Over 49 lakh Central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners will benefit under the 8th CPC.
  • Subtopic: Facts/General knowledge
  • The Terms of Reference serve as a blueprint outlining the mandate, scope, and timelines for the 8th Pay Commission.