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Mission Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

Mission Shakti Mission Shakti is India's integrated initiative to enhance women's safety, security, and empowerment. Launched by the Government of India. Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development Objective: To enhance women's safety, security, and empowerment through targeted interventions. Implementation...

One Nation One Port (ONOP) Initiative, Key Features

Context: Union Minister of Ports Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port initiative to standardize and streamline port operations across India. Additionally, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched Sagar Ankalan — the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2023-24, marking a...

National Food Security Act 2013, Objectives, Features and Provision

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 was passed to ensure access to appropriate quality food at reasonable rates for people to enjoy dignified lives, hence facilitating food and nutritional security in the human life cycle approach. With a human-centered...

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Objectives and Benefits

Context: Maternity benefits in India are a critical aspect of ensuring the health and well-being of pregnant women and their children. However, despite legal entitlements, many women are deprived of these benefits due to inadequate implementation and restrictive policies. Pradhan...

6 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN)

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of India that provides financial assistance to landholding farmers. The 19th installment of PM-KISAN was released on February 24, 2025, benefiting millions of farmers across...

10 Years of Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC) and its Key Features

Context: In February 2025 Soil Health Card Scheme completed 10 Years. About Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC) It was launched on 19th February 2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan, to assist State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers in...

NAKSHA Programme Launched to Promote Urban Planning

The NAKSHA Programme is a pioneering initiative by the Government of India aimed at modernizing urban land records through advanced geospatial technology. Launched on February 18, 2025, by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, the pilot project...

Insurers Agree on Customer-friendly Bima Vistaar Plan

Context: India’s insurance companies have agreed on a simple, comprehensive and customer-friendly model for Bima Vistaar. About Bima Vistaar It is a simple, comprehensive and customer-friendly composite insurance product. Initiated by: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Co-Insurance...

PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, Objectives and Key Features

Context: In the Union Budget 2025, the Union Finance Minister has announced a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana. About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) The PMDKY programme is motivated by the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) which...

Affordable Housing in India: PMAY-U and PMAY-G

Context As the 2024 elections progress, numerous campaign pledges focus on housing issues. However, India is facing a significant housing crisis. Challenges in Addressing India's Housing Crisis Economic Viability Building affordable housing remains economically challenging due to high land and...