Government Scheme

Sagarmala Scheme, Key Pillars and Achievements

Context: Recently the 4th NSAC meet was held to review and boost port-led development under the Sagarmala Programme. About Sagarmala Scheme Sagarmala Scheme is a port-led development initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015 under the Ministry of Ports,...

APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) for School Students

Context: Parents and activists fear that opting out of the Education Ministry’s APAAR ID for school students could become nearly impossible, despite enrolment being officially voluntary. About APAAR ID Initiative By: Ministry of Education. Introduced Under: National Education Policy (NEP)...

Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS)

Context: Recently, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister informed that 99% of the Parliamentary Assurances have been fulfilled and OAMS has helped in ensuring that these assurances get fulfilled. About Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS) It is a digital platform implemented by...

Vigyan Dhara Scheme, Components and Significance

Context: The Government of India has significantly increased the allocation for the Vigyan Dhara scheme from ₹330.75 crore (2024-25) to ₹1425.00 crore (2025-26). About Vigyan Dhara Scheme Vigyan Dhara Scheme is a central sector scheme unifying three umbrella schemes of...

Prime Minister Internship Scheme, Objectives and Benefits

Context: The Union Finance Minister has launched the PMIS Mobile application to enhance accessibility to internship opportunities for youth & Improve the ease of registration and application process. The Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the...

PM-YUVA 3.0: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors

Context: Recently The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors). About PM-YUVA 3.0 It is an Author Mentorship Programme aimed at training young and budding authors (below 30 years...

Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme

Context: The Union Government has recently launched the PM VIKAS scheme for the upliftment of minority communities. About PM VIKAS Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) PM VIKAS Scheme is a Central sector scheme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)....

Swadesh Darshan Scheme, Objectives, Features, and Key Developments

Context: The Central Government has sanctioned 116 new tourist destinations across India under SD 2.0 & CBDD scheme in partnership with State Governments. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India...

PRIP Scheme: Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma – Med Tech Sector Scheme

The Department of Pharmaceutical under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched the PRIP Scheme. The scheme focuses on certain priority areas that will help India's pharma industry to strengthen its global position by developing of research infrastructure and...

75/25 Initiative for Hypertension and Diabetes

75/25 Initiative It was launched by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on World Hypertension Day (May 17, 2023). It aims to provide standardized care to 75 million people suffering from Hypertension and Diabetes by December 2025. Hypertension...