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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...

National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Context: For the first time in over a decade, palm oil's share of India's total edible oil imports has dropped below 30%. What is Palm Oil? Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (pulp) of oil...

Mid-Day Meal Scheme, Salient Features, MDM Rule 2015

Context: The Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw ₹50 crore in funding for eggs and millet-based sweet dishes in State-run schools under the Mid Day Meal (MDM) Scheme. About Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDM) MDM was launched in 1995 as...

Faceless Scheme of Assessment, Aim and Legal Framework

Context: The CBI has registered a case against nine individuals for allegedly attempting to undermine the Income Tax Department’s "Faceless Assessment Scheme." About the Faceless Scheme of Assessment The Faceless Assessment Scheme was introduced by the Income Tax Department in...

National Mission on Natural Farming, Salient Features and Benefits

Context: The Centre has issued guidelines for its recently launched National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) Scheme The Ministry of Agriculture...

Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME’s

Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME’s The government has approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), announced in the FY25 Budget, two days before the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26. The scheme aims to facilitate collateral-free loans for...

Cabinet Approved National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient Value Chain for critical mineral resources. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) It is a strategic initiative announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to help India...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Features, Benefits

Context: Around 8.5 lakh households have installed rooftop solar connections under PM Surya Ghar Yojna. About PM Surya Ghar Yojna Launched: February 15, 2024 Objective: To provide free electricity to one crore households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar...

List of Government Schemes 2025, Check Latest State and Central List

Government Schemes 2025 [catlist name="Government Schemes" numberposts=20] View More Government Schemes List 2025 for UPSC Exam The Union Budget 25 introduces several new schemes and modifications to existing ones, aimed at holistic national development. These schemes reflect the government's commitment...

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Context: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) faced a budget shortfall in 2024-25, with no additional allocation provided, leading to delays in wage disbursement for workers. About MGNREGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)...