Government Scheme

Parvatmala: National Ropeways Development Programme

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana: the Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib ropeway (12.4 km) and the Sonprayag-Kedarnath ropeway (12.9 km). About Parvatmala Programme It is a government initiative...

Samvedana Campaign – Tackling Mental Health Issues in Durg, Chhattisgarh

Samvedana Campaign: Background In 2023, the district administration of Durg district, Chhattisgarh launched the Samvedana (Sensing) campaign to address mental health issues on a large scale. Mental health issues often go unnoticed, especially in rural areas due to stigma and...

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme with an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-26. About Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) LHDCP is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at improving...

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)

Context: The budget allocation for the PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana in 2025-26 has increased by 37% compared to the previous year. Current Status of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM) The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)...

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Objectives and Impact of PMUY

Context: A survey in the rural area of Indore highlighted the linkage between time-saving in domestic work and women's workforce participation. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a pioneering initiative launched by the Government...

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...