Government Scheme

Mission Karmayogi, Key Pillars, Impact and Achievements

Context India is aiming to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047, with aspirations of establishing itself as a global manufacturing hub, a key exporter of value-added services, and a major provider of skilled labour. Strong governance and a capable civil...

PM JANMAN Scheme, Objectives, Focus Areas and Challenges

Context The Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) in November 2023 to improve the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The 'Housing scheme' within PM-JANMAN aims to provide secure housing for 4.90 lakh...

MPLAD Scheme, Key Features and Challenges

Context: Over the past decade, Lok Sabha members elected from Delhi's seven constituencies have failed to utilise Rs 100 crore out of their entitled Rs 311.5 crore funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme. Members of...

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: Smart Cities Mission (SCM), a flagship programme of the NDA-1 government, has taken a back seat in this year’s list of poll promises and achievements. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) Smart cities emerged post-2009 financial crash as urban areas akin...

DigiLocker, Features, Use Cases and Legal Validity

Context: Students can check their board exam results, and access their scores and official mark sheets via the Indian government’s DigiLocker platform. What is Digilocker? About: DigiLocker is a digital storage platform launched in 2015 as part of the Indian...

Affordable Housing in India, Govt. Policy, Challenges

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...

Vibrant Village Programme, Objective, Focus Areas

Context: The Indian government plans to spend over ₹2 crore per kilometre for constructing roads along the China border in Uttarakhand and Sikkim as part of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP). Vibrant Village Programme Implementation: Centrally Sponsored Scheme from 2022-23...

CDP-Suraksha: Cluster Development Program (CDP)

Context: The government launched CDP-SURAKSHA, a digital platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). What is CDP-SURAKSHA? CDP-SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance”. It allows instant subsidy...

National One Health Mission, Goals, Key Initiatives

Context: Introduction to One Health Mission highlighted the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment in the context of pandemics, exemplified by COVID-19 in humans and lumpy skin disease in livestock. National One Health Mission Launched by the Indian government...

Election Commission Launches Know Your Candidate App for Voters

Know Your Candidate App In a democracy, the power of the people lies in their ability to make informed decisions during elections. Recognizing this fundamental principle, the Election Commission of India has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and...