Government Scheme

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Objectives, Implementation

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014, marked a significant turning point in India's sanitation and cleanliness landscape. The initiative aimed to transform the nation into a cleaner, more hygienic...

NAMASTE Scheme, Objective and Key Features

Context: Recently a profiling initiative of people involved in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks across Indian cities was conducted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the NAMASTE programme. National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)...

Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)

The Union Cabinet has approved a package that will provide up to ₹5 lakh each to tribal households and villages across the country, to turn their homes into tourist homestays. This is one of the 25 interventions planned under the...

PM ASHA Scheme, Components and Features

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the PM-ASHA Scheme. It will now have the components of PSS, PSF the Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) and the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-ASHA)...

Retirement Benefit Schemes, Eligibility, Contributions

Government employees contribute to the National Pension System (NPS) whereas private sector employees have an Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account. There are certain differences between both of them like Expected returns on NPS are greater but PF provides more stability...

PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Components and Features

Context: Recently The Union Cabinet has approved the PM E-DRIVE Scheme with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over a period of two years for promotion of electric mobility in the country. PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM...

Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, Achievements, Important Facts

Context: The Lieutenant Governor urged Delhi’s CM to Implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat health scheme. Union Cabinet Approves Health Coverage for Senior Citizens The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved free health coverage for all senior citizens...

Union Cabinet has approved 7 New Schemes for Farmers

New Schemes for Farmers The Union Cabinet has approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes with a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. No. Scheme for Farmers Budget 1. Digital Agriculture Mission ₹2,817 crore 2. Strengthening...

PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells

Context: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has selected Reliance Industries Ltd. as the successful bidder under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells The scheme is called...

Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI)

The Education Ministry has stopped releasing Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds to Delhi, Punjab, and West Bengal as these states have not implemented the PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) program. The Union Education Ministry has stated that Tamil...