Government Scheme

PM Vidya Laxmi Scheme

About Vidyalaxmi Scheme It is a new government initiative designed to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs). Key Features and Eligibility Collateral-Free Loans: Students enrolled in QHEIs can access collateral-free and guarantor-free...

5 Sutras for Digital Infrastructure, Key Characteristics, Applications

In the age of digital transformation, digital infrastructure has become the backbone of modern societies, driving economic growth, innovation, and global connectivity. With initiatives like India’s Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative (DiGi Framework) spearheaded by international cooperation, the focus on building...

Victims’ Register Initiative, Categories, Historical and Structural Violence

Government's Holistic Approach The government’s strategy to address left-wing extremism is comprehensive, focusing on areas of security, development, ensuring the rights of local communities, governance improvements, and managing public perception. This holistic approach reflects the government's commitment to addressing law...

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Context: Recently PMBJP achieved a significant milestone, with Janaushadhi medicines amounting to ₹1,000 crore sold in the year 2024-25 up to October 2024. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) It was launched by the Union govt. in 2016 to provide...

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme

About UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Launched: October 2016 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation Objective: To connect small and medium cities with big cities through air service. Funding: It is jointly funded by the central government and state...

National Learning Week Initiative, Objectives and Key Features

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Learning Week (NLW) on October 19, 2024, as part of the broader Mission Karmayogi initiative. The NLW marks a significant step toward transforming India’s civil services through continuous learning, upskilling, and capacity-building efforts....

PM Gati Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

PM Gati Shakti: Introduction On August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the PM Gati Shakti initiative during his address from the Red Fort, marking a significant shift in India’s approach to infrastructure development. This initiative aims to create...

Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project

On January 28, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in India's water resource management sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, along with the Government of India, for the...

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)...