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NAMASTE Scheme: Objectives, Features and Impact on Sanitation Workers

Context: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced major progress under the NAMASTE Scheme, highlighting large-scale profiling, PPE distribution, health insurance coverage, and financial assistance for sanitation workers. Recently a profiling initiative of people involved in hazardous cleaning...

River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme: Objectives, Features and Importance

Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has extended the River Basin Management (RBM) scheme for another five years (2026–2031). River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme is a central sector initiative designed to provide a scientific and institutional...

Skills Outcomes Fund: Purpose, Benefits and Implementation

Context: The Minister of State for Education, Government of India, has launched a national campaign to establish the Skills Outcomes Fund. About Skills Outcomes Fund The Skills Outcomes Fund is an outcome-based financing mechanism that supports skill development programs where...

Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS)

Context: India has taken a significant leap in disaster preparedness with the launch of the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS). About Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS) is an...

Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme

Context: Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel/garments and made-ups up to 30th September 2026. About Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)...

Reform Express Initiative: Objectives and Key Features

Context: The Union Railway Minister has announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernise cargo and passenger services. Reform Express Initiative The Reform Express is a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2026 to fast-track the transformation of...

Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for five years (2026–2031) with an outlay of ₹1,800 crore. Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme: Background The Immigration, Visa,...

Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore for 2026–2036. Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN: Background Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is the evolved second phase...

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0

Context: The Government of India has launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) to inject ₹20,000 crore into the microfinance sector. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0: Background A specialised credit guarantee framework where the government provides a...

Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India: Functions, Benefits and Role

What are Self Help Groups (SHGs)? A Self-Help Group is defined as a "self-governed, peer-controlled information group of people with similar socio-economic background and having a desire to collectively perform a common purpose." It is a method of organising the poor...