Government Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

Context: Over the past decade, nearly ₹1-lakh crore has been collected through the DMFs, but more than 50% of this amount remains unspent. About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) was launched in...

National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Platform

Context: Recently Delhi Became the 28th Legislature to Join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Platform. What is e-Vidhan? e-Vidhan is a digital platform designed to transform India’s legislative assemblies into paperless institutions. It is developed under the National e-Governance Plan...

Sansad Bhashini Initiative, Aim and Key Features

Context: The Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Sansad Bhashini Initiative. About Sansad Bhashini Initiative It aims to modernize parliamentary operations by leveraging Artificial...

Sagarmala Scheme, Key Pillars and Achievements

Context: Recently the 4th NSAC meet was held to review and boost port-led development under the Sagarmala Programme. About Sagarmala Scheme Sagarmala Scheme is a port-led development initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015 under the Ministry of Ports,...

APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) for School Students

Context: Parents and activists fear that opting out of the Education Ministry’s APAAR ID for school students could become nearly impossible, despite enrolment being officially voluntary. About APAAR ID Initiative By: Ministry of Education. Introduced Under: National Education Policy (NEP)...

Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS)

Context: Recently, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister informed that 99% of the Parliamentary Assurances have been fulfilled and OAMS has helped in ensuring that these assurances get fulfilled. About Online Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS) It is a digital platform implemented by...

Vigyan Dhara Scheme, Components and Significance

Context: The Government of India has significantly increased the allocation for the Vigyan Dhara scheme from ₹330.75 crore (2024-25) to ₹1425.00 crore (2025-26). About Vigyan Dhara Scheme Vigyan Dhara Scheme is a central sector scheme unifying three umbrella schemes of...

Prime Minister Internship Scheme, Objectives and Benefits

Context: The Union Finance Minister has launched the PMIS Mobile application to enhance accessibility to internship opportunities for youth & Improve the ease of registration and application process. The Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the...

PM-YUVA 3.0: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors

Context: Recently The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors). About PM-YUVA 3.0 It is an Author Mentorship Programme aimed at training young and budding authors (below 30 years...

Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme

Context: The Union Government has recently launched the PM VIKAS scheme for the upliftment of minority communities. About PM VIKAS Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) PM VIKAS Scheme is a Central sector scheme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)....