Government Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)

Context: The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aims to revolutionize India’s healthcare system with an outlay of ₹64,180 crore (2021-26). Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) PM-ABHIM was launched in October 2021 by the Union...

PRAGATI Platform, Key Features and Benefits

About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform launched in 2015. It is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government (Both Centre &...

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme, Objectives and Features

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme is an ambitious initiative by the Indian government aimed at democratizing access to knowledge resources. It seeks to make a wide range of academic, scientific, and research content available to all Indian citizens—students, researchers,...

Digital Bharat Nidhi Boost to Rural Telecom Connectivity

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced draft rules to establish the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN). This new initiative is intended to replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Background on USOF Utilisation Since its inception in 2003, the USOF...

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Recently the Ministry for Women and Child Development launched the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”. More in News The ministry also inaugurated the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal. The portal is an innovative online platform allowing citizens to: Report...

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Objectives, Key Initiatives

About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) It is a flagship program of the Government launched under NITI Aayog in 2016. It aims to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country at school, university, research institutions, MSME...

Bhu-Neer Portal

Bhu-Neer Portal Recently the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal. It is developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) & National Informatics Centre (NIC). This portal will serve as a one-stop platform for managing and...

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in India and its Key Sectors

Context: The Smartphone Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the most successful among the 14 such schemes, may be extended by a couple of years beyond its official end date of 2025-26. Smartphone PLI Scheme Generates Revenue 19 Times The Incentives Disbursed...

EV as a Service Programme

About EV as a Service' Programme Objective: To increase EV adoption within government fleets, aiding India’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. Deployment Target: The programme aims to deploy 5,000 E-Cars over the next two years. Nodal Agency: Convergence Energy...

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...