Government Scheme

Parvatmala: National Ropeways Development Programme

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana: the Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib ropeway (12.4 km) and the Sonprayag-Kedarnath ropeway (12.9 km). About Parvatmala Programme It is a government initiative...

Samvedana Campaign – Tackling Mental Health Issues in Durg, Chhattisgarh

Samvedana Campaign: Background In 2023, the district administration of Durg district, Chhattisgarh launched the Samvedana (Sensing) campaign to address mental health issues on a large scale. Mental health issues often go unnoticed, especially in rural areas due to stigma and...

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme with an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-26. About Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) LHDCP is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at improving...

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)

Context: The budget allocation for the PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana in 2025-26 has increased by 37% compared to the previous year. Current Status of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM) The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)...

Mission Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

Mission Shakti Mission Shakti is India's integrated initiative to enhance women's safety, security, and empowerment. Launched by the Government of India. Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development Objective: To enhance women's safety, security, and empowerment through targeted interventions. Implementation...

One Nation One Port (ONOP) Initiative, Key Features

Context: Union Minister of Ports Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port initiative to standardize and streamline port operations across India. Additionally, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched Sagar Ankalan — the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2023-24, marking a...

National Food Security Act 2013, Objectives, Features and Provision

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 was passed to ensure access to appropriate quality food at reasonable rates for people to enjoy dignified lives, hence facilitating food and nutritional security in the human life cycle approach. With a human-centered...

10 Years of Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC) and its Key Features

Context: In February 2025 Soil Health Card Scheme completed 10 Years. About Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC) It was launched on 19th February 2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan, to assist State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers in...

NAKSHA Programme Launched to Promote Urban Planning

The NAKSHA Programme is a pioneering initiative by the Government of India aimed at modernizing urban land records through advanced geospatial technology. Launched on February 18, 2025, by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, the pilot project...

Insurers Agree on Customer-friendly Bima Vistaar Plan

Context: India’s insurance companies have agreed on a simple, comprehensive and customer-friendly model for Bima Vistaar. About Bima Vistaar It is a simple, comprehensive and customer-friendly composite insurance product. Initiated by: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Co-Insurance...