Government Schemes

PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Features, Eligibility and Benefits

Context: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has completed two years since its launch, and in this period, around 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen have been registered under it. PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...

PM SVANidhi Scheme, Objectives, Features, Eligibility and Benefits

Context: Union Cabinet approved restructuring & extension of PM SVANidhi. The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme is a transformative initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing financial support to street vendors who have been adversely...

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Objectives and Achievements

Context: As many as 23% of PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are inoperative, i.e., around 13.04 crore out of 56.03 crore accounts (as of July 31, 2025), with Uttar Pradesh having the highest number. This year marks the 10-year...

Employment Linked Scheme (ELS), Objectives and Focus Sector

Context: On 1 July 2025, the Government of India approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore to promote job creation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. While the Employment Linked Scheme is positioned as a...

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Objectives, Theme and Significance

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was a historic initiative undertaken by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of the country's independence and the glorious history of the people, culture, and achievements. The official tour of the Mahotsav...

India Celebrates 10 Years of Skill India Mission: New Initiatives

India marked a significant milestone in its vocational training and employment journey with the 10th anniversary of the Skill India Mission. Launched in 2015, the Mission has empowered millions of youth with employable skills and vocational education. The 10-year celebration,...

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Features, Eligibility Criteria and Benefits

The Government of India has introduced the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) to help parents secure the financial future of their daughters with small but regular savings. Under this scheme, if you invest just ₹250 or ₹500 per month, your daughter...

Poshan Abhiyaan, POSHAN 2.0, Features and Achievements

Poshan Abhiyaan, also known as the National Nutrition Mission, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8, 2018, with the aim of eradicating malnutrition in India. This flagship program targets to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women,...

Ladla Bhai Yojana, Features, Significance and Challenges

The Maharashtra government has introduced the 'Ladla Bhai Yojana,' a visionary scheme aimed at generating employment and providing an unemployment allowance or stipend to the youth in the state. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the media regarding this initiative, emphasizing...

Digital India Mission, 9 Pillars, Vision, Impact, Advantages

Digital India Mission The Digital India Mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 1, 2015, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The mission seeks to make government services accessible to citizens electronically...