Schemes

Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme Launched By MNRE Minister

India is taking strategic steps to position itself as a global hub for green hydrogen production. As part of this vision, MNRE conducted a national-level workshop to empower Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and integrate them into the green...

Delhi Launches ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana’ Scheme Offering Free Rs 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+

With a vision to prioritize the welfare of the elderly, the Delhi government has introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, offering comprehensive health insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to citizens aged 70 years and above. The initiative focuses on...

UDAN Scheme Completes 8 Years of Success

India's aviation sector has traditionally been dominated by large cities, with air travel often being a luxury only accessible to the elite. However, with the launch of the UDAN scheme in 2016, this narrative has changed. UDAN, an abbreviation of...

Why Is Yeshasvini Health Scheme In News?

In a significant move to improve healthcare access for the rural population of Karnataka, the Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme is poised for major changes. An expert committee appointed by the state government has submitted a detailed report to Chief Minister...

Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative: Empowering Women through Green Mobility

The Government of Maharashtra has launched the Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, a pioneering scheme to empower women economically and socially while promoting eco-friendly transport. Announced by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the initiative began with a successful pilot in Pune and...

UP’s Zero Poverty Scheme to be Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

On the occasion of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the upcoming ‘Zero Poverty’ Mission will be named after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. The scheme aims to uplift every underprivileged...

Cabinet Approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a new sub-scheme titled Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). With a total outlay of ₹1,600 crore...

What is Poshan Abhiyan? Check its Objectives, Focus Area and Launch Date in April 2025

Poshan Abhiyan started on March 8, 2018, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. This plan is made to improve the nutrition of children (0-6 years), teenage girls, pregnant women and mothers who are feeding their babies. The aim is to help them eat...

Delhi Implements Ayushman Bharat Scheme & Became 35th State

On April 5, 2025, Delhi became the 35th state or Union Territory to formally implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a flagship healthcare program by the Government of India. This initiative is a historic milestone for...

Stand-Up India Scheme Marks 7 Years of Empowering Marginalized Entrepreneurs

The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched on April 5, 2016, has completed seven years of empowering marginalized entrepreneurs, with over Rs. 61,000 crore sanctioned in loans. The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Finance under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit...