Schemes

Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana Launched to Boost Green Cover in Himachal

In a major push for environmental conservation and community empowerment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana from Hamirpur on June 2, 2025. The scheme aims to increase the state’s green cover by...

‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ Launched at OUAT, Bhubaneswar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ''Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)' on Thursday. The goal of this campaign is to transform Indian farming with the help of science and technology. It was launched in Sakshigopal, Puri (Odisha) and...

Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: Rs.5 Lakh Free Health Cover for Senior Citizens

The Government of India has started a new health scheme called the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY) in October 2024. Under this scheme, every Indian citizen who is 70 years or elder will get free health insurance of up to...

Government Grants 4% Housing Quota to Disabled Officials in GPRA Pool

In a progressive move to support inclusivity, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced a 4% reservation in the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The decision applies to central government officials ranging from...

Centre Launches Special Apprenticeship Scheme for Northeast Youth

In a major boost to skill development in India's northeastern region, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched a pilot apprenticeship scheme aimed at promoting hands-on industrial training among youth from the region. The initiative offers an additional...

Tripura Launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Empower Farmers

In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer welfare, the Tripura government has announced the launch of the "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan" from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The campaign, part of a central initiative spearheaded by...

70 Firms Apply Under ₹23,000 Crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

In a significant move to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the central government has received 70 applications under its ₹23,000-crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) within just 15 days of launch. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that a majority of...

10 Years of Jan Suraksha Schemes (2015–2025)

The three flagship social security schemes under the Jan Suraksha Abhiyan — Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — have completed 10 successful years since their launch on...

Uttar Pradesh Partners with World Bank to Launch UP AGREES & AI Pragya Initiatives

On May 9, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in the presence of World Bank President Ajay Banga, launched two transformative initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and promoting digital skill development across...

“Government Expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups to Boost Innovation and Capital Mobilization”

The Government of India has recently notified the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), which aims to improve capital mobilization and provide enhanced financial support to startups. The expansion increases the ceiling on the guarantee cover for...