Schemes

Over 72.22 Lakh Pregnant Women Registered Under Mission Poshan 2.0

The Government of India has reported significant progress in its maternal and child nutrition initiatives. As of July 2025, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women are registered beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, while the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)...

Assam CM Launches ‘Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0’ to Boost Girls’ Higher Education

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0 scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting girls’ enrolment in higher education through monthly financial assistance. The scheme was formally launched at the Birinchi Kumar...

Female Participation Jumps to 41% in Second Round of PM Internship Scheme

The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) has witnessed a notable increase in female applicants, with participation climbing from 31% in the first round to 41% in the second round of the pilot project. According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs...

Cabinet Enhances Budgetary Allocation for PMKSY to ₹6,520 Crore

The Union Cabinet has approved a major increase in the budget for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), raising its allocation by ₹1,920 crore to a total of ₹6,520 crore. The move, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister...

Can a Gurukul Student Really Do Research at IITs Without a Degree?

The Setubandha Scholar Scheme, launched on July 30, 2025, is the first national-level programme to formally integrate traditional scholars from gurukuls into the research ecosystem of IITs. This scheme marks a historic step in Indian education policy, enabling scholars without...

NALSA Launches Yojana To Strengthen Legal Aid for Defence Personnel and Families

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a new scheme titled ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana’ to provide comprehensive legal aid to defence personnel and their families. The announcement came during the North Zone Regional Conference held in Srinagar, on...

10 Years of Skill India: How India’s Youth Are Being Future-Proofed!

The Skill India Mission, launched on 15th July 2015, marked a pivotal step toward equipping India’s youth with job-relevant skills in a rapidly transforming economy. Aimed at transforming India into the “Skill Capital of the World”, the mission has now...

Govt’s Childcare Push: 14,599 Palna Centres to Support India’s Modern Workforce!

In a move to empower working women and promote inclusive development, the Government of India is expanding the Palna Scheme under the Samarthya vertical of Mission Shakti. Launched on April 1, 2022, Palna seeks to bridge the childcare gap by...

Bima Sakhi Scheme Enrolls Over 2 Lakh Women

The Bima Sakhi Scheme, officially launched on December 9, 2024, is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at empowering rural women by enabling them to build a sustainable career in the life insurance sector. Implemented through the...

PM Modi’s ₹15,000 Incentive Scheme for First-Time Private Sector Employees

On July 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new employment scheme during a public rally in Motihari, Bihar. The initiative offers a ₹15,000 incentive to first-time private sector employees, aiming to boost job creation and youth participation in...