Schemes

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, PM Modi’s Vision for Community-Driven Water Conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative called "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari" in Surat, Gujarat. This initiative represents a significant step towards enhancing community involvement in water conservation efforts across India. The launch aligns with the...

Government Launches Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack

The Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to provide Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) with a geographically distributed infrastructure. This initiative aims to support permissioned blockchain applications and promote transparent, secure, and trusted digital service...

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches AgriSURE Fund

In a significant development for India's agricultural sector, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the AgriSURE Scheme in New Delhi. The AgriSURE Fund, formally known as the Agri Fund for Start-ups...

Union Minister Launches SHe-Box Portal to Enhance Workplace Safety for Women

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, launched the new SHe-Box portal, a centralized platform aimed at making workplaces safer for women by addressing complaints of sexual harassment. The launch event, held in New Delhi, also included...

Celebrating 10 Years Of Jan Dhan Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed a milestone 10 years today. Acknowledging this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the beneficiaries. Jan Dhan Yojana “Jan Dhan Yojana has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion and giving...

Spices Board Launches SPICED Scheme to Boost Spice Exports and Productivity

The Spices Board of India has introduced the SPICED scheme, a strategic initiative to enhance spice exports and productivity. This scheme, officially named ‘Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development,’ will be implemented throughout...

Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls

In a significant move ahead of the October 2024 Legislative Assembly election, Maharashtra has become the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, just hours after the central government introduced the scheme. This decision is...

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) vs Old Pension Scheme (OPS): A Comprehensive Comparison

The Indian government's recent approval of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has generated significant interest, particularly among government employees. While the UPS incorporates elements from the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), it introduces several key changes that affect employees in both...

23 Lakh Government Employees Will Benefit From UPS

In a big announcement ahead of assembly elections in one state and a Union Territory this year, the government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) amid protests by several non-BJP-ruled states over the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Benefit for...

Cabinet Approves ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Scheme by Department of Science and Technology

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes merged into a unified central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara’ under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The scheme is designed to...