Schemes

Government Initiatives to Promote Gas-Based Power Generation

Gas-based power plants in India are currently operating at a low Plant Load Factor (PLF), impacting their efficiency and contribution to the energy sector. To address this, the Government of India has taken several measures to enhance the availability and...

Government Achieves 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) Goal

The Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 29, 2020, with a budget of ₹6,865 crore till 2027-28. This initiative aims to strengthen small and marginal farmers by...

SWAYATT Completes 6 Years of Digital Procurement Success

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of the Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through eTransactions (SWAYATT) initiative at its headquarters in New Delhi on February 19, 2025. Since its launch on February 19, 2019, SWAYATT has aimed to increase...

Operative Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Amount Crosses ₹10 Lakh Crore Benefiting 7.72 Crore Farmers

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has played a crucial role in ensuring that farmers in India have timely access to affordable credit for agricultural and allied activities. Over the years, the scheme has undergone several modifications to enhance credit...

Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025

In a major move to strengthen the criminal justice system, the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has launched the Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025. The initiative aims to protect witnesses in serious criminal cases, ensuring their...

PM Kisan 19th Installment 2025: Release Date, Time, eKYC, and Beneficiary Status

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) in 2019, a crucial financial assistance scheme for India's farmers. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, small and marginal farmers receive direct income support of Rs 6,000 annually in...

Bhupender Yadav Opens ‘Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025’ Conclave

On February 18, 2025, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the 'Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025' conclave, organized by the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India (REIAI). The event focused on how...

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Turns Nine

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India's flagship crop insurance scheme, has completed nine years since its launch on February 18, 2016, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive crop insurance to Indian...

PM-AASHA Scheme Extended to Support Farmers Until 2025-26

The Government of India has extended the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme until 2025-26. This move is aimed at providing better income support to farmers by ensuring that they receive remunerative prices for their produce. PM-AASHA also...

Gujarat Launches G-SAFAL to Uplift 50,000 Underprivileged Women

The Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has launched G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods), a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering underprivileged families, especially women, and promoting economic self-sufficiency. The scheme targets 50,000...