Schemes

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...

GoI Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Government Employees

In a significant move to enhance retirement benefits for government employees, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new scheme is set to benefit approximately 23 lakh government employees and will serve as an alternative...

Postal Dept launches Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to Encourage Philately

The Department of Post under the Union Ministry of Communication has launched the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to promote research and scholarship in philately among students across India. Announced by the Postmaster General of North Gujarat Region, Ahmedabad, Krishna Kumar...

Ministry of Textile Implementing NHDP and RMS Scheme 

The Government has undertaken various measures for promoting the handloom sector in the country. To provide end to end support for promotion of handloom sector and welfare of handloom workers, Ministry of Textiles is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme...

’Ladki Bahin Yojana’ Today For 1 crore Women; Eligibility, Benefits

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government is set to officially launch the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' today on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. This initiative aims to provide ₹1500 every month to more than one crore women across the state. Ladki...

Union Jal Shakti Ministry Launches FloodWatch India 2.0 App

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, has launched the 2.0 version of the 'FloodWatch India' mobile app, developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC). This upgraded app provides an enhanced and detailed overview of flood conditions across the...

Launch of Million Designers, Billion Dreams Initiative To Empower Rural India

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) announced on August 6, the launch of the initiative Million Designers, Billion Dreams. This innovative program aims to empower individuals across India with systems design know-how to tackle complex societal challenges. Spearheaded by...

Update on Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and Related Schemes

PMJDY has crossed a significant milestone with over 52 crore accounts opened, holding a balance of Rs 2.3 lakh crore as of July 19, 2024. Launched in 2014 to provide financial inclusion, the scheme has seen strong adoption, especially among...

Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana

The government of Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has unveiled a significant welfare initiative aimed at empowering women in the state. The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, set to be officially launched on August 16, 2024, represents a major...