Schemes

Odisha Govt Introduces ‘Swayam’ Scheme For Youth Empowerment

In a significant move towards empowering the youth of Odisha, the state government has unveiled the 'Swayam' scheme aimed at providing interest-free loans to young entrepreneurs. This initiative, announced by Odisha Agriculture Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain, underscores the government's commitment...

SBI Launches Digital Enrolment for PMJJBY and PMSBY Schemes

State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a convenient self-subscribing journey for its customers to enrol under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) schemes digitally, eliminating the need to visit a...

Sikkim INSPIRES: World Bank’s Support for Skill Development

The World Bank has approved a new project aimed at supporting the state of Sikkim in India. The project focuses on training, upskilling, and providing jobs for 300,500 women and youth in high-growth and priority sectors. Sikkim INSPIRES: World Bank...

MSME Minister Narayan Rane Launches Rs 20 lakh Scheme Under CGTMSE For GST-Exempted Micro Units

MSME Minister Narayan Rane launched a special scheme for informal micro enterprises (IMEs), exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This scheme enables IMEs to access collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh under the government’s Credit Guarantee...

UP Government Boosts Kanya Sumangala Yojana Grant

Sandeep Kaur, Director of the Women’s Welfare Department, has declared substantial increments in grants under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana. This follows Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to raise the grant from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per beneficiary annually...

Union Minister Rupala Launches Updated AHIDF Scheme

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, unveiled the realigned Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) scheme and introduced a Radio Jingle for AHIDF in New Delhi. The Minister highlighted the significance of the scheme, especially...

Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Pension Yojana 2024

In a significant move towards the welfare of laborers and street vendors in Rajasthan, Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state's budget on February 8, 2024, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal. This budget marks the presentation of...

Understanding the Electoral Bonds System in India

India introduced the electoral bonds scheme as a mechanism aimed at cleaning the financial contributions to political parties. This innovative approach, operational since 2018, represents a significant shift in how political donations are made and reported in the country. Here,...

NITI Aayog Unveils GROW Initiative for Agroforestry Development to Revitalize India’s Wastelands

In a significant step towards environmental conservation and sustainable land management, NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, launched the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal. This groundbreaking initiative aims...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2024: Apply Online, Benefits, Eligibility

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity to one crore homes through rooftop solar systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the scheme with an allocated budget of over Rs 75,000 crore. Citizens can apply online...