Schemes

Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan

  The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This scheme, with...

Cabinet Approves Scheme For Providing Drones To Women Self Help Groups

  Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has greenlit a Central Sector Scheme, allocating Rs. 1261 Crore for 2024-25 to 2025-26, aimed at providing drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). The objective is...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Launched in SWGH

An impressive launch marked the initiation of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills, orchestrated by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) at MFC, Ampati. The nationwide initiative, a pivotal component of the Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat...

Government Extends PMGKAY Scheme for 5 More Years, to Cost 11.8 Lakh Crore

In preparation for the upcoming general elections in April-May, the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme. This initiative aims to provide 5 kilograms...

Odisha CM Launches ‘AMA Bank’ for Gram Panchayat Banking

  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the "AMA Bank" scheme, a historic initiative aimed at providing banking services through CSP Plus banking outlets in all unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) of Odisha. This visionary project, unveiled in the first phase, marks...

UP CM Launches Hot Cooked Meal Scheme in Anganwadi Centers

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled the ‘Hot Cooked Meal Scheme’ in Uttar Pradesh, a landmark initiative aimed to providing nutritious meals to children aged 3 to 6 years at Anganwadis. The scheme, modeled after the successful Midday Meals program,...

‘AGNI’ Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners

In a pioneering move towards fostering innovation and research in Ayurveda, the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced the "Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative" (AGNI). This initiative is strategically designed to encourage...

RBI includes PM Vishwakarma under PIDF scheme

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme for an additional two years, now effective until December 31, 2025. This initiative aims to stimulate the deployment of payment acceptance infrastructure in various regions....

7 Comprehensive Changes in Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)

In a significant move aimed at providing enhanced flexibility and benefits to senior citizens, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance has notified seven key changes in the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS). This government-sponsored savings...

SATHI Program Faces Cancellation Under Department of Science and Technology

The recent cancellation of the SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes) program under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has ignited a wave of apprehension among researchers and academics. This move has raised concerns regarding its potential impact...