Schemes

Cabinet Approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a new sub-scheme titled Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). With a total outlay of ₹1,600 crore...

What is Poshan Abhiyan? Check its Objectives, Focus Area and Launch Date in April 2025

Poshan Abhiyan started on March 8, 2018, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. This plan is made to improve the nutrition of children (0-6 years), teenage girls, pregnant women and mothers who are feeding their babies. The aim is to help them eat...

Delhi Implements Ayushman Bharat Scheme & Became 35th State

On April 5, 2025, Delhi became the 35th state or Union Territory to formally implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a flagship healthcare program by the Government of India. This initiative is a historic milestone for...

Stand-Up India Scheme Marks 7 Years of Empowering Marginalized Entrepreneurs

The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched on April 5, 2016, has completed seven years of empowering marginalized entrepreneurs, with over Rs. 61,000 crore sanctioned in loans. The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Finance under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit...

Assam’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’: A Game-Changer for Women Entrepreneurs

The Assam government has launched its largest women entrepreneurship support initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, to promote self-employment among women. This ambitious scheme, launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Biswanath district, aims to empower 30 lakh...

Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Zero Poverty – P4 Policy’ Initiative

As part of the ambitious Swarna Andhra-2047 vision, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is set to launch its flagship poverty eradication initiative, the 'Zero Poverty - P4 Policy', on Ugadi, the Telugu New Year (March 30, 2025). This program aims...

Sagarmala Programme Completes 10 Years Since Implementation

Launched in March 2015, the Sagarmala Programme is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at transforming India’s maritime sector. With a 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and a strategic location...

ADB-Funded SMILE Program to Enhance India’s Logistics Efficiency and Reduce Costs

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has funded the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Program to improve India’s logistics infrastructure, lower logistics costs, and increase efficiency. The initiative supports the implementation of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and PM...

Government Ends Gold Monetisation Scheme: RBI’s Update on Existing Deposits

The Government of India has decided to discontinue the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) for medium- and long-term deposits from March 26, 2025. The decision was based on evolving market conditions and the performance of the scheme. However, short-term deposits will...

5 Years of National Technical Textiles Mission

India's textile industry plays a crucial role in the national economy and has evolved into a hub of innovation. The country ranks as the 6th largest textile exporter globally, holding a 3.9% share in world textile exports. Contributing nearly 2%...