Schemes

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%...

Baalpan ki Kavita Initiative: Restoring Bhartiya Rhymes for Young Children

The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita” Initiative to preserve and promote Indian rhymes and poems for young children. This initiative aligns with the vision of the National...

Expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

A total of 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across India under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) as of February 28, 2025. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt....

Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment

In a significant move to promote self-employment and economic development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam' Scheme on the premises of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unemployed...