Schemes

Nine Years of Startup India: A Journey of Innovation

January 16, 2025, marks the celebration of nine years of the Startup India initiative, a transformative journey launched by the Government of India in 2016. The initiative, celebrated as National Startup Day, has played a pivotal role in shaping a...

PARTH Yojana: Preparing Youth for Recruitment in Security Services

The PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar) is an innovative scheme launched in Madhya Pradesh with the objective of providing pre-recruitment training to the state’s youth for entry into the Indian Army, Police, and Para-Military forces. Announced by...

Goa’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’

On January 7, 2025, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' under the state's Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative. This program aims to empower women by providing them with training and opportunities to become Life Insurance Corporation...

UJALA – 10 Years of Energy-Efficient Lighting

The UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5th January 2015, has completed a decade of impactful service to the nation. This initiative, originally launched as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme...

Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana

The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Jharkhand government to empower women across the state. Initially launched in August 2024 by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the scheme aims to enhance the financial security...

Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme

On January 7, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by providing a one-time...

e-Shram Portal Expands to 22 Scheduled Languages

The e-Shram portal, designed to provide unorganised workers with seamless access to various government schemes, has been upgraded to support all 22 scheduled languages. This enhancement, launched by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to make...

‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’: Empowering Women Leaders

On January 6, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, inaugurated 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0' at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. This initiative commemorates the 150th...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: ‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative Launched in Mira Bhayandar

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has launched the 'Faral Sakhi' initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production. Comprehensive Support for Women Entrepreneurs 'Faral Sakhi' provides comprehensive training and...

PM Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025

On January 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department of Financial Services and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), aims...