Schemes

Swavalambini: Boosting Women Entrepreneurs in Northeast

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has launched ‘Swavalambini’, a new initiative focused on women entrepreneurship in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Announced on February 7, 2025, this program aims...

Odisha Govt Launches ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme for Village Development

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district. The initiative aims to enhance rural infrastructure development across Odisha. With a ₹5,000 crore budget for five years, the scheme will focus on...

Govt. Enhances Haj Experience with ‘Haj Suvidha App’ & Healthcare Support

The Government of India has introduced the ‘Haj Suvidha App’ to improve the pilgrimage experience for Indian Haj pilgrims. This app is designed to assist pilgrims throughout their journey, offering them essential services and ensuring they have a smooth and...

Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity

The Centre has launched several key schemes to upgrade agricultural technology, focusing on improving productivity, sustainability, and farmers' income. These initiatives incorporate digital technologies, modern farming techniques, and efficient resource management to enhance agricultural output while ensuring environmental sustainability. Key...

PM-JANMAN Package for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

The PM-JANMAN Package (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) was launched in November 2023 with the primary objective of improving the living conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. This initiative comes as a solution to the...

Union Budget 2025: A Comprehensive Scheme List

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, introducing several new government schemes aimed at improving agriculture, MSMEs, industry, and social security. These initiatives are designed to provide targeted support for rural development,...

Govt Unveils ₹100 Cr Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

In a significant move to bolster the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) manufacturing sector, the Indian government has introduced a Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS-MSME) with a corpus of ₹100 crore. This initiative aims to enhance credit availability for...

Government’s Lateral Entry Scheme

The Indian government's lateral entry scheme, introduced in 2018, was designed to bring in specialized expertise from the private sector to strengthen the country’s bureaucracy. The idea was to appoint private sector professionals to key positions like joint secretary, director,...

Waqf Amendment Bill Cleared by Joint Parliamentary Committee: Key Changes and Implications

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) approved the Waqf Amendment Bill, a significant legislative reform aimed at restructuring the management of Muslim charitable properties in India. The bill proposes 44 amendments to the existing framework, with the JPC approving 14 key...

‘Samman Sanjeevani’ App Unveiled on National Girl Child Day

On National Girl Child Day 2025, Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Choudhry launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’. The initiative is designed to provide essential services to BPL (Below Poverty...