Launched by the Government of India, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana is a scheme where the Government allows individuals to deposit money that is not taxed. Here, the Government mandated for individuals to pay 50% of the untaxed amount. This scheme came into effect in 2016. In the beginning, this scheme was valid from December…
Oceans, which cover 70 per cent of the globe, remain a key part of our life. About 95 per cent of Deep Ocean remains unexplored. For India, with its three sides surrounded by the oceans and around 30 per cent of the country’s population living in coastal areas, ocean is a major economic factor supporting…
With an outlay of 500 crores, a new scheme operation Greens was announced by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2018-2019. Operation Green is currently housed in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries or MoFPI. NAFED is the Nodal Agency to implement price stabilisation measures. OVERVIEW OF OPERATION GREENS Name Operation Greens Launched under…
POSHAN Abhiyaan is a multi-ministerial convergence mission with the vision to ensure attainment of malnutrition free India by 2022. POSHAN stands for Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition. OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL NUTRITION MISSION Name National Nutrition Mission Official Name The Poshan Abhiyaan Launched in 2018 Launched by PM Narendra Modi Prepared by Niti Ayog…
The Government of India has established the National Water Mission as one of the eight National Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL WATER MISSION Name National water mission Also known as NWM Launched in 2011 Launched by Government of India Nodal ministry Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and…
Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits. OVERVIEW OF SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME Name SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME Launch year 2014-15 Status Active Sector Central sector scheme Ministry Ministry of Tourism and Culture Number of projects…
Nai Roshni – a Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women is a Central Sector Scheme for women belonging to minority communities in the age group of 18 to 65 years.It was started in 2012-13. OVERVIEW OF NAI ROSHNI SCHEME Name NAI ROSHNI SCHEME Launched by Former PM Manmohan Singh Launched in 2012 Sector Central sector…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. OVERVIEW OF PM KUSUM SCHEME Name PM KUSUM SCHEME Full Form Pradhan Mantri Kisan…
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II), is a scheme launched by the Government of India to give a boost to development of Electric Vehicles. This is important considering the efforts to combat climate change across the globe. OVERVIEW OF FAME INDIA SCHEME Name FAME INDIA SCHEME Full form of FAME…
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are the perfect alternative to investment in physical gold. With these bonds, you can enjoy capital appreciation and also earn interest every year. These bonds, issued by the Government of India, also eliminate several risks associated with physical gold. OVERVIEW OF SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND SCHEME Name Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Short…
For the first ever initiative, such a large-scale exercise involving most modern drone technology is being carried out to benefit millions of rural property owners covering all villages across the country. OVERVIEW OF SVAMITVA SCHEME Name SVAMITVA SCHEME Full form Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas Ministry Ministry of Panchayati…
The Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) was launched to address problems faced by the textile processing industry. This scheme is designed to counter challenges such as non-availability of water for processing and environmental pollution caused by the discharge of untreated effluents. OVERVIEW OF INTEGRATED PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Name INTEGRATED PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Also known as…
Sahakar Pragya Initiative is a flagship program launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in India to promote the development of cooperatives in rural areas. The initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative movement by providing training and capacity-building to members and officials of various cooperatives. It seeks to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of…
The textile and apparel industry is one of the oldest industries established in India. This industry contributes 5% to the country’s GDP and is responsible for 12% of India’s total export earnings. India has been able to achieve this immense growth due to the availability of the labour force. OVERVIEW OF SAMARTH SCHEME Name SAMARTH…
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. (PMMSY) is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernisation and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers‟ welfare. OVERVIEW OF PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA Name PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA Also known…
