The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) launched this scheme with the purpose of helping Artisans and Craftspersons in meeting their working capital (making products as per the demand in the market) and fixed capital requirements (machineries, equipment and tools). Overview of Virasat – A Credit Scheme for Craftspersons Name Virasat – A Credit…
The Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, was launched in 2005 to boost Public-Private- Partnership (PPP) efforts in the country. SBIRI was the first of its kind, early stage, innovation focused PPP initiative in the area of Biotechnology. Launching of SBIRI has worked as…
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has published a revised refinance scheme under the support of The National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) elaborating about the revival of the operations of existing biomass power & small hydro power projects affected due to unforeseen circumstances. Overview of IREDA NCEF Refinance Scheme Name IREDA NCEF Refinance Scheme…
SFURTI is a Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries. The Ministry of MSME launched this scheme in the year 2005 with the view to promote Cluster development. KVIC is the nodal Agency for promotion of Cluster development for Khadi as well as for V.I. products. As on date, a no. of 76 Clusters…
ASPIRE- was launched to set up a network of technology centres and to set up incubation centres to accelerate entrepreneurship and also to promote startups for innovation in agro industry Overview of Aspire – A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship Name Aspire – A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries…
The programme on Ayurvedic Biology was initiated primarily by the office of the Principal ScientificAdvisor to the Government of India. The programme, now reconceived, is being implemented by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). Against this background, the SERB constituted a Task Force to promote the application of basic sciences in the investigation of…
Coir Udyami Yojana is a credit linked subsidy scheme for setting up of coir units with project cost upto Rs.10 lakhs plus one cycle of working capital, which shall not exceed 25% of the project cost. Working capital will not be considered for subsidy. Contents1 Overview of Coir Udyami Yojana2 Objective and Benefits of Coir…
National Small Industries Corporation (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) launched a Raw Material Assistance Scheme which aims at helping MSMEs by way of financing the purchase of Raw Material (both indigenous & imported). This gives an opportunity to MSMEs to focus better on manufacturing quality products. Contents1 Overview of Raw Material Assistance Scheme2…
प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिंचाई योजना (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana / PMKSY) 2023 केंद्र सरकार की एक प्रमुख योजना है जिसका उद्देश्य हर खेत को सिंचाई की सुविधा प्रदान करना और कृषि में जल उपयोग दक्षता को बढ़ाना है। 2015 में शुरू की गई इस योजना को ‘हर खेत को पानी’ और “प्रति बूंद अधिक फसल…
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a portal to facilitate online procurement of common-use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs. It aims to bring transparency to public procurement. The purchases through GeM by Government users have been authorized and made mandatory by the Ministry of Finance by adding a new Rule…
The National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) has been formulated for talent identification in the age group of 8-12 years and nurturing of identified talented sports persons. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Contents1 Overview of National Sports Talent Search Scheme 2 Objective and Benefits of…
Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP), approximately 6300 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established to provide quality-generic medicines. Launched in 2015 by the department of pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers; Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana aims to provide affordable healthcare to all. Overview of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Name Pradhan…
Bal Swachhta Abhiyan is a mission that was launched on 14 November 2014 by the Government of India to spread awareness about cleanliness and hygiene among children. It was established as a neighborhood initiative to get people of all ages involved in educating children. Cleanliness and hygiene are a necessity when it comes to preventing…
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation. On February 5, 2021, the Government of India made an official announcement about the approval of SISFS. It has been approved for a period of four years and was implemented…
Poshan Abhiyaan is a flagship program of the Government of India where POSHAN full form is the Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition. This flagship program is specifically for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The Poshan Abhiyaan was launched on 8th March 2018 on the occasion of International Women’s Day by the prime…
