Government Schemes or Yojana
National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
The core objective of the Mission is to bridge the yield gap with respect to these crops through the dissemination of improved technologies and farm management practices. Under the programme, various incentives like production and distribution of seeds, supply of seed mini kits, Front Line/Cluster Demonstrations, improved farm implements, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, bio-fertilizers, etc., are provided to the farmers. BenefitsThe scheme aims to provide the following benefits: Enhance the pro
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
The purpose of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to - Ensure that every household has access to a tap with an assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.Increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well-maintained open spaces (e.g., parks) andReduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g., walking and cycling).All these outcomes are valued by citizens, particularly women,
Jal Jeevan Mission
The programme will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting. The Jal Jeevan Mission will be based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education, and communication as a key component of the mission. Objectives Jal Jeevan MissionThe broad objectives of the Mission are to provide FHTC to every rural household, school, anganwadi centr
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
In May 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) introduced the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) as a flagship scheme with an objective to make clean cooking fuel such as LPG available to the rural and deprived households, which were otherwise using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, cow-dung cakes, etc. Usage of traditional cooking fuels had detrimental impacts on the health of rural women as well as on the environment. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 in
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
STT component imparted at Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Training Centres (TC) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial, and digital literacy. Upon successful completion of the assessment, candidates are provided placement assistance by training provider
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)" was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in November 2008. The branded (Generic) medicines are sold at significantly higher prices than their un-branded generic equivalents, though are identical in therapeutic value. Given the widespread poverty across the country, making available reasonably priced quality generic medicines in the market would benefit everyone. Objectives of Pr
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored flagship scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, designed to support pregnant women and lactating mothers. The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. The maternity benefit is to be provided to a woman for the first two living children, provided the second child is a girl. For the first child, the maternity
Janani Suraksha Yojana
The scheme "Janani Suraksha Yojana" was launched on 12th April 2025 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women and making available medical care during pregnancy, delivery, and the post-delivery period. The scheme provides 100% centrally sponsored cash assistance integrated with delivery and post-delivery care, focusing on increasing institutional and sa
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to provide affordable Health Insurance to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental disability, and Multiple Disabilities. The scheme provides insurance coverage of up to ₹1,00,000/-, which must be renewed annually after the financial year. Benefits of Niramaya Health Insurance SchemeHealth
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin)
Launch on 1st April 2016, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) is the centre's flagship mission by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PMAY-G aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless households and those living in kutcha and dilapidated houses. PMAY-G addresses the rural housing shortage and bridges the housing deficit in rural areas of India, contributing significantly to the mission of "Ho
