Category: Important Scheme

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme: The 38th Meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), chaired by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), recommended a 36% increase in stipend provided under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme […]

Sagar Mein Samman Initiative: The Government of India launched the Sagar Mein Samman (SMS) initiative during the International Day for Women in Maritime, to train more women as seafarers, and to power India’s goal of a Global Maritime Powerhouse. The International Day for Women in Maritime, observed annually on 18th May by the International Maritime […]

PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update Under the PM E-Drive, ₹2,000 crore is allocated to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India. The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched to accelerate electric mobility in India through demand incentives and charging infrastructure support. It aims […]

Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme: The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund scheme, which supports MSMEs with equity infusion, has invested around Rs 10,979 crore in 577 MSMEs as of March 2025 since its launch. The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund has been set up to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those […]

Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations: Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs via video conference from Deshnoke, Rajasthan. A centrally sponsored initiative to redevelop and modernize 1,275 railway stations across India with a long-term, phased vision. Launched In: 2022 by the Ministry of Railways, Government […]

Gyan Bharatam Mission : In News The Prime Minister of India will launch the revamped National Manuscripts Mission-now restructured as the “Gyan Bharatam Mission”-on June 9, 2025. The Gyan Bharatam Mission is a comprehensive national initiative under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, dedicated to the systematic survey, documentation, conservation, and digitisation of India’s […]

Revamped Gyan Bharatam Mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the revamped Gyan Bharatam Mission (formerly National Manuscripts Mission) on June 9, 2025.A revamped national initiative for identifying, conserving, digitising, and sharing India’s vast manuscript wealth. Announced in: Union Budget 2025–26, under the Ministry of Culture. Ministry Involved: Ministry of Culture; anchored by Indira Gandhi […]

Campus Calling’ Programme: The National Commission for Women (NCW) recently launched the ‘Campus Calling’ programme. ‘Campus Calling’ Programme is an initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) that aims to enhance gender sensitivity, raise awareness on the prevention of sexual harassment, and address cybercrimes impacting students. The programme has been launched in collaboration with […]

Mera Yuva Bharat: As part of empowering young men and women to play a crucial role in disaster management, Mera Yuva Bharat is selecting civil defence volunteers. It is an autonomous body under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport. MY Bharat, supported by a technology platform, would help to increase […]