Category: Important Scheme

Soil Health Card Scheme: The soil health card scheme has completed its decade. The soil health card scheme was launched in 2015 to assist State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers. It provides information to farmers on nutrient status of their soil along with recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be […]

NAKSHA Project: The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) pilot project is set to launch in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs). NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) is a geospatial technology-driven land survey initiative aimed at creating and updating land records […]

Nine Years Of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, has completed nine years since its launch on February 18, 2016, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive crop insurance to Indian farmers, safeguarding them against various risks like […]

West Bengal’s “Nodi Bandhan” Scheme and Ghatal Masterplan: The West Bengal government, under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has introduced the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme in the 2025-26 budget to enhance riverine development and prevent erosion along the Ganga-Padma. Alongside this, a significant allocation for the Ghatal Masterplan has been made to address flooding in West Midnapore. […]

Nari Adalat Program: The Government of India is inviting proposals from other states and Union territories to expand the Nari Adalat Program. Nari Adalat, under the ‘Sambal’ sub-scheme of Mission Shakti, provides an alternative grievance redressal mechanism for women at the gram panchayat level, resolving minor disputes (e.g., domestic violence, dowry, child custody) through negotiation, […]

Revised Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) Guidelines: The Government has revised the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) guidelines, increasing the procurement limit from 20% to 25% and expanding procurement agencies. Revised Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): Increased Procurement Limit: Procurement coverage raised from 20% to 25% of total production. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Option: States can now pay […]

Swavalambini: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched “Swavalambini” in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram.Swavalambini is a women entrepreneurship program that aims to empower females in Northeast Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with an entrepreneurial mindset, resources, and mentorship for business success.MSDE, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), […]

Swavalambini Programme: The union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the Swavalambini programme. Swavalambini Programme was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. This initiative is aimed at empowering female students in select Higher Education […]

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 improving road connectivity, civic amenities, […]