SMILE Scheme: Data Recent data shows that for 2021-2026, ₹390 crore was allotted by the government for the SMILE scheme. The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme (SMILE) scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched on 12th February 2022. It includes two sub-schemes: Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of […]
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Market Intervention Scheme
Market Intervention Scheme: The Union Agriculture Ministry announced the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). It is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). It is implemented on the request of the State/UT Government for the procurement of various perishable agricultural commodities […]
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028. It is a flagship rural development programme of the Government of India, launched in 2000. Objectives is Providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas […]
River Basin Management Scheme
River Basin Management Scheme: The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme has been extended for the 16th Finance Commission period spanning 2026–27 to 2030–31, highlighting India’s renewed focus on integrated and sustainable water resource management at the basin level. The RBM Scheme is a central sector initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of […]
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support: The government expanded the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) Scheme in response to geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions in West Asia. RELIEF is a time-bound initiative under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a ₹497 crore outlay, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to […]
Sagarmala Programme
Sagarmala Programme: The Sagarmala Programme is implementing 845 projects worth ₹6.06 lakh crore, with 315 projects worth ₹1.57 lakh crore completed. It was launched in 2015 to promote port-led development. It aims to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support trade by increasing the use of coastal shipping and inland waterways alongside existing road […]
WAVES OTT Platform : In News
WAVES OTT Platform: In News The Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform. Waves is a digital platform developed by Prasar Bharati. It aims to cater to India’s growing demand for streaming services. It offers a wide range of content, including live TV, […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry: The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has shown encouraging results, with cumulative investment exceeding nine thousand crore rupees against a committed investment of around seven thousand crore rupees. It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. It is a […]
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Completed 11 Years
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Completed 11 Years The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) — completed 11 Years of empowering Small and Micro Entrepreneurs. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was launched in 2015. It is the flagship programme of the central government aimed at funding the Unfunded microenterprises and small businesses. Any Indian citizen who has […]
Yuva Sangam Phase-VI
Yuva Sangam Phase-VI: Registrations for institution-led exposure tours across paired regions under Yuva Sangam Phase-VI held. Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme that brings young people from different parts of the country together. It is designed for those aged 18–30 years, including students, National Service Scheme and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan volunteers, and young […]
