Category: Important Scheme

Poori Padhai Desh Ki Bhalai Campaign: CRY’s seven-week campaign aims to raise awareness and increase girls’ school participation. Only 60% of girls are enrolled in higher secondary education, per the Union Education Ministry. Only three out of every five girls in India reach 11th and 12th standards. Child Rights and You is an Indian non-governmental […]

National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)”. National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme aims to enhance forensic infrastructure across the country by establishing off-campus laboratories of the National Forensic […]

Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme:   The Union Home Minister recently inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is an initiative by the Central Government, designed for faster, smoother, and safer immigration clearance. It is likely to help reduce […]

Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects with a total outlay of Rs.7453 crore. The scheme includes the installation and commissioning of 1 GW (Gigawatt) of offshore wind energy projects with an outlay of Rs. 6853 crore, featuring 500 MW […]

School In a Box Initiative : Assam In Assam because of devastating floods and landslides claiming lives, children in relief camps will receive educational support through a “school in a box” initiative. Designed by UNICEF, these kits cater to children aged 6-18, providing learning materials to ensure education continuity despite displacement and trauma. disasters. The […]

Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme: The Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP). Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program aims to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi, by imparting training and certification of Krishi […]

Digital Health Incentive Scheme : Extension The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for digitising patients’ health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). The Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) is a national initiative by the National Health Authority (NHA) […]

Soil Health Scheme : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin started the “Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom” plan, which was a big step toward sustainable farming in Tamil Nadu. With a strong budget of ₹206 crore, this project aims to improve the health and fertility of the soil across the area. A key part […]

Hunar se Rozgar Scheme: The Ministry of Tourism has been implementing the Hunar se Rozgar Scheme (skill to employment) since 2006 and it needs to relaxation in bureaucratic norms to boost participation. Hunar se Rozgar Scheme has significant potential to skill and employ youth in the tourism sector. The primary goal of the scheme is […]

Agnipath Scheme : Update The ruling-party government’s ambitious Agnipath scheme, announced in June 2022, has been facing opposition from various political parties and Armed Forces veterans. Ongoing concerns highlight the scheme’s impact on military recruitment and the welfare of soldiers. The term “Agniveer” translates to “Fire-Warriors” and is a new military rank. It is a […]