Category: Important Scheme

Lead Bank Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued the draft circular on the revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) for public comments. On the recommendations of the Nariman committee, the LBS was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 1969. Aim is Coordinating the activities of banks and other […]

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation informed the Rajya Sabha about the Ayushman sahakar scheme. It is a scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation for financial assistance to cooperatives on holistic healthcare infrastructure, education and services. Objectives of the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: To assist provision of affordable and holistic healthcare […]

Sthree Suraksha Scheme : Kerala Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan officially launched the Sthree Suraksha Scheme on February 11, 2026, providing a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to economically backward women and transwomen. The first month’s pension was credited to 10,18,042 beneficiaries whose applications were verified and approved. The scheme aims to support unemployed and financially […]

PM-SURAJ Portal: The PM-SURAJ portal disbursed Rs 1,389.61 crore in loans to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs in the 2024-25 fiscal year, surpassing its target. Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2024. Objective is to provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged […]

Swavalambini Scheme: The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme. It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills and confidence needed to establish their own businesses. It introduces a structured, multi-stage training approach to help young women transition […]

Central Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations: The Government of India has completed the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under a central sector scheme, with 21.96 lakh women farmers.A central sector scheme to form and nurture 10,000 new FPOs across India, enabling small and marginal farmers to collectivized […]

Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme: The Union government released nationwide enumeration data of waste-pickers for the first time under the NAMASTE scheme.The data revealed that 84.5% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST and OBC communities, highlighting deep social stratification in informal urban labour. Total waste-pickers enumerated: 52 lakh across 35 States/UTs General category majority in […]

PM VIKAS Scheme: The Union Minister of Minority Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme. It focuses on socio-economic empowerment of minority communities. It aims to ensure inclusive growth for not only the minority and artisan communities but also for the […]