Samudra Manthan Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Samudra Manthan’ – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme with total outlay of ₹84,084 crore It is also called a as the National Offshore Exploration Scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Implementation Period: Up to FY 2030–31. The scheme […]
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Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana: The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It envisages the development of 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems. […]
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi scheme is positively contributing to the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 4 and NEP 2020 by advancing inclusive and equitable quality education. Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme is a flagship initiative of Ministry of Education that seeks to make quality higher education accessible to deserving students facing financial […]
DAANVEER Initiative
DAANVEER Initiative: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the DAANVEER initiative. It is a citizen participation initiative that enables individuals and organisations to voluntarily contribute computers to gram Panchayats. It is done through the ‘Meri Panchayat’ mobile application to strengthen digital infrastructure at the grassroots. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, […]
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY)
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY): The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently approved extension of the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) from 01.07.2026 to 30.06.2027. It is an unemployment relief scheme for workers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act. It was introduced on July 1, 2018. It is being implemented by […]
Museum Grant Scheme
Museum Grant Scheme: The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism recently informed the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Culture is executing the Museum Grant Scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was launched in 2013. It provides financial assistance for setting up new museums and […]
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2: The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), informed the Lok Sabha about National Apprenticeship Promotion (NAPS -2) Scheme-2. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 is implemented throughout the country since 2022-23 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship with the aim to promote apprenticeship training […]
Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme
Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme: The Union Minister of Panchayati Raj launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme and the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal. Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme is a unique initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It enables Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayats to identify local assets and opportunities and develop them, with dedicated technical support from the Ministry, […]
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme. BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme was launched for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country. It is designed to promote the development of the chemical industry across the entire value chain, including upstream, downstream and ancillary industries. The […]
SMILE Scheme : In News
SMILE Scheme: In News The SMILE scheme has rehabilitated over 10200 persons engaged in begging across 216 cities in India. The SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is an umbrella programme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is a central sector scheme. It aims to realise the vision of […]
