Category: Important Scheme

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, […]

Watershed Yatra: Union Minister Rural Development launched the “Watershed Yatra”, a national-level mass outreach campaign to promote community participation in watershed development under WDC-PMKSY 2.0. A nationwide outreach campaign to mobilize community participation in watershed development and conservation. Part of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). Focuses on improving […]

PRASHAD Scheme : Clear-Cut Standard Operating Procedure A Parliamentary committee has asked the government to develop a “clear-cut Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)” and obtain prior clearances and approvals from relevant authorities for timely completion of projects in the Spiritual Tourism Circuits under the PRASHAD scheme. Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme was launched […]