Vibrant Villages Programme-II: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)-II for the period 2024-2029, as a 100% centrally funded scheme. Launched in 2023, the VVP is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at the comprehensive development of villages along India’s northern border. The goal is to improve the quality of life for residents […]
Category: Important Scheme
5 Years of National Technical Textiles Mission
5 Years of National Technical Textiles Mission: India’s textile industry plays a crucial role in the national economy and has evolved into a hub of innovation. The country ranks as the 6th largest textile exporter globally, holding a 3.9% share in world textile exports. Contributing nearly 2% to the GDP, the sector is projected to […]
Gold Monetisation Scheme : In News
Gold Monetisation Scheme: In News The Government of India has discontinued Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposits (MLTGD) under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) from March 26, 2025. November 2015, as an improved version of the existing Gold Deposit Scheme (GDS) and Gold Metal Loan (GML) Scheme. Allows individuals, institutions, and even government entities to deposit […]
Samarth Incubation Programme
Samarth Incubation Programme: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation programme . Samarth Incubation Programme was launched by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India. Objective is to support startups in the areas of telecom software, […]
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Concerns were raised in Lok Sabha about gaps in the implementation of drinking water schemes under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA). Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Objective is to ensure water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions. Core strategy: “Catch the Rain – Where it […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme : In News
Swadesh Darshan Scheme : In News The Central Government, in collaboration with States, has approved 116 new tourist destinations for development under schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD), and Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). It is a 100% centrally funded (Central Sector Scheme) launched by the Ministry of […]
Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment
Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment: Move to promote self-employment and economic development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme on the premises of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), […]
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission: The Delhi government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to implement the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with certain Central Sector Components which has total outlay of […]
Empowering Women PRIs Leaders
Empowering Women PRIs Leaders: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched two key initiatives — Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) — to promote gender-sensitive governance and empower Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan A nationwide capacity-building initiative for Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of PRIs. Strengthen leadership […]
Decline in MPLADS Funds
Decline in MPLADS Funds: The latest data by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) indicates a decline in the total funds released by the central government for the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) compared to the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019). Key Highlights of the MoSPI […]
