Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme: The Union Communications Minister has released revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme to strengthen country’s global telecom presence. It is aimed at strengthening India’s participation in global telecom standardization and accelerating the development of indigenous telecom technologies Financial Outlay and Duration: ₹203 crore for […]
Category: Important Scheme
Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: The government has expanded eligibility criteria of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme to include final-year graduate and post-graduate students. It is a Government of India initiative aimed at providing internship opportunities to youth in top companies of India. These internships span 24 sectors, including oil, gas, energy, travel, hospitality, automotive, banking, […]
Atal Pension Yojana : Achivement
Atal Pension Yojana : Achivement The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing total gross enrollments of nine crore subscribers. It is a flagship social security scheme of the Government of India. It was launched in 2015, with the vision of establishing a universal social security system for all Indians. It […]
SMILE Scheme : Data
SMILE Scheme: Data Recent data shows that for 2021-2026, ₹390 crore was allotted by the government for the SMILE scheme. The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme (SMILE) scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched on 12th February 2022. It includes two sub-schemes: Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of […]
Market Intervention Scheme
Market Intervention Scheme: The Union Agriculture Ministry announced the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). It is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). It is implemented on the request of the State/UT Government for the procurement of various perishable agricultural commodities […]
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028. It is a flagship rural development programme of the Government of India, launched in 2000. Objectives is Providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas […]
River Basin Management Scheme
River Basin Management Scheme: The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme has been extended for the 16th Finance Commission period spanning 2026–27 to 2030–31, highlighting India’s renewed focus on integrated and sustainable water resource management at the basin level. The RBM Scheme is a central sector initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of […]
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support: The government expanded the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) Scheme in response to geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions in West Asia. RELIEF is a time-bound initiative under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a ₹497 crore outlay, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to […]
Sagarmala Programme
Sagarmala Programme: The Sagarmala Programme is implementing 845 projects worth ₹6.06 lakh crore, with 315 projects worth ₹1.57 lakh crore completed. It was launched in 2015 to promote port-led development. It aims to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support trade by increasing the use of coastal shipping and inland waterways alongside existing road […]
WAVES OTT Platform : In News
WAVES OTT Platform: In News The Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform. Waves is a digital platform developed by Prasar Bharati. It aims to cater to India’s growing demand for streaming services. It offers a wide range of content, including live TV, […]
