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 […]
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Swavalambini Scheme
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
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
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
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 […]
SHE Marts : Union Budget 2026
SHE Marts : Union Budget 2026 The Finance Minister recently announced SHE-Mart, a new platform for women entrepreneurs. SHE (Self-help Entrepreneur) Marts are planned as community-owned retail outlets that will be set up within cluster-level federations through enhanced and innovative finance instruments. It aims to provide women entrepreneurs with better market access, branding opportunities, and […]
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana : Union Budget 2026
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana : Union Budget 2026 The Union Minster of Finance announced Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyang Sahara Yojana during union budget 2026-2027. It is launched for persons with disabilities. It is aimed at training them for “dignified livelihood opportunities”. Under this scheme “industry-relevant, customised training, specific to each divyang group” will be provided […]
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News A total of 22 states and Union Territories that responded to the Education Ministry’s call for suggestions on the PM-POSHAN scheme have asked centre to hike the honorarium for PM-POSHAN scheme cooks and helpers. It was formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is […]
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) recently rolled out the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on a pilot basis. NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) is a new initiative launched by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) as a Proof of Concept (PoC) under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework. […]
JALAJ Livelihood Centres
JALAJ Livelihood Centres: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres. JALAJ Livelihood Centres is a joint initiative of the Namami Gange Mission and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). It is aimed at integrating river conservation with sustainable livelihoods in the Ganga river basin. Jalaj is based on the circular economy […]
