Category: Important Scheme

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 […]

Jal Jeevan Mission Extended Till 2028: Union Budget 2025-26 has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) till 2028 with the aim of benefiting the remaining (20%) rural households.The JJM was launched in 2019 with the aim to provide drinking tap water supply to every rural household by 2024, targeting 55 liters per person per day.The […]

National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.0: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs provided information about the National Youth Parliament Scheme 2.0 to the Rajya Sabha.  Its key objectives are to strengthen the roots of democracy, inculcate healthy habits of discipline, and tolerance of the views of others and to enable the […]

Gyan Bharatam Mission: The Union Budget 2025-26 announced the Gyan Bharatam Mission, under which one crore manuscripts will be conserved and documented. Gyan Bharatam Mission is a special mission for the survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage lying with academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors. It intends to cover more than one […]