Category: Important Scheme

Watershed Development Component 2.0 of PMKSY: The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 56 new Watershed Development Projects under the Watershed Development Component 2.0 of Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY-WDC 2.0), in 10 best performing States. 10 States include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim covering around […]

Odisha Joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme: Odisha becomes the 27th state to adopt Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), with 26 states and all 18 union territories already on board (Delhi and West Bengal have not joined AB PM-JAY). AB PM-JAY is a centrally sponsored scheme with a cost ratio of 60:40 for […]

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme : Urgue To Extend Amid global economic uncertainties, the industry has urged the government to extend key export-boosting scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) for export-oriented units (EOUs) and special economic zones (SEZs) till September-end.

EmpowHER Biz Initiative: The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, launched EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan in partnership with New Shop, India’s convenience retail chain under its Award to Reward (ATR) program. EmpowHER Biz Initiative is a part of Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog, aiming to create a robust retail ecosystem that […]

Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana: The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Jharkhand government to empower women across the state. Initially launched in August 2024 by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the scheme aims to enhance the financial security of women by providing direct cash transfers. This initiative addresses […]

Goa’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ under the state’s Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative. This program aims to empower women by providing them with training and opportunities to become Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents, thereby promoting financial literacy and expanding life insurance coverage at the grassroots level.

UJALA Scheme : Completed a Decade The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme, launched in 2015, has completed a decade with the distribution of 36.87 crore LED bulbs, resulting in ₹19,153 crore in annual electricity savings, according to official data released by the Ministry of Power. In 2015, the Indian government introduced […]

e-Shram Portal Expands to 22 Scheduled Languages: The e-Shram portal, designed to provide unorganised workers with seamless access to various government schemes, has been upgraded to support all 22 scheduled languages. This enhancement, launched by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to make the portal more accessible to workers across India.

Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by providing a one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 to those enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. […]

Production Linked Incentive Scheme 1.1: The union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1. It will be implemented during the production period of FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. It covers five (5) product categories in line with the existing PLI Scheme, […]