1.

Nari Shakti Vandan Abhiyan

 Type: Central Sector Scheme
 Purpose: Political empowerment of women by reserving 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative
Assemblies.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Law & Justice in coordination with Election Commission of India
 Tenure: Constitutional provision—effective post-Delimitation after 2026 Census Beneficiaries: Women voters and
political aspirants
 Financial Support: Not a budgeted scheme; it's a constitutional reform

Salient Features:
 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
 Includes SC/ST category within reservation
 Reservation for 15 years from implementation
 Key Initiatives: Based on 106th Constitutional Amendment Bill (2023)
 Technological Tools: To be integrated via Election Commission systems
 -Recent Updates: Passed in Parliament in 2023; pending implementation post delimitation Exclusion Criteria: Not
applicable before delimitation and Census 2026

2. Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose: Modernize and digitize land records to ensure transparency, reduce disputes Implementing Agency:
Ministry of Rural Development
 Tenure: Ongoing since 2008 (revamped in 2016 under Digital India)
 Beneficiaries: Landowners, state revenue departments
 Financial Support: 100% for Union Territories, 90:10 for NE states, 60:40 for others

Salient Features:
 Computerization of land records
 Integration of textual & spatial records Digital Cadastral Maps Key Initiatives:
 Integration with SVAMITVA, Bhoomi Rashi, NGDRS
 Tech Tools: Bhoomi, eDharti, NGDRS, GIS
 Recent Updates: Linked with PM Gati Shakti for infrastructure
 Exclusion Criteria: Non-agricultural land not covered in some states

3. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

 Type: Central Sector
 Purpose: Ensure safe pregnancy by providing fixed-day assured services
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
 Tenure: Launched in 2016; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Pregnant women, especially in 2nd and 3rd trimester
 Financial Support: From NHM budget

Salient Features:
 Free antenatal check-ups on the 9th of every month
 Risk identification and birth preparedness
 Sub-schemes: Linked with JSY, PMMVY
 Tech Tools: PMSMA app for monitoring
 Recent Updates: Coverage expanded in rural areas
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to those in private care systems
4. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored (under NHM)

 Purpose: Reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery Implementing Agency: Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare
 Tenure: Launched in 2005
 Beneficiaries: Pregnant women (BPL, SC/ST, rural areas)
 Financial Support: ₹1,400 to ₹1,750 per delivery (varies by state)

Salient Features:
 Cash incentives for institutional delivery
 ASHA workers incentivized
 Sub-schemes: Linked to PMSMA, PMMVY
 Tools: Mother & Child Tracking System (MCTS)
 Recent Updates: Integrated with Poshan Abhiyaan\
 Exclusion: Urban rich women not covered

5. Anemia Mukt Bharat Strategy

 Type: Centrally Sponsored under NHM

 Purpose: Reduce anemia across children, adolescents, and women
 Implementing Agency: MoHFW + UNICEF + NITI Aayog
 Timeline: Launched in 2018 (Target 2022, ongoing)
 Beneficiaries: Women (15–49), children (6–59 months), adolescents
 Financial Support: NHM Funds, Poshan 2.0

Salient Features:
 6x6x6 strategy (6 target groups, 6 interventions, 6 institutional mechanisms)
 Sub-schemes: ICDS, WIFS, POSHAN
 Tools: Anemia Tracker, POSHAN Tracker
 Updates: Now under POSHAN 2.0 umbrella
 Exclusion Criteria: None officially, but urban private schools not covered by WIFS

6. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

 Type: Central Sector
 Purpose: Digitize health records; unique health ID for every citizen
 Implementing Agency: National Health Authority
 Timeline: Launched in 2021
 Beneficiaries: All citizens
 Financial Support: Centrally funded via Digital Health Budget

Features:
 Digital Health ID
 Unified Health Interface
 e-Sanjeevani integration
 Sub-schemes: Part of Ayushman Bharat umbrella
 Tech Tools: NDHM portal, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry
 Updates: Health data exchange protocols updated in 2023
 Exclusion: Voluntary participation, so not mandatory

7. DigiLocker

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Cloud-based platform for storing digital documents
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015
 Beneficiaries: All citizens
 Financial Support: Government-funded

Features:
 Secure access to government-issued documents
 Aadhaar-linked storage
 Sub-schemes: Linked with NDLS, CBSE, PAN
 Tech Tools: Cloud infra, APIs
 Updates: New integration with UMANG and ABHA
 Exclusion: Requires Aadhaar for full functionality

8. DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)

 Type: Ces Financial Support: Funded via Digital India Budget Features:
 Multilingual content
 Aligned to NCERT curriculum
 Sub-schemes: Part of Samagra Shiksha
 Tools: Mobile app, QR codes in textbooks
 Updates: DIKSHA 2.0 launched with AI integration
 Exclusion: Limited access in areas without digital infra

9. Aarogya Setu

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: COVID-19 contact tracing and risk assessment
 Implementing Agency: NIC under MeitY
 Timeline: Launched in April 2020
 Beneficiaries: General public
 Financial Support: Government of India

Features:
 Bluetooth + GPS-based risk detection
 COVID test updates and self-assessment
 Sub-schemes: Integrated with CoWIN
 Tools: App (Android, iOS), backend dashboard
 Updates: Became open-source; usage declined post-2022
 Exclusion: Not mandatory post-2022; some privacy concerns

10. Software as a Service (SaaS) [GovTech context]

 Type: Central Sector (GovTech Model)

 Purpose: Deliver software applications over the cloud for governance and service delivery
 Implementing Agency: MeitY, NIC
 Timeline: Continuous model; promoted under Digital India
 Beneficiaries: Government departments, startups, citizens
 Financial Support: Private-Government collaboration; NIC funding for Gov SaaS

Features:
 No installation required
 Scalable, interoperable, cost-effective
 Sub-schemes: DigiLocker, e-Hospital, UMANG use SaaS backend
 Tech Tools: Cloud infra (MeghRaj), NIC cloud
 Updates: India Stack expansion includes SaaS models
 Exclusion: Requires reliable internet; data localization challenges remain

11. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide short-term credit to farmers at subsidized interest
 Implementing Agency: NABARD + Banks + Ministry of Agriculture
 Timeline: Launched in 1998; expanded to fisheries/dairy in 2020
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, fishers, livestock owners
 Financial Support: ₹1.6 lakh without collateral; 4% effective interest with prompt repayment

Features:
 Flexi loans for crop production
 Credit for allied agricultural activities
 Sub-schemes: Linked to PM KISAN, PMFBY
 Tools: Aadhaar-linked KCC, KCC portal
 Updates: Integrated with Jan Dhan and DBT
 Exclusion: Landless laborers may face difficulty accessing formal credit

12. National Bio-Energy Policy (2018)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Promote biomass and biofuel energy generation
 Implementing Agency: MNRE
 Timeline: Notified in 2018; ongoing till 2028
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, industries, biofuel producers
 Financial Support: CFA (Capital Financial Assistance), VGF from government

Features:
 Waste-to-energy focus
 Power generation from biomass, biogas
 Sub-schemes: SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation)
 Tools: Bio-Energy Mission portal, SATAT Dashboard
 Updates: Emphasis on compressed biogas in transportation
 Exclusion: Limited viability without privatesector investment

13. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Promote innovation and entrepreneurship across schools, colleges, startups Implementing Agency: NITI
Aayog
 Timeline: Launched in 2016; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Students, MSMEs, entrepreneurs
 Financial Support: Grant-in-aid to labs, incubators, startups

Features:
 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools
 Atal Incubation Centres
 Sub-schemes: ARISE, ANIC, Mentor India
 Tools: AIM Portal, ATL Dashboards
 Updates: Integration with Startup India; 10,000+ ATLs
 Exclusion: Rural/remote areas face access limitations

14. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Skill development aligned with industry demand
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; PMKVY 4.0 (2023–24)
 Beneficiaries: Youth (18–45), school dropouts, unemployed
 Financial Support: Govt pays training cost to Skill Providers

Features:
 Short-term skill training
 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
 Sub-schemes: Jan Shikshan Sansthan, PMKVY-STT
 Tools: Skill India Portal, ASEEM Portal
 Updates: PMKVY 4.0 launched with new-age skills (AI, drone tech)
 Exclusion: Formal education students not covered

15. National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Standardize organic farming certification and promotion
 Implementing Agency: APEDA (under MoC&I)
 Timeline: Launched in 2001; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Organic farmers, exporters, certification bodies
 Financial Support: Indirect support via certification and export promotion

Features:
 Organic standards for crops and livestock
 Accreditation and certification mechanisms
 Sub-schemes: Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)
 Tools: Tracenet, Jaivik Bharat Portal
 Updates: New certification categories for wild harvest
 Exclusion: Only certified farmers are exporteligible

16. National Nutrition Mission / POSHAN Abhiyaan

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Women & Child Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2018; renamed Poshan 2.0 in 2021
 Beneficiaries: Children under 6, pregnant/lactating mothers, adolescent girls
 Financial Support: 60:40 (Center-State); 90:10 (NE states)

Features:
 Real-time monitoring of Anganwadi services
 Convergence with health and sanitation
 Sub-schemes: ICDS, Anemia Mukt Bharat, PMMVY
 Tools: POSHAN Tracker App, ICDS-CAS
 Updates: Launched "Saksham Anganwadi" under Poshan 2.0
 Exclusion: Informal settlements not fully covered

17. National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Promote innovation, creativity, IP protection
 Implementing Agency: DPIIT (under MoC&I)
 Timeline: Approved in 2016
 Beneficiaries: Inventors, startups, universities
 Financial Support: Concessions for MSMEs, educational institutions

Features:
 Centralized IP system
 Incentives for filing patents, trademarks
 Sub-schemes: IPR Awareness Programme, Cell for IPR Promotion
 Tools: IPR India Portal
 Updates: IPR policy revision in consultation (2023)
 Exclusion: Complex process limits access for rural innovators

18. National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)

 Type: Central Framework

 Purpose: Standardize skill qualifications with outcome-based benchmarks
 Implementing Agency: MSDE, NSDC
 Timeline: Notified in 2013; aligned with NEP 2020
 Beneficiaries: Skill trainees, trainers, institutions
 Financial Support: Via schemes like PMKVY

Features:
 Levels 1–10 from school to higher education
 Credit-based progression
 Sub-schemes: Samagra Shiksha-Vocational Education
 Tools: SMART Portal, NSQF Manual
 Updates: Vocationalisation of School Education Scheme integrated
 Exclusion: Not mandatory for universities yet

19. Vidyanjali Yojana

 Type: Central Sector (Volunteer-based initiative)

 Purpose: Strengthen schools through community and private sector involvement Implementing Agency: Ministry of
Education
 Timeline: Relaunched in 2021 under NEP 2020
 Beneficiaries: Govt school students, teachers
 Financial Support: Non-financial initiative; volunteer-based

Features:
 Allows citizens to donate services or materials to schools
 CSR participation encouraged
 Sub-schemes: Integrated under Samagra Shiksha
 Tools: Vidyanjali 2.0 portal
 Updates: Enhanced corporate partnerships
 Exclusion: No provision for private schools
20. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Empower rural communities through higher education institutions, promoting sustainable development
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
 Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural communities, universities, technical institutions
 Financial Support: Funding for research and innovation in rural development

Features:
 Strengthens rural infrastructure
 Provides technical solutions to local problems
 Sub-schemes: UBA Hub (collaboration with educational institutions)
 Tools: UBA Portal
 Updates: Collaborative initiatives with NIRDPR, expanded in 2020
 Exclusion: Rural areas not linked to any educational institution may be overlooked

21. UDAY (Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Improve the financial health of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) Implementing Agency:
Ministry of Power
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Power consumers, DISCOMs
 Financial Support: Financial restructuring of DISCOMs

Features:
 State-level financial assistance to DISCOMs
 Debt reduction and operational improvements
 Sub-schemes: Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)

 Tools: UDAY Dashboard

 Updates: Revised scheme for smart metering integration
 Exclusion: States with less cooperation in tariff reforms

22. Rashtriya Gramin Aajeevika Mission (RGAVM)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Improve livelihoods in rural areas, particularly for women
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
 Timeline: Launched in 2011; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural women, SHGs, marginalized communities
 Financial Support: Revolving fund, credit linkages

Features:
 Formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
 Capacity building, skill development
 Sub-schemes: Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana, National Rural Livelihood Mission
 Tools: Aajeevika Monitoring Portal, e-Shakti platform
 Updates: Integration with financial inclusion schemes
 Exclusion: Limited coverage in urban fringe areas

23. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide crop insurance for farmers to protect against natural calamities Implementing Agency: Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
 Timeline: Launched in 2016; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, particularly small and marginal
 Financial Support: Premium subsidies shared between government and farmers

Features:
 Covers post-harvest losses
 Technology-driven implementation (satellite imagery)
 Sub-schemes: Weather-based crop insurance, Kisan Credit Card linkage
 Tools: PMFBY Portal, Crop Insurance Mobile App
 Updates: Expansion of coverage under climate change scenarios
 Exclusion: Non-registered farmers, specific crops may be excluded

24. Green India Mission

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Enhance carbon sink and reduce emissions through afforestation
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
 Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural populations, forestdependent communities
 Financial Support: Funds from National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

Features:
 Afforestation, eco-restoration
 Capacity building for sustainable management
 Sub-schemes: Joint Forest Management, Village Development Plans
 Tools: Forest Information Management System
 Updates: Integration with Green India Hubs and REDD+ initiatives
 Exclusion: Urban areas and unregulated forests

25. Mission Indradhanush

 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose: Enhance vaccination coverage to achieve universal immunization
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Children, pregnant women
 Financial Support: Immunization-related funding to states

Features:
 Focus on urban and rural marginalized populations
 Expanding immunization to remote areas
 Sub-schemes: Routine Immunization Campaigns
 Tools: eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network)
 Updates: Integration with Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
 Exclusion: Areas with limited access due to conflict or difficult terrain

25. SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide online education across multiple disciplines
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education (MoE)
 Timeline: Launched in 2017; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Students, working professionals, lifelong learners
 Financial Support: Free access to online courses, certification

Features:
 Over 2000+ online courses
 Courses from top universities and institutions
 Sub-schemes: MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
 Tools: SWAYAM Portal, SWAYAM Prabha (TV channel)
 Updates: Expansion in course categories, integration with NEP 2020
 Exclusion: Limited to internet access and digital literacy

26. MUDRA Yojana

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide financial support to microentrepreneurs, especially in the non-corporate sector
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, SIDBI
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: MSMEs, small entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs
 Financial Support: Loans up to ₹10 lakh
Features:
 No collateral required
 Loans for income-generating activities
 Sub-schemes: Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun (based on loan size)
 Tools: MUDRA Portal
 Updates: Integration with PMGDISHA for digital financial literacy
 Exclusion: Large enterprises or corporate businesses

27. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide social security for workers in the unorganized sector
 Implementing Agency: PFRDA, Ministry of Finance
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Unorganized sector workers
 Financial Support: Government cocontribution for eligible subscribers

Features:
 Fixed pension amount post-retirement
 Flexible contribution based on age of enrollment
 Sub-schemes: None
 Tools: APY Portal, Pension Fund Managers
 Updates: Reforms to extend coverage to more sectors
 Exclusion: Government employees are excluded

28. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Financial inclusion by providing banking services to unbanked population
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, RBI
 Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Unbanked individuals, particularly rural populations
 Financial Support: Zero-balance bank accounts, overdraft facilities

Features:
 Financial literacy and insurance components
 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) integration
 Sub-schemes: PMGDISHA, RuPay Card
 Tools: PMJDY Portal, e-KYC
 Updates: Enhanced access to digital banking services
 Exclusion: Minors or ineligible individuals for overdrafts

29. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Enhance irrigation infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity Implementing Agency: Ministry of
Jal Shakti, Ministry of Agriculture
 Timeline: Launched in 1996; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, rural populations
 Financial Support: Financial assistance to states for irrigation projects

Features:
 Focus on completing incomplete irrigation projects
 Modernization of existing systems
 Sub-schemes: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
 Tools: Irrigation Management Information System (IMIS)
 Updates: Integration with PMKSY for sustainable irrigation solutions
 Exclusion: Urban areas and non-priority irrigation projects

30. Command Area Development Programme (CADP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Optimize the use of irrigation infrastructure and improve water management Implementing Agency:
Ministry of Jal Shakti
 Timeline: Launched in 1974; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, water management entities
 Financial Support: Support for irrigation system upgrades, drainage, and water conservation

Features:
 Strengthens the irrigation command area
 Promotes integrated water management
 Sub-schemes: None Tools: Command Area Development Portal
 Updates: Continuous development of waterefficient techniques
 Exclusion: Areas outside the designated command areas

32. Seed Village Concept

 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose: Promote seed production in rural areas to ensure quality planting material
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
 Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, seed producers
 Financial Support: Financial support for setting up seed production units

Features:
 Encourages community-based seed production
 Focus on indigenous and certified seeds
 Sub-schemes: Seed production promotion under National Seed Policy
 Tools: Seed Certification Portal
 Updates: Integrated with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for capacity building
 Exclusion: Farmers not linked with seed production systems

33. Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWDP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Sustainable management of water resources, soil conservation, and watershed development
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2001; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural communities, farmers in watershed areas Financial Support: Financial assistance for water
conservation and watershed management

Features:
 Comprehensive water management and land reclamation
 Soil and water conservation activities
 Sub-schemes: Watershed Development Fund (WDF)
 Tools: Watershed Development and Management Portal
 Updates: Focus on climate-resilient farming practices
 Exclusion: Areas outside identified watershed zones

34. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Promote accessibility for persons with disabilities
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Persons with disabilities elderly, and other vulnerable groups
 Financial Support: Assistance for accessibility features in public infrastructure

Features:
 Creation of barrier-free physical environments
 Accessible infrastructure and public spaces
 Sub-schemes: Accessible India Campaign (AIC)
 Tools: Sugamya Bharat Mobile App, Accessibility Portal
 Updates: Expansion of accessible facilities in transport and government buildings Exclusion: Areas with limited
resources for infrastructure development
35. Poshan Abhiyan

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Improve nutritional outcomes, especially for children and pregnant women
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Women and Child Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2018; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Children under 6 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers
 Financial Support: Funds for nutritional programs and awareness campaigns

Features:
 Focus on reducing malnutrition and stunting
 Community-based nutritional interventions
 Sub-schemes: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), National Nutrition Mission
 Tools: Poshan Tracker, POSHAN Abhiyan App
 Updates: Monitoring through Anganwadi Centers
 Exclusion: Limited focus in urban areas with sufficient nutritional programs

36. National Skill Development Mission (Continued)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Promote skill development across India, focusing on employability
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Youth, job seekers, unskilled workers
 Financial Support: Skill training grants, infrastructure funding

Features:
 Various skill development schemes
 National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Sub-schemes:
 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
 Skill Development for Vocational Education
 National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Technological Tools / Portals:
 National Skill Development Portal
 PMKVY Portal Skill Development Management System (SDMS) Recent Updates:
 Integration of online and offline training methods
 Expansion of PMKVY to include more sectors and improve the reach
 Exclusion Criteria: No coverage for those already undergoing skill development programs under other initiatives

37. PM Swastya Suraksha Yojana

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide affordable healthcare and medical services to the underserved population Implementing Agency:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
 Timeline: Launched in 2003; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Vulnerable groups, people in rural areas, and economically disadvantaged citizens
 Financial Support: Funding for healthcare facilities, infrastructure, and medical equipment

Features:
 Focus on improving healthcare facilities in remote areas
 Creation of AIIMS-like institutions in underserved regions
 Sub-schemes: None
 Technological Tools / Portals: National Health Portal, e-Hospital Portal

Recent Updates:
 Expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new facilities
 Increased focus on telemedicine and digital health solutions
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes urban areas with sufficient healthcare infrastructure

40. National Education Policy 2020

 Type: Policy (No direct funding mechanism but part of central initiatives)
 Purpose: Transform the education system in India to be more inclusive, accessible, and relevant to modern needs
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education
 Timeline: Approved in 2020; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Students, teachers, educational institutions
 Financial Support: Funding for infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum development

Features:
 Focus on early childhood education, vocational training, and multidisciplinary learning Emphasis on digital learning
and critical thinking
 Sub-schemes:
 New Education Policy Implementation Schemes
 National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER)
 Technological Tools / Portals: DIKSHA Portal (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) National Repository of
Open Educational Resources (NROER)
 Recent Updates:
 Introduction of online learning platforms in response to COVID-19
 Revised curriculum to include more practical skills and digital education
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes non-accredited institutions and those not following the prescribed curriculum

41. Public Distribution System (PDS)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose: Ensure food security for all citizens by providing subsidized food grains and other essential commodities
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution
 Timeline: Launched in 1947; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Low-income households, marginalized communities
 Financial Support: Subsidized food grains and commodities at lower-than-market prices

Features:
 Distribution of wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene
 Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) for the underprivileged Sub-schemes: National Food Security Act
(NFSA)
 Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IMPDS)
 Technological Tools / Portals: PDS Portal , ePDS (Electronic Public Distribution System) Recent Updates:
Implementation of biometricbased identification (Aadhaar linking) .Use of digital technology to prevent leakage and
fraud
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes high-income groups and those not registered in the PDS database

42. National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

 Type: Policy Framework (Central Support)

 Purpose: Address the impacts of climate change by promoting sustainable practices and building resilience
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
 Timeline: Launched in 2008; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Communities, agriculture, infrastructure, vulnerable groups
 Financial Support: Climate adaptation funding for states and sectors

Features:
 Focus on water, agriculture, forests, health, and urban infrastructure
 Nine key missions focusing on various sectors
 Sub-schemes: National Action Plans for mitigation and adaptation to climate change
 Technological Tools / Portals: India Climate Portal, National Action Plan for Climate Change Dashboard

Recent Updates:
 Increased focus on green energy solutions and climate-resilient agriculture
 Integration of climate change adaptation measures into state policies
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes regions with limited climate vulnerability

43. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide employment opportunities to rural households, improve rural infrastructure, and reduce poverty
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2005; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural households, especially marginalized and economically backward communities
 Financial Support: Wages for manual labor, funds for infrastructure development projects
Features:
 Right to work for rural citizens
 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per household annually
 Focus on asset creation like roads, ponds, and water conservation

Sub-schemes:
 Rural Development Schemes for Infrastructure
 Mahatma Gandhi NREGA (MGNREGA) Mobile App Technological Tools / Portals: MGNREGA Portal for tracking
projects and payments Aadhar-based Payment System (ABPS)

Recent Updates:
 Increased wages and use of technology to monitor and track payments
 Emphasis on women’s participation and the creation of sustainable infrastructure
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes urban areas and those not willing to work in rural employment initiatives

44. E-RUPI Prepaid Digital Vouchers

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Facilitate targeted, cashless, and contactless benefits and welfare disbursements through digital vouchers
 Implementing Agency: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Ministry of Finance
 Timeline: Launched in August 2021; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Citizens eligible for government schemes, underprivileged and marginalized groups
 Financial Support: Direct transfer of benefits through prepaid vouchers

Features:
 Voucher-based system for welfare schemes
 Facilitates seamless transfer of subsidies and benefits
 Can be used for healthcare, education, and other welfare needs
Sub-schemes:
 E-Voucher System for various government welfare schemes
 Technological Tools / Portals: E-RUPI platform , Digital voucher generation and redemption interface
Recent Updates:
 Integration with COVID-19 vaccination efforts and welfare disbursements
 Expansion into education, health, and welfare benefits for students and women
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes those without access to mobile phones or digital platforms

45. Jan Samarth Portal

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide a unified platform for citizens to access various government schemes and benefits
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance
 Timeline: Launched in 2022; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: All citizens, particularly those seeking access to multiple government schemes
 Financial Support: Access to various financial products like loans, subsidies, etc.

Features:
 Integrates a variety of government schemes
 Personalized dashboard for citizens to view eligibility and apply for schemes
 Sub-schemes: Multiple financial and welfare schemes under government ministries Technological Tools / Portals:
Jan Samarth Portal , Digital Application System

Recent Updates:
 Additional financial schemes integrated into the portal
 Launch of mobile apps to increase accessibility
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes individuals not eligible for certain schemes based on income or other criteria

46. Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Ensure the proper identification of voters and prevent electoral fraud
 Implementing Agency: Election Commission of India
 Timeline: Launched in 1993; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Indian citizens who are eligible voters
 Financial Support: Free issuance of EPIC to eligible voters

Features:

 Voter identification during elections

 Contains photo, name, and voter details for authentication
 Sub-schemes: Voter Registration System . Voter Helpline App Technological Tools / Portals: National Voter's
Service Portal (NVSP), Voter Helpline App

Recent Updates:
 Introduction of e-EPIC (digital version)
 Integration with Aadhaar for improved voter registration and authentication
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes non-citizens and those not eligible to vote

47. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Promote sustainable urban habitats through energy-efficient buildings, transportation, and waste management

 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Urban citizens, city planners, and municipalities
 Financial Support: Funding for sustainable housing, energy-efficient transport, and waste management systems.

Features:
Focus on energy-efficient buildings and clean energy solutions
Promotion of green urban transport like electric vehicles (EVs)
Sub-schemes:
Smart Cities Mission ,Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Technological Tools / Portals: Smart Cities Portal , Urban Sustainability Dashboard

Recent Updates:
Increased push for electric vehicles (EVs) and public transport systems ,Collaboration with state and local bodies for
sustainable urban development
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes rural areas with limited infrastructure development

48. Vibrant Villages Programme

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Promote infrastructure development, economic activities, and improved living conditions in border villages

 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Home Affairs

 Timeline: Launched in 2022; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Border village populations, local entrepreneurs, and farmers
Financial Support: Funding for infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, and education

Features:
 Improvement of basic amenities such as roads, electricity, water supply
 Promotion of tourism, trade, and other economic activities
 Sub-schemes: Border Infrastructure Development Scheme (BIDS)
 Technological Tools / Portals: Digital infrastructure management portals for rural development
 Recent Updates: Increased focus on tourism development and border area trade Initiatives to attract young talent for
local entrepreneurship
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes villages not located in the border areas

49. Long-Term Low Emission Strategy

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Promote sustainable development by transitioning to a low-emission economy, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, and increase climate resilience
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
 Timeline: Launched in 2022; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Industry sectors, urban and rural populations, farmers, and all citizens affected by climate change
 Financial Support: Funding for green technologies, renewable energy transition, and infrastructure improvements

Features:
 Focus on decarbonizing sectors like energy, transport, and industry
 Promotes low-carbon technologies and carbon markets
 Incentivizes renewable energy sources and energy-efficient systems Sub-schemes: National Clean Energy Fund
(NCEF)
 Renewable Energy Investment Schemes

Technological Tools / Portals:

 National Clean Energy Fund Portal
 Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) platforms
Recent Updates:
 Adoption of net-zero emission targets for major industrial sectors
 Increase in the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes industries with low potential for emission reductions or that are too costly to decarbonize
in the short term

50. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Scheme

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Make India self-reliant by boosting domestic manufacturing, reducing dependency on imports, and fostering
innovation
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 Timeline: Launched in May 2020; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Domestic manufacturers, MSMEs, local entrepreneurs, and citizens benefiting from increased job
opportunities
 Financial Support: Financial packages, subsidies, and loan guarantees to boost local industries

Features:
 Focus on strengthening MSMEs, agriculture, and the healthcare sector
 Encourages indigenous production and innovation
 Investment in infrastructure development and digital economy
 Sub-schemes: Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana ,Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for various sectors
 Technological Tools / Portals: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Portal , MSME Support Portal

Recent Updates:
 Expansion of PLI schemes to multiple sectors like electronics, textiles, and solar manufacturing
 Increased focus on digitization and technologybased innovations in local industries
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes sectors that are already highly competitive or self-reliant

51. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Improve the welfare of the underprivileged and backward sections of society, particularly in rural areas
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
 Timeline: Launched in 2016; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, and economically disadvantaged groups
 Financial Support: Financial assistance for education, health, housing, and employment programs

Features:

 Focus on empowerment of marginalized groups through education, skill development, and social welfare
 Allocation of funds for various welfare programs
 Sub-schemes: Welfare schemes for women, children, and backward classes ,Skill development and vocational training
programs for the underprivileged ,
 Technological Tools / Portals: Online application portals for scholarship and welfare benefits Recent Updates:
Increased funding and support for backward class welfare Special initiatives for COVID-19 relief for marginalized
groups
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes non-target groups like the affluent or those already benefiting from other government
schemes
52. PM Jan Man (Pradhan Mantri Jan Man Scheme)
 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose: Financial inclusion and empowerment through easy access to banking and financial services for all citizens
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Rural Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2020; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Low-income households, rural populations, and financially excluded individuals
 Financial Support: Access to financial services like savings, credit, insurance, and pension plans

Features:
 Financial literacy programs and mobile banking
 Provides bank accounts, insurance, and credit facilities to the underserved
 Sub-schemes: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY),PM Social Security Schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY)
 Technological Tools / Portals: PM Jan Man Portal,Financial Literacy Management System (FLMS)
 Recent Updates: Increased push for digital banking and mobile money transactions , Focus on expanding services to
remote areas via mobile apps
 Exclusion Criteria:Excludes high-income or non-resident citizens from most benefits

53. Sagar Setu (Sagarmala Project)

Type: Centrally Sponsored

Purpose: Enhance port connectivity, coastal shipping, and port-led industrial development along India’s coastline
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Shipping, Sagarmala Development Company Limited Timeline: Launched in 2015;
ongoing
Beneficiaries: Port authorities, coastal states, logistics and shipping industries
Financial Support: Infrastructure funding, port development, and logistics improvements

Features:
Promotes port connectivity, industrial clusters, and shipping infrastructure
Focus on building multimodal transportation networks (sea, road, rail)
Sub-schemes: Coastal Economic Zones,Port Modernization and Connectivity Enhancement
Technological Tools / Portals: Sagarmala Portal, Coastal Shipping Management System
Recent Updates: Expansion of coastal ports and improvement in port operations , Increased use of technology for better
logistics and cargo management
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes inland waterway development and non-coastal regions

54. Harit Sagar

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Promote sustainable coastal and marine development through conservation of marine ecosystems
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
 Timeline: Launched in 2021; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Coastal populations, local fishermen, conservationists
 Financial Support: Funding for marine ecosystem restoration, coastal habitat protection, and green development
projects

Features:
 Focus on reducing marine pollution and improving coastal resilience
 Support for sustainable fishing practices and coastal ecosystem restoration
 Sub-schemes:Marine Biodiversity Conservation Programs, Coastal Erosion Mitigation Schemes Technological Tools /
Portals: Coastal Management Information System (CMIS),Marine Ecosystem Monitoring Tools
 Recent Updates: Increased conservation efforts and partnerships with environmental organizations, Integration of
marine biodiversity goals into national climate plans
 Exclusion Criteria:b Excludes inland aquatic ecosystems

55. Sagar Manthan (Coastal and Marine Vision)

 Type: Central Sector
 Purpose: Promote sustainable use of coastal and marine resources while balancing development and conservation
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences
 Timeline: Launched in 2020; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Coastal communities, industries, and environmental stakeholders
 Financial Support: Funding for ocean research, marine biodiversity protection, and sustainable tourism initiatives

Features:

 Promote research on marine ecosystems and blue economy

 Implement eco-friendly tourism and coastal community livelihood projects
 Sub-schemes: National Marine Research Programs, Coastal Resilience Projects
 Technological Tools / Portals: Ocean Research Information Portal ,Coastal Mapping and Monitoring System
 Recent Updates: Collaboration with global agencies for marine resource management Enhanced focus on coastal
disaster resilience
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes regions without coastal development potential

56. Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing Initiative (KIRAN)

Type: Central Sector

Purpose: Foster women’s participation in research and development in the science and technology field
Implementing Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Timeline: Launched in 2019; ongoing
Beneficiaries: Women researchers, students, and academics in science and technology
Financial Support: Grants and fellowships for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

Features:
 Encourages women’s innovation and research participation
 Provides mentorship, scholarships, and financial support.
 Sub-schemes: Women Scientist Scheme
 Research and Development Grants for Women Scientists
Technological Tools / Portals:
 KIRAN Portal
 Women’s Science and Technology Online Support System
 Recent Updates: Increased funding for women-led innovation projects ,Focus on gender equity in STEM education
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes male researchers and those not in the STEM field

57. Nidhi Scheme (National Initiative for Development of the Handicrafts Industry)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide financial assistance to artisans and handicraft producers, promote skill development, and improve
market access for handicrafts
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Textiles, Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
 Timeline: Launched in 2009; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Handicraft artisans, weavers, and small craft industries
 Financial Support: Provides loans, grants, and subsidies for handicraft development

Features:
 Financial support for artisans to improve production and market linkage
 Skill development programs and capacitybuilding workshops
 Creation of new self-employment opportunities for artisans
 Sub-schemes: Craft Clusters Development Program ,Marketing Support and Services Scheme
 Technological Tools / Portals: E-commerce platforms for handicraft sales , Handicraft Industry Support Portal
 Recent Updates: Increased focus on digital tools for artisans , Expansion of market reach via online platforms and
export initiatives
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes non-handicraft industries or artisans not associated with traditional CRAFT.

58. Saubhagya Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide electricity connections to all households in rural and urban areas to ensure 24x7 power supply
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Power, Rural Electrification Corporation
 Timeline: Launched in 2017; completed in 2019
 Beneficiaries: All households, especially in rural and remote areas without access to electricity
 Financial Support: Financial assistance for free electricity connections and infrastructure development

Features:
 Free electricity connections to economically disadvantaged households
 Focus on households in remote and underdeveloped areas
 Focus on rural electrification
 Sub-schemes: Rural Electrification Program . Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Integration Technological Tools /
Portals: Saubhagya Portal for tracking electrification progress Recent Updates:Successful electrification of more than
2.8 crore households. Integration of renewable energy in off-grid locations
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes urban households with existing electricity connections

59. DDU-GKY Scheme (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose: Provide skill development and training to rural youth, enabling them to get employment and enhance
livelihoods
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
 Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural youth (18-35 years) who are school dropouts or unemployed Financial Support: Grants for
training providers and skill development programs

Features:
 Focus on employment-linked skill development
 Encourages industry-relevant skills and job creation
 Provides placement support after training completion
 Sub-schemes: Training for Entrepreneurship Development. Financial and soft skills development
 Technological Tools / Portals: DDU-GKY Portal for training center registration and beneficiary tracking
 Recent Updates: Collaboration with industry partners for placement opportunities. Focus on skilling in new-age
sectors like technology and renewable energy
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes individuals with prior advanced skills or qualifications

60. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations to enhance mobility and access to
services
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2000; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural populations in areas without proper road access
 Financial Support: Financial assistance for the construction and upgradation of rural roads

Features:
 Focus on connecting remote villages with nearby towns and markets
 Enhances accessibility to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities
 Sub-schemes: Road Connectivity for Remote Areas. PMGSY-II (upgradation of existing rural roads)
 Technological Tools / Portals: PMGSY Portal for monitoring and reporting progres. Geographic Information System
(GIS) for road network planning
 Recent Updates:Increased funding and completion of rural road projects. Integration with other rural development
programs
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes urban areas with existing road infrastructure

61. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide social security and pension to individuals in the unorganized sector to ensure financial security post-
retirement
 Implementing Agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Citizens in the unorganized sector aged between 18 and 40 years Financial Support: Government
contribution to the pension fund for eligible subscribers

Features:
 Fixed monthly pension after the age of 60 years
 Auto-debit facility for ease of contribution
 Government co-contribution for the first 5 years
 Sub-schemes: APY for individuals in the unorganized sector
 Technological Tools / Portals: APY online portal for registration and contribution Mobile applications for
monitoring pension accounts
 Recent Updates: Expansion of coverage with better integration with financial institutions. Increased awareness
programs in rural and urban areas
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes individuals already covered under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS)

62. PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide life insurance coverage to low-income groups, ensuring financial protection for families in case of
the policyholder’s death
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Citizens aged 18 to 50 years with a bank account
 Financial Support: Provides life insurance coverage of Rs. 2 lakh for a nominal annual premium

Features:
 Affordable life insurance for financially vulnerable sections
 Simple enrollment through bank accounts
 Low premium of Rs. 330 annually
 Sub-schemes: Group life insurance for bank account holders
 Technological Tools / Portals: PMJJBY enrollment and management via banks and online portals
 Recent Updates: Increased enrollment through financial institutions and digital platforms. Partnerships with public and
private banks for wider coverage
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes individuals above the age of 50 or those without a bank account

63. PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Provide accidental death and disability insurance coverage to individuals, particularly focusing on low-
income groups
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: All individuals aged 18-70 years with a bank account
 Financial Support: Covers accidental death and disability with a coverage of Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death and Rs. 1
lakh for permanent total disability . Nominal annual premium of Rs. 12

Features:
 Extremely affordable coverage for low-income groups
 Automatic renewal for existing enrollees through bank accounts
 Direct premium deductions from bank accounts
 Sub-schemes: Insurance coverage for accidental death and disability
 Technological Tools / Portals: Enrollment and management via bank accounts and online platforms
 Recent Updates: Widened coverage through increased awareness and improved banking integration. Digital
enrollment via mobile applications and financial institutions
 Exclusion Criteria:Excludes individuals above 70 years of age

64. Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan (GKRA)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide employment to migrant workers who returned to their home states due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
focusing on creating rural infrastructure and public assets
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Agriculture, and other
rural development ministries
 Timeline: Launched in 2020; completed in 2021
 Beneficiaries: Migrant workers returning to their home states due to the pandemic, rural households in need of
employment
 Financial Support: Rs. 50,000 crore allocated for creating rural infrastructure and providing employment to migrant
workers

Features:
 Focus on the creation of rural infrastructure like roads, water conservation, and livelihood assets
 Ensures employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers
 Promotes rural development with the involvement of local Panchayats and Gram Sabhas
 Sub-schemes: Construction of rural infrastructure (roads, water conservation, etc.) Support for livelihood projects
for migrant workers
 Technological Tools / Portals: Implementation and monitoring via the MGNREGA portal. E-governance tools for
tracking progress
 Recent Updates: Successful implementation of projects in rural areas, especially in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Continued post-pandemic focus on rural employment schemes
 Exclusion Criteria:Excludes workers who did not return due to the pandemic or who are not in rural areas.

65. National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To increase domestic production of edible oil, especially oil palm, and reduce dependency on
imports.
 Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in August 2021; ongoing till 2025-26
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, particularly in North Eastern and Andaman & Nicobar regions Financial Support: ₹11,040
crore outlay (₹8,844 crore Central + ₹2,196 crore State share)

Salient Features:
 Viability gap funding
 Special focus on oil palm production
 Assured price to farmers through a price mechanism
 Key Sub-schemes: Support for nursery management, drip irrigation, etc.
 Technological Tools: GIS-based mapping for area identification
 Recent Updates: Extension of support to corporates for contract farming
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to other oil crops under this mission

66. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban & Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAYNULM & DAY-NRLM)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose / Objective: Poverty alleviation via skill development, self-employment, and social mobilization
 Implementing Agencies: Urban: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Rural: Ministry of Rural
Development
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Urban and rural poor, especially women and SHGs
 Financial Support: Shared 60:40 (Centre:State); 90:10 for NE/hilly states

Salient Features:
 Skill development training
 SHG support, interest subvention
 Employment through placement linkages
 Sub-schemes: Employment through Skill Training & Placement. Self-Employment Programme
 Technological Tools: MIS portal, Kaushal Panjee app
 Recent Updates: Focus on digital marketing for SHGs
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to APL households

67. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)

 Type: Central Sector
 Purpose / Objective: Holistic development of villages through MP-led model villages
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Selected villages
 Financial Support: No additional budget – convergence-based funding Salient

Features:
 MPs adopt 3 villages by 2019 (1 per year)
 Promotes people’s participation
 Key Initiatives:Integrated village development in sectors like sanitation, health, education
 Technological Tools: SAGY web portal for progress tracking
 Recent Updates: Encouragement to include climate resilience in planning
 Exclusion Criteria: Urban areas excluded

68. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored
 Purpose / Objective: Skill development and employment of rural youth
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural youth (15–35 years), SC/ST/women/minorities
 Financial Support: 75:25 Centre-State funding; 90:10 for special category states Salient

Features:
 Focus on placement-linked training
 Training in over 250 trades
 Special support for youth with disabilities
 Key Initiatives: Kaushal Panjee mobile app. Partnerships with corporates and NGOs
 Technological Tools: Kaushal Bharat Portal
 Recent Updates: Integration with e-SHRAM and skilling platforms
 Exclusion Criteria: Not available to urban youth

69. AYUSH Program

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Promote traditional medicine systems—Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of AYUSH
 Tenure / Timeline: Ongoing (various components under National AYUSH Mission)
 Beneficiaries: General public, students, researchers, medical practitioners
 Financial Support: Central governmentfunded; ₹2,970 crore budget for 2023-24 Salient

Features:
 Establishment of AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres
 Integration with mainstream health services
 Research and training in AYUSH systems
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: National AYUSH Mission (NAM). AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres . AYUSH e-
learning platforms\
 Technological Tools / Portals: AYUSH Sanjivani app, e-AUSHADHI portal
 Recent Updates: Integration with digital health under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Exclusion Criteria: Not
applicable to modern medicine institutions

70. National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide subsidized food grains to ~75% rural and ~50% urban population
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
 Tenure / Timeline: Notified in 2013; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Priority households, Antyodaya Anna Yojana families
 Financial Support: Entire food subsidy borne by Centre Salient

Features:
 5 kg per person/month at ₹1–3 per kg
 Nutritional support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children Key
 Sub-schemes:Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). Mid-Day Meal Scheme (Now PM POSHAN).
 Technological Tools: e-Ration card, One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)
 Recent Updates: Free ration distribution under PMGKAY integrated with NFSA
 Exclusion Criteria: Wealthier urban/rural households (based on exclusion criteria set by states)

71. ASEAM Portal (Advanced Sanction & Expenditure Analytics Module)

 Type: Central Government Digital Initiative

 Purpose / Objective: Real-time tracking of sanction and expenditure of funds across schemes
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance (likely under CGA)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched recently; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Central ministries, departments, finance controllers
 Financial Support: NA (Digital tool)

Salient Features:
 Brings transparency and efficiency in fund flow
 Monitors scheme-wise and ministry-wise data
 Key Initiatives: Integrated with PFMS
 Technological Tools: Linked with PFMS, GeM, E-Vigil, and MIS dashboards
 Recent Updates: Rolled out to all departments with training modules
 Exclusion Criteria: Internal tool; not for public interface

72. E-Vigil

 Type: Central Digital Initiative

 Purpose / Objective: Facilitate transparent complaint management for election code violations
 Implementing Agency: Election Commission of India (ECI)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched before General Elections 2019
 Beneficiaries: General public (voters)
 Financial Support: NA (part of ECI functions)

Salient Features:
 Enables citizens to report MCC (Model Code of Conduct) violations via mobile
 Real-time location tagging and time-bound redressal
 Key Initiatives: Integrated with cVIGIL and ECI IT platforms
 Technological Tools: e-Vigil mobile app, GPS tagging
 Recent Updates: Active during Lok Sabha Elections 2024
 Exclusion Criteria: Not for non-election grievances

73. Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

 Type: Central Fund (Voluntary Contributions)

 Purpose / Objective: Provide relief to people affected by natural disasters, emergencies, and medical expenses I
 mplementing Agency: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
 Tenure / Timeline: Established in 1948; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Disaster victims, those in urgent need of financial medical aid
 Financial Support: Voluntary donations (100% tax-exempt under 80G)

Salient Features:
 Assistance for major surgeries, flood relief, train accidents, etc.
 Not funded by budgetary allocations
 Key Initiatives: Integration with digital payment methods (BHIM, UPI)
 Technological Tools: PMNRF.gov.in portal
 Recent Updates: Boosted role during COVID19 pandemic alongside PM CARES. Exclusion Criteria: No political
donations accepted

74. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide quality generic violations
 Implementing Agency: Election Commission of India (ECI)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched before General Elections 2019
 Beneficiaries: General public (voters)
 Financial Support: NA (part of ECI functions)

Salient Features:
 Enables citizens to report MCC (Model Code of Conduct) violations via mobile
 Real-time location tagging and time-bound redressal
 Key Initiatives: Integrated with cVIGIL and ECI IT platforms
 Technological Tools: e-Vigil mobile app, GPS tagging
 Recent Updates: Active during Lok Sabha Elections 2024
 Exclusion Criteria: Not for non-election grievances

73. Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

 Type: Central Fund (Voluntary Contributions)

 Purpose / Objective: Provide relief to people affected by natural disasters, emergencies, and medical expenses
 Implementing Agency: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
 Tenure / Timeline: Established in 1948; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Disaster victims, those in urgent need of financial medical aid
 Financial Support: Voluntary donations (100% tax-exempt under 80G)

Salient Features:
 Assistance for major surgeries, flood relief, train accidents, etc.
 Not funded by budgetary allocations
 Key Initiatives: Integration with digital payment methods (BHIM, UPI).
 Technological Tools: PMNRF.gov.in portal
 Recent Updates: Boosted role during COVID19 pandemic alongside PM CARES
 Exclusion Criteria: No political donations accepted

74. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide quality generic
 Type: Central Initiative / Tool
 Purpose / Objective: Measure and monitor quality of life across Indian cities
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched 2017; updated annually
 Beneficiaries: Urban citizens, planners, and policy-makers
 Financial Support: Funded by MoHUA and World Bank support

Salient Features:
 Covers 111+ cities on 15 core livability indicators
 Includes education, health, mobility, housing, and environment
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Integrated into Ease of Living Index and Smart Cities Technological Tools / Portals:
Urban Observatory Dashboard
 Recent Updates: 2023 rankings include performance on climate and sustainability
 Exclusion Criteria: Rural areas excluded

77. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide assistive devices to senior citizens from BPL category
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment; ALIMCO
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2017; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Senior citizens (60+ years) belonging to BPL category
 Financial Support: 100% centrally funded

Salient Features:
 Free assistive aids (walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs)
 Camps organized across the country
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Linked with Senior Citizen Welfare programs
 Technological Tools / Portals: Monitoring via NGO and ALIMCO MIS platforms
 Recent Updates: Scheme expanded to cover more districts in 2023-24
 Exclusion Criteria: Senior citizens above BPL not eligible

78. PM Aarogya Yojana (Likely referring to PM-JAY - Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide ₹5 lakh annual health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary care
 Implementing Agency: National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Tenure / Timeline:
Launched in 2018; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: 12 crore+ poor and vulnerable families (approx. 50 crore people)
 Financial Support: 60:40 Centre-State sharing (90:10 in NE and hill states)

Salient Features:
 Cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals
 Covers hospitalisation, diagnostics, follow-ups
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)
 Technological Tools / Portals: BIS portal, NHA mobile app, Health ID (ABHA)
 Recent Updates: Linked with ABHA number and integrated with private hospitals
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to taxpayers, government employees, or those with income above threshold

79. Public Financial Management System (PFMS)

 Type: Central Government Digital Initiative

 Purpose / Objective: Track fund flow and ensure timely, transparent payment in government schemes
 Implementing Agency: Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance Tenure / Timeline:
Operational since 2009 (initially CPSMS); expanded in 2013 as PFMS
 Beneficiaries: Central Ministries, State Governments, Implementing Agencies, Beneficiaries of DBT schemes
 Financial Support: Centrally funded digital infrastructure

Salient Features:
 Monitors utilization of funds under all government schemes
 Facilitates Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
 Real-time transaction tracking and reporting
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Linked with DBT, MGNREGA, PMAY-G, NSAP, etc.
 Technological Tools / Portals: pfms.nic.in, Aadhar verification, bank interface integration
 Recent Updates:UPI-based integration for fast tracking payments. Inclusion of PFMS in 100% DBT transactions
 Exclusion Criteria: Not for private or nongovernmental fund flows

80. Invest India Initiative

 Type: Central Sector Initiative

 Purpose / Objective: Facilitate investment promotion and handholding of foreign investors Implementing Agency:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2009; operational as the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency
 Beneficiaries: Foreign investors, Indian entrepreneurs, startups
 Financial Support: Government-supported through DPIIT; public-private partnership

Salient Features:
 End-to-end facilitation and advisory
 Sectoral investment guides, policy support
 “India Investment Grid” for project exploration
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: One-stop investor facilitation cell. Startup India and IndiaXport initiatives
 Technological Tools / Portals: investindia.gov.in, AI-enabled chatbots
 Recent Updates: Green hydrogen desk, One District One Product (ODOP) exports desk
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to retail investors or unregulated sectors

81. Make in India Initiative

 Type: Central Government Campaign

 Purpose / Objective: Boost domestic manufacturing, attract FDI, and generate jobs
 Implementing Agency: DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched on 25th September 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Indian industries, foreign investors, MSMEs
 Financial Support: Indirect policy support, tax and FDI reforms

Salient Features:
 Covers 27 sectors (automobiles, electronics, defence, textiles, etc.) Focus on ease of doing business. Skill
development and infrastructure focus
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. Startup India, Digital India convergence
 Technological Tools / Portals: makeinindia.com, Invest India portal
 Recent Updates: India jumped rankings in Ease of Doing Business (World Bank Index pre-2021) Exclusion Criteria:
Excludes unorganized sectors without formal registration

82. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

 Type: Legal-Marine Sovereign Zone (as per UNCLOS, not a scheme)
 Purpose / Objective: Economic rights for marine resources exploration, conservation, and utilization
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, MoEFCC Tenure / Timeline:
Recognized under UN Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) since 1982
 Beneficiaries: Indian state and private sectors involved in fisheries, oil, shipping, marine mining
 Financial Support: State-driven investment and exploration projects
Salient Features:
 India’s EEZ spans 2.02 million sq km. Rights up to 200 nautical miles from coastline Key
 Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Sagarmala Project, Deep Ocean Mission, Sagar Mala
 Technological Tools / Portals: GIS mapping satellite-based surveillance, INCOIS portal
 Recent Updates: Blue Economy Policy draft, strategic exploration of resources
 Exclusion Criteria: Sovereignty does not apply (unlike land territory) – only economic rights

83. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Programme (with World Bank assistance)

 Purpose / Objective: Sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems
 Implementing Agency: MoEFCC with State Coastal Management Authorities
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2010; Phase II under preparation
 Beneficiaries: Coastal populations, fisheries, local governments
 Financial Support: Shared between Centre, States, and World Bank

Salient Features:
 Pilots in Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal
 Mangrove protection, beach development, ecosensitive area planning
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:National Coastal Mission under NAPCC.CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) compliance
 Technological Tools / Portals: Coastal vulnerability mapping, GIS, E-Green Watch
 Recent Updates: ICZM Phase II proposed under Blue Economy roadmap
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes non-coastal states

84. National Pension System (NPS)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Provide a sustainable retirement solution through long-term savings and investments
 Implementing Agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2004; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Individuals in the organized and unorganized sectors, government employees, citizens above 18 years
 Financial Support: Contribution by the subscriber; tax incentives available

Salient Features:
 Tier-I (mandatory savings) and Tier-II (voluntary savings) accounts
 Tax benefits under Section 80C and 80CCD of the Income Tax Act
 Portability across employment sectors
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: NPS for Government employees. NPS for corporate employees (eNPS).NPS for
individuals (All Citizen model)
 Technological Tools / Portals: enps.nsdl.com, mobile apps for management
 Recent Updates: Expanded to include all Indian citizens (earlier only government employees) Exclusion Criteria:
Excludes employees covered under other pension schemes like EPFO or social security programs

85. Deendayal SPARSH Yojana

 Type: Central Government Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Financial assistance to children with disabilities, particularly in the education sector
 Implementing Agency: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2018; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Children with disabilities (under 18 years)
 Financial Support: Financial aid for educational expenses, scholarships

Salient Features:
 Scholarship of Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4,000 for students with disabilities
 Support for books, education material, and uniform
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: None (this is a focused scholarship program)
 Technological Tools / Portals: disabilityaffairs.gov.in
 Recent Updates: None as of now
 Exclusion Criteria: Only applicable to students with disabilities enrolled in educational institutions

84. National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme
 Purpose / Objective: To conserve wildlife and their habitats across India
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
 Tenure / Timeline: 2002–2016 (Phase-I); Phase-II from 2017–2031
 Beneficiaries: Biodiversity, wildlife, local communities near protected areas, forest department officials
 Financial Support: Government funding for wildlife protection, conservation programs, habitat restoration

Salient Features:
 Focus on habitat preservation and species protection
 Establishment of protected areas and ecosensitive zones
 Strengthening of wildlife laws and education programs
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Protected Area Management.National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).Project
Elephant, Project Snow Leopard
 Technological Tools / Portals: Wildlife Management Information Systems, GIS, Satellite Tracking
 Recent Updates: Revised plan for 2017-2031 with emphasis on restoration of degraded ecosystems
 Exclusion Criteria: Only focuses on wildlife conservation within legal and ecological boundaries

85. PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: Enhance water use efficiency, increase irrigation coverage and reduce reliance on groundwater
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga
Rejuvenation)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Farmers, agricultural lands, especially in rainfed areas
 Financial Support: Government subsidies, loans, and assistance for irrigation infrastructure development

Salient Features:
 Convergence of various water conservation schemes
 Micro-irrigation, water harvesting, and irrigation infrastructure
 Focus on states with low irrigation coverage
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Har Khet Ko Pani. Per Drop More Crop (micro-irrigation focus)
 Technological Tools / Portals: pmksy.gov.in, GIS mapping, data integration tools for water management
 Recent Updates: Introduction of the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ campaign to promote efficient irrigation Increasing
focus on rainwater harvesting in drought-prone areas
 Exclusion Criteria: Only applicable to agriculture-based schemes, not non-agricultural sectors

86. Niryat Bandhu Scheme

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To promote and facilitate the export of goods and services, enhancing export capabilities of
MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises)
 Implementing Agency: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: MSMEs, Exporters, New Entrepreneurs in the export sector
 Financial Support: Training and financial support for capacity building, market linkage, and business development
 Salient Features:Focus on enhancing export potential in the MSME sector.Provides advisory and hand-holding
services. Capacity-building initiatives for entrepreneurs and exporters
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Export promotion and facilitation. Market research and development. Sector-specific
assistance for MSME exporters
 Technological Tools / Portals: dgft.gov.in,Export facilitation tools
 Recent Updates: Ongoing support for MSMEs in trade and exports
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to nonMSME or non-export-related sectors

87. Sethu Bharat Program

 Type: Central Government Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To develop and upgrade infrastructure for ports and connectivity, particularly through the
construction of new bridges
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2016; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Communities in coastal areas, port authorities, travelers, transport industry
 Financial Support: Government funding for bridge construction and upgrading infrastructure
Salient Features:
 Focus on constructing and upgrading bridges, especially in coastal regions
 Enhanced transport connectivity to ports and major highways
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Sethu Bharat for developing bridges to improve infrastructure
 Technological Tools / Portals: Road and bridge construction management systems
 Recent Updates: New infrastructure projects underway in key areas
 Exclusion Criteria: Only applies to areas requiring significant infrastructure development

88. Pragati Scholarship Scheme

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To provide financial assistance for higher education to students from economically disadvantaged
sections
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Economically disadvantaged students pursuing higher education in India
 Financial Support: Scholarships covering tuition, books, and other academic expenses

Salient Features:
 Provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections Targeted at students in STEM and
technical disciplines
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: None
 Technological Tools / Portals: Scholarship management portals
 Recent Updates: Expanding coverage to include more underprivileged students
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes students from higher-income backgrounds

89. MyFASTag & FASTag

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To promote electronic toll collection and improve the efficiency of toll plazas
 Implementing Agency: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(MoRTH)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Vehicle owners, road users, transporters
 Financial Support: Low-cost toll payment mechanism for users

Salient Features:
 Facilitates seamless toll payments via RFIDbased tags
 Reduction in traffic congestion at toll plazas
 Government incentives and discounts for FASTag users
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: FASTag installation in vehicles. Integration of FASTag with various payment systems

 Technological Tools / Portals: fastag.org, digital toll payment systems

 Recent Updates: Mandatory use of FASTag for all vehicles
 Exclusion Criteria: None for general vehicle users, but limited for non-registered vehicles

90. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)

 Type: Central Government Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To develop model villages, ensuring the holistic development of rural areas
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Rural population, Panchayats, local communities
 Financial Support: Funded by the government through various schemes and projects for rural development

Salient Features:
 Focus on basic amenities like sanitation, roads, electricity, and education
 Community participation in village governance and development
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Infrastructure development in rural areas. Skill development and empowerment
programs
 Technological Tools / Portals: SAGY portal for monitoring progress
 Recent Updates: Ongoing selection of Adarsh Gram for focused development
 Exclusion Criteria: Limited to rural areas for holistic development

91. Sakshar Bharat Scheme

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To promote adult education and literacy in India, particularly targeting women and marginalized
groups
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2009; ongoing Beneficiaries: Adults, especially women and marginalized
communities
 Financial Support: Financial support for literacy programs, training of instructors, and awareness campaigns

Salient Features:
 Focus on imparting basic literacy skills and functional literacy
 Emphasis on women, rural areas, and socially disadvantaged groups
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Adult Education Centers. Basic Literacy Programs
 Technological Tools / Portals: Literacy monitoring tools, local educational outreach programs
 Recent Updates: Continued focus on nonformal education for adults
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes formal school- based education

92. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan (BBBP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

 Purpose / Objective: To address the declining child sex ratio and promote the education of girls
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Ministry of Education
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2015; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Girls, women, and communities, especially in regions with skewed sex ratios Financial Support:
Financial assistance for community-level interventions, awareness campaigns, and education
 Salient Features:
 Emphasizes awareness, education, and social change for gender equality
 Focus on health, education, and protection for girls
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Strengthening girl child education. Awareness campaigns for gender equality
 Technological Tools / Portals: BBBP portal for progress monitoring
 Recent Updates: Increased focus on rural and remote areas
 Exclusion Criteria: Excludes male children from the program's direct initiatives

93. NASDAQ Index

 Type: Stock Market Index

 Purpose / Objective: The NASDAQ Index represents a large portion of the U.S. stock market, including thousands of
companies, particularly in technology, biotechnology, and innovation sectors. It is used to track the performance of
stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
 Implementing Agency: NASDAQ, Inc. (The organization responsible for the NASDAQ stock exchange and related
market activities)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 1971; ongoing
 Beneficiaries: Investors, financial analysts, and global market participants who track and invest in the listed companies

 Financial Support / Provisions: Investors benefit from tracking performance for informed investment decisions
 The index itself is not a scheme but an indicator for market performance

Salient Features:
 Includes companies from the technology, healthcare, and finance sectors
 Known for its tech-heavy composition, featuring major companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
 Real-time tracking of over 3,000 stocks
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Regular market updates, quarterly financial reports from companies. Introduces market
indices like the NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ-100
 Technological Tools / Portals:NASDAQ trading platforms, market data services
 Recent Updates / Integrations: Ongoing inclusion of high-growth tech stocks. Introduction of new products like
ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) tracking the NASDAQ
 Exclusion Criteria: Companies that do not meet listing requirements for the NASDAQ exchange. Excludes
companies not actively traded or failing to meet market capitalization criteria
94. BSE Index (Bombay Stock Exchange Index)

 Type: Stock Market Index

 Purpose / Objective: The BSE Index, also known as the Sensex, represents the 30 largest and most actively traded
stocks on the Bombay Stock Exchange. It serves as an indicator of the Indian stock market's performance.
 Implementing Agency: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 1986; ongoing
 Beneficiaries:Investors, financial analysts, and market participants in India and globally
 Financial Support / Provisions: Provides an overview of the Indian stock market’s performance, which investors use
for decision-making. Helps in tracking economic and market conditions through index movements
 Salient Features:
 Tracks the performance of 30 prominent stocks, reflecting the broader market trend Consists of companies from
various sectors like finance, IT, energy, etc.
 Known for representing the economic health of India
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Market updates and quarterly reporting from the listed companies.Various financial
products based on the Sensex, such as ETFs and index funds
 Technological Tools / Portals:BSE trading platforms
 Recent Updates / Integrations:Updated regularly with changes to constituent companies based on performance and
market cap. Launch of new indices based on sectoral performance and small-cap stocks
 Exclusion Criteria: Companies not meeting the listing or market capitalization criteria set by BSE. Companies failing
to maintain governance standards or financial health

95. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Purpose / Objective:

 To improve the quality of higher education in India, enhance infrastructure, and promote access to universities and
colleges. Focuses on increasing gross enrollment ratios, improving the quality of teaching and learning, and
strengthening research capabilities. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Education, Government of India. State
governments and higher education institutions
 Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2013; continues until now with phased implementation Beneficiaries: Students,
academic institutions, and teachers in the higher education sector
 Financial Support / Provisions:Provides financial assistance to state universities, colleges, and institutions for
infrastructure development and quality improvement Financial support is provided for accreditation, skill
development programs, and institutional reforms

 Salient Features:Focus on funding infrastructure, technology, and reforms for higher education institutions . Promotes
the creation of new institutions and strengthens existing ones
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Financial assistance for infrastructure, faculty recruitment, and research development.
Reforms to improve governance and teaching quality in universities and colleges
 Technological Tools / Portals:RUSA Portal for monitoring and fund allocation. RUSA Portal
 Recent Updates / Integrations: Ongoing implementation with state-level monitoring and updates on financial
allocation
 Exclusion Criteria: Private universities and institutions are not eligible for financial support under RUSA

96. Central Inland Water Transport Corporation (CIWTC)

 Type: Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

 Purpose / Objective:To provide sustainable inland water transport services to promote cargo and passenger movement
across the nation's inland water transport systems.Aims to develop eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives to road and
rail transport.
 Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Government of India. entral Inland Water
Transport Corporation (CIWTC)
 Tenure / Timeline: Established in 1960; continues to operate
 Beneficiaries: Industries, businesses involved in cargo transportation, and passengers traveling via inland waterways
 Financial Support / Provisions:Investment in infrastructure for inland waterways, including ports, terminals, and
vessels

Salient Features:
 Provides transportation services across the inland water network
 Focus on the development of eco-friendly and efficient transport systems
 Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes:Development of river ports, terminals, and the expansion of the inland water transport
network. Integration of new technology for better management and efficiency
 Technological Tools / Portals:Development of real-time tracking systems for cargo and passengers. CIWTC official
website for updates and services
 Recent Updates / Integrations: Introduction of modern vessels and infrastructure for better service delivery
 Exclusion Criteria: Only those engaged in the transport sector via inland waterways are eligible for services

97. National Ayush Mission (NAM)

Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

Purpose / Objective: To promote traditional forms of medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) for
universal access to healthcare. Aims to strengthen the educational, clinical, and research capabilities of AYUSH systems.
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. State governments and AYUSH institutions
Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2014; ongoing
Beneficiaries:General public, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and AYUSH practitioners
Financial Support / Provisions:Funding for setting up AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and training programs

Salient Features:
Focus on infrastructure development in AYUSH institutions
Strengthening the integration of AYUSH systems into mainstream healthcare
Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Establishment of AYUSH hospitals, training centers, and wellness centers. Promotion of
research and evidence-based practices in AYUSH
Technological Tools / Portals: Development of telemedicine services for remote consultation. NAM Portal
Recent Updates / Integrations:Ongoing efforts to integrate AYUSH with National Health Mission (NHM)
Exclusion Criteria:Limited to AYUSH-based treatments and infrastructure development

96. PM Ujjwala Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana)

Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme

Purpose / Objective:To provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households for cleaner
cooking fuel. Aims to reduce health hazards associated with cooking with traditional fuels (wood, coal, etc.).
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India Oil Marketing Companies
(OMCs)
Tenure / Timeline: Launched in 2016; continues to expand
Beneficiaries:Women from BPL families in rural and semi-urban areas
Financial Support / Provisions:Provides financial assistance for the installation of LPG connections

Salient Features:
Free distribution of LPG connections and gas stoves to eligible women
Encourages clean and safe cooking methods
Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Swachh Bharat Mission’s linkage with Ujjwala Yojana Introduction of direct benefit
transfers (DBT) for refills
Technological Tools / Portals:LPG distributor network and online application system for beneficiaries
Recent Updates / Integrations: Expanded the number of beneficiaries to cover more households . Integration with Digital
India for easier access to services
Exclusion Criteria:Households already having LPG connections are excluded

97. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

Type: Central Sector Scheme Purpose / Objective: To promote the welfare of the girl child by encouraging savings for
her education and marriage. Provides a high-interest-bearing account for parents of girls below 10 years of age.
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Finance, Government of India. India Post and authorized banks
Tenure / Timeline:Launched in 2015; ongoing
Beneficiaries:Parents/guardians of girls aged below 10 years
Financial Support / Provisions:Provides attractive interest rates and tax benefits

Salient Features:
Interest rate higher than regular savings accounts
Exemption from income tax under Section 80C
Key Initiatives / Sub-schemes: Interest compounding annually. Facility for partial withdrawals for the girl’s higher
education
Technological Tools / Portals:Online account opening and tracking through India Post or banks
Recent Updates / Integrations: Increased ease of access through mobile apps and online banking
Exclusion Criteria: Limited to families with daughters under 10 years of age

98. National Logistics Policy (NLP)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: To reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency through digitalization and multimodal transportation.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 Timeline: Launched in 2022
 Beneficiaries: Businesses, logistics providers, exporters, and consumers
 Financial Support: Budgetary support via line ministries

 Salient Features: Integration with PM Gati Shakti, focus on digital logistics, and process re-engineering
 Key Initiatives: Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)
 Technological Tools: ULIP, E-Logs platform
 Recent Updates: Coordination among ministries for infrastructure development
 Exclusion: Does not offer direct subsidies

99. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: To provide loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance (via banks/NBFCs)
 Timeline: Launched in 2015
 Beneficiaries: Small entrepreneurs, women, and MSMEs
 Financial Support: Loans under Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun categories
 Salient Features: No collateral required, promotes entrepreneurship
 Key Initiatives: Shishu, Kishore, Tarun loan categories
 Technological Tools: Udyam portal, Mudra app
 Recent Updates: Integration with Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) during COVID-19
 Exclusion: Loan defaulters not eligible

100. National Monetization Pipeline (NMP)

 Type: Policy Framework

 Purpose: To monetize core brownfield infrastructure assets for efficient resource utilization.
 Implementing Agency: NITI Aayog
 Timeline: 2021–2025
 Beneficiaries: Central Government, infrastructure investors
 Financial Support: Not applicable (involves monetization, not funding)
 Salient Features: Focus on sectors like roads, railways, and airports
 Technological Tools: DIPAM dashboards
 Recent Updates: Annual target tracking for asset monetization
 Exclusion: Greenfield assets excluded

101. Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) Programme

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: To promote breastfeeding practices and improve infant health.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
 Timeline: Launched in 2016
 Beneficiaries: Mothers and infants
 Financial Support: Centrally supported via National Health Mission (NHM)
 Salient Features: Promotion of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age
 Key Initiatives: Training of ASHA workers and healthcare professionals
 Technological Tools: IEC campaigns, health worker training modules
 Recent Updates: Integrated with Poshan Abhiyan
 Exclusion: No direct cash transfers

102. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: To provide gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
 Timeline: Launched in 1997; replaced by National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in 2013 Beneficiaries: Urban
unemployed and underemployed individuals
 Financial Support: Funded on a 75:25 basis between the Centre and the States
 Salient Features: Encouragement of selfemployment ventures and provision of wage employment
 Key Initiatives: Urban Self-Employment Programme (USEP), Urban Wage Employment Programme (UWEP)
 Exclusion: Replaced by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NULM

103. Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP)

Type: Centrally Sponsored
Purpose: To tackle the special problems faced by areas constantly affected by severe drought conditions.
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
Timeline: Launched in 1973-74; merged under Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
Beneficiaries: Rural communities in droughtprone regions
Financial Support: Shared by Centre and States
Salient Features: Focus on soil and moisture conservation measures on a watershed basis Recent Updates: Now part of
IWMP
Exclusion: Not a standalone scheme anymore

104. Desert Development Programme (DDP)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Combat desertification in arid and semi-arid regions through afforestation, soil conservation, and sustainable
land management.
 Implementing Agency: MoEFCC & State Governments
 Timeline: Launched in 1977-78
 Beneficiaries: Rural populations in desertprone regions (e.g., Rajasthan, Gujarat)
 Financial Support: Central and State Government funding Salient Features: Afforestation, soil and water
conservation, alternate livelihoods, community participation
 Key Initiatives: Plantation, gully plugging, water conservation, and livelihood programs
 Technological Tools: GIS, remote sensing for monitoring
 Recent Updates: Integration with national climate action and land restoration programs
 Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable to non-arid regions or urban areas.

105. Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide wage employment and food security in rural areas
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development
 Timeline: Launched in 2001; merged with MGNREGA in 2006
 Beneficiaries: Rural poor seeking manual and unskilled work
 Financial Support: 100% funding by the Centre; food grains provided free of cost
 Salient Features: Self-targeting nature; preference to agricultural and non-agricultural unskilled wage earners
 Key Initiatives: Provision of wage employment and creation of durable community assets
 Exclusion: Now integrated into MGNREGA

106. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education
 Timeline: Launched in 2015
 Beneficiaries: Citizens across India
 Salient Features: State/UT pairing for cultural exchange; activities in language learning, culture, traditions, tourism,
cuisine, sports, and sharing of best practices
 Technological Tools: 'Bhasha Sangam' mobile app for language learning
 Recent Updates: Activities aligned with 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
 Exclusion: Not linked with economic schemes

107. AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Provide basic infrastructure in urban areas
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
 Timeline: Launched on 25th June 2015
 Beneficiaries: Urban residents in selected 500 cities and towns
 Financial Support: Shared between Centre and States
 Salient Features: Focus on water supply, sewerage, storm water drainage, green spaces, and non-motorized urban
transport
 Key Initiatives: Urban reforms and capacity building
 Technological Tools: AMRUT portal for monitoring and implementation
 Recent Updates: Launch of AMRUT 2.0 with enhanced focus on water management and urban greenery
 Exclusion: Rural areas

108. PAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG subsidy to reduce leakage and ensure subsidy reaches the intended
beneficiaries
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
 Timeline: Launched in 2013
 Beneficiaries: Domestic LPG consumers
 Financial Support: Subsidy amount directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts
 Salient Features: World's largest Direct Benefit Transfer scheme; over 29 crore LPG consumers enrolled
 Technological Tools: Aadhaar linkage, DBT platforms
 Recent Updates: Recognized by Guinness Book of World Records
 Exclusion: Commercial LPG connections

109. INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research)

 Type: Central Sector

 Purpose: Attract youth to study science and pursue research careers
 Implementing Agency: Department of Science & Technology
 Timeline: Launched in 2008
 Beneficiaries: Students aged 10–32 years
 Financial Support: Scholarships and mentorship programs
 Salient Features: Three components: Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEATS), Scholarship for Higher
Education (SHE), and Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC)
 Technological Tools: Online application portal
 Recent Updates: Enhanced focus on nurturing scientific talent at an early age
 Exclusion: Non-science streams

110. Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: Youth development and empowerment
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
 Timeline: Ongoing Beneficiaries: Youth aged 15–29 years
 Financial Support: Budget allocation of Rs.486.48 Crores for 2020-21
 Salient Features: Promotion of national integration, adventure, youth leadership, personality development, and
empowerment of adolescents
 Key Initiatives: Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), National Service Scheme (NSS), Rajiv Gandhi National
Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)
 Technological Tools: Digital youth portal for applications
 Recent Updates: Focus on harnessing youth energy for nation-building
 Exclusion: Non-youth population

111. Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA)

 Type: Centrally Sponsored

 Purpose: To promote sanitation and ensure access to toilets in rural areas, aiming to achieve a clean and hygienic
environment.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, State Governments
 Timeline: Launched in 1999, later integrated into Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014 Beneficiaries: Rural households,
particularly in backward areas
 Financial Support: Central and state governments, with a focus on rural sanitation projects
 Salient Features:
 Construction of household toilets
 Focus on hygiene education and awareness
 Water quality monitoring and sanitation management
 Key Initiatives: Rural sanitation program, Awareness campaigns
 Technological Tools: No specific technological tools; primarily a communitydriven initiative
 Recent Updates: Integrated into Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
 Exclusion Criteria: Urban areas

112. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA)

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose: To achieve a cleaner India by eliminating open defecation, promoting waste management, and improving
sanitation.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, State Governments
 Timeline: Launched on October 2, 2014
 Beneficiaries: All citizens, especially in rural and urban areas with sanitation issues Financial Support: Central
Government funding with contributions from state and local bodies
 Salient Features:
 Construction of toilets and solid waste management systems.
 Community mobilization and behavioral change
 Promotes clean public spaces and sanitation infrastructure
 Key Initiatives: ODF (Open Defecation Free) Campaign. Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) and Urban (SBM-
U)
 Technological Tools: SWM (Solid Waste Management) platforms, mobile apps for monitoring progress
 Recent Updates: Significant progress in rural areas, more emphasis on solid waste management in urban areas
 Exclusion Criteria: N/A (Universal coverage)

113. Biotechnology Parks

 Type: Central Sector Scheme

 Purpose: To provide an infrastructure facility for biotechnology industries and promote research and development in
biotechnology.
 Implementing Agency: Department of Biotechnology, State Governments
 Timeline: Ongoing scheme
 Beneficiaries: Biotechnology companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs
 Financial Support: Government funding and private sector partnerships
Salient Features:
 Facilities for R&D, technology incubation, and commercialization
 Focus on advancing biotechnology in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial sectors
 Key Initiatives: Biotechnology industry clusters and incubation centers
 Technological Tools: Advanced R&D equipment, lab facilities, and incubation centers
 Recent Updates: Increase in private sector investment in biotech
 Exclusion Criteria: N/A (open to relevant industries and research institutions)

114. National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

 Type: Government Survey Program

 Purpose: To provide essential data on population health, nutrition, and family welfare to support policy planning.
 Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, IIPS (International Institute for Population Sciences)
 Timeline: Conducted every 5 years (since 1992-93)
 Beneficiaries: Government agencies, policymakers, health researchers
 Financial Support: Central Government funding
 Salient Features:
 Comprehensive data on fertility, mortality, health, and nutrition
 Provides a key tool for monitoring public health interventions
 Key Initiatives: Health and nutrition surveys, data collection from households
 Technological Tools: Data analysis tools for public health studies
 Recent Updates: Latest rounds of NFHS are continuously integrated into health planning Exclusion Criteria: N/A
(nationwide coverage)