Government Schemes
Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Government of India has signed a landmark agreement to provide its flagship digital pension platform, SAMPANN, as a Platform-as-a-Service to the State Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority. About SAMPANN Platform: What It Is? SAMPANN stands for System for Accounting and Management of Pension. It is …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Education has issued a comprehensive 3-year Action Plan for the Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya initiative to eliminate substance abuse in schools. About Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Initiative: What it is? Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya (Drug-Free Schools) is a specialized initiative under the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) designed …
Source: LM Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for five years (2026–2031) with an outlay of ₹1,800 crore. About Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme: What it is? The IVFRT is a mission-mode project designed to create a …
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Source: TOI Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore for 2026–2036. About Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN: What it is? Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is the evolved second phase of India’s flagship regional airport development program, …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: Union Railway Minister has announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernize cargo and passenger services. About Reform Express Initiative: What it is? The Reform Express is a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2026 to fast-track the transformation of Indian Railways into a more efficient, transparent, …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Government of India has restored the full RoDTEP rates and value caps (withdrawing a previous 50% restriction) to support exporters facing high freight costs and logistics disruptions due to the ongoing geopolitical crisis in West Asia. About Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP): What it …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Government of India has launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) to inject ₹20,000 crore into the microfinance sector. About Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0): What it is? A specialized credit guarantee framework where the government provides a guarantee to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Government has approved RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) under the Export Promotion Mission to support exporters affected by West Asia maritime disruptions. About RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation): What it is? RELIEF is a time-bound financial and risk mitigation intervention under the …
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Source: NDTV Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme’ for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore. About Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme: What it is? The SHP Development Scheme is a centrally sponsored renewable energy initiative to promote installation of …
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Source: News on Air Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, effective June 1, 2028. About Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Framework: What it is? The ALMM is a quality and …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India. About Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA): What it is? BHAVYA is a centrally approved industrial infrastructure scheme aimed at developing 100 world-class plug-and-play industrial …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Government of India highlighted India’s position as the largest global coconut producer (30.37%). Simultaneously, the Coconut Promotion Scheme announced in Union Budget 2026–27 is currently under formulation to enhance productivity and competitiveness. About Coconut Promotion Scheme: What it is? A central sector initiative aimed at enhancing coconut productivity, …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for mapping rural piped water supply schemes across India. About Sujal Gaon ID: What it is? Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier assigned to each rural piped drinking water supply scheme …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Initiative Context: The Union Minister of Communications is set to inaugurate the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project at Umri village in Madhya Pradesh. About Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative: What it is? Samriddh Gram is a pilot project for integrated Phygital (Physical + Digital) service delivery in rural areas. …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes/Environment Context: The Government of India has launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to fast-track the clearance of legacy waste dumpsites across urban India. About Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP): What it is? DRAP is a year-long targeted programme designed to accelerate the remediation of legacy waste dumpsites in urban …
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Source: IE Subject: Government Schemes Context: Amidst the West Asian crisis and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to divert natural gas to priority sectors like households (PNG), transport (CNG), and LPG production. About The Essential Commodities Act (ECA): What it is? The ECA is a …
Source: TH Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has officially approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until 2028, shifting the program’s focus from mere infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery. About Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): What it is? The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship central government initiative designed to provide …
Source: DD News Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Government has allocated ₹2,500 crore for the fisheries sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in the Union Budget 2026–27. About PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): What it is? PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship umbrella scheme for the sustainable and responsible …
Source: TH Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the government over the slow implementation of the SANKALP scheme, citing delays and weak monitoring mechanisms. About SANKALP scheme: What it is? SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) is a flagship skill development programme aimed at improving the quality and …
Source: ET Subject: Economy/ Government Scheme Context: Union Commerce and Industry Minister launched seven new interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to strengthen MSME exports and global competitiveness. About Export Promotion Mission: What it is? The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a flagship initiative of the Department of Commerce aimed at empowering Micro, Small …
