Page-8 of Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

On International Women’s Day 2025, the newly elected BJP government in Delhi launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. This scheme aims to provide financial support to women from economically weaker sections. Each eligible woman will receive ₹2,500 monthly. This initiative aligns ..

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Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign

The Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign Programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Limbayat, Surat. This initiative aims to distribute benefits under the National Food Security Act to over 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. The campaign marks Surat’s spirit of ..

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Modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme

The Government of India has introduced a modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme. This initiative aims to enhance the operational viability of Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs). The scheme allows these mills to convert their existing sugarcane-based ethanol plants into multi-feedstock facilities. ..

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GST Council’s GoM for Revenue Mobilisation

Recently, the GST Council established a Group of Ministers (GoM) to propose strategies for revenue mobilisation during natural calamities. This decision followed a meeting on December 21, 2024, where the need for a structured response to disasters was brought into ..

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Punjab Launches Project Hifazat

Recently, Punjab launched ‘Project Hifazat’, a transformative initiative aimed at boosting support for women and children facing violence. The project was unveiled on the eve of International Women’s Day. This initiative seeks to create a comprehensive response mechanism to address ..

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Pashu Aushadhi Initiative

The Pashu Aushadhi initiative is a new government programme aimed at providing affordable veterinary medicines in India. This initiative is designed to support those involved in animal husbandry and dairying. It follows the successful model of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya ..

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Uttarakhand Ropeway Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the construction of ropeways from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji. These projects aim to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation for thousands of pilgrims each year. Kedarnath Ropeway ..

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Punjab’s Success with AIF Scheme

Recently, Punjab emerged as a leader in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. The state utilised its entire allocation of ₹4,713 crore, securing an additional ₹2,337 crore from the Centre. What is the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund? The Agriculture Infrastructure ..

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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is pension scheme initiated by the Government of India. Launched in the Interim Budget of 2019, it aims to provide social security to unorganised sector workers. This scheme guarantees a monthly pension of ₹3,000 ..

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Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

The Union Cabinet has recently approved revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). This initiative has an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The primary objective is to enhance the health of livestock ..

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