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Central

AMRUT Mission

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

IDENTITY AND TYPE: • AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, launched on 25 June 2015 by the then Ministry of Urban

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND TYPE: • AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, launched on 25 June 2015 by the then Ministry of Urban
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Atal Bhujal Yojana

Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

IDENTITY: • Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry
Launch 2019Central Government
Central

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

NITI Aayog

OBJECTIVE: Atal Innovation Mission is the Government of India's flagship innovation-and-entrepreneurship mission under NITI Aayog. Set up in 2016, it is an

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Atal Innovation Mission is the Government of India's flagship innovation-and-entrepreneurship mission under NITI Aayog. Set up in 2016, it is an
Central Government
Central

Atal Pension Yojana

Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance (implemented by PFRDA)

OVERVIEW: • Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a voluntary, contributory, government-guaranteed pension scheme for the unorganised sector, launched on 9 May 2015

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a voluntary, contributory, government-guaranteed pension scheme for the unorganised sector, launched on 9 May 2015
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Ministry of Finance; Prime Minister's Office (launch announcement)

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is the Government of India's self-reliance initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 May 2020 during the COVID-19

Where in Mains:Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is the Government of India's self-reliance initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 May 2020 during the COVID-19
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Ayushman Arogya Mandir

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

OBJECTIVE: Ayushman Arogya Mandir is the primary-health pillar of Ayushman Bharat. It upgrades sub-health centres, rural primary health centres and urban

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Ayushman Arogya Mandir is the primary-health pillar of Ayushman Bharat. It upgrades sub-health centres, rural primary health centres and urban
Launch 2018Central Government
Central

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; implementing agency: National Health Authority (NHA)

IDENTITY: • Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, implemented by the National Health

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, implemented by the National Health
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (implemented by National Health Authority)

WHAT IT IS: AB-PMJAY is the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme, launched on 23 September 2018 at Ranchi (Jharkhand) by PM Narendra

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: AB-PMJAY is the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme, launched on 23 September 2018 at Ranchi (Jharkhand) by PM Narendra
Launch 2018Central Government
Central

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Ministry of Women and Child Development

IDENTITY: • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched on 22 January 2015 by the Prime Minister at Panipat, Haryana. The Ministry

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched on 22 January 2015 by the Prime Minister at Panipat, Haryana. The Ministry
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

OVERVIEW: • Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources)

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

IDENTITY AND TYPE: • Bharat-VISTAAR is a central, AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platform for agriculture, built as the farmer-facing advisory

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND TYPE: • Bharat-VISTAAR is a central, AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platform for agriculture, built as the farmer-facing advisory
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

BharatNet

Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications

IDENTITY: • BharatNet is a central-sector rural broadband infrastructure programme of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • BharatNet is a central-sector rural broadband infrastructure programme of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.
Launch 2011Central Government
Central

Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

Ministry of Education

OVERVIEW: • The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (also written Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Pariyojana) was announced by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (also written Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Pariyojana) was announced by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Bharatmala Pariyojana

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

OBJECTIVE: Bharatmala Pariyojana is the Government of India's umbrella national-highways development programme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Bharatmala Pariyojana is the Government of India's umbrella national-highways development programme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic
Launch 2017Central Government
Central

Biopharma SHAKTI - Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology & Innovation

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals

OBJECTIVE: • Biopharma SHAKTI is a central-sector initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 (presented on 1 February 2026) to make India a global

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Biopharma SHAKTI is a central-sector initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 (presented on 1 February 2026) to make India a global
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)

Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

OVERVIEW: • CGSE is a Central Sector scheme of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, implemented through the National Credit

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • CGSE is a Central Sector scheme of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, implemented through the National Credit
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Ministry of Rural Development

IDENTITY: • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is the Ministry of Rural Development's placement-linked rural skilling programme, launched

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is the Ministry of Rural Development's placement-linked rural skilling programme, launched
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission

Ministry of Rural Development

BASIC IDENTITY: • DAY-NRLM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development, run by its Rural Livelihoods Division together with State

Where in Mains:BASIC IDENTITY: • DAY-NRLM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development, run by its Rural Livelihoods Division together with State
Launch 2011Central Government
Central

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

TYPE AND OBJECTIVE: • DAY-NULM was a centrally sponsored urban poverty-alleviation mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It grew out

Where in Mains:TYPE AND OBJECTIVE: • DAY-NULM was a centrally sponsored urban poverty-alleviation mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It grew out
Launch 2013Central Government
Central

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA)

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

OBJECTIVE: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan is a central saturation mission for tribal-majority villages. The Union Cabinet approved it on 18

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan is a central saturation mission for tribal-majority villages. The Union Cabinet approved it on 18
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

Digital India

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

WHAT IT IS: Digital India is an umbrella programme of the Government of India launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: Digital India is an umbrella programme of the Government of India launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

EPFO Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025

Ministry of Labour and Employment

IDENTITY: • The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 (EES 2025), also run as the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025), is a one-time, six-month special

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 (EES 2025), also run as the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025), is a one-time, six-month special
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

OBJECTIVE: Eklavya Model Residential Schools are free, co-educational residential schools for Scheduled Tribe students from Class VI to XII in remote and

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Eklavya Model Residential Schools are free, co-educational residential schools for Scheduled Tribe students from Class VI to XII in remote and
Launch 2018Central Government
Central

Export Promotion Mission (EPM)

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

OVERVIEW: • The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a Union Government flagship mission, announced in Union Budget 2025-26 and approved by the Union Cabinet on

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a Union Government flagship mission, announced in Union Budget 2025-26 and approved by the Union Cabinet on
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles)

Ministry of Heavy Industries

OBJECTIVE: FAME India was a Central Sector electric-mobility scheme of the Government of India under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020. It was

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: FAME India was a Central Sector electric-mobility scheme of the Government of India under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020. It was
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Gig Workers Social Security — e-Shram Registration and PM-JAY Healthcare

Ministry of Labour and Employment

OBJECTIVE: • Bring app-based gig and platform workers into the formal social-security net through three linked tools: e-Shram registration, a Universal

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Bring app-based gig and platform workers into the formal social-security net through three linked tools: e-Shram registration, a Universal
Central Government
Central

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

WHAT IT IS: The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is a central-sector umbrella programme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is a central-sector umbrella programme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector

Ministry of Textiles

IDENTITY: • The Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector is a Union Budget 2026-27 initiative of the Ministry of Textiles for India's labour-intensive

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • The Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector is a Union Budget 2026-27 initiative of the Ministry of Textiles for India's labour-intensive
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Jal Jeevan Mission

Ministry of Jal Shakti

IDENTITY: • Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), also called Har Ghar Jal, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS),

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), also called Har Ghar Jal, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS),
Launch 2019Central Government
Central

Khelo India Mission (Budget 2026-27)

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

BASIC IDENTITY: • Khelo India Mission is the launch announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 that recasts the existing Khelo India programme into a decade-long,

Where in Mains:BASIC IDENTITY: • Khelo India Mission is the launch announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 that recasts the existing Khelo India programme into a decade-long,
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Kisan Credit Card Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

OVERVIEW: • The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was launched in 1998 to give farmers a single-window, flexible, low-cost institutional credit line covering

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was launched in 1998 to give farmers a single-window, flexible, low-cost institutional credit line covering
Launch 1998Central Government
Central

Lakhpati Didi Yojana

Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM)

OBJECTIVE: • Lakhpati Didi is an active central livelihood initiative under DAY-NRLM, announced by the Prime Minister on 15 August 2023 and operationalised by

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Lakhpati Didi is an active central livelihood initiative under DAY-NRLM, announced by the Prime Minister on 15 August 2023 and operationalised by
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

Ministry of Rural Development

Identity: • MGNREGS operationalises the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (NREGA), administered by the Union Ministry of Rural

Where in Mains:Identity: • MGNREGS operationalises the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (NREGA), administered by the Union Ministry of Rural
Launch 2006Central Government
Central

Make in India

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

WHAT IT IS: Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under Export Promotion Mission

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

OVERVIEW: • Market Access Support (MAS) is a market-development intervention launched by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Market Access Support (MAS) is a market-development intervention launched by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Mission Amrit Sarovar

Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development

OBJECTIVE: Mission Amrit Sarovar is a central, convergence-based water-conservation mission announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 April 2022 at

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Mission Amrit Sarovar is a central, convergence-based water-conservation mission announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 April 2022 at
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

Mission Indradhanush / Intensified Mission Indradhanush

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

OBJECTIVE: Mission Indradhanush is a central catch-up immunisation mission of the Government of India, launched on 25 December 2014 by Union Health Minister

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Mission Indradhanush is a central catch-up immunisation mission of the Government of India, launched on 25 December 2014 by Union Health Minister
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Mission Karmayogi (National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building)

Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

OBJECTIVE: Mission Karmayogi is the Government of India's National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, approved by the Union Cabinet on 2

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Mission Karmayogi is the Government of India's National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, approved by the Union Cabinet on 2
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

OBJECTIVE: • Mission LiFE is India’s central, global behavioural mission for sustainable lifestyles. It was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Mission LiFE is India’s central, global behavioural mission for sustainable lifestyles. It was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0

Ministry of Women and Child Development

OBJECTIVE: • Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Government of India centrally sponsored umbrella nutrition programme of the Ministry of Women and

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Government of India centrally sponsored umbrella nutrition programme of the Ministry of Women and
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

Mission Shakti

Ministry of Women and Child Development

OBJECTIVE: • Mission Shakti is the Ministry of Women and Child Development's umbrella centrally sponsored scheme for the safety, security, protection,

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Mission Shakti is the Ministry of Women and Child Development's umbrella centrally sponsored scheme for the safety, security, protection,
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

Mission Vatsalya

Ministry of Women and Child Development

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Mission Vatsalya is the Ministry of Women and Child Development's centrally sponsored umbrella scheme for child protection, run for

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Mission Vatsalya is the Ministry of Women and Child Development's centrally sponsored umbrella scheme for child protection, run for
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission)

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)

IDENTITY: • The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Department of

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Department of
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME)

Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services

OVERVIEW: • The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) is a Central Government credit-guarantee scheme that lets banks and financial

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) is a Central Government credit-guarantee scheme that lets banks and financial
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

NIPUN Bharat Mission

Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • NIPUN Bharat means National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy. It was launched by the Department

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • NIPUN Bharat means National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy. It was launched by the Department
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

NIRYAT PROTSAHAN: Interest Subvention & Collateral Support for MSME Exporters

Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Commerce / DGFT); jointly implemented with the Ministry of MSME and the Ministry of Finance

OVERVIEW: • NIRYAT PROTSAHAN is the trade-finance arm of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). It delivers two finance measures for MSME exporters: an interest

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • NIRYAT PROTSAHAN is the trade-finance arm of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). It delivers two finance measures for MSME exporters: an interest
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

NPS Vatsalya Scheme

Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services; regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

OBJECTIVE: NPS Vatsalya is a central, contributory savings-cum-pension scheme for minors. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 and launched by Union

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: NPS Vatsalya is a central, contributory savings-cum-pension scheme for minors. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 and launched by Union
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

Namami Gange Programme

Ministry of Jal Shakti — Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (National Mission for Clean Ganga, NMCG)

WHAT IT IS: Namami Gange is the Government of India's flagship mission to clean and conserve the Ganga and its tributaries. Announced in the 2014 Union

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: Namami Gange is the Government of India's flagship mission to clean and conserve the Ganga and its tributaries. Announced in the 2014 Union
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

National Agriculture Market

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

OVERVIEW: • The National Agriculture Market, known as e-NAM, is a pan-India electronic trading portal that networks existing APMC/RMC wholesale mandis into

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The National Agriculture Market, known as e-NAM, is a pan-India electronic trading portal that networks existing APMC/RMC wholesale mandis into
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

OBJECTIVE: • National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme is a Central Sector apprenticeship-support scheme of the Government of India, launched by the Ministry

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme is a Central Sector apprenticeship-support scheme of the Government of India, launched by the Ministry
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

National Career Service (NCS) Portal

Ministry of Labour and Employment

OBJECTIVE: • National Career Service (NCS) is a Central Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, implemented by the Directorate General

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • National Career Service (NCS) is a Central Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, implemented by the Directorate General
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

National Gokul Mission

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

IDENTITY: • Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is a Central Sector scheme of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is a Central Sector scheme of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Central Government
Central

National Green Hydrogen Mission

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

OBJECTIVE: The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 January 2023 and is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 January 2023 and is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

National Logistics Policy (NLP)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

OBJECTIVE: • National Logistics Policy is a central policy framework launched by PM Narendra Modi on 17 September 2022 to build a technology-enabled,

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • National Logistics Policy is a central policy framework launched by PM Narendra Modi on 17 September 2022 to build a technology-enabled,
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy

OBJECTIVE: • NMMSS is a Central Sector scholarship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, launched in May 2008. •

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • NMMSS is a Central Sector scholarship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, launched in May 2008. •
Central Government
Central

National Mission on High Yielding Seeds

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education)

TYPE AND PURPOSE: • The National Mission on High Yielding Seeds is a central-sector research-and-seed-systems mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26

Where in Mains:TYPE AND PURPOSE: • The National Mission on High Yielding Seeds is a central-sector research-and-seed-systems mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

National Quantum Mission

Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology

OBJECTIVE: The National Quantum Mission is a Central Government mission approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 April

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: The National Quantum Mission is a Central Government mission approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 April
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

IDENTITY: • A Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025 and

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • A Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025 and
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

National Social Assistance Programme

Ministry of Rural Development

What it is: • The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Rural Development through its

Where in Mains:What it is: • The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Rural Development through its
Launch 1995Central Government
Central

Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat

Department of Atomic Energy

OVERVIEW: • The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 (1 February 2025) and is steered by the Department of

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 (1 February 2025) and is steered by the Department of
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

One District One Product (ODOP)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

OBJECTIVE: • One District One Product is a central DPIIT initiative, introduced in January 2018, to identify, brand and promote a distinctive product from

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • One District One Product is a central DPIIT initiative, introduced in January 2018, to identify, brand and promote a distinctive product from
Central Government
Central

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution - Department of Food and Public Distribution

OBJECTIVE: One Nation One Ration Card is a central food-security portability reform of the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the National Food

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: One Nation One Ration Card is a central food-security portability reform of the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the National Food
Launch 2019Central Government
Central

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

Ministry of Education / Department of Higher Education

OBJECTIVE: • One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, that gives

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, that gives
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel — Third Round (PLI 1.2)

Ministry of Steel

OVERVIEW: • PLI 1.2 is the third round of the Union Ministry of Steel's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, launched on 4 November

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • PLI 1.2 is the third round of the Union Ministry of Steel's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, launched on 4 November
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme

Ministry of Heavy Industries

OVERVIEW: • PM E-DRIVE is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to accelerate electric mobility through buyer-side demand

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • PM E-DRIVE is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to accelerate electric mobility through buyer-side demand
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Logistics Division

OBJECTIVE: PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is the Government of India's digital, GIS-based master-planning platform for integrated multi-modal

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is the Government of India's digital, GIS-based master-planning platform for integrated multi-modal
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

PM Internship Scheme - Phase 2

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

OVERVIEW: • The PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) is a central pilot of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, announced in Union Budget 2024-25, to give youth

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • The PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) is a central pilot of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, announced in Union Budget 2024-25, to give youth
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

PM JANMAN

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Identity: • PM JANMAN, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, is a time-bound saturation mission for the socio-economic development of

Where in Mains:Identity: • PM JANMAN, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, is a time-bound saturation mission for the socio-economic development of
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

PM Kisan Sampada Yojana - Enhanced Outlay (PMKSY)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

NATURE AND OBJECTIVE: • PMKSY is an ongoing Central Sector umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It builds modern

Where in Mains:NATURE AND OBJECTIVE: • PMKSY is an ongoing Central Sector umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It builds modern
Launch 2017Central Government
Central

PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Parks

Ministry of Textiles

OBJECTIVE: PM MITRA Parks is a central-sector textile-infrastructure scheme of the Government of India, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 October 2021 and

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: PM MITRA Parks is a central-sector textile-infrastructure scheme of the Government of India, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 October 2021 and
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

PM RAHAT - Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

OBJECTIVE: • PM-RAHAT is a nationwide cashless trauma-care scheme that lets any road-accident victim get hospital treatment immediately, without paying first,

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • PM-RAHAT is a nationwide cashless trauma-care scheme that lets any road-accident victim get hospital treatment immediately, without paying first,
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

PM SHRI Schools

Ministry of Education

IDENTITY: • PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Education that upgrades selected EXISTING

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Education that upgrades selected EXISTING
Launch 2022Central Government
Central

PM SVANidhi

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

OBJECTIVE: • PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) is a Central Sector micro-credit scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) is a Central Sector micro-credit scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

OBJECTIVE: • A central-sector, demand-driven residential rooftop solar scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), implemented through the

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • A central-sector, demand-driven residential rooftop solar scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), implemented through the
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education

OBJECTIVE: PM Vidyalaxmi is a Central Sector scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 November 2024 to ensure that meritorious students are not blocked from

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: PM Vidyalaxmi is a Central Sector scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 November 2024 to ensure that meritorious students are not blocked from
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

PM Vishwakarma

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

NATURE AND OBJECTIVE: • PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India, for traditional artisans and craftspeople who work

Where in Mains:NATURE AND OBJECTIVE: • PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India, for traditional artisans and craftspeople who work
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

PM eVIDYA

Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy

IDENTITY: • PM eVIDYA is a central digital-education programme of the Ministry of Education (Department of School Education and Literacy), announced on 17 May

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • PM eVIDYA is a central digital-education programme of the Ministry of Education (Department of School Education and Literacy), announced on 17 May
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

PM-DAKSH Yojana

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

OBJECTIVE: PM-DAKSH means Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi. It is a Central Sector skilling scheme of the Department of Social Justice and

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: PM-DAKSH means Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi. It is a Central Sector skilling scheme of the Department of Social Justice and
Central Government
Central

PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Objective: • PM-KISAN is a Central Sector income-support scheme of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, funded 100% by the Government of India

Where in Mains:Objective: • PM-KISAN is a Central Sector income-support scheme of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, funded 100% by the Government of India
Launch 2019Central Government
Central

PM-KUSUM

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) is a central renewable-energy scheme of the Ministry of New

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) is a central renewable-energy scheme of the Ministry of New
Launch 2019Central Government
Central

PM-USHA

Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education

IDENTITY: • PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) is the Ministry of Education's Centrally Sponsored Scheme to strengthen State public higher

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) is the Ministry of Education's Centrally Sponsored Scheme to strengthen State public higher
Central Government
Central

POSHAN Abhiyaan

Ministry of Women and Child Development

IDENTITY: • POSHAN Abhiyaan, formally the Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment, is India's flagship National Nutrition Mission,

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • POSHAN Abhiyaan, formally the Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment, is India's flagship National Nutrition Mission,
Launch 2018Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin

Ministry of Rural Development

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is the rural housing programme of the Ministry of Rural Development. It came into effect on 1 April

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is the rural housing programme of the Ministry of Rural Development. It came into effect on 1 April
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • PMAY-U is the Union government's flagship urban housing mission run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • PMAY-U is the Union government's flagship urban housing mission run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals

OBJECTIVE: • PMBJP is a central Government of India scheme to make quality-assured generic medicines available at affordable prices through dedicated Jan

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • PMBJP is a central Government of India scheme to make quality-assured generic medicines available at affordable prices through dedicated Jan
Launch 2008Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

NATURE AND LAUNCH: • Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a Central Sector programme that develops 100 low-performing agriculture districts

Where in Mains:NATURE AND LAUNCH: • Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a Central Sector programme that develops 100 low-performing agriculture districts
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is India's flagship Central Sector crop-insurance scheme, launched from the Kharif 2016 season by the

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is India's flagship Central Sector crop-insurance scheme, launched from the Kharif 2016 season by the
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is the Union Government's free-foodgrain scheme for beneficiaries covered under the National Food

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is the Union Government's free-foodgrain scheme for beneficiaries covered under the National Food
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development

Identity: • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a Centrally Sponsored rural connectivity scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of

Where in Mains:Identity: • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a Centrally Sponsored rural connectivity scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of
Launch 2000Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services

OBJECTIVE: PMJDY is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion of the Government of India. Its goal is to give every unbanked adult access to formal

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: PMJDY is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion of the Government of India. Its goal is to give every unbanked adult access to formal
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services

Nature and Objective: • Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a central, government-backed, one-year renewable term life insurance scheme

Where in Mains:Nature and Objective: • Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a central, government-backed, one-year renewable term life insurance scheme
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

OVERVIEW: • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship short-term skilling and certification scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship short-term skilling and certification scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Ministry of Jal Shakti (AIBP, HKKP); Ministry of Rural Development (WDC-PMKSY 2.0); Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Per Drop More Crop)

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a Centrally Sponsored umbrella irrigation and water-management scheme launched on 1 July 2015

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a Centrally Sponsored umbrella irrigation and water-management scheme launched on 1 July 2015
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Ministry of Women and Child Development

About the scheme: • Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored conditional maternity-benefit scheme of the Ministry of Women and

Where in Mains:About the scheme: • Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored conditional maternity-benefit scheme of the Ministry of Women and
Launch 2017Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is the Union Government's flagship umbrella scheme for the fisheries and aquaculture sector, formally

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is the Union Government's flagship umbrella scheme for the fisheries and aquaculture sector, formally
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)

BASIC IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a central-sector credit scheme of the Ministry of Finance, launched on 2015-04-08, for non-corporate,

Where in Mains:BASIC IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a central-sector credit scheme of the Ministry of Finance, launched on 2015-04-08, for non-corporate,
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman

Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy

Identity and objective: • Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) is the centrally sponsored school meal scheme of the Department of School Education

Where in Mains:Identity and objective: • Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) is the centrally sponsored school meal scheme of the Department of School Education
Launch 2021Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is a central, contributory, one-year renewable personal accident insurance scheme under the Department

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is a central, contributory, one-year renewable personal accident insurance scheme under the Department
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a Central Sector clean-cooking-fuel scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a Central Sector clean-cooking-fuel scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)

Ministry of Labour and Employment

OVERVIEW: • PM-VBRY is the notified form of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, one of the five schemes announced in Budget 2024-25 under the Prime

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • PM-VBRY is the notified form of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, one of the five schemes announced in Budget 2024-25 under the Prime
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme – Economic Survey 2025-26

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

WHAT IT IS: • The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is a central, performance-linked industrial-incentive framework that pays cash incentives on

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: • The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is a central, performance-linked industrial-incentive framework that pays cash incentives on
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme

Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology

IDENTITY: • The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme is a central-sector scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025 to scale up

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme is a central-sector scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025 to scale up
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Revised Green India Mission (GIM) 2021-2030

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

IDENTITY: • The Revised Green India Mission (GIM) is the updated mission document of the National Mission for a Green India, one of the 8 missions under the

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • The Revised Green India Mission (GIM) is the updated mission document of the National Mission for a Green India, one of the 8 missions under the
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

SVAMITVA Scheme – Survey of Villages with Improvised Technology – Economic Survey 2025-26

Ministry of Panchayati Raj

OBJECTIVE: • SVAMITVA is a Central Sector Scheme (100% Central funding) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that establishes clear, legal ownership of property

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • SVAMITVA is a Central Sector Scheme (100% Central funding) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that establishes clear, legal ownership of property
Launch 2020Central Government
Central

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)

Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development

OBJECTIVE: Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana is a central rural-development programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 October 2014, on the birth

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana is a central rural-development programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 October 2014, on the birth
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Sagarmala Programme

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

OBJECTIVE: Sagarmala is the Government of India’s port-led development programme, approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 March 2015 and run by the Ministry of

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Sagarmala is the Government of India’s port-led development programme, approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 March 2015 and run by the Ministry of
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Samagra Shiksha

Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy

OVERVIEW: • Samagra Shiksha is the integrated, Centrally Sponsored Scheme for school education run by the Department of School Education and Literacy,

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Samagra Shiksha is the integrated, Centrally Sponsored Scheme for school education run by the Department of School Education and Literacy,
Launch 2018Central Government
Central

Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)

Ministry of Heavy Industries

IDENTITY: • SPMEPCI is a central industrial-policy scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), approved and notified on 15 March 2024 (S.O. 1363(E)),

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • SPMEPCI is a central industrial-policy scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), approved and notified on 15 March 2024 (S.O. 1363(E)),
Launch 2024Central Government
Central

Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

Ministry of Heavy Industries

OBJECTIVE: • A central manufacturing-incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 26 November 2025 and notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • A central manufacturing-incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 26 November 2025 and notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Skill India Mission

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

OBJECTIVE: Skill India Mission is the Government of India’s umbrella skilling mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 July 2015, the first

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: Skill India Mission is the Government of India’s umbrella skilling mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 July 2015, the first
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme (FY 2026-31)

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

WHAT IT IS: • A Central Sector renewable-energy scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for hydro projects of not less than 1 MW and up to

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: • A Central Sector renewable-energy scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for hydro projects of not less than 1 MW and up to
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Smart Cities Mission

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

OVERVIEW: • Smart Cities Mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June 2015 alongside AMRUT and PMAY (Urban); it

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Smart Cities Mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June 2015 alongside AMRUT and PMAY (Urban); it
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Soil Health Card Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • The Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is a centrally sponsored agriculture scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 19 February 2015 at

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • The Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is a centrally sponsored agriculture scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 19 February 2015 at
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Stand-Up India

Ministry of Finance — Department of Financial Services

IDENTITY: • Stand-Up India is a Central Government credit-linked entrepreneurship scheme launched on 5 April 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The nodal

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Stand-Up India is a Central Government credit-linked entrepreneurship scheme launched on 5 April 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The nodal
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

OBJECTIVE: • Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) is a Central Government scheme to mobilise long-term, patient domestic venture capital for the startup

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) is a Central Government scheme to mobilise long-term, patient domestic venture capital for the startup
Launch 2026Central Government
Central

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs

IDENTITY: • Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a Government of India small-savings deposit scheme for a girl child, launched on 22 January 2015 from Panipat

Where in Mains:IDENTITY: • Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a Government of India small-savings deposit scheme for a girl child, launched on 22 January 2015 from Panipat
Launch 2015Central Government
Central

Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) is the rural sanitation arm of the Swachh Bharat Mission, run by the Department of Drinking

Where in Mains:IDENTITY AND OBJECTIVE: • Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) is the rural sanitation arm of the Swachh Bharat Mission, run by the Department of Drinking
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

Swachh Bharat Mission Urban

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

OVERVIEW: • Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) is the centrally sponsored urban sanitation and municipal solid waste management mission of the Ministry of

Where in Mains:OVERVIEW: • Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) is the centrally sponsored urban sanitation and municipal solid waste management mission of the Ministry of
Launch 2014Central Government
Central

UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme

Ministry of Civil Aviation

WHAT IT IS: • UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, launched on 21 October 2016 under the

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: • UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, launched on 21 October 2016 under the
Launch 2016Central Government
Central

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)

Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services (service rules notified by Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare; operations regulated by PFRDA)

WHAT IT IS: • The Unified Pension Scheme is a Central Government pension option offered within the National Pension System (NPS) for Central Government

Where in Mains:WHAT IT IS: • The Unified Pension Scheme is a Central Government pension option offered within the National Pension System (NPS) for Central Government
Launch 2025Central Government
Central

Vibrant Villages Programme

Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Border Management

OBJECTIVE: The Vibrant Villages Programme is the Government of India's border-village development programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: The Vibrant Villages Programme is the Government of India's border-village development programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of
Launch 2023Central Government
Central

e-Shram Portal – National Database of Unorganised Workers – Economic Survey 2025-26

Ministry of Labour and Employment

OBJECTIVE: • e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour and Employment's Aadhaar-seeded National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), built so that social security

Where in Mains:OBJECTIVE: • e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour and Employment's Aadhaar-seeded National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), built so that social security
Launch 2021Central Government

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