Government Schemes
Government schemes are initiatives initiated by the government with the aim of elevating the standard of living of all citizens. Here you can find complete information on various govt. schemes, like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Awas Yojana, NREGA, Ration Card, Ayushman Bharat, etc.
Some Popular Government Schemes
Below, we have provided short descriptions of some popular government schemes.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched by the Indian government on 24 February 2019, is designed to financially support farmers nationwide.
Revealed during the 2019 Interim Union Budget, this program provides ₹6,000 per year to qualified farming families, which is paid out in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
PM Awas Yojana-Gramin
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) is a government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the rural poor, ensuring that families living in kutcha houses or without shelter can move into permanent homes with essential amenities.
MGNREGA
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), initiated by the Government of India (Ministry of Rural development) in 2006, guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household willing to do unskilled manual work.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), offers free health coverage to India's poorest 40%, covering hospital costs for about 50 crore people. Launched in 2018, it provides health cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family yearly at various hospitals.
SSPY UP
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Pension Scheme refers to various social security initiatives launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable sections of society.
EPF - Employees' Provident Fund
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme is a retirement savings plan for salaried employees in India, overseen by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
List of Government Schemes
Here is the list of some popular government schemes.
- Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All (UJALA)
- Grameen Kaushalya Yojana or DDU-GKY
- Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna
- Swamitva Yojana
- PM Vishwakarma Scheme
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- PM PRANAM Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana (ABY)
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
- Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
- Digital India Programme
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
- National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
- Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
- Start-up India Programme
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS)
- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
- Udaan Scheme
- Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
- Poshan Abhiyan
- Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
- Mission Karmayogi
- Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme
- Savya Shiksha Abhiyaan
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- PM FME – Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
- Kapila Kalam Program
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
- National Digital Health Mission
- Solar Charkha Mission
- SVAMITVA Scheme
- Samarth Scheme
- Sahakar Pragya Initiative
- Integrated Processing Development Scheme
- Housing for All Scheme
- Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
- Fame India Scheme
- KUSUM Scheme
- Nai Roshni Scheme
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme
- National Water Mission
- National Nutrition Mission
- Operation Greens Scheme
- Deep Ocean Mission
- PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
- PM Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)
- Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan
- New Jal Shakti Ministry
- Skill India Mission
- Make in India
- Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme – Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- HRIDAY Scheme
- Ujala Yojna
- AMRUT Plan
- Gold Monetization Scheme
- UDAY
- Setu Bhartam Yojana
- Stand Up India
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
- Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY)
- Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES)
- Aarogya Setu
- UMANG – Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance
- PRASAD Scheme – Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive
- Shramev Jayate Yojana
- Smart Cities Mission
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
- National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
- Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
- UDID Project
- eSanjeevani Programme (Online OPD)
- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
- YUVA Scheme for Young Authors
- Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
- Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the main objectives of government schemes in India?
The main objectives of government schemes in India include rural development, education advancement, urban development, and women's empowerment.
How can individuals access information on government schemes?
Information can be accessed through various platforms, including dedicated scheme websites, government apps, and comprehensive platforms like MyScheme and DIGIVILL Fin which offer detailed information and single-window access to services based on eligibility.