Some Important Govt. Schemes Discuss Below in Brief:
Digital India Mission
1. National Initiative for development and Harnessing
Innovation (NIDHI)
• The Department of Science and Technology launched
this programme.
• The goal of this programme is to help people turn
their ideas and innovations (both knowledge-based and
technology-driven) into profitable businesses.
• The programme strives to develop technical solutions
that not only address society’s pressing demands but
also open up new paths for income and job creation.
2. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman established the
Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana on November 12,
2020, to encourage the creation of new jobs in the
wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.
• The scheme will assist any new employee starting
work in EPFO-registered enterprises on a monthly wage
of less than Rs 15,000 as well as those who quit their
positions between March and September 2020 and
start work on October 1, 2020.
3. Inspire Scheme
• On December 13th, 2008, the Ministry of Science and
Technology launched this initiative.
• The goal of this programme is to encourage people to
pursue careers in science.
• This scheme’s name has since been changed to
MANAK.
• Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and
Knowledge (MANAK) is an acronym for MANAK.
4. Kisan Suryodaya Yojana
• On October 24, 2020, Prime Minister Modi announced
the Kisan Suryodaya Yojana, which will give farmers in
Gujarat daytime power for irrigation. Farmers in 1055
villages across three districts would have access to
energy for irrigation from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. under the
scheme.
• The Gujarat State Government has set aside Rs 3,500
crores for transmission infrastructure installation by
2023.
5. Solar Charkha Scheme
• The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
introduced the Solar Charkha Scheme in June 2018.
• The Solar Charkha Mission is an economic
development programme that aims to establish “solar
charkha clusters” with 200 to 2042 beneficiaries
(spinners, weavers, stitchers and other skilled artisans).
6.
• Launched on 02 July 2015, the Government of India’s
flagship program, Digital India, aims to turn India into a
digitally enabled society and knowledge economy.
• It works with the vision to make all government
services electronically available to the public.
7. Indira Rasoi Yojana
• On August 20, 2020, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot introduced the Indira Rasoi Yojana, which will
supply underprivileged people with high-quality healthy
food, including 100 grams of pulses, 250 grams of
chapatti, 100 grams of vegetables, and pickles, for just
Rs 8. Around 4 crores 87 lakh individuals in the state are
likely to gain.
• Food will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will be implemented in 213
urban local bodies, with the State Government
operating 358 reasons (kitchens) at bus stops, hospitals,
train stations, and public locations, all of which will be
managed using a mobile app and CCTV cameras.
8. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
• Launched by Prime Minister Modi on September 10,
2020, to focus on the long-term development of India’s
fisheries sector.
• The scheme will be implemented across all Indian
states and union territories at a cost of Rs 20,050 crores
over five years, from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
• By the Financial Year 2024-25, it wants to expand fish
production in India by 70 lakh tonnes and increase
fisheries export profits to Rs.1,00,000 crore.
9. Fame India Scheme
• The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public
Enterprises introduced it in 2015 as part of the National
Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).
• The goal of this programme is to give economic and
monetary incentives to encourage the adoption and
development of hybrid and electric vehicles in the
country.
10. Godhan Nyay Yojana
• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
announced the Godhan Nyay Yojana on June 25, 2020,
to collect cow excrement from cattle owners. The plan
intends to encourage animal husbandry and turn it into
a lucrative business. It is consistent with the state
government’s aim to develop the rural economy.
• The cow manure will be purchased by the
Chhattisgarh government from the livestock owners at
fixed prices then this cow manure once collected will be
used to make vermicompost fertiliser.

11. Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
• Launched On 21 May (2020) by Chhattisgarh Chief
Minister Bhupesh Baghel to purchase maize, paddy, and
sugarcane at MSP.
• The allocated fund for this scheme was 5,700 crore
which is expected to benefit over 1.87 million farmers in
the state. A sum of Rs 10,000 per acre is allotted to the
farmers who grow paddy and maize and a sum of Rs
13,000 per acre to farmers who grow sugarcane will be
provided by the Chhattisgarh Government.
12. Vivad se Vishwas Yojna
• On February 1, 2020, Finance Minister Sitharaman
introduced the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme, which aims to
resolve the massive backlog of pending direct tax cases.
• It will settle 483,000 tax-related direct disputes that
have been pending in various appellate forums. If the
contested tax amount is paid before March 31, 2020,
the programme gives interest and penalty exemptions.
13. Public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)
• The PM WI-FI Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)
Scheme, which intends to transform the tech sphere
and significantly improve the country’s wireless
connectivity, was passed by the Union Cabinet on
December 9, 2020.
• It will improve the ‘Ease of Doing Business and ‘Ease
of Living,’ among other things.
14. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
• It was launched on October 11, 2014, by the Ministry
of Rural Development. The goal of this project was to
ensure that the selected village’s development was
integrated across several areas such as agriculture,
health, education, sanitation, the environment, and
livelihood.
• This scheme was created on Jayprakash Narayan’s
birth anniversary, with the goal of promoting social and
cultural growth. Within a month of the launch, MPs
must choose one hamlet with a population of 3000-
4000 in the plains and 1000-3000 in the hills.
15. Mission Karmyogi
• On September 20, 2020, the Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances, and Pensions inaugurated the
scheme.
• Mission Karmyogi is the name of the National
Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building
(NPCSCB). The mission’s goal is to improve governance
through increasing civil service capabilities.
16. VAN DHAN Yojana
• It was introduced on April 14th, 2018 by the Ministry
of Tribal Affairs.
•The scheme’s goal is to help tribals involved in the
collection of Minor Food Produces (MFPs) achieve
economic development by assisting them in making the
best use of natural resources and providing them with a
sustainable livelihood.
• It will create 10 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of 30 tribal
gatherers.
Q1. Mission karma yogi is related to which of the
following?
A. It is a national programme for civil services capacity
building.
B. It is a programme of the Delhi government to skill the
student in primary school
C. It is a national programme that provides training to
unskilled and semi-skilled workers
D. It is a national programme to enhance the literacy
rate in rural areas
Answer: A
Explanation: On September 20, 2020, the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions inaugurated
Mission Karmyogi.
Mission Karmyogi is the name of the National
Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building
(NPCSCB). The mission’s goal is to improve governance
through increasing civil service capabilities.
Q2. Which of the following ministries launched Van
Dhan Yojana?
A. Ministry of Environment, forest and climate change
B. Ministry of tribal affairs
C. Ministry of Tourism
D. Ministry of Culture
Answer: B
Explanation: Van Dhan Yojana was introduced on
April 14th, 2018 by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The
scheme’s goal is to help tribals involved in the collection
of Minor Food Produces (MFPs) achieve economic
development by assisting them in making the best use
of natural resources and providing them with a
sustainable livelihood.
Q3. Which state government has launched Indira Rasoi
Yojana for the underprivileged people?
A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: On August 20, 2020, Rajasthan Chief
Minister Ashok Gehlot introduced the Indira Rasoi
Yojana, which will supply underprivileged people with
high-quality healthy food, including 100 grams of
pulses, 250 grams of chapatti, 100 grams of vegetables,
and pickles, for just Rs 8. Around 4 crores 87 lakh
individuals in the state are likely to gain.
Q4. What is the full form of Scheme MANAK?
A. Million minds augmentation of national aspirations
and knowledge
B. Multi advanced national aspirational knowledge
C. Mission to augment new aspirational knowledge
D. Million aspirational city to augment knowledge
Answer: B
Explanation: On December 13th, 2008, the Ministry
of Science and Technology launched this initiative. The
goal of this programme is to encourage people to
pursue careers in science. This scheme’s name has since
been changed to MANAK. A million Minds Augmenting
National Aspirations and Knowledge (MANAK) is an
acronym for MANAK.
Q5. Which of the following department launched the
NIDHI scheme?
A. Department of science and technology
B. Department of revenue
C. Department of financial services
D. Department of economic affairs
Answer: A
Explanation: The Department of Science and
Technology launched the NIDHI programme. The goal of
this programme is to help people turn their ideas and
innovations (both knowledge-based and technology-
driven) into profitable businesses.
Q6. Among the following which scheme has the goal to
help people make their ideas and innovation into
profitable businesses?
A. SVANIDHI B. NIDHI C. UJALA D. UJJAWALA
Answer: B
Explanation: The Department of Science and
Technology launched the NIDHI programme. The goal of
this programme is to help people turn their ideas and
innovations (both knowledge-based and technology-
driven) into profitable businesses.
Q7. Which scheme is launched by the union
government during the covid pandemic for new job
creation?
A. Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
C. Sabka saath Sabka Vikas Scheme
D. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
Answer: A
Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
established the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana on
November 12, 2020, to encourage the creation of new
jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Q8. Which scheme is launched to promote people to
make their careers in science?
A. NIDHI\ B. INSPIRE C. PAHAL D. SUGAM
Answer: B
Explanation: On December 13th, 2008, the Ministry of
Science and Technology launched INSPIRE Scheme. The
goal of this programme is to encourage people to
pursue careers in science.
This scheme’s name has since been changed to
MANAK.
Q9. In which year did Kisan Suryodaya yojana launch?
A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2015 D. 2021
Answer: B
Explanation:On October 24, 2020, Prime Minister
Modi announced the Kisan Suryodaya Yojana, which will
give farmers in Gujarat daytime power for irrigation.
Farmers in 1055 villages across three districts would
have access to energy for irrigation from 5 a.m. to 9
p.m. under the scheme.
Q10. Which ministry is associated with the Solar
Charkha Mission?
A. Ministry of commerce B. Ministry of MSME
C. Ministry of Consumer affairs
D. Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises introduced the Solar Charkha
Scheme in June 2018. The Solar Charkha Mission is an
economic development programme that aims to
establish “solar charkha clusters” with 200 to 2042
beneficiaries (spinners, weavers, stitchers and other
skilled artisans).
Q11. When was the Fame India scheme launched?
A. 2016 B. 2019 C. 2015 D. 2010
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of Heavy Industries and
Public Enterprises introduced FAME India in 2015 as
part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
(NEMMP). The goal of this programme is to give
economic and monetary incentives to encourage the
adoption and development of hybrid and electric
vehicles in the country.
Q12. Which state launched the Gordhan Nyay Yojana?
A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh D. Bihar
Answer: C
Explanation:Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh
Baghel announced the Gordhan Nyay Yojana on June
25, 2020, to collect cow excrement from cattle owners.
The plan intends to encourage animal husbandry and
turn it into a lucrative business. It is consistent with the
state government’s aim to develop the rural economy.
Q13. Which Ministry launched Vivad se Vishwas
Scheme?
A. Ministry of civil aviation
B. Ministry of finance
C. Ministry of forest, earth and climate change
D. Ministry of commerce
Answer: B
Explanation: On February 1, 2020, Finance Minister
Sitharaman introduced the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme,
which aims to resolve the massive backlog of pending
direct tax cases. It will settle 483,000 tax-related direct
disputes that have been pending in various appellate
forums. If the contested tax amount is paid before
March 31, 2020, the programme gives interest and
penalty exemptions.
Q14. Which scheme is launched by the union
government to transform the country into wireless
connectivity?
A. PM-WANI B. PM-GDISHA
C. PM-GSY D. PM-JAY
Answer: A
Explanation: The PM WI-FI Access Network Interface
(PM-WANI) Scheme, which intends to transform the
tech sphere and significantly improve the country’s
wireless connectivity, was passed by the Union Cabinet
on December 9, 2020.
Q15. What is the tenure of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
for the procurement of fisheries?
A. 2021-2025 B. 2021-2030
C. 2020-2022 D. 2019-2025
Answer: A
Explanation: Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched
by Prime Minister Modi on September 10, 2020, to
focus on the long-term development of India’s fisheries
sector. The scheme will be implemented across all
Indian states and union territories at a cost of Rs 20,050
crores over five years, from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
Government Schemes in India (2022)
PM DevINE (Prime Minister’s Development
Initiative for North-East) (Proposed in Union
Budget 2022): The scheme aims to fund
infrastructure and need-based social development,
including one-of-a-kind ‘Bamboo Link Roads’ in
Mizoram with an initial amount of Rs. 1500 Crore.
PM Cares for Children) (Launched- 29 May
2021): All children who have lost both parents or
surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents
due to Covid 19 will be supported under ‘PM-
CARES for Children’ scheme.
Government Schemes in India (2020)
Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in
Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)
(Launched- 28 March 2020): To utilize funds in
relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak and
similar pandemic.
Swamitva Yojana (Launched- 24 April 2020): It
helps to map residential land ownership in the rural
areas using modern technology like the use of
drones. The scheme will ensure streamlined
planning, revenue collection, and provide clarity
over property rights in rural areas.
Creation and Harmonious Application of
Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and
National Strength (MSME-Champions)
(Launched- 9 May 2020): To help small
businesses grow big by resolving their grievances,
supporting them in various aspects of the trade.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Launched- 12
May 2020): special economic package of Rs 20
lakh crore (equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP) with
the aim of making the country independent against
the tough competition in the global supply chain
and to help in empowering the poor, laborers,
migrants who have been adversely affected by
COVID.
One Nation One Ration Card (Launched- 1 June
2020): Poor migrant workers can buy subsidized
rice and wheat from any ration shop in the country.
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (Launched- 20
June 2020): To control the impact of COVID-19 on
migrant workers. Initial Funding- Rs. 50000 Crores.
Government Schemes in India (2019)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna
(Launched- 24 February 2019): To provide Rs.
6000 per annum in three installments to all the
eligible farmers.
Har Ghar Jal (Launched- 5 July 2019): To
provide tap water to every rural household by 2024.
Fit India Movement: (Launched- 29 August
2019): A nation-wide movement in India to
encourage people to remain healthy and fit.
Government Schemes in India (2018)
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (PM-JAY) (Launched- 23 September
2018): To provide free access to healthcare for 40%
of people in the country.
Government Schemes in India (2017)
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana
(PMMVY)(Launched- 1 January 2017): To
provide Rs. 5000 help for pregnant and lactating
women of 19 years of age or above for the first live
birth. {Replaced Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahayog
Yojna}
Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) (Launched-
27 April 2017): Making air travel affordable.
Government Schemes in India (2016)
Startup India (Launched- 16 January 2016): To
promote new startups in the country.
Standup India (Launched- 5 April 2016): Loans
up to 10 lacs to 1 crore to support entrepreneurship
among women and SC & ST
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (Launched- 5
April 2016): To provide LPG connection to BPL
families at subsidized rates
Namami Gange (Launched- 7 July 2016):
Cleanliness of river Ganga
Government Schemes in India (2015)
Heritage City Development and Augmentation
Yojana (HRIDAY) (Launched- 21 January
2015): To improve the infrastructure of world
heritage sites.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Launched- 22 January
2015): To make girls self-dependent through
education, to improve the welfare services for girls
in India.
Sukanya Samridhi Yojana (Launched- 22
January 2015): The scheme encourages parents to
build a fund for the future education and marriage
expenses for their female child.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna (Launched- 8
April 2015): To provide loans to small
businessmen from 50K to 100K.
Ujala Yojna (Launched- 1 May 2015): To provide
LED bulbs at a low price to reduce electricity
consumption
Atal Pension Yojna (Launched- 9 May 2015):
Government-backed pension scheme targeted at the
unorganized sector in India. The Government of
India contributed ₹1,000 (US$14) per year to each
NPS account opened in the year 2010-11 and for the
next three years. It is also known as Swavalamban
Yojana.
Pradhan Mantri Jyoti Bima Yojna (Launched- 9
May 2015): Life Insurance of Rs. 2 lakh for people
between 18 to 50 years (Premium- Rs. 330 per year)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna
(Launched- 9 May 2015): General
insurance/accident insurance for people between 18
and 70 years of 2 lakh (Premium- Rs. 12 per year)
Smart City (Launched- 25 June 2015): Making
100 selected cities to smart cities from 2015 to
2020.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) (Launched- 25 June
2015): To provide access to a tap with an assured
water supply and a sewerage connection to every
household and reduce pollution by switching to
public transport.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Launched- 25
June 2015): To provide affordable housing will be
provided to the urban poor with a target of building
20 million affordable houses by 31 March 2022.
Digital India (Launched- 1 July 2015): To
provide all government services electronically by
improving internet services and online
infrastructure in the country.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna (Launched- 11
October 2014): Rural development program
includes social development, cultural development
Shramev Jayate Yojana (Launched- 16 October
2014): To promote skill training to workers and the
development of industries. It is also known as
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate
Karyakram

Gold Monetization Scheme (Launched- 5
November 2015): To mobilize the gold held by
households, trusts, and various institutions in India
and unlock the value of gold in terms of the rupee.
{Replaced Gold Deposit and Gold metal Loan
Schemes.}
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
(DDUGJY) (Launched- November 2014): A
Government of India scheme designed to provide
continuous power supply to rural India. {Rplaced
the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
(RGGVY)}

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (Launched- 5

November 2015): Substitutes for holding physical
gold.

Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojna (UDAY)

(Launched- 20 November 2015): Financial
turnaround of Public Sector Power Distribution
Companies

Government Schemes in India (2014)

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (Launched-

28 August 2014): To Provide financial services in
an affordable manner to all deprived persons

Skill India Mission (Launched- 28 August 2014):

To promote Skill Development in youth

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya

Yojana (DDUGKY)(Launched- 25 September
2014): To promote Skill Development in rural
youth, especially BPL and SC/ST, Transform rural
poor youth (SC/ST) into an economically self-
dependent

Make in India (Launched- 28 September 2014):

To promote manufacturing of various equipment in
the country

Swachh Bharat Mission (Launched- 2 October

2014): Making India a Clean Country (To eliminate
open defecation and improve solid waste
management) till 2024-25