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UPSC IAS Study Material on Government Schemes in India

Various Government Schemes and Programs are launched by the Indian Government for the country’s socio-economic development every year.
They play a vital role in resolving the challenges faced by the citizens and add value to their lifestyle. These schemes are equally beneficial to each
of the citizens and aware citizens must have knowledge about them. Official Notification for IAS (UPSC CSE) 2023 has been released.

Questions regarding these govt schemes and programs are asked in the UPSC Exam and other government exams such as SSC, RRB, etc. The
aspirants must check the UPSC Previous Years’ Question Paper to properly understand the type of questions asked. Therefore, it is important to
study various government schemes and programs regularly. Check out IAS (UPSC ESE) 2022 Exam Centres.

Dates of Government Schemes Launch for UPSC

Recently, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis in the country, PM Modi had announced the Atma Nirbhar Package of Rs.27.1 Lakh
Crores that is beneficial to the MSME and New Startups.

Many such other schemes and packages were launched by the government to aid the faster growth of the country’s economy and provide the
citizens with a better standard of living.

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On February 1, 2022, the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitaraman had announced the union budget for the fiscal year 2022-22 and various
schemes and packages were announced under it. Here, we have provided a complete list of government schemes and programs launched by the
government that will be helpful to the candidates preparing for the civil services exam.

Government Scheme in India Date of Launch/Implementation

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) April 1, 2022

Mission COVID Suraksha November 29, 2020

SERB-POWER Scheme (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) October 29, 2020

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme October 19, 2020

Mission Karmayogi September 2, 2020

Sahakar Mitra Scheme June 12, 2020

Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) June 1, 2020

Mission Sagar May 2020

SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) April 24, 2020

National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) February 26, 2020

NIRVIK Scheme (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana) February 1, 2020

DHRUV – PM Innovative Learning Programme October 10, 2019

One Nation One Ration Card Scheme (ONORCS) August 1, 2019

SATAT Scheme (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) October 2018

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanraks Han Abhiyan (PM AASHA) September 2018
 Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana May 4, 2017

Also, various other schemes were launched by the Indian government from time to time. The candidates can find a complete list of the important
schemes launched by the Indian Government below. Aspirants can get more details about each of the schemes by clicking on them.

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List of Important Schemes Launched by Modi Government
Several schemes were launched by the Modi government in 2014. These schemes had helped in the socio-economic development of India. A list
of all the schemes that are launched by the Modi government is provided below.

1. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

2. Mission Karmayogi
3. Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme
4. Samarth Scheme
5. Savya Shiksha Abhiyaan
6. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
7. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
8. PM FME – Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
9. Kapila Kalam Program
10. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
11. National Digital Health Mission
12. Solar Charkha Mission
13. SVAMITVA Scheme
14. Samarth Scheme
15. Sahakar Pragya Initiative
16. Integrated Processing Development Scheme
17. Housing for All Scheme
18. Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
19. Fame India Scheme
20. KUSUM Scheme
21. Nai Roshni Scheme
22. Swadesh Darshan Scheme
23. National Water Mission
24. National Nutrition Mission
25. Operation Greens Scheme
26. Deep Ocean Mission
27. PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) Scheme
28. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
29. PM Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)
30. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan
31. New Jal Shakti Ministry
32. Jan Dhan Yojana
33. Skill India Mission
34. Make in India
35. Swachh Bharat Mission
36. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
37. Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme – Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
38. HRIDAY Scheme
39. PM Mudra Yojna
40. Ujala Yojna
41. Atal Pension Yojana
42. Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
43. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
44. AMRUT Plan
45. Digital India Mission
46. Gold Monetization Scheme
47. UDAY
48. Start-up India
49. Setu Bhartam Yojana
50. Stand Up India
51. Prime Minister Ujjwala Plan
52. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
53. Atal Bhujal Yojanan (ABY)
54. Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES)
55. Aarogya Setu
56. Ayushman Bharat
57. UMANG – Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance
58. PRASAD Scheme – Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive
59. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)
60. Shramev Jayate Yojana
61. Smart Cities Mission
62. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
63. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
64. National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
65. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
66. Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
67. Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
68. UDID Project
69. eSanjeevani Programme (Online OPD)
70. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
71. YUVA Scheme for Young Authors
72. Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
73. Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)

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Ministry-Wise List of Other Important Government Schemes

The candidates preparing for UPSC & Other Civil Services Exam must have dynamic knowledge about the government and its schemes. Here is
the list of the important government schemes that were launched by the government along with other details. The aspirants must have an
overview of these schemes as questions can be directly asked from them.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Schemes

Agriculture is the primary source of Income for India and it is vital to boost the agriculture for socio-economic wellness of the country. The Indian
government has launched many government schemes that are beneficial to farmers from time to time, and some of the famous schemes include
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PMKMY, PMFBY, PMKSY, etc. Here is the list of the important government schemes related to Agriculture and Farmer
Welfare that one must have a look at.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Mera Gaon - Mera Gaurav

PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana RKVY-RAFTAAR

National Bamboo Mission Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanraks Han Abhiyan e-RaKAM

Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan National Programme on use of Space Technology for Agriculture

Green Revolution - Krishonnati Yojana Project CHAMAN

Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region Mission Fingerling

Soil Health Card Scheme Har Medh Par Ped

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Electronic National Agriculture Market National Dairy Plan-I

Participatory Guarantee Scheme Pashudhan Sanjivani

Small Farmer's Agriculture-Business Consortium E-Pashudhan Haat Portal

National Food Security Mission Quality Mark Award Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Zero Hunger Programme

National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture Yuva Sahakar Scheme

Krishi Vigyan Kendras Sahakar-22

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Schemes

Indian Govt has launched two major schemes for the development and growth of the Chemical and Petrochemical industry in the country. More
details about these schemes can be availed from the table provided below.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Pharma Jan Samadhan Scheme
PMBJP was launched under the Department of Pharmaceuticals to avail generic and quality medicines in the country. Also, Pharma Jan Samadhan
Scheme empowers the citizens with transparent and justified ways of addressing grievances related to pricing, availability and quality of
medicines.

Ministry of Civil Aviation Schemes

Various schemes were also launched by the Indian government under the Ministry of Civil Aviation for the development of the aviation industry.
Here is the list of the schemes that one must study for IAS (UPSC ESE) Exam.

Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik Digi Yatra

NABH Nirman Scheme

Ministry of Commerce and Industry Schemes

Indian Govt has launched many schemes for the growth of new industries and to boost startups in India such as Start-Up India Scheme, e-Biz,
MEIS, etc. Here is the list of the schemes launched under the ministry of commerce and Industry that one must have a look at.

Start-Up India Scheme Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)

Integrate to Innovate Programme VisheshKrishi and Gram UdyogYojana (VKGUY)

e-Biz Focus Market Scheme

Scheme for IPR awareness Focus Product Scheme

Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops Served from India Scheme

Niryat Bandhu Scheme

Ministry of Communication Schemes

The ministry of communication aims at building strong communication through telecommunication and postal services. Various schemes such
as DARPAN, Bharat NET, etc. have been launched by it to enhance the communication facilities in the country. Here is the list of the schemes
launched by this ministry that one should go through for UPSC.

National Broadband Mission Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana

Bharat Net DARPAN

Sampoorna Bima Gram Yojana Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Sanchar Kaushal Vikas Pratisthan

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Schemes

The Indian government has launched many schemes for the protection of consumers against any kind of health hazards and economical loss.
Some of the important names include NFSA, Jago Grahak Jago, etc. Here, is the list of the schemes that were launched under this ministry.

National Food Security Act Jago Grahak Jago

Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana

Ministry of Culture Schemes

India is a country that flourished with a vast and varied culture. We are known for our unique culture all over the world and the government has
also launched various schemes for the protection of it. Here is the list of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Culture that one must have a
thorough knowledge of during the UPSC Exam.

Seva Bhoj Yojana Junior Heritage Mistri Scheme

Intangible Heritage Scheme Project Mausam

Ministry of Defence Schemes

Being surrounded by many hostile countries, defence forces work hard for security and peace in the country. Govt of India has launched many
schemes for the overall betterment of defence forces and ex-servicemen. Here is the list of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Defence.

Make II Scheme One Rank One Pension Scheme

Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti

Ministry of Development of NE Region Schemes

Indian Govt has emphasized the development of the North-Eastern region, and a separate ministry was established for the same. Here is the list
of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Development of the NE region.

North East Rural Livelihood Project Scheme 29

North East Special Infrastructure Development Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources

Ministry of Jal Shakti Schemes

Keeping in view, the increasing scarcity and demand for potable water, the government of India had established this Ministry in May 2019. This
ministry had launched various schemes and programs for the retention of clean and potable water in the country. Some of the famous schemes
included Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, Swachh Bharat Mission, etc. Here is the list of the Jal Shakti Schemes that every UPSC aspirant
must-read.

Atal Bhujal Yojana DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

Jal Jeevan Mission GOBAR-Dhan Yojana

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Swajal Yojana

Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme Swachh Bharat Mission

Jal Kranti Abhiyan Jal Mani Programme

Namami Gange Programme Har Ghar Jal

Nirmal Ganga Sahbhagita Swachhathon 1.0

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Swachh Iconic Place

Ganga Prahari Ganga Gram

Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan

Ministry of Earth Science Schemes

The Ministry of Earth Science has released a couple of Schemes related to the weather forecast and climate studies. ACROSS launched by this
ministry during 2017-2020 was high in discussions. A list of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Earth Science is provided below.

ACROSS Scheme Sagar Vani

O-SMART Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva

Ministry of Electronics & IT Schemes

Digital India is one of the most famous and successful initiatives by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. The ministry has also launched other
popular schemes such as Digi Locker, Stree Swabhiman etc. that aims towards the digital revolution. Here is the list of the schemes launched by
the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

Stree Swabhiman India BPO Promotion Scheme

National Supercomputing Mission North East BPO Promotion Scheme

Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme Jeevan Pramaan

Digital India Digi Locker

Cyber Shikshaa Initiative Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme

PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Schemes

India is a country with a diverse environment, flora and fauna. The government has taken some important steps to protect this diversity and to
combat some of the major environmental issues such as Global Warming, Deforestation, etc. to protect the ecosystem. Various schemes have
been launched under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to promote afforestation, protection of wildlife and endangered
species, protection of ecosystem etc. Here is the list of the schemes launched by the ministry in this regard.

Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats National Action Plan on Climate Change

Green Skill Development Programme National Mission for Green India

 Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme PARIVESH

Ministry of Finance Schemes

The Ministry of Finance has launched various schemes for the economic and financial upliftment of the country. Some of the popular schemes
include PMJDY, PMMY, PMSBY etc. Here is the list of the schemes launched by the finance ministry for the financial betterment of the country.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

Aam Admi Bima Yojana Stand Up India Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Gold Monetisation Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

Atal Pension Yojana Project Shaksham

National Pension Scheme Tejaswini

Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana KCC to Fishermen and Cattle Owners

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana Swachh Bharat Kosh

Swabhimaan

Ministry of Food Processing Industries Schemes

A list of the government schemes launched for the Food Processing Industries is provided in the table below.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana Mega Food Parks

Operation Greens

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Schemes

Health is considered as wealth and for a developing country like India, it is important to focus on implementing schemes and policies to enhance
the health of the citizens. Various schemes were launched by the government of India from time to time in this regard. Some of the famous
Schemes include Nationa Health Mission, Mission Indradhanush, Janani Suraksha Yojana, etc. that aims to provide the citizens with easy and
affordable medical facilities and also aims for the eradication of seasonal epidemics.

Ayushman Bharat Programme Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

National Health Mission Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi

National Rural Health Mission Universal Immunization Programme

National Urban Health Mission Mothers‟ Absolute Affection Program

Umbrella scheme for "Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions" LaQshya Initiative

Janani Suraksha Yojana National Strategic Plan and Mission Sampark

Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram Mission Indradhanush

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram Mission Parivar Vikas

Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram Project Sunrise

Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girls Scheme National Deworming Mission

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

Ministry of AYUSH Schemes

Ministry of AYUSH was established for the development of five traditional systems of medicines that are prevalent in India i.e. Ayurveda, Yoga,
Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. Various schemes are launched by the Ministry of AYUSH to promote the traditional medicines and for their
development in the country. For eg., Mission Madhumeha was launched by the MoAYUSH for the eradication of Diabetes through Ayurveda.
National AYUSH Mission was also launched for the establishment of AYUSH centres throughout the country.

National Ayush Mission Mission Madhumeha

Swasthya Raksha Programme Scheme for Promoting Pharmacovigilance of AYUSH

 Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Schemes

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicle (FAME) India Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries &
Public Enterprises to escalate the production and purchase of electric vehicles in the country. It was started in 2019 and is supposed to end by
2022. The candidates can read more about the scheme at the link provided below.

FAME India Scheme

Ministry of Home Affairs Schemes

Various initiatives and schemes were launched by the Home Ministry of India for the overall betterment of the country. Bharat Ke Veer is one such
scheme initiated under the Ministry of Home Affairs to support the families of the brave-hearted soldiers who martyred during the wars or any
military operations. Also, various other schemes such as Operation Muskaan, Operation Smile, PM Scholarship Scheme, etc. were launched
under this ministry.

CCWCS Operation Muskaan

Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Operation Smile

Bharat Ke Veer Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Schemes

Govt of India has launched various schemes and policies for providing shelters to all in the Urban Areas. Subsidies are provided in the loans for
houses in the urban areas under various schemes. Some of the well-known schemes launched under this ministry include PAISA, HRIDAY,
AMRUT, etc. Aspirants preparing for UPSC Exam can get complete details about various schemes through the table provided below.

Housing for All (URBAN) Smart Cities

Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme HRIDAY

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana Urban Reform Incentive Fund

PAISA Affordable Housing Fund

AMRUT

Ministry of Human Resource Development Schemes

Unemployment is a major issue for a vast country like India. Various efforts were made by the central government to sharpen the skillsets of the
people to provide them with employment. Also, various schemes such as Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Shudhganga, etc. were launched that
encouraged the unemployed youths to get employment.

SHREYAS Scheme ShaalaSarathi

NEAT Scheme Navodaya Vidyalayas

EQUIP All School Monitoring Individual Tracing Analysis

Other Initiatives in 2019 Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative

RISE Global Initiative of Academic Networks

Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme IMPRINT India

IMPRESS Scheme Uchchtar Aavishkar Abhiyan

SPARC Scheme Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan

LEAP Initiative IshanUday and Ishan Vikas

ARPIT initiative Shodhganga

Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Karyakram Vidya-Veerta Abhiyan

Institutes of Eminence Scheme Diksha Portal

Samagra Shiksha Scheme Margdarshan

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Swasth Bachche-Swasth Bharat Programme

 Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan JIGYASA

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan Maitreyi Yatra

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Madhyamik and Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh

SWAYAM National Testing Agency

Saksham Scholarship Scheme SwayamPrabha

Ministry of Labour and Employment Schemes

Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated various schemes for the betterment of the labours and employees and to encourage them.
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana was initiated to incentivize the worker and to generate new employment. Here is the list of the Ministry
of Labour and Employment that the UPSC Aspirants must read.

Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana

Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Karyakram National Career Service Project

Portal PENCIL Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Schemes

Govt of India has worked hard for the growth of MSMEs in the country. ASPIRE SFURTI, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, etc. are some of
the popular schemes launched by the Ministry of MSME. Here is the list of the schemes launched by this ministry.

Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) Scheme for MSMEs SFURTI

Udyami Mitra Portal PM Employment Generation Programme

Solar Charkha Mission Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme

Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum

Rozgar Yukta Gaon MSME Sambandh

ASPIRE MSME Sampark

Ministry of Mines Schemes

Ministry of Mines had released the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) for the development and betterment of the people
being affected by the Mining Activities. The candidates can get complete details about the PMKKKY from the link provided below.

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

Ministry of Minority Affairs Schemes

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched a couple of schemes for the development and upliftment of the Minority communities in India, under
which the minorities are provided with proper guidance and resources to become economically independent. Some of the famous schemes
include MANAS, USTAAD, Nai Manzil, etc.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram USTAAD

Nai Manzil Gharib Nawaz Skill Development Centre

Nai Roshni Hamari Dharohar Scheme

Nai Udaan Scheme Learn and Earn Scheme

MANAS Jiyo Parsi

HunarHaat

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Schemes

Global warming, pollution, eradication of natural resources, oils etc. are some of the major concerns. Govt of India has been motivating the use of
green energy. Many programmes and schemes were launched by the government to create awareness about Solar and Renewable energy
resources. Some of the schemes launched by the Govt in this sector are provided below.

KUSUM Solar City

 Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Schemes

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched a couple of schemes from time to time to enable a smooth process of decentralized governance in
the local bodies. Here is the list of the schemes launched under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana

Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas Gram Manchitra

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Schemes

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been trying to create awareness amongst the citizens about the use of clean and environment-
friendly fuels. Various activities such as CNG Vehicle Driving Contest, Farmer Workshop, etc. were organized under the SASKHAM (Sanrakshan
Kshamata Mahotsav) campaign to create awareness about moving towards a gas-based economy.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana Saksham

PAHAL START-UP SANGAM Initiative

LPG Panchayat Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga

Ministry of Power Schemes

This ministry has implemented various projects and schemes in India for the development of electrical energy in the country. Unnat Jyoti by
Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme launched by this scheme availed low-cost and energy-efficient LEDs to the citizens. Other schemes
launched by this Ministry are provided below.

Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Programme

National LED Programme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana

UJALA Scheme Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana

Ministry of Railways Schemes

Various schemes were launched by the Indian Railways for ease of transport facilities in India. VIKALP scheme enabled the passengers to have a
confirmed ticket to avail of confirmed berths in any other trains. Clone Train Service was also launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to ease the
passengers. The UPSC aspirants must go through the Railway Schemes provided below during their preparation.

Avataran Operation Swarn

VIKALP Nivaran

Clone Train Services Project Saksham

Rail Safety Fund Mission Satyanishtha

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Schemes

There has been revolutionary development by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the past few years such as FASTag. Here is the list
of some of the important schemes and policies launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for UPSC preparation.

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways INFRACON

Bharatmala INAM PRO

Setu Bharatam INAM-Pro +

Char Dham Highway Project SmartE

Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programme

Ministry of Rural Development Schemes

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched various schemes for the socio-economic development of rural India. MNREGA, SECURE,
Kaushal Panjee are some of the famous govt schemes providing employment to rural India. Aspirants can read more about the schemes launched
by the government through the table provided below.
 Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - NRLM National Social Assistance Program

Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana Neeranchal Watershed Program

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana Annapurna Scheme

Kaushal Panjee Aarambh

Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme Mission Antyodaya

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin DISHA initiative

National Rurban Mission SECURE

Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana Mahila Kisan Sashkitikaran Pariyojna

MNREGA Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

Ministry of Science & Technology Schemes

The Indian government has taken many steps for the development of science and technology in India. Various schemes and programs were
launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology to encourage Science and Technology development in the country. NIDHI, KIRAN, SATYAM,
etc. are some of the important and remarkable schemes in this sector.

Here is the list of the schemes launched by the Indian Government that one must read during the UPSC Preparation.

Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty scheme INSPIRE/MANAK

Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana SATYAM

Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems Mission KIRAN

Biotech KISAN Nakshe Portal

Cattle Genomics Farmer Zone

National Biopharma Mission NIDHI

Ministry of Shipping Schemes

Ministry of Shipping has introduced two main schemes to pace the development of Ports and Shipping Facilities in the country to ease import and
export. Sagarmala Project was launched by the govt to reduce the EXIM cost of Logistics by the use of minimal infrastructure and Jal Marg Vikas
Project was implemented with the help of the world bank for capacity augmentation of navigation on National Waterway-1.

Aspirants can read more about these Ministry of Shipping Schemes for UPSC from the table provided below.

Sagarmala Jal Marg Vikas Project

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Schemes

Lack of proper skill and guidance is one of the major reasons behind unemployment. Govt has taken many steps and launched various schemes
for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in India. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is one of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship. A list of other important government schemes is provided below.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana UDAAN

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra SANKALP & STRIVE

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Schemes

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Swachhta Udyami Yojana

Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme Inter Caste Marriage Scheme

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

Ministry of Textiles Schemes

SAMARTH Scheme North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme

Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana Deendayal Hastkala Sankul

 Pradhan Mantri ParidhanRojgarProtsahan Yojana Bunkar Mitra

Hath Kargha Samvardhan Sahayata Powertex

JUTE - ICARE

Ministry of Tourism Schemes

Swadesh Darshan Adopt a Heritage Project

PRASAD Incredible India 2.0 Campaign

Ministry of Tribal affairs Schemes

Development of PVTGs Young Entrepreneurs of TRIFED

Ekalavya Schools TRIFOOD Scheme

Van Dhan Scheme Pradhan Mantri Jl-VAN Yojana

Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

Ministry of Women & Child development Schemes

Poshan Abhiyan/National Nutrition Mission UJJAWALA Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Swadhar

Integrated Child Development Scheme Swadhar Greh Scheme

SABLA SHe-box Portal

SAKSHAM Sakhi

Kishori Shakthi Yojana Jan Sampark

Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra NARI

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Khoya PayaWeb Portal

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Schemes

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan Khelo India

Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Schemes

e-HRMS e-Vidhan

COMMIT Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan

Sankalp Programme Baal Aadhar

Niti Aayog SAATHI Initiative

Aspirational Districts Programme SwachhSwasthSarvatra

Price Deficiency Payment Scheme Mission XI Million

Atal Innovation Mission Swachh Yug Campaign

Atal Tinkering Labs Kashmir Super 50

Self-Employment and Talent Utilization PRAGATI

SATH program SAMEEP

Mentor India Campaign Know India Programme

Other Schemes Shakti Scheme

 E-Samiksha Portal

State Government Schemes

KALIA Scheme Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana

One Family, One Job Scheme Suryashakti Kisan Yojana

Jalyukt Shivar SAKALA Scheme

Rythu Bandhu Scheme One District One Product

Mission Bhagiratha Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme

Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana

Poverty Alleviation & Employment Related Schemes

India is a developing country and as per the census of 2011-12, a total of 26.9 Crore people fell below the poverty line which was 21.9% of the
population. Also, employment is a major concern in such a vast country. Efforts were made by the Indian Government to decrease this number
and various schemes were launched by the government to alleviate poverty and boost employment.

Here are the poverty alleviation and employment-related schemes by the Indian Government.

Scheme Full-form Date of Launch Government Ministry

PMGKY Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) December 16, 2016 Ministry of Finance

Startup India Startup India, Standup India January 16, 2016 Government of India

MI Make in India September 25, 2014 Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Health & Sanitation Related Schemes

Health is wealth, and cleanliness and proper sanitation are mandatory to prevent the origin of new diseases. Efforts were made by the
government to promote proper sanitation and to enhance the health of Individuals through various schemes and campaigns.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was one of the most revolutionary missions by the Indian Government. Here are some of the most important health and
sanitation related schemes launched by the Indian Government.

Name of Scheme Full-Form Date of Launch Government Ministry

NDHM National Digital Health Mission August 15, 2020 Ministry of Hea

PMJAY Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP) September 2015 Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

NBS National Bal Swachhta November 14, 2014 Ministry of Women and Child Development

SBA Swachh Bharat Abhiyan October 2, 2014 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

NG Namami Gange June 1, 2014 Ministry of Water Resources

Other Government Schemes

Various other government schemes also had noticeable contributions to the development of the country. The list of such schemes is provided in
the table below. UPSC Aspirants must study these schemes thoroughly as they are important from the exam point of view.

Scheme Full-Form Date of Launch Government Ministry/ Department

September 10,
PMMSY Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Department of Fisheries
2020

Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

PM FME June 29, 2020 Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Scheme

PM SVANidhi Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi June 1, 2020 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village

SWAMITVA April 24, 2020 Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Areas

PM-KUSUM Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan February 19, 2019 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
 NSTSS National Sports Talent Search Scheme February 20, 2015 Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Ministry of Women and Child

BBBPY Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana January 22, 2015
Development

PDUSJY Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Yojana October 16, 2014 Ministry of Labour and Employment

Statistical and Date related questions can be asked from these schemes. Also, the candidates must have basic knowledge about these schemes
such as their objectives, target of scheme, ministry/department, tenure of scheme, eligibility criteria of beneficiary etc.
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