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Make in India

It was Launched on 25th September 2014To make India a manufacturing hub.Make in India is an initiative of the Government of India to encourage multinational, as well as domestic, companies to manufacture their products in India.The major objective behind the initiative is to focus on job creation and skill enhancement in twenty-five sectors of the economy2

Digital India

Launched on 1st July 2015To transform India’s economyDigital India has three core components.

These include:

The creation of digital infrastructureDelivering services digitallyDigital literacy

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Skill India

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 Launched on 15th July 2015)To create jobs for youth of the CountrySkill Development in YouthMaking Skill available to All Youth of India4

Smart Cities

Launched on 29th April 2015In first Government of india Will Develop 100 Smart cities in IndiaUnder this Scheme Cities from all States Are Selected5

Unearthen Black Money

 Bill Passed on 14th May 2015Disclosing Black MoneyPunishment for The Black Money holders6

Namami Gange

 Namami Gange Project or Namami Ganga Yojana is an ambitious Union Government Project which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river in a comprehensive manner.It its maiden budget, the government announced Rs. 2037 Crore towards this mission.The project is officially known as Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission project or ‘Namami Ganga Yojana’.This project aims at Ganga Rejuvenation by combining the existing ongoing efforts and planning under it to create a concrete action plan for future.7

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Launched on 2nd October 2014)To have clean India by 2nd October 2019Eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communitiesEradicate manual scavengingIntroduce modern and scientific municipal solid waste management practicesEnable private sector participation in the sanitation sectorChange people’s attitudes to sanitation and create awareness8

Swadesh Darshan

 Integrated Development of Theme Based Buddhist tourist circuit –Indian Government Schemes pdf 2015,2016

Under Swadesh Darshan, the following five circuits have been identified for development:-

North East CircuitBuddhist CircuitHimalayan CircuitCoastal CircuitKrishna Circuit

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Sukanya Samridhi Account

 Launched on 22nd January 2015The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.The scheme currently provides an interest rate of 9.2% and tax benefits.The account can be opened at any India Post office or a branch of some authorised commercial banks10

Bal swachta mission

 Launched on 14th November 2014)Awareness about the cleanliness of the childrenBal Swachhta Mission Was Launched on 14 November 2014 on The Birth Anniversary of Late Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru .On this Day We celebrate – National Bal Diwas

The six main themes chosen for the Bal Swachhta Mission are,

Clean school and anganwadisTo Clean surroundings like playgroundsClean self (personal hygiene/ child health)Clean foodTo Clean drinking waterClean toilets.

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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

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Launched on 28th August 2014 )12

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

Launched on 9th May 2015Eligibility: Available to people in age group 18 to 70 years with bank account.Premium: Rs.12 per annum.Payment Mode: The premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscribers account. This is the only mode available.Risk Coverage: For accidental death and full disability – Rs.2 Lakh and for partial disability – Rs.1 Lakh.Eligibility: Any person having a bank account and Aadhaar number linked to the bank account can give a simple form to the bank every year before 1 of June in order to join the scheme. Name of nominee to be given in the form.13

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana

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It was Launched on 22nd January 2015Main aim -To generate awareness of welfare service meants for girl child and women.( Full Article Available – Govt Schemes Category On Studydhaba.com)14

Atal Pension Scheme

Atal Pension yojana was Launched on 9th May 2015It was Launched for unorganised sector ‘s workers( Full Article Available – Govt Schemes Category On Studydhaba.com)15

HRIDAY (National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) scheme

This scheme is focused on preserving and revitalising the unique character of heritage cities in India

12 cities have been identified by the Ministry of Urban Development in the first phase:

Amaravati(Andhra Pradesh);Gaya (Bihar);Dwarka (Gujarat),Badami(Karnataka);Puri (Odisha),Amritsar (Punjab);Ajmer(Rajasthan);Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu);Vellankani(Tamil Nadu);Warangal (Telangana);Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh); andMathura (Uttar Pradesh).

HRIDAY aims to bring together the following elements:

Urban PlanningEconomic GrowthHeritage Conservation

Focus of HRIDAY is on:

CleanlinessLivelihoodSkillsSafetySecurityAccessibility

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Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

It was Launched on 9th May 2015 Life insurance scheme by GovernmentEligibility: Available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 and having a bank account. People who join the scheme before completing 50 years can, however, continue to have the risk of life cover up to the age of 55 years subject to payment of premium.Premium: Rs.330 per annum. It will be auto debited in one instalment.Payment Mode: The payment of premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscribers account.Risk Coverage: Rs.2 Lakh in case of death for any reason. Terms of RiskCoverage: A person has to opt for the scheme every year. He can also prefer to give a long-term option of continuing, in which case his account will be auto-debited every year by the bank.Who will implement this Scheme?: The scheme will be offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to join the scheme and tie-up with banks for this purpose.17

MUDRA Bank Yojana

It was Launched on 8th April 2015 Main objective is to provide loan to small businesses( Full Article Available – Govt Schemes Category On Studydhaba.com)18

Krishi Amdani Bima Yojana

To give an impetus to the dying agricultural practiceThere is 14 crore hectares of agricultural land in India, of which only 44 per cent in under irrigationPradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana would be introduced so that more agricultural land is irrigated.Talking about the plight of small and marginal farmers he said that most of them were leaving the agricultural practice because of the uncertainty over the produce and returns.Krishi Amdani Beema Yojana so that the farmers don’t bear any financial burden if their produce gets destroyed due to unexpected weather or for any other reason19

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana

To provide water to all field in the Country.

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been formulated amalgamating ongoing schemes viz.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of Ministry of Water Resources,River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation;Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Department of Land Resources;On Farm Water Management (OFWM) component of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation.20

Pradhan Mantri Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was launched last week, for the development of model villages.  Under the Yojana, Members of Parliament (MPs) will be responsible for developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure of three villages each by 2019, and a total of eight villages each by 2024.

The first Adarsh Gram must be developed by 2016, and two more by 2019.  From 2019 to 2024, five more Adarsh Grams must be developed by each MP, one each year.  This implies that a total of 6,433 Adarsh Grams, of the 2,65,000 gram panchayats, will be created by 2024. Key features of the Yojana are outlined below.

Objectives

Key objectives of the Yojana include:

The development of model villages, called Adarsh Grams, through the implementation of existing schemes, and certain new initiatives to be designed for the local context, which may vary from village to village.Creating models of local development which can be replicated in other villages.

Identification of villages

MPs can select any gram panchayat, other than their own village or that of their spouse, to be developed as an Adarsh Gram.  The village must have a population of 3000-5000 people if it is located in the plains, or 1000-3000 people if located in hilly areas.Lok Sabha MPs can choose a village from their constituency, and Rajya Sabha MPs from the state from which they are elected.Nominated members can choose a village from any district of the country.  MPs which represent urban constituencies can identify a village from a neighbouring rural constituency.

Funding

No new funds have been allocated for the Yojana.  Resources may be raised through:

Funds from existing schemes, such as the Indira Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, and Backward Regions Grant Fund, etc.,The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS),The gram panchayat’s own revenue,Central and State Finance Commission Grants, andCorporate Social Responsibility funds.21

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

 According to Census 2011, India has 55 million potential workers between the ages of 15 and 35 years in rural areas.At the same time, the world is expected to face a shortage of 57 million workers by 2020.This presents a historic opportunity for India to transform its demographic surplus into a demographic dividend.The Ministry of Rural Development implements DDU-GKY to drive this national agenda for inclusive growth, by developing skills and productive capacity of the rural youth from poor families.

Features of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Enable Poor and Marginalized to Access BenefitsInclusive Program Design – Mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups (SC/ST 50%; Minority 15%; Women 33%)Shifting Emphasis from Training to Career Progression – Pioneers in providing incentives for job retention, career progression and foreign placementsGreater Support for Placed Candidates – Post-placement support, migration support and alumni networkProactive Approach to Build Placement Partnerships – Guaranteed Placement for at least 75% trained candidatesEnhancing the Capacity of Implementation Partners – Nurturing new training service providers and developing their skills

Regional Focus

Greater emphasis on projects for poor rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir (HIMAYAT),the North-East region and 27 Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) districts (ROSHINI)22

Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be launching Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) on 25^th July 2015 in Patna. The DDUGJY is one of the flagship programmes of the Ministry of Power and will facilitate 24×7 supply of power.

Benefits from the scheme

All villages and households shall be electrifiedIncrease in agriculture yieldBusiness of Small and household enterprises shall grow resulting into new avenues for employmentImprovement in Health, Education, Banking (ATM) servicesImprovement in accessibility to radio, telephone, television, internet and mobile etcBetterment in social security due to availability of electricityAccessibility of electricity to schools, panchayats, hospitals and police stations etcRural areas shall get increased opportunities for comprehensive development

 

23 – Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana

Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana is a special social security scheme which includes Pension and Life Insurance, introduced by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for the overseas Indian workers in possession of Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports.It is a voluntary scheme designed to help workers to meet their three financial needs: saving for retirement, saving for their return and resettlement, and providing free life insurance offering coverage for death from natural causes.

24-Indradanush Scheme

Mission Indradhanush was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India on December 25, 2014.The Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colours of the rainbow, aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases which include diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. Govt Schemes In India

25- Soil Health Card Scheme

Soil Health Card Scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2015.Under the scheme, the government plans to issue soil cards to farmers which will carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilisers required for the individual farms to help farmers to improve productivity through judicious use of inputs.All soil samples are to be tested in various soil testing labs across the country.Thereafter the experts will analyse the strength and weaknesses (micro-nutrients deficiency) of the soil and suggest measures to deal with it.The result and suggestion will be displayed in the cards. The government plans to issue the cards to 14 crore farmers

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26-Rani Laxmi Bai Pension scheme

For victims of Muzazafar nagar riot.

27-Udaan Scheme

To provide skill to youth of India

28-Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

The Mission aims at development of rural growth clusters which have latent potential for growth, in all States and UTs, which would trigger overall development in the region.These clusters would be developed by provisioning of economic activities, developing skills & local entrepreneurship and providing infrastructure amenities.The Rurban Mission will thus develop a cluster of Smart Villages.

29-AMRUT

The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to(i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection;(ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (parks); and(iii) reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling)

30-PRASAD

Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation-To improve the infrastructure at pilgrimage places.Under PRASAD, initially twelve cities have been identified namely Ajmer, Amritsar, Amravati, Dwarka, Gaya, Kedarnath, Kamakhaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi and Velankanni.Both of these Prasad and Swadesh Darshan Schemes Were launched together to promote tourism and Develop cultural places

31-Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The Union Cabinet has approved Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaIt is a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.It is farmers’ welfare schemeThe Scheme aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop Insurance claim for the full insured sum.

32-Atal innovation Mission 

The Union Cabinet as given its approval for establishment of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Self Employment and Talent Utilisation (SETU) in NITI Aayog.This move seeks to give substantial boost to the innovation ecosystem and to catalyse the entrepreneurial spirit in the country.AIM and AIM Directorate will be established that will help in implementation of mission activities in a focussed manner. Its headquarters will be in New Delhi.NITI Aayog will hire Mission Director and other appropriate manpower. Mission High Level Committee (MHLC) will guide the Mission.It will take all decisions related to approval of requisite guidelines and implementation of various elements of AIM and SETU. Govt Schemes In India

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33- National RU URBAN Mission

This Is The Latest Scheme Launched By PM Narendra Modi National RU URBAN Mission Was Launched In ChhattisgarhThe mission also dubbed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban mission (SPMRM) aims to spur social, economic and infrastructure development in rural areas by developing a cluster of 300 Smart Villages over the next 3 years across the country

34-Pradhan mantri Fasal Bima yojana

The Union Cabinet has approved Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.It is farmers’ welfare scheme that aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop assurance claim for the full insured sum.

35-Stand up India scheme

The Stand up India Scheme is being launched to promote entrepreneurship among people from schedule caste/schedule tribe and woman who will be provided loans starting from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 100 lakhs.Composite loan between Rs 10 lakh and upto Rs 1 crore will be provided to entrepreneurs for setting up new enterprise.Debit Card (RuPay) for withdrawal of working capital

36-Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan

The ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan’ began on April 14 from Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan aims to Improve rural livelihoods and promote rural development Strengthen the Panchayati Raj across the country Increase ‘social harmony’ Create Awareness – information regarding agriculture schemes will be shared Foster farmers’ progress Govt Schemes In India

Key Facts:

Bhimrao Ambedkar’s 125th Birth Anniversary on 14th April 2016 Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2016 Mhow, Madhya Pradesh is Dr. Ambedkar’s birthplace.

 

37-PM launches National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in Kanpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) during his recent visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.The scheme aims to provide apprenticeship training to over 50 lakh youngsters in order to create more jobs. It has budgetary outlay of Rs 10000 crore.

About National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

NAPS is implemented by Director General of Training (DGT) under the aegis of Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).Under it, Central Government for the first time will provide financial incentives to the employers to engage actively in apprenticeship training.Central Government will also directly share 25% of the total stipend (maximum of 1,500 rupees per month per apprentice) payable to an apprentice with employers.In addition, it will support basic training which is considered an essential component of apprenticeship training.The Central Government will bear the 50% of the total expenditure incurred on providing basic training to an apprentice. All transactions including registration by employers, apprentices, registration of contract and payment to employers will be made in online mode.

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38-AYUSH Ministry launches Swasthya Raksha Programme

The Union AYUSH Ministry has launched ‘Swasthya Raksha Programme’ to promote health and health education in villages.The programme was initiated through Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) and Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS).It was launched by AYUSH Ministry in October 2015.

Aims and objectives of Swasthya Raksha Programme

Organize Swasthya Parikshan Camps, Swasthya Rakshan OPDs and Health and Hygiene awareness programme Create awareness about cleanliness of domestic surroundings and environment.Provide medical aid and incidental support in the adopted villages and colonies.Document demographic information, hygiene conditions, food habits, seasons, lifestyle etc., incidence and prevalence of disease and their relation to the incidence of disease.Assess health status and propagation of Ayurvedic concept of pathya-apathya and extension of health care services.

39-Lucky Grahak Yojana, Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana to promote digital payments

Lucky Grahak Yojana, Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana to promote digital payments -The Union Government has launched Lucky Grahak Yojana to encourage consumers and Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana to encourage merchants for transition to digital payments.These award based schemes were launched by the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, government’s policy think-tank.https://www.studydhaba.com/lucky-grahak-yojana/

40-Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana

It was launched after inauguration of 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at India’s IT hub Bengaluru, Karnataka.Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa was the Chief Guest of the event.

Key Facts

PKVY will provide training and certify Indians who are seeking overseas employment in selected sectors that have high demand in the global labour market in line with international standards.It will be implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through its training partners and in consultation with the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Union Skill Development Ministry.It also aims at boosting the confidence of the Indian youth so that they don’t feel like strangers when they land in a country of their choice for vocation.For this purpose, NSDC will leverage various MoUs it signed between 2011 and 2015 with different agencies of Germany, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, US, European Union, France, Iran and China.

41- Government launches SAATHIYA Resource Kit and SAATHIYA SALAH mobile app for adolescents

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched SAATHIYA Resource Kit and SAATHIYA SALAH mobile app for adolescents as part of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) programme.The kit and app will help Peer Educators (Saathiyas) who are introduced under the RKSK programme.The Saathiyas act as catalyst for generating demand for adolescent health services and also impart age appropriate knowledge on key adolescent health issues to their peer groups.The Resource Kit has been developed by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Population Foundation of India (PFI).The kit comprises i) Activity Book, ii) Bhranti-Kranti Game iii) Question-Answer Book and iv) Peer Educator Diary.It has been designed to present the Peer Educators with key information on adolescent health, which would then enable them to communicate the same and help the adolescents at the grass root/village level’.In addition, the mobile app ‘Saathiya Salah’ acts as cost-effective information platform for the adolescents. It also has feature of toll-free Saathiya Helpline which will act as an e-counselor.