What is Millet? Millet is a type of cereal grain that is commonly grown in warm and dry regions around the world. It is a small, round grain that is highly nutritious and has been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years. There are several different typesRead More →
The Government of India has taken several steps to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, with the aim of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving air quality. Here are some of the key initiatives: Overall, the Government of India’s initiatives towards electric vehicles are aimedRead More →
Government of India maps land blocks both in rural and urban areas by using Drone technology and CORS Technology (continuously operating reference station). Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) is an infrastructure that can solve the problem of accuracy and real-time data acquisition. Looking at the importance and usefulness of this technology, the SurveyRead More →
It is a scheme implemented by the Health Ministry to provide free health check-ups to pregnant women at government health centres and hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) program aims to provide pregnant ladies free ante-natal services (ANC) and other required necessary treatmentsRead More →
Launched: 11 October 2014 Main Objective: Provide insurance cover to rabi and kharif crops and financial support to farmers in case of damage of crops. Aim of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is to make crop insurance simpler and cheaper for the farmers and to provide them with better insurance services, a CentralRead More →
Launched: 25 June 2015 Main Objective: Housing for all by the year 2022, 2 crore in Urban and 3 Crore homes in Rural areas. This scheme is available for both PMAY(U) urban as well as PMAY(R) rural setup. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (U) is an ambitious scheme of Narendra Modi Government. UnderRead More →
Launched: 9 May 2015 Main Objective: Increase the number of people covered under any kind of pension scheme. Atal Pension Yojana is one of the three Jan Suraksha schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi. APY is aimed at increasing the number of pension scheme beneficiaries across the country. The scheme is especiallyRead More →
Launched: 9 May 2015 Main Objective: Provide life insurance cover to all Indian citizens Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is a government backed life insurance scheme in India aimed at increasing the penetration of life insurance cover in India. The scheme is open and available to all Indian citizens between theRead More →
Launched: 8 April 2015 Main Objective: Financial support for growth of micro enterprises sector. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) was launched with the purpose to provide funding to the non-corporate small business sector. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is open and is available from all Bank branchesRead More →
Launched: 28 August 2014 Main Objective: Financial inclusion and access to financial services for all households in the country. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a national mission to bring comprehensive financial inclusion of all the households in the country. Under the PMJDY, any individual above the age of 10 yearsRead More →