Category: Government Schemes

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to evolve as a key initiative for promoting entrepreneurship in India. Recent statistics reveal that the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) under the scheme slightly increased to 2.21% during the 2024-25 financial year. This marks a rise from 2.1% in the previous year. Despite this uptick, the GNPA remains…

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently launched a revamped Microdata Portal. This initiative was revealed during the Conference of State Government Ministers. The new portal aims to improve data accessibility and user experience. It integrates advanced technologies into the Official Statistical System. The portal serves as a central repository for extensive…

The Government of India is intensifying efforts to combat cervical cancer through the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. The Union Health Ministry is set to enhance the capacity of frontline workers involved in the vaccination process. Recent discussions and strategies have emerged following the government’s commitment in the 2024 interim budget to promote vaccination among…

The Government of India has recently approved phase two of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). This initiative aims to encourage comprehensive development in strategic villages along international land borders. The total financial allocation for this phase is ₹6,839 crore. The first phase focused on villages near the China border. The second phase will expand to…

The Government of India has launched a unified digital platform named Krishi Nivesh to streamline investments in the agriculture sector. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for investors. It integrates information from multiple ministries, including agriculture, food processing, and renewable energy. About Krishi Nivesh Krishi Nivesh is a digital platform designed to facilitate…

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has marked achievement by facilitating the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in the fiscal year 2024-25. This digital procurement platform, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to streamline public procurement processes for government organisations. GeM’s manpower outsourcing service provides an efficient and compliant solution for hiring…

Recently, Assam launched the ‘Lakhpati Baideo’ programme. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs through financial support and training. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the scheme, which targets 40 lakh women self-help group (SHG) members. The programme is designed to enhance women’s financial independence and promote rural entrepreneurship. Lakhpati Baideo Scheme The Lakhpati Baideo…

India faces a critical health challenge with rabies and snakebite fatalities. The government has introduced ZooWIN, a digital platform aimed at real-time monitoring of anti-rabies vaccines and anti-snake venom stocks. This initiative seeks to enhance healthcare delivery across the country and reduce mortality rates associated with these conditions. Need for ZooWIN Rabies causes approximately 60,000…

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) continues to be a mainstay of India’s financial inclusion efforts as of the financial year 2024-25. Recently, the scheme achieved milestones, reaching 55 crore beneficiaries and accumulating a total balance of ₹2.5 lakh crore in accounts. This scheme, initiated on August 15, 2014, aims to provide accessible banking…

Recently, West Bengal launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This project, known as the ‘Triple Elimination’ initiative, is a collaborative effort involving the West Bengal government, the William J Clinton Foundation, and the World Health Organization. It represents step towards improving maternal and child…