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The government always comes out with schemes every year for the betterment of the people and the development of all sectors in India. It is an important topic to be covered from the GK point of view as well. While you need to pay extra attention to the current schemes released by the government, sometimes important schemes from the past can also be asked. Hence we have prepared a list of all important government schemes in India that you can easily learn for your MBA GK section. 
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List of Important Government Schemes in India:
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Date | Ministry | About the Scheme | ||
| 1 | PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana | September 2023 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Aims to support traditional artisans and craftsmen by providing financial assistance, skill training, and market access. | ||
| 2 | National Logistics Policy | September 2023 | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Seeks to improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure seamless movement of goods across the country. | ||
| 3 | Pradhan Mantri Udyam Yojana | January 2024 | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises | Focuses on promoting entrepreneurship and providing financial support to MSMEs, especially in rural areas. | ||
| 4 | Green Hydrogen Mission | February 2024 | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security. | ||
| 5 | Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhyan | May 2020 | Ministry of Finance | An economic stimulus relief package was announced for the poor to overcome difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown imposed. | ||
| 6 | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | 26th March 2020 | Ministry of Finance | Provides Rs. 500 per month to every woman Jan-Dhan Account Holders for the next three months. | ||
| 7 | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan Yojana) | 24th February 2019 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Provides all small and marginal farmers with income support of Rs.6,000 per year in three instalments, deposited directly to their bank accounts. | ||
| 8 | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana | 12th September 2019 | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare | Monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- to all the farmers above the age of 60 years | ||
| 9 | Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Man-Dhan | 15th February 2019 | Ministry of Labour and Employment | Old age protection and social security of Unorganised Workers (UW). | ||
| 10 | One Nation- One Ration Card |
1 August 2019 |
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | Nation-wide portability of ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). | ||
| 11 | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) |
March 2019 |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Set up of 25,750-MW solar capacity by 2022 | ||
| 12 | Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana |
12 September 2019 |
Ministry of Labour and Employment | Small Retailer and Shopkeepers with GST turnover below Rs. 1.5 Crore will get Rs 3000 after the age of 60. | ||
| 13 | Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme |
August 15, 2019
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Ministry of Jal Shakti | To provide Piped Drinking water to every household. | ||
| 14 | Food Safety Mitra Scheme | 16 October, 2019 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | To engage motivated individuals with the food safety ecosystem at ground level. | ||
| 15 | Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood (SSANKALP) | January 19th, 2018 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | To improve the quality of skill development programs and create convergence among all skill training activities | ||
| 16 | POSHAN Abhiyan | 8th March, 2018 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | To ensure adequate nutrition for pregnant women, mothers, and children. | ||
| 17 | eSamvad portal | 2018 | Women and Child Development | To provide a platform for NGOs and civil society to interact with the Ministry on relevant subjects. | ||
| 18 | Mahila e-Haat portal | 7th March, 2016 | Women and Child Development | To provide a marketing platform to women entrepreneurs for directly selling to buyers | ||
| 19 | e-Krishi Samvad |
May 11, 2017 |
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare | The Internet-based interface provides direct and effective solutions to the problems faced by farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. | ||
| 20 | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana | 01 January 2017 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | Provide a cash incentive of Rs. 5000 to pregnant women for a first living child | ||
| 21 | ‘Vatsalya – Maatri Amrit Kosh’ | 2017 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | Collect, pasteurize, test, and safely store milk donated by lactating mothers. | ||
| 22 | LaQshya | 11th December 2017 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | To improve the quality of care for pregnant women in the labour room, maternity Operation theatres and ICUs and HDUs. | ||
| 23 | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana | January 8, 2017 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs | The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. | ||
| 24 | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) | December 16, 2016 | Ministry of Finance | The center provides 5kg of free food grains per month to the poor | ||
| 25 | Skill India | 2015 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs | Improved employability | ||
| 26 | PRASAD Scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive) | 2014 - 2015 | Ministry of Tourism | Development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations | ||
| 27 | Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana | March 2016 | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers | Dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to provide generic medicines at affordable prices | ||
| 28 | Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana | January 22, 2015 | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Addressing the disparities in accessible healthcare services nationwide entails bolstering infrastructure for quality medical education in underserved regions. | ||
| 29 | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana | April 8, 2015 | Ministry of Finance | Providing loans up to 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises | ||
| 30 | Atal Pension Yojana | May 9, 2015 | Ministry of Finance | A pension scheme for citizens of India, is focused on the unorganised sector workers | ||
| 31 | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana | December 2014 | Ministry of Power | strengthening the electricity distribution system | ||
| 32 | Digital India | July 1, 2015 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | To make government services available to citizens electronically by online infrastructure improvement and also by enhancing internet connectivity | ||
| 33 | Make in India | September 25, 2014 | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub, Make in India was a timely response to a critical situation | ||
| 34 | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | October 2nd, 2014 | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a 'Clean India' | ||
| 35 | Rashtriya Gokul Mission | December 16, 2014 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds, focusing on genetic improvement and enhancing milk productivity. | ||
That's all! I hope you found this article on the list of Government schemes in India helpful and hope that it helps to increase your GK knowledge. Feel free to comment if you have any doubts or questions.
Happy preparations!
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