Central Government Schemes

PM DHARA Scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet and implemented through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to strengthen India’s renewable energy transmission infrastructure by creating capacity to evacuate up to 135 GW of clean energy. The scheme will be implemented through State Transmission Utilities and private transmission developers, making it an infrastructure … Read more

Rashtriya Pashudhan Bima Yojana, implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the National Livestock Mission, helps livestock owners protect their animals against financial loss caused by death due to disease, accidents, or natural calamities. Under the scheme, farmers need to pay only 15% of the insurance premium, while the remaining cost is … Read more

SMILE Scheme (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise), implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, supports transgender persons and individuals engaged in begging through rehabilitation, healthcare, education, shelter, and livelihood assistance. Benefits are delivered through dedicated portals, outreach programmes, and rehabilitation agencies across the country. SMILE Scheme Highlights Scheme Name SMILE … Read more

Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme, implemented by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 3.50 lakh to eligible SC/ST patients undergoing life-saving surgeries and specialised treatment. Applications must be submitted to the Foundation before treatment, generally at least 15 days before the scheduled … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, provides free specialist-led antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th of every month. Eligible women can directly visit a designated government health facility and avail comprehensive pregnancy checkups without any separate application or registration process. … Read more

NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme, implemented by the North Eastern Council (NEC), provides annual financial assistance of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 to meritorious students from the eight North Eastern States. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the National Scholarship Portal. NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme Highlights Scheme Name NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme Implementing Agency … Read more

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme, implemented by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation, provides annual scholarship assistance of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,000 to meritorious students from economically weaker families pursuing higher education, professional courses, diploma programmes, vocational training, and ITI courses. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the official GJSS portal. LIC Golden … Read more

Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a community-driven groundwater management programme implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme covers 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats across 7 states and promotes sustainable groundwater use through Water Security Plans, community participation, and water conservation measures. There is no individual application process, as implementation takes place through Gram … Read more

Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme, offered by the State Bank of India (SBI), helps businesses, MSMEs, and commercial establishments finance grid-connected solar power projects. Eligible applicants can avail loans of up to Rs. 10 crore for captive-use projects and up to Rs. 50 crore for non-captive projects developed for power sale under long-term agreements. SBI … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a flagship irrigation initiative of the Government of India, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Ministry of Rural Development. The scheme promotes efficient water management through micro-irrigation subsidies, irrigation infrastructure development, and watershed conservation activities across the country. Pradhan … Read more