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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Uttar Pradesh Schemes and Policies ........................................................................6
Women and Child Welfare Schemes ................................................................................................ 6
1. UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2023........................................................................................................... 6
2. School Chalo Abhiyan ............................................................................................................................... 6
3. UP Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana ............................................................................................ 6
4. UP Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana ................................................................................................. 7
5. Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmibai Mahila and Bal Samman Kosh Yojna .......................................................... 7
6. Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana ......................................................................................................................... 8
Schemes Related to Youth ................................................................................................................ 8
1. Dr. Ambedkar Centers of Excellence (DACE) Scheme .............................................................................. 8
2. Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana ...................................................................................... 9
3. Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shashaktikaran Yojana 2023 or Muft/Free Tablet/Smartphone Scheme 2023 10
4. U.P Kaushal Vikas Mission...................................................................................................................... 10
Social Security Schemes ................................................................................................................. 11
1. UP Parivar Kalyan Card .......................................................................................................................... 11
2. Old Age/Farmer Pension scheme............................................................................................................ 11
3. Divyang Pension Scheme ....................................................................................................................... 11
4. Leprosy Pension Scheme........................................................................................................................ 12
5. Shadi Anudan Scheme (Marriage Grant Scheme) 2023 .......................................................................... 12
6. Widow Pension Scheme.......................................................................................................................... 12
7. Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana ........................................................................................................... 13
Schemes Related to Energy ............................................................................................................ 13
1. Green Hydrogen Policy in UP .................................................................................................................. 13
2. PM Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) ......................................................................................... 13
Rural/Urban Development Schemes .............................................................................................. 14
1. Uttar Pradesh Mathrubhumi Scheme....................................................................................................... 14
2. Uttar Pradesh Attains Full ODF Plus Status in Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin Phase II ........................ 15
3. Mukhymantri Nagar Srijan Yojana ........................................................................................................... 15
4. Mukhyamantri Samagra Gram Vikas ....................................................................................................... 15
5. "UP Global City" Campaign ..................................................................................................................... 16
6. PM Awas Yojana ( Urban) ....................................................................................................................... 16
7. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission ............................................................................................ 17
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Agricultural Schemes ...................................................................................................................... 18

1. Sugarcane Slip Calendar......................................................................................................................... 18

2. Uttar Pradesh Panchamrit Yojana ........................................................................................................... 18

3. Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Bima Yojana ...................................................................................... 18
4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana ................................................................................................................. 19
5. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kisan Samridhi Yojana .................................................................................. 19

6. Kisan Samridhi Yojana Extension:........................................................................................................... 20

7. Uttar Pradesh Gopalak Scheme .............................................................................................................. 20

8. UP Mukhyamantri Kisan and Sarvhit Bima Yojana .................................................................................. 20

Infrastructure and Financial Schemes: .......................................................................................... 21

1. One District One Product Scheme........................................................................................................... 21
2. Uttar Pradesh Leads in 'Har Ghar Jal Yojana' for Tap Connections ......................................................... 21

3. Chief Minister Green Road Infrastructure Development Urban (CM GRID) Scheme ............................... 22
4. Uttar Pradesh Power Loom Weavers Solar Empowerment Initiative ....................................................... 22

Uttar Pradesh Major Policies........................................................................................................... 23

1. Uttar Pradesh Film Policy- 2023 .............................................................................................................. 23
2. New Sports Policy 2023 .......................................................................................................................... 23
4. UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 .................................................................................................................. 24

4. New Tourism Policy of the State 2022 ..................................................................................................... 24

5. UP Information Technology Policy 2022 .................................................................................................. 25

6. UP Poultry Development Policy 2022 ...................................................................................................... 25

7. Export Policy Uttar Pradesh 2020-25 ...................................................................................................... 25

8. UP Startup Policy 2020 (Amendment 2022) ............................................................................................ 25

9. Dairy Development Policy 2022............................................................................................................... 26

10. UP Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022 ................................................................................................ 26

11. Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Policy 2022 .................................................................... 26

12. Bio Energy Enterprises Promotion Policy 2022 ..................................................................................... 26

13. Uttar Pradesh MSME Promotion Policy 2022 ........................................................................................ 27

List of Important Uttar Pradesh Government Schemes ................................................................ 27

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Union Government Schemes and Policies ..............................................................32

Schemes under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ................................................................ 32
1. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) ............................................................................... 32
2. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) ..................................................... 32
3. National Digital Health Mission (now known as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) ................................. 32
4. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) .............................................................................. 33
5. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 ...................................................................................................... 33
Schemes under Ministry of Education ........................................................................................... 33
1. STARS Project ........................................................................................................................................ 33
2. Institutions of Eminence Scheme ............................................................................................................ 33
3. Mid-May Meal (now known as PM POSHAN) .......................................................................................... 34
4. Swach Vidyalaya Abhiyan ....................................................................................................................... 34
5. Kala Utsav ............................................................................................................................................... 34
6. Shikshak Parv Initiative ........................................................................................................................... 34
7. Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) ............................................ 34
8. Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) ........................................................................................... 34
Schemes under Ministry of Women and Child Development ....................................................... 35
1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna (PMMVY) .................................................................................... 35
2. POSHAN (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) Abhiyaan (erstwhile National Nutrition
Mission) ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Schemes under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship ........................................... 36
1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) ..................................................................................... 36
Schemes under Ministry of Rural Development ............................................................................ 36
1. Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme or Bhu-Aadhar ........................................... 36
2. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) ...................................................................................... 36
3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) .................................... 36
4. Rashtriya Aajivika Mission ....................................................................................................................... 37
5. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) .......................................................... 37
6. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna .................................................................................................................... 37
Schemes under Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs ................................................................... 38
1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) ...................................................................................... 38
2. Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge ............................................................................................................... 38
3. The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme ..................................... 38
4. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) .................................................................................................................... 38
5. Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) ................................................................................................. 39

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Schemes under Ministry of Jal Shakti ............................................................................................ 39

1. Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) ............................................................................................... 39
2. Jal Jeevan Mission- Har Ghar Jal ............................................................................................................ 40
Schemes under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ....................................................... 40
1. Ambedkar Social Innovation Incubation Mission (ASIIM) ......................................................................... 40
Schemes Related to Ministry of Finance........................................................................................ 40
1. Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar .......................................................................................................................... 40
2. Stand up India ......................................................................................................................................... 41
3. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) ................................................................................................... 41
4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) ............................................................................................ 41
Union Budget 2023 SAPTRISHI-Priority 7: Financial Sector .................................................................... 42
Schemes Related to Infrastructure ................................................................................................. 43
1. Digital Agricultural Infrastructure.............................................................................................................. 43
2. UDAN 5.1 ................................................................................................................................................ 43
3. Udaan Bhawan........................................................................................................................................ 43
4. Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937 ......................................................................................................... 43
5. Sagar Sampark ....................................................................................................................................... 44
6. Mega Food Park...................................................................................................................................... 44
7. Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor........................................................................................................................ 44
8. Education ministry selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to modernise edtech platform DIKSHA ............... 44
9. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund ................................................................................................................ 45
10. G-20 Infrastructure Working Group ....................................................................................................... 45
11. Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII): ............................................................................................ 45
Union Budget 2023 SAPTRISHI-Priority 3: Infrastructure and Investment ............................................ 45
Scheme under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution .............................. 46
1. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY): .......................................................................... 46
Union Government Schemes and Policies .................................................................................... 46
Employment Generation Schemes/ Programmes of Government of India ................................. 50
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................... 56

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UTTAR PRADESH SCHEMES AND POLICIES

WOMEN AND CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES
1. UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2023
Launched on: February 22, 2021 coinciding with the announcement of the UP Budget 2021–22.
Eligibility: The scheme aims to empower and benefit women in the state, particularly those involved in home and cottage
industries based on local resources.
Objectives:
● Empowerment and Welfare:
■ Motivate women towards employment.
■ Improve living standards through home and cottage industries.
● Enterprise Promotion:
■ Promote enterprises run by women.
● Skill Development:
■ Provide various types of training to enhance women's skills and industry.
● Market Access:
● Facilitate women in selling their produce by providing markets.

2. School Chalo Abhiyan

Launched on: Inauguration by the Honorable Chief Minister on 04-04-2022 from Shravasti district.
Department: Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council
Eligibility: Every child of 6 to 14 years of age
Objectives:
● To fulfill the fundamental right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
● To encourage maximum enrollment in schools run under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council.
● Successful organization of the "School Chalo Abhiyan-2022" in the current academic session.
● Implementation of government orders and guidelines for the successful execution of the campaign.
● Telecast of the inauguration ceremony on Doordarshan UP and YouTube to reach children and parents in all council
schools statewide.

3. UP Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

● Launched in -2019
● Department –Women and Child development
● Eligibility:
○ Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
○ Accepted proofs: Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill.
○ Family income should not exceed Rs. 3 lakh per annum.
○ Up to 2 girls from a single family.
○ 3rd girl eligible if twins born in the second delivery.
○ Maximum benefit for 2 girls, including biological and adopted children.

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● Objectives:
○ Conditional cash transfer scheme ensuring social security and development for girl children.
○ Provides Rs. 15,000 per beneficiary to enhance health, education, and reduce dropout rates.
○ Aims to prevent social issues like female foeticide and child marriage.
○ Assists girls in Uttar Pradesh from birth through graduation studies.
○ Allocated Rs. 1200 crore in the UP Budget for the implementation of the scheme.

4. UP Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana

● Launch - October 2017
● Department - Social welfare department.
● Eligibility:
○ Applicable only to citizens of Uttar Pradesh.
○ Annual income should not exceed Rs. 2 lakh.
○ Eligible couples include widows and divorced individuals from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
○ Minimum age for brides is 18 years, and for grooms, 21 years.
○ Mass marriage ceremonies must involve at least 10 couples.
● Objective:
○ Provide financial assistance for marriages of economically weaker couples in the state.
○ Offer an incentive to promote mass marriages.
○ Allocate Rs. 51,000 per couple, with Rs. 35,000 directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
○ Enhance affordability and support for couples belonging to the economically weaker section.

5. Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmibai Mahila and Bal Samman Kosh Yojna
● Launched in: 2015
● Department: Department of Women and Child
● Eligibility:
○ The scheme is available to native women and girls of Uttar Pradesh.
○ To qualify, the victim must be proven through FIR registration under specified sections for crimes like dowry
death and heinous offenses.
○ Eligibility also extends to cases involving acid attacks, rape, POSCO, or sexual harassment, based on state police
data.
● Objectives:
○ The Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmi Bai Women and Children Samman Kosh aims to provide assistance to women
and girls who may not be direct victims of violence but require social and economic empowerment. The fund
also provides monetary and medical relief to women and girls who are victims of violence, including
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6. Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana

● Launch: June 2020
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
○ Age eligibility: 8 to 18 years.
○ Possession of Aadhar card is a requirement
● Objective:
○ The primary goal is to provide economic assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals.
○ Facilitates the integration of children into the mainstream, fostering both education and financial empowerment.
● Financial Assistance:
○ Boys receive ₹1000 per month, while girls receive ₹1200 monthly.
○ Students in classes VIII to X are eligible for ₹6000 per year to support their education.
● Identification Process:
○ Children are identified through surveys conducted by officials of the Labor Department.
○ Inspection is carried out by village panchayats, local bodies, child line, or school management committees.

SCHEMES RELATED TO YOUTH

1. Dr. Ambedkar Centers of Excellence (DACE) Scheme
Launch: April 22, 2022 (from B.H.U.)
Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Eligibility:
● Cater to Scheduled Caste students across 31 Central Universities in India.
● Priority for coaching will be given to qualified women candidates, with a provision for male/transgender candidates if
necessary.
Objectives:
● The primary objective of the scheme is to offer high-quality, free coaching facilities to Scheduled Caste students
aspiring for the Civil Services Examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
● Under this initiative, each center is allocated 100 seats, and Rs 75,000 per year/per student is provided to the University
for coaching purposes.
● Additionally, special emphasis is placed on encouraging female representation in the coaching program, with 33% of
seats reserved for qualified women candidates from Scheduled Castes.
● In the absence of a sufficient number of eligible female candidates, the vacant seats will be allotted to male/transgender
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Pre-examination Training Centers

Department:
● Social Welfare Department
Eligibility:
● Applicants of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe for state government services who are graduates with an annual
parental income below Rs. 6.00 Lakh.
Objectives:
● The scheme aims to provide pre-examination training to candidates from Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
through designated centers.
Training Centers:
Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Research and Training Institute, Bhagidari Bhavan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow:
● Established in 1977.
● Capacity: 300 students (50% from backward classes, 45% from scheduled castes, 5% from scheduled tribes).
Model Pre Examination Centre (Girls), Aliganj, Lucknow:
● Established in 1994.
● Capacity: 150 students (50% from backward classes, 45% from scheduled castes, 5% from scheduled tribes).
Judicial Services Training Centre, Prayagraj:
● Established in 1979.
● Capacity: 50 students (exclusively for scheduled castes).
Sant Ravidas I.A.S., P.C.S. Pre-examination training centre, Varanasi:
● Started in 2008.
● Capacity: 200 students (for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes).
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar I.A.S., P.C.S. Pre-Examination Training Centre, Aligarh:
● Operation started in December 2009.
● Capacity: 200 students (for Scheduled Castes).
I.A.S., P.C.S. Coaching Centre, Nizampur, Hapur:
● Operation started in 2010-11.
● Capacity: 200 students (male-female strength: 120 and 80, respectively, for scheduled castes).

2. Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana

Launched in: 2020
Eligibility:
● Educational Qualification:
○ Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in class 10th, 11th, and 12th.
○ Graduates preparing for competitive exams such as UPSC, UPPSC, and other state-level exams.
● Residency:
○ Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh or meet specific criteria outlined in the scheme.
● Financial Status:
○ Beneficiaries facing economic hardship and falling below the poverty line.

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Objectives:
● Designed to facilitate students from economically weaker sections in pursuing competitive examinations like NEET,
JEE, and UPSC.
● The scheme offers free coaching through reputed institutes, along with additional provisions for transportation and
accommodation.

3. Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shashaktikaran Yojana 2023 or Muft/Free Tablet/Smartphone Scheme 2023
● Launch: 2023
● Department: Youth affairs and skill development in Uttar Pradesh.
● Eligibility:
○ Age: 18 to 35 years
○ Education: Up to 10th standard
○ Income: Below ₹3 lakh per annum
○ Residency: Permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
○ Employment Status: Not employed in any government or private organization at the time of application
● Objectives:
○ Skill Enhancement: Provide skill development training for youth in Uttar Pradesh to boost employability and
ensure job readiness.
○ Employment Opportunities: Generate improved job prospects by offering training, placement assistance, and
bridging the gap between skills and employment.
○ Entrepreneurship Promotion: Promote entrepreneurship among youth by providing essential skills and support
for starting and sustaining businesses.
○ Education and Training: Deliver quality education and training to empower youth, facilitating the achievement
of their career goals.
● Women’s Empowerment: Ensure equal opportunities for women in skill development and employment, contributing
to their empowerment in a supportive professional environment.

4. U.P Kaushal Vikas Mission

● Launch: The training program falls under the Uttar Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Mission Scheme (UPSDM) 2022.
● Department: Department of Vocational Education and Skill Development. UPSDM is the implementing agency for
skill development targeted at enhancing employability in Uttar Pradesh.
● Eligibility:
○ Open exclusively to the youth of Uttar Pradesh
○ Target age group is 18 to 35 years
○ Eligible youth from Uttar Pradesh can benefit from the scheme through UPSDM 2022, securing free registration
for the training program.
● Objectives:
○ Equip the youth of Uttar Pradesh with skills through training in over 280 subjects across 34 areas, including
plumbing, computer training, painting, fashion designing, welding, and driving.
○ Aim to create employment opportunities for trained youth, fostering growth in small businesses.

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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES

1. UP Parivar Kalyan Card
The initiative falls under the jurisdiction of the Uttar Pradesh government, aimed at providing benefits from various welfare
schemes to eligible families.
Eligibility: The card will be generated using ration card data, simplifying the process and integrating all government
schemes. Approximately 15 crore Aadhaar-valid ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh, covering about 60 percent of the state,
can immediately qualify for the Parivar Kalyan cards.
Objectives:
● Issuance of a unique 12-digit identity card, similar to Aadhar, to each family in the state, containing comprehensive
information about all its members.
● Utilization of UP Parivar Kalyan Card data to facilitate the distribution of benefits from state-run schemes related to
employment, health, and other areas.
● Detection of ineligible applicants for any scheme, ensuring that benefits reach deserving families.
● Centralized data management, allowing the government access to comprehensive information about every citizen in
the state.

2. Old Age/Farmer Pension scheme

● Department: Social Welfare Department.
● Eligibility:
○ Rural Areas: Individuals aged 60 or above with a total income not exceeding Rs. 46,080.
○ Urban Areas: Individuals aged 60 or above with a total income not exceeding Rs. 56,460.
● Benifits: Provide a monthly pension of Rs. 500 to individual age of 80 or above and Rs. 400 to individuals aged 60 or
above.

3. Divyang Pension Scheme

● Department: Social Welfare Department
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Age:
■ Minimum age: 18 years
■ Maximum age: 150 years
○ Income criteria:
■ Rural areas: Up to Rs. 46,080/-
■ Urban areas: Up to Rs. 56,460/-
○ Disability criteria:
■ Minimum disability: 40%
■ Maximum disability: 100%
● Benifits: To provide nutrition grants to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) affected by Leprosy, specifically targeting
those whose family income is insufficient for their nutrition.

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4. Leprosy Pension Scheme

● Department: Social Welfare Department
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Age:
■ Minimum age: 1 year
■ Maximum age: 150 years
○ Income criteria:
■ Rural areas: Up to Rs. 46,080/-
■ Urban areas: Up to Rs. 56,460/-
○ Disability criteria:
■ Minimum disability: 1%
■ Maximum disability: 100%
● Objective: To provide nutrition grants to individuals affected by Leprosy, particularly those whose family income is
insufficient for their nutrition.

5. Shadi Anudan Scheme (Marriage Grant Scheme) 2023

● Department: The Uttar Pradesh government is accountable for the implementation and distribution of funds under
the Shadi Anudan Scheme.
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Applicants must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
○ Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 46,080 in rural areas and Rs. 56,460 in urban areas.
○ Eligible for all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and those falling below the poverty line (BPL).
● Objectives:
○ The primary objective is to offer financial aid for marriages to individuals belonging to the economically
backward class.
○ Ensure financial support is provided by the UP government to eligible beneficiaries under the scheme.

6. Widow Pension Scheme

● Department: Social Welfare Department
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Minimum age: 18 years
○ Eligible until joining another welfare scheme.
○ Ineligibility: Applicants who have already benefited from other pension schemes are not eligible.
● Objectives:
○ Enhance the well-being of labor force members.
○ Provide support to individuals aged 18 and above.
○ Ensure financial assistance until the beneficiary joins another welfare scheme
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7. Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana

● Launched in: 2019
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Native citizens of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for the scheme.
○ Those not benefiting from existing government health insurance schemes qualify.
○ Eligibility is restricted to economically weaker category families.
○ No specific family size limit is imposed under the scheme.
● Objectives:
○ Provide health insurance to middle-class and economically weak families in Uttar Pradesh.
○ Extend health insurance coverage to over 10 crore families through the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
○ Offer a health insurance scheme of Rs. 5 lakh per beneficiary family within a one-year period.
○ Facilitate family health services at government and empaneled private hospitals.
○ Extend free health facilities to beneficiaries through the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
○ Inclusion of families with 40 lakh Antyodaya ration cards in Uttar Pradesh.
○ Allocation of a budget of Rs. 102 crore for successful scheme implementation.
○ Extend benefits to families not covered by the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

SCHEMES RELATED TO ENERGY

1. Green Hydrogen Policy in UP
● The formulation of the Green Hydrogen Policy in Uttar Pradesh is being expedited under the directives of Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath.
● Objectives:
● Encourage firms in the green hydrogen sector through the provision of maximum incentives.
● Provide benefits such as land availability, exemption from stamp duty and electricity duty, capital and interest subsidy,
attractive incentives, etc., to incentivize companies in the sector.

2. PM Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya)

● Launched on:25th September 2017
● Department:
○ Ministry responsible: Ministry of Power.
○ Nodal Agency: Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited is designated as the Nodal Agency for
operationalizing the scheme.
● Objectives:
○ Achieving universal household electrification nationwide.
○ Focus on last-mile connectivity to provide electricity access to all un-electrified households in rural areas and
economically disadvantaged urban households.
○ Total outlay: Rs. 16,320 crore; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS): Rs. 12,320 crore.
○ SAUBHAGYA is considered one of the world's largest universal electrification initiatives, involving
collaborative efforts between the Central and State governments.
○ Concurrent program with "Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana" (DDUGJY).
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● Implementation and Mechanisms:

○ The scheme is operationalized through the SAUBHAGYA web portal, disseminating village-wise household
electrification status nationwide.
○ DISCOMs/Power Departments adopt innovative mechanisms, such as dedicated web portals and mobile apps,
for electronic application form collection/consolidation and capturing the process of electricity connection
release.
● Uttar Pradesh's Success:
○ Uttar Pradesh achieved 100% household electrification, even amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21.
○ Districts of Unnao, Hardoi, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur recorded significant benefits with over 2 lakh households
electrified.
○ The state government launched a special campaign using the "Saubhagya Rath" to identify and provide
electricity connections to any remaining un-electrified households.
● Mobile Apps for Convenience:
○ "E-Sanyojan Mobile App" allows on-the-spot processing of new electricity connections, eliminating the need
to visit offices.
○ "E-Nivaran Mobile App" enables consumers to create, pay, and lodge complaints related to their electricity
bills.

RURAL/URBAN DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

1. Uttar Pradesh Mathrubhumi Scheme
Launch Date: 2 June 2023
Department:
● Panchayati Raj Department
Eligibility:
● Residents of Uttar Pradesh settled abroad
Objectives:
● Enable residents of Uttar Pradesh settled abroad to contribute to the development of their native villages.
● Facilitate the construction of community centers, Baraat Ghars, and other essential infrastructure projects in rural
areas.
● Address the historical lack of a system for expatriates to actively participate in the development of their hometowns.
● Encourage individuals and private organizations to collaborate by offering a scheme where a minimum of 60% of the
project cost is borne by the contributor.
● Support approved development work in Gram Panchayats, aligning with Section 15 of the Panchayati Raj Act.
● Provide financial assistance from the state government to cover the remaining 40% of the project cost.
● Enhance cooperation between the government and contributors by recognizing their efforts through the installation of
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2. Uttar Pradesh Attains Full ODF Plus Status in Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin Phase II
Key Achievements:
● All 95,767 villages in Uttar Pradesh achieved 100% ODF Plus status under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase
II.
● Nationally, 4.4 lakh villages (75%) declared themselves ODF Plus, aligning with mission goals for 2024-25.
● In 9 months, Uttar Pradesh transformed 15,088 villages to ODF Plus status, emphasizing a mission-oriented approach.
● Key success factors: capacity building at the panchayat level and on-site support.
ODF Plus Villages Breakdown:
● 81,744 villages classified as ODF Plus aspirational villages.
● 10,217 villages designated as ODF Plus emerging villages.
● 3,806 villages achieved ODF status.

3. Mukhymantri Nagar Srijan Yojana

Launch: July-Aug 2022 (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister initiative)
Eligibility: Applicable to newly created and expanded urban bodies in the state
Objectives:
● Implementation of basic infrastructure projects:
● Drinking water
● Road construction
● Schools
● Sewerage
● Parking
● Cleanliness
● Street lighting
● Community centers
● Beautification of intersections
● Establishment of Anganwadi centers
● Periodic review of the development works
● Emphasis on transparency and quality in project execution
● Utilization of innovative pre-fab/pre-cost concrete construction technology

4. Mukhyamantri Samagra Gram Vikas

● Launch: Jan 2018
● Department:
○ Implemented by the Uttar Pradesh government.
● Eligibility:
○ Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.

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● Objectives:
○ Revival and welfare of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and backward castes.
○ Honoring villages of martyrs through the Samagra Gram Yojana, naming them as Shaheed Gram.
○ Construction of statues and gates in the name of martyrs.
○ Release of additional funds by the Chief Minister for successful implementation.
○ Utilization of funds from the Legislature Area Fund if needed.
○ Launch of 24 public welfare schemes, including infrastructure development (roads, schools, hospitals) in villages.
○ Implementation of various employment generation schemes for rural youth.

5. "UP Global City" Campaign

Launch: 7 Jan 2023
Department:
● The campaign falls under the jurisdiction of the state's Urban Development and Energy Ministry, led by Minister
Arvind Kumar Sharma.
Eligibility:
The campaign targets all 762 urban bodies within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Objectives:
● The primary objectives of the "UP Global City" campaign includes elevating urban areas to global standards. This
involves improvements in urban facilities, air quality, cleanliness, beautification, and efficient garbage disposal.

6. PM Awas Yojana ( Urban)

● Launch: Initiated on 25th June 2015.
● Implementing Authority: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
● State Initiative - Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana:
○ Launched by state governments specifically for those living below the poverty line.
○ Primarily focused on providing housing to the economically disadvantaged in the state.
● Eligibility:
Beneficiaries categorized based on annual household income:
○ Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Up to Rs 3 lakh
○ Lower Income Group (LIG): Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh
○ Middle Income Group-1 (MIG-1): Rs 6 lakh to Rs 12 lakh
○ Middle Income Group-2 (MIG-2): Rs 12 lakh to Rs 18 lakh
● Family Status:
○ A household includes a husband, wife, and unmarried children.
○ The beneficiary should not own a pucca house in their name or any family member's name across India.
● Home Ownership:
○ Individuals with pucca houses of less than 21 sq meters may be considered under the scheme for enhancing
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● Age:
○ Adult earning members form a separate household, making them eligible for the scheme regardless of marital
status.
● Marital Status:
○ In the case of married couples, either spouse or both jointly can be eligible for a single house, provided they meet
the income eligibility criteria.
● Objectives:
○ Flagship program by the Government of India.
○ Aims to provide all-weather pucca houses to eligible beneficiaries in urban areas.
○ Implementation through States/UTs/Central Nodal Agencies.
○ Addressing urban housing shortage for EWS/LIG and MIG categories, including slum dwellers.
○ Goal to ensure a pucca house for all eligible urban households by 2022, coinciding with the nation's 75th
Independence year.

7. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission

● Launch: The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) was initiated on 21 February, 2016.
● Department: The mission operates under the Ministry of Rural Development.
● Objectives:
○ Stimulate local economic development.
○ Enhance basic services in rural areas.
○ Create well-planned Rurban clusters.
○ Develop clusters preserving rural community life with a focus on equity and inclusiveness.
○ Aim to blend urban facilities while maintaining the essence of rural living.
● Rurban Clusters: Two types of clusters: Non-Tribal and Tribal.
● Role of States: State Governments identify clusters based on the Framework for Implementation provided by the
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
● Cluster Selection Process:
○ Involves objective analysis at district, sub-district, and village levels.
○ Consider demography, economy, tourism, pilgrimage significance, and transportation corridor impact.
● Funding:
○ SPMRM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
○ Two fund streams: Convergence through various schemes (Central sector, centrally sponsored schemes, State
sector/sponsored schemes/programmes, CSR funds, etc.) and Critical Gap Funds (CGF).

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AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES
1. Sugarcane Slip Calendar
Launched in: Year 2023
Department:
● Initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government
Eligibility:
● Beneficiaries are agricultural sugarcane-producing farmers in the state.
Objectives:
To provide assistance to all farmers in the state. It enables citizens to access information related to sugarcane
production and sales conveniently through an online portal. Launched by the Department of Sugar Industry and
Development, the portal aims to streamline the process, saving farmers time and money. Farmers can now view the
Ganna Parchi Calendar 2023 from the comfort of their homes using a computer or mobile device with internet access.

2. Uttar Pradesh Panchamrit Yojana

Department: Implemented by the Sugarcane Development Department of Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility: To qualify for the Panchamrit Yojana, applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh, engaged in farming, and
possess their own land.
Objectives:
● Utilize innovative techniques in sugarcane cultivation to enhance yield and compare favorably with spring sugarcane
cultivation.
● Cultivate co-crops such as coriander, peas, garlic, tomato, and wheat along with sugarcane to increase farmers' income.
● Reduce the production cost of sugarcane and enhance production and land fertility through trench management,
garbage mulching, paddy management, drip irrigation, and co-cropping.
● Select 2028 special farmers in Uttar Pradesh, establishing the target of an ideal model plot with a plot area of 0.5
hectares.
● Conserve water and reduce costs through the use of sugarcane straw and leaves.
● Promote multiple crop cultivation, reduce pesticide use, and increase farmers' income.
● Control pollution caused by burning leaves in the fields.
● Set district-wise targets for sugarcane cultivation among maximum farmers.

3. Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Bima Yojana

● Launch: The scheme was launched in the budget of 2020-21
● Implementing Authority: The scheme is a 100% state government-sponsored initiative. Implementation is carried
out through Collectors.
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Farmers and their family members aged between 18 to 70 years are covered.
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● Objective:
○ Provide compensation to farmers in the event of accidental death or disability.
○ Coverage extends to account holders, joint account holders and landless farmers.
○ Family members eligible for assistance include Mother, Father, Husband, Wife, Girl Child, Boy Children,
Daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter.
● Time Frame for Application:
○ Applications must be submitted within 45 days.
○ Collectors have the discretion to allow an additional time frame of 1 month (30 days).
○ Applications submitted after 75 days from the incident would not be considered for assistance.
● Assistance Amount:
○ In case of farmer death or disability, nominees receive Rs. 5 lakh under UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna
Kalyan Yojana.
○ If the farmer is covered under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana or PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, the state government
pays the remaining amount, making it a total of Rs. 5 lakh.

4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

● Department: Administered by the department responsible for agricultural development.
● Eligibility: Open to farmers and individuals engaged in agriculture. Youth seeking skill development, innovation, and
involvement in agri-business models.
● Objectives:
○ Develop farming as the primary economic activity.
○ Focus on increasing income through various means such as mushroom cultivation, integrated farming,
floriculture, etc.
○ Encouraging innovation in agriculture.
○ Facilitating participation in agri-business models.
● Components of the Scheme:
○ Agripreneurship Orientation:
■ Duration: 2 months.
■ Monthly stipend: Rs. 10,000.
■ Mentorship provided on financial, technical, and IP issues.
○ Seed Stage Funding of R-ABI Incubatees: Funding: Up to Rs. 25 lakhs (85% grant & 15% contribution from
incubatee).
○ Idea/Pre-Seed Stage Funding of Agripreneurs: Funding: Up to Rs. 5 lakhs (90% grant and 10% contribution
from incubatee).

5. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kisan Samridhi Yojana

● Scheme Extension Approval: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recently granted approval for a five-year extension of a
scheme aimed at improving and treating barren and waterlogged lands in the state.
● Scope of Reclamation: Under the extended scheme, a total of 2,19,250 hectares of ravine and barren land will undergo
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6. Kisan Samridhi Yojana Extension:

● The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the duration of the Kisan Samridhi Yojana by five years.
● Work Areas and Funding Allocation:
○ The scheme encompasses ravine and barren land reclamation as well as area improvement, with waterlogged area
treatment through MNREGA on a 100% grant basis in selected project areas.
○ A total of Rs 602.68 crore will be allocated for this initiative over five years.
○ Rs 501.59 crore from the state sector
○ Rs 51.25 crore from MNREGA
○ Rs 49.84 crore from farmers' contribution.

7. Uttar Pradesh Gopalak Scheme

● Launched in: 2017
● Department Involved: Financial institutions are the key players in providing necessary financial assistance.
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Bonafide residents of the state.
○ Targeting poor and unemployed individuals.
○ Applicants must arrange funds for constructing animal shelters and acquire a minimum of 5 animals.
○ Aadhar card attachment is mandatory with the application.
○ Total yearly income of the applicant and their family should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
● Objectives:
○ Facilitate unemployed individuals interested in the milk production business.
○ Provide financial aid, offering loans up to ₹200,000 to aspiring cowboys.
○ Disbursement of loans occurs in two installments.

8. UP Mukhyamantri Kisan and Sarvhit Bima Yojana

● The initiative was introduced with the aim of doubling farmers' income.
● The program is administered by the government, focusing on supporting agricultural development.
● To qualify for the scheme, individuals aged 18 to 70 are eligible, provided their family's annual income is below Rs
75,000.
● Objectives:
○ Financial Assistance: The scheme pledges Rs 5 lakh to the family of deceased farmers, offering crucial financial
support.
○ Infrastructure Enhancement: The government has outlined plans to upgrade agricultural infrastructure, fostering
modernization.
○ Agricultural Modernization: The initiative aims to modernize agriculture, anticipating an increase in exports.
○ Promotion of Organic Farming: The scheme includes provisions to encourage and support organic farming
practices.
○ Support for Agriculture Startups: Initiatives have been announced to promote and uplift agricultural startups.
○ Farmers Accident Scheme: A budget of Rs 600 crore has been allocated to the Farmers Accident Scheme,
contributing to the welfare of farmers.
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL SCHEMES:

1. One District One Product Scheme
● Launch: Initiated on January 24, 2018.
● Implementing Department:
○ Implemented by the Department of Commerce.
● Eligibility and Focus:
○ Aimed at preserving and developing local crafts and skills.
○ Promotion of art and specialized products.
○ Focus on a cluster approach for agriculture crops for export support under the Agriculture Export Policy.
○ The Ministry of Agriculture also emphasizes a cluster approach for the development of specific agricultural
products in districts with a comparative advantage.
● Objectives:
○ Preservation and development of local crafts, skills, and promotion of art.
○ Increase in local incomes and employment opportunities.
○ Intended reduction in migration for employment.
○ Enhancement of product quality through skill development.
○ Focus on integrating new technology to enhance product competitiveness.
○ Aspires to provide jobs for approximately 25 lakh + unemployed youths.
○ Aims to contribute to a 2 percent rise in the state's GDP.
● Cluster Approach:
○ The ODOP approach facilitates the provision of common facilities and other support services.
○ The Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce adopt a cluster approach for agriculture and export
support, respectively.

2. Uttar Pradesh Leads in 'Har Ghar Jal Yojana' for Tap Connections
As of October 27, 2023, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the frontrunner in providing tap connections under the 'Har Ghar Jal
Yojana' of the Jal Jeevan Mission, according to media reports. The state government has successfully delivered clean tap
water to an impressive count of 1 crore, 60 lakh, 57 thousand, and 65 rural families.
Key Highlights:
● Mega Campaign Initiated: In collaboration with Namami Gange and the Rural Water Supply Department, Uttar
Pradesh has launched a substantial campaign aimed at providing clean drinking water to the rural population through
the Har Ghar Jal Yojana of Jal Jeevan Mission.
● Unprecedented Tap Connections: Uttar Pradesh has earned the distinction of being the top state in delivering the
highest number of tap connections. The ongoing efforts focus on extending tap connections to over 40 thousand
villages daily within the state.
● Transformation in Water Access: Prior to 2019, only 5 lakh 16 thousand 221 families in Uttar Pradesh had tap
connections. In a remarkable turnaround, over the past three and a half years, more than 1 crore 60 lakh rural families
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3. Chief Minister Green Road Infrastructure Development Urban (CM GRID) Scheme
Launch Date: On October 10, 2023, during a cabinet meeting
Department: The scheme falls under the purview of the Urban Development Department, led by Minister A.K. Sharma.
Eligibility:
● The initial phase of the CM GRID Scheme will cover 17 municipal corporations, including Ayodhya, Aligarh, Agra,
Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Firozabad, Bareilly, Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, Moradabad,
Lucknow, Varanasi, Shahjahanpur, and Saharanpur. Subsequent phases will encompass roads managed by nagar
panchayats and municipal councils.
Objectives:
● Allocation: A budget of Rs. 500 crore is earmarked for the financial year 2023-24 for the CM GRID Scheme.
● Implementation Phases: The first phase will focus on major municipal corporations, while the second phase will extend
to roads under nagar panchayats and municipal councils, with the establishment of an Urban Road Infrastructure
Development Agency.
● Funding Criteria: Grants will be provided based on the previous financial year's income of the respective bodies.
● Comprehensive Development: The scheme aims to enhance road infrastructure by providing grants for various
amenities such as utility ducts, footpaths, green zones, solar-based street lights, bus stops, EV charging stations,
beautification, and pedestrian facilities. The overarching goal is to create safe, sustainable, and inclusive roads that are
environmentally friendly and contribute to a greener urban landscape.

4. Uttar Pradesh Power Loom Weavers Solar Empowerment Initiative

Launch: 25 Nov 2022
Department: Office of the Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
Eligibility: Power loom weavers in the state of Uttar Pradesh
Objectives:
● Encourage power loom weavers to adopt solar energy for their operations.
● Provide solar panels to power loom weavers and offer subsidies to those using traditional methods.
● Combat electricity theft by granting necessary subsidies on electricity bills.
● Facilitate the upgrade of power loom weavers and enhance the market suitability of their products.
● Engage with prominent weaving businessmen for insights and improvements in the MSME Weavers Scheme.
● Link electricity consumption schemes for weavers with net billing and promote progress in solar power utilization.
● Implement a mission-mode approach to encourage weavers to install solar panels by providing subsidies of up to Rs
30,000.
● Ensure that the power corporation receives fair compensation for electricity consumption.
● Accelerate the technological upgrade of weavers and enhance the contemporary relevance of their products.
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UTTAR PRADESH MAJOR POLICIES

1. Uttar Pradesh Film Policy- 2023
● Launch: 22 Feb, 2023
○ The Uttar Pradesh Film Policy-2023 was initiated to bolster the state's position as a hub for film production.
● Department: The policy falls under the purview of the Uttar Pradesh government, focusing on the development and
promotion of the film industry within the state.
● Eligibility Criteria:
○ Film productions shooting in Uttar Pradesh can avail a subsidy of two crore rupees, covering two-thirds of the
total shooting days.
○ Setting up a film training institute is eligible for a subsidy of up to Rs 50 lakh.
○ Outdoor shooting units are entitled to a 25 percent discount on room rent in Tourism Corporation guest houses
and hotels.
○ Regional films (Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli, Bhojpuri) receive a 50% subsidy on production, while films in Hindi,
English, and other languages get a 25% subsidy, with an additional one crore rupees if 50% of the shooting days
are in UP.
○ Web series can obtain a subsidy of up to Rs 10 lakh or one crore per episode, and a subsidy of Rs 25 lakh is
offered if the five main actors in the web film are from Uttar Pradesh.
● Objectives:
○ Foster a conducive environment for film production in Uttar Pradesh.
○ Encourage filmmakers to choose the state as a preferred shooting location.
○ Promote the participation of local talent by providing opportunities for Uttar Pradesh artists in film productions.
○ Establish a film city spanning one thousand acres in Noida.
○ Develop film production facilities across various districts in the state.
○ Provide security arrangements for film shooting, along with accommodations in government and tourist guest
houses.
○ Support the growth of regional cinema by offering substantial subsidies for Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli, and Bhojpuri
films.
○ Boost the production of films in Hindi, English, and other languages through a competitive subsidy structure.
○ Enhance the web series industry by subsidizing episodes and encouraging the involvement of Uttar Pradesh
actors.

2. New Sports Policy 2023

● With an aim to promote and foster a sports culture in the state and encourage budding athletes to pursue their dreams,
the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the New Sports Policy, 2023.
● As part of the new sports policy, special focus is to be laid on a range of aspects from a player’s physical fitness to
training. Along with this, various provisions have been made to support the development of new institutions while
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● Features:
○ Creation of a separate sports authority for the state.
○ Financial support for various sports associations and sports academies
○ Development of sports infrastructure facilities through PPP
○ Information on coaches and mapping of various sporting facilities
○ Each registered player will receive a health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh from the state government
○ Special attention will be given to women and para sports.
○ Priority will be given to the development of sports facilities in rural areas.
○ Local and indigenous sports will be promoted.
○ Sports industry will be encouraged in the state.
○ Provision has also been made to promote e-sports in the state.
○ Better facilities like fitness experts, and diet experts will be provided in the hostels.
○ A committee of international players will be constituted for admission in hostels.
○ Schools will be encouraged to start sports nurseries or academies for the development of various sports.
○ A committee will be formed for Khelo India University Games.

4. UP Solar Energy Policy 2022

● Launched: On November 16, 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Department
● Eligibility:
○ Criteria specified for solar power projects, solar parks, and related initiatives
● Objectives:
○ Achieve 22,000 MW Solar Power Projects by 2026-27
○ Develop solar parks and green energy corridors
○ Provide incentives for solar rooftop installations
○ Promote training in solar energy sector
○ Establish pilot model solar cities

4. New Tourism Policy of the State 2022

● Launched: On November 16, 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department
● Eligibility:
○ Criteria specified for hotel investments, circuits development, and related incentives
● Objectives:
○ Promote tourism through investment-based subsidies
○ Develop religious circuits (Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist, Mahabharata, Shakti Peetha)
○ Provide industry status and tax benefits for hotels
○ Develop specified religious sites
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5. UP Information Technology Policy 2022

● Department: Uttar Pradesh Information Technology Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for capital subsidy, interest subsidy, and other incentives
● Objectives:
○ Promote IT industry through various financial incentives
○ Boost employment in the IT sector
○ Provide support for certifications and patents
○ Strengthen IT infrastructure in the state

6. UP Poultry Development Policy 2022

● Department: Uttar Pradesh Poultry Development Department
● Eligibility:
○ Criteria specified for interest subsidy, electricity duty rebate, and stamp duty exemption
● Objectives:
○ Promote establishment of poultry units
○ Provide financial incentives and exemptions
○ Develop dedicated portal and database for poultry industry

7. Export Policy Uttar Pradesh 2020-25

Launch Date: 25 Nov 2021
Department: Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Eligibility: The Export Policy 2020-25 aims to provide necessary export-related assistance and services to export ancillary
institutions, promote development and competition in exports, and encourage capacity development by adopting best export
practices.
Objectives:
● The key objectives of the Export Policy Uttar Pradesh 2020-25 include promoting development and competition in
exports, establishing and developing technical and physical infrastructure, providing support for the development of
export potential in various industries, identifying global market opportunities for locally manufactured products, and
encouraging capacity development through best export practices.

8. UP Startup Policy 2020 (Amendment 2022)

● Launched in: Feb 2023
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Startup Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for startups, incubators, and centers of excellence
● Objectives:
○ Achieve top 3 ranking in States' Startup Ranking
○ Establish incubators and CoEs
○ Create an ecosystem for 10,000 startups
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9. Dairy Development Policy 2022

● Launched on: October 13, 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development Department
● Eligibility:
○ Criteria specified for new dairy units, cattle feed units, and value-added products
● Objectives:
○ Improve dairy unit capacity
○ Establish cattle feed and value-added product units
○ Create a cold value chain for milk

10. UP Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022

● Launched on: October 13, 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Textile Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for land cost subsidy, stamp duty exemption, and employment generation subsidy
● Objectives:
○ Promote textile and garmenting industry
○ Provide subsidies for land, capital, and employment generation
○ Support units in Poorvanchal and Bundelkhand regions

11. Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Policy 2022

● Launch: October 13, 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for charging facilities, adoption incentives, and land provisions
● Objectives:
○ Create charging and swapping facilities
○ Provide incentives for EV buyers
○ Promote electric vehicle manufacturing

12. Bio Energy Enterprises Promotion Policy 2022

● Launched in: September 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh Bio Energy Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for incentives on compressed biogas, bio-coal, and biodiesel plants
● Objectives:
○ Encourage setting up of bioenergy plants
○ Provide incentives for various bioenergy projects
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13. Uttar Pradesh MSME Promotion Policy 2022

● Launched on: 27 September 2022
● Department: Uttar Pradesh MSME Department
● Eligibility: Criteria specified for capital subsidy, interest subsidy, and stamp duty exemption
● Objectives:
○ Promote MSMEs in different regions of the state
○ Provide financial incentives for MSMEs
○ Encourage quality improvement and environmental measures

LIST OF IMPORTANT UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

Scheme Name Objective Eligibility Start Date

Kanya Sumangala Ensure social security and Resident of Uttar Pradesh, family 2019
Yojana development of girl child. income below Rs. 3 lakh, maximum 2
girls per family.

Mukhyamantri Provide financial assistance for Citizens of Uttar Pradesh, annual October 2017
Samuhik Vivah Yojana marriage to economically weaker income less than Rs. 2 lakh, minimum
section couples. age for bride 18 years, for groom 21
years.

Rani Laxmibai Mahila Empowerment of women, financial Victim woman or girl in UP, crime -
and Bal Samman Kosh assistance for girl child's education cases like dowry death, acid attack,
Yojna and marriage. rape, etc., assistance for education and
maintenance of minor children.

Swami Vivekananda Skill development, employment Age 18-35, education up to 10th -

Yuva Shashaktikaran generation, entrepreneurship standard, family income below Rs. 3
Yojana development, and women's lakh, permanent resident of UP.
empowerment.

Kaushal Vikas Mission Train youth for employment in Youth of Uttar Pradesh aged 18-35, -
various fields. different courses available, free
registration for training.

Old Age/Farmer Provide pension to people aged 60 or People aged 60 or above with income -
Pension Scheme above. criteria, permanent residents of UP.

Shadi Anudan Scheme Financial help for marriage to Resident of UP, annual family income -
(Marriage Grant economically backward class. below specified limits, applicable to
Scheme) SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and general
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Widow Pension Scheme Provide pension to widows. Widows aged 18 and above till joining -
another welfare scheme, not eligible if
benefited from other pension
schemes.

Mukhyamantri Jan Health insurance for middle-class and Native citizens of UP, economically 2019
Arogya Yojana economically weak families in UP. weaker category families, Rs. 5 lakh
insurance per year for beneficiary
families.

Mukhyamantri Compensation for farmers in case of Farmers aged 18-70, permanent September 14,
Durghatna Bima accidental death/disability. residents of UP, beneficiaries include 2019
Yojana family members, assistance amount
up to Rs. 5 lakh.

Bal Shramik Vidya Provide economic assistance to poor Children aged 8-18, permanent June 2020
Yojana children and promote education. residents of UP, financial assistance
of Rs. 1000-1200 per month and Rs.
6000 per year.

PM Sahaj Bijli Har Achieve universal household Universal household electrification, September 25,
Ghar Yojana electrification in the country. beneficiaries identified using SECC 2017
(Saubhagya) 2011 data.

PM Awas Yojana Flagship program to provide all- Based on annual household income: 25th June 2015
(Urban) weather pucca houses to eligible EWS (up to Rs 3 lakh), LIG (Rs 3-6 (Govt. of India)
beneficiaries in urban areas. lakh), MIG-1 (Rs 6-12 lakh), MIG-2
Addresses housing shortage for (Rs 12-18 lakh). Family status, home
EWS/LIG and MIG categories. ownership, age, and marital status
criteria apply.

PMAY-G (Rural) Aims to provide pucca houses with Beneficiaries include freed bonded 1st April 2016
basic amenities to houseless laborers, families without houses or (Ministry of
households and those living in kutcha living in kutcha houses, households Rural
and dilapidated houses in rural areas. without a literate adult, and more. Development)
Various income and demographic
criteria apply.

Shyama Prasad Stimulate local economic Clusters identified by the State 21st February
Mukherjee Rurban development, enhance basic services, Government. Two types: Non-Tribal 2016 (Ministry of
Mission and create well-planned Rurban and Tribal. Focus on equity, Rural
clusters. inclusiveness, and urban village Development)
development. Funding through
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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Develop farming as the main source of Various components targeting skill - (Govt. of India)
Yojana economic activity, reduce farmer risk, development, innovation, and agri-
empower youth through skill business models. Eligibility criteria
development. Components include for different components based on
Agripreneurship Orientation and factors like age, income, and
Funding, Seed Stage Funding, and ownership.
Idea/Pre-Seed Stage Funding.

Pt Deen Dayal Scheme for improvement and Targets 2,19,250 hectares for ravine - (Uttar Pradesh
Upadhyay Kisan treatment of barren and waterlogged and barren land reclamation. Duration Cabinet)
Samridhi Yojana lands. Extension of 5 years approved. extended for 5 years. Financial
assistance for selected projects.
Eligibility criteria for farmers
specified.

UP Gopalak Scheme Provides financial assistance to Bonafide residents of the state, poor 2017 (Govt. of
unemployed individuals interested in and unemployed individuals, Aadhar Uttar Pradesh)
entering milk production. Loans up to card requirement, income criteria
₹200,000 for cowboys. Eligibility specified.
criteria include residence, financial
need, and animal ownership.

UP Mukhyamantri Aims to double farmers' income, Age criteria (18-70 years), annual - (Govt. of Uttar
Kisan & Sarvhit Bima provides financial assistance for the family income criteria, specific Pradesh)
Yojana family of deceased farmers, financial assistance for farmers'
infrastructure improvement, families.
modernization, and promotion of
organic farming.

UP Matsya Sampada Promotes employment in fish Eligibility for fishermen, Nishad - (Govt. of Uttar
Yojana 2020 farming, establishes seed banks, and community, pond leaseholders, Pradesh)
supports economic upliftment of fish specific income criteria, and other
farmers. Subsidies and grants for conditions for availing benefits.
various aspects of fish farming.

One District One Encourages indigenous and Permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh, 2018 (Govt. of
Product Scheme specialized products and crafts, focus on adaptation of new Uttar Pradesh)
focusing on local development, technology, job creation, and GDP
increased employment, and GDP growth. Specific conditions for
growth. Various objectives, including eligibility and benefits under the
cluster development, technology scheme.
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Mukhyamantri Krishak Provides financial assistance and Eligibility criteria include being a 2020 (Govt. of
Durghatna Kalyan insurance coverage for farmers in case resident of Uttar Pradesh, age criteria Uttar Pradesh)
Yojana of accidents. Aims to improve the (18-70 years), and specific conditions
economic conditions of affected for coverage and assistance.
farmers.

Uttar Pradesh Film Aims to make UP a film production Subsidies for film production, setting - (Govt. of Uttar
Policy-2023 center, offering subsidies for up film training institutes, and various Pradesh)
shooting, support for artists, and facilities for shooting units. Eligibility
development of film-related criteria for subsidies and support
infrastructure. mentioned under the policy.

New Sports Policy 2023 Focuses on physical fitness, training, Provisions for infrastructure - (Govt. of Uttar
development of new institutions, and development through PPP, creation of Pradesh)
connecting schools, colleges, and centers of excellence, health
private academies with sports. insurance, and funds for injury
treatment. Various measures to
support players and promote sports.

Uttar Pradesh Food Offers various subsidies, permissions, Subsidies for plant and machinery, - (Govt. of Uttar
Processing Industry and exemptions to promote the food land purchase, stamp duty exemption, Pradesh)
Policy 2023 processing industry in the state. and various support schemes for value
addition, cold chain infrastructure,
and backward/forward linkages.
Eligibility criteria specified under
each scheme.

Housing Facilitate affordable housing and Residents of Uttar Pradesh. Policy

reduce dependence on fossil fuels. implemented in
2022.

UP Solar Energy Policy Promote solar power projects, reduce Individuals, businesses, and Policy initiated in
2022 dependence on fossil fuels, and train a institutions in Uttar Pradesh. 2022.
skilled workforce.

New Tourism Policy Develop religious circuits, boost Investors and businesses in the Launched in
2022 tourism, and provide subsidies for tourism sector in Uttar Pradesh. 2022.
hotel investments.

UP Information Boost the IT sector by providing IT companies in Uttar Pradesh. Implemented in

Technology Policy 2022 various subsidies and incentives. 2022.

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UP Poultry Support poultry farming through Poultry farmers and entrepreneurs in Policy
Development Policy interest subsidies and duty Uttar Pradesh. introduced in
2022 exemptions. 2022.

Export Promotion Position Uttar Pradesh as a leading Exporters and businesses engaged in Enforced in
Policy 2022 export hub and provide various international trade in Uttar Pradesh. 2022.
incentives to exporters.

UP Startup Policy 2020 Foster a thriving startup ecosystem Startups and entrepreneurs in Uttar Amendment
(Amendment 2022) with various incentives and support Pradesh. introduced in
measures. 2022.

UP Agriculture Export Boost agricultural exports through Agricultural processing units and Policy rolled out
Promotion Policy 2022 incentives and support for processing exporters in Uttar Pradesh. in 2022.
units.

Dairy Development Strengthen dairy industry, improve Dairy units, cattle feed producers, and Launched in
Policy 2022 processing, and enhance overall value-added product units in Uttar 2022.
capacity. Pradesh.

UP Textile and Promote textile and garmenting Textile and garmenting units, both Policy initiated in
Garmenting Policy 2022 industry through subsidies and new and existing, in Uttar Pradesh. 2022.
incentives.

Uttar Pradesh Electric Encourage electric vehicle Electric vehicle manufacturers and Implemented in
Vehicle Manufacturing manufacturing and adoption through buyers in Uttar Pradesh. 2022.
Policy 2022 incentives.

Bio Energy Enterprises Encourage the setting up of biogas, Entrepreneurs setting up bioenergy Policy declared
Promotion Policy 2022 biodiesel, and bio coal production enterprises in Uttar Pradesh. in 2022.
plants.

Uttar Pradesh MSME Promote Micro, Small, and Medium MSMEs in different regions of Uttar Policy
Promotion Policy 2022 Enterprises (MSMEs) through various Pradesh. introduced in
incentives. 2022.

Uttar Pradesh Data Support the establishment of data Data center developers and operators Policy
Center Policy 2021 centers with subsidies and in Uttar Pradesh. introduced in
exemptions. 2021.

Uttar Pradesh Boost electronics manufacturing Electronics manufacturing units in Policy

Electronics through subsidies and support Uttar Pradesh. introduced in
Manufacturing Policy measures. 2020.
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UNION GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
1. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)
Launch Year: 2021
It is a single non-lapsable reserve fund for shares of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess. Accruals
into the PMSSN will be utilized for the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare namely,
● Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
● Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)
● National Health Mission
● Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
● Emergency & disaster preparedness and responses during health emergencies
● Any future programme/scheme that targets to achieve progress towards SDGs and the targets set out in the National
Health Policy (NHP) 2017.

2. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

Launched on 23rd September 2018
Implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA)
● AB-PMJAY is the world’s largest Government funded health assurance scheme.
● AB-PMJAY provides health assurance of up to Rs.5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare
hospitalizations.
● AB-PMJAY is a completely cashless and paperless scheme.
● The benefits under AB-PMJAY are portable across the country.
● There is no cap on family size, or age or gender.
● The beneficiary families are identified from the Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011.
● AB PM-JAY has crossed the milestone of 26 crore Ayushman cards across the country on 19th October 2023.
● All States and UTs except Delhi, Odisha and West Bengal have joined the Scheme.

3. National Digital Health Mission (now known as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission)
Launched on 15th August 2020 as a pilot in six Union Territories. On 27th September 2021, the national rollout of the
ABDM was announced.
Aim: To establish a National Digital Health Ecosystem by creating an online platform enabling interoperability of health
data within the health ecosystem to create longitudinal electronic health records of citizens & facilitate delivery of health
services through this Digital Health Ecosystem.
● Health IDs (ABHA Number- Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts) have been created in the country. Creation of Health
ID is voluntary.
● As an implementing agency, National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated awareness campaigns in healthcare
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4. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY)

● The scheme was announced in 2003 and first launched in March 2006.
● The primary objective of PMSSY is to correct the regional imbalances in availability of affordable/reliable tertiary
level healthcare in the country in general, and to augment facilities for quality medical education in under-served or
backward States, in particular.
● In addition to setting up of AIIMS, PMSSY also envisaged up-gradation of several existing Government Medical
Colleges/Institutions in different states in the country.

5. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0

Launched: 19th February, 2021
● It is a campaign aimed to reach those children and pregnant women who have been missed out or been left out of the
Routine Immunisation Programme to accelerate the full immunization through a mission mode intervention.
● IMI 4.0 was carried out in 2022 to vaccinate all unvaccinated/partially vaccinated children with missed/due doses of
vaccines.
● Besides this, IMI 5.0 was carried out in 2023 with a special focus to increase the coverage of MR vaccine in children
up to the age of 5 years.

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

1. STARS Project
Launch Year: 2020
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the
Department of School Education and Literacy with a total project cost of Rs 5718 crore with the financial support of
World Bank amounting to US $ 500 million (approximately Rs. 3700 crore).
● The STARS project seeks to support the states in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving interventions
with direct linkages to improved education outcomes and school to work transition strategies for improved labour
market outcomes.
● The overall focus and components of the STARS project are aligned with the objectives of National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020 of Quality Based Learning Outcomes.
● It includes setting up and supporting the National Assessment Centre, PARAKH as an independent and autonomous
institution.

2. Institutions of Eminence Scheme

Launch Year: 2017
● Institutes of Eminence (IoE) is a recognition scheme for higher education institutes in India, set by the University
Grants Commission in 2017.
● Benefits of Institutions of Eminence include additional funding, complete academic and administrative autonomy and
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3. Mid-May Meal (now known as PM POSHAN)

PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme provides one hot cooked meal in Government and Government-aided
schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26, earlier known as ‘National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools’ popularly known
as Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
● This is a Centrally-Sponsored Scheme which covers all school children studying in Classes I-VIII in Government,
Government-Aided Schools.
● With a view to enhancing enrolment, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional levels among
children.
● The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) was launched as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme on 15th August 1995. In 2001, it became a Mid Day Meal Scheme.

4. Swach Vidyalaya Abhiyan

The Swachh Vidyalaya initiative was launched in August 2014 under which around 2.54 lakh toilets were to be constructed
with government funds, PSUs had committed to build 1.64 lakh toilets, the private corporate 5,134 toilets and money from
the Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) were to fund 15,852 toilets.

5. Kala Utsav
Launch Year: 2018
● Kala Utsav is an initiative of the Government to promote artistic talent among secondary school students from all
over the country in the field of Dance, Music, Theater and Visual Arts & Crafts through competitions.
● Yoga Olympiad is organised to promote yoga activities in schools, healthy habits, human values and holistic health.
● Kala Utsav is organized by Department of Arts and Aesthetics (DEAA), Yoga Olympiad is organized by Department
of Education in Social Sciences (DESS) and ICT Mela is organized by CIET- NCERT.

6. Shikshak Parv Initiative

Launch Year: 2021
Shikshak Parv is being celebrated to felicitate the Teachers and to take National Education Policy 2020 forward.

7. Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)

Launch Year: 2018
SPARC aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s higher educational institutions by facilitating academic and
research collaborations between top ranked Indian Institutions and globally ranked foreign institutions, through joint
research projects involving mobility of students and faculty.

8. Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)

HEFA incorporated on 31st May 2017, is a joint venture of MoE, GOI and Canara Bank with an agreed equity
participation in the ratio of 90.91% and 09.09% respectively to give a major push for creation of high quality infrastructure
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● HEFA is registered under Section 8 [ Not-for-profit] under the Companies Act 2013 as a Union Govt company and as
Non–deposit taking Systematically Important (NBFC-ND-SI) with RBI.
● The government had expanded the scope of HEFA in 2018 under the Revitalising Infrastructure and Systems in
Education or RISE by 2022 initiative, bringing schools and medical colleges under its ambit, and making it the nodal
body in infrastructure financing in the education sector.

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna (PMMVY)
Launched: 1st January 2017
The primary objective of PMMVY and revised and incorporated as a component of Mission Shakti from 1st April 2022,
as PMMVY 2.0 is to provide cash incentive for partial compensation of the wage loss during pregnancy so that women can
take adequate rest before and after delivery of the child; and to improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant
Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM).
● Maternity benefits of Rs. 5,000 is provided in 3 installments to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM)
upon fulfilment of certain conditions.
● The eligible beneficiaries are also entitled to receive the cash incentive as per approved norms towards Maternity
Benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000.
● For the first time, a cash incentive of Rs. 6000 for the second girl child has been introduced in PMMVY 2.0.

2. POSHAN (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) Abhiyaan (erstwhile National
Nutrition Mission)
Launched: March 2018
Aim: To achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and
Lactating Mothers in a time bound manner and to achieve reduction in stunting and wasting in children (0-6 years) as well
as reduction in anemia in women, children and adolescent girls.
● Under Poshan 2.0, focus is on diet diversity, food fortification, leveraging traditional systems of knowledge and
popularizing use of millets.
● The Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated during the month of September every year under POSHAN
Abhiyaan.
● The 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah is celebrated in September 2023. This year, the objective is to comprehensively
tackle malnutrition through a life-cycle approach to cultivate widespread awareness concerning critical human life
stages: pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
● The aim is to foster nutritional understanding across India through a theme centered on "Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar
Bharat, Sashakt Bharat" (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India).

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SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Launched: 2015
PMKVY is a demand-driven scheme to provide skill development training to youth in all States/Union Territories (UTs)
through Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
● Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 is launched in 2023 to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years.
● The scheme will emphasize on On-job training, industry partnership, and alignment of courses with needs of industry.
● The scheme will also cover new age courses for Industry 4.0 like coding, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing,
drones, and soft skills.

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme or Bhu-Aadhar
It is an initiative under Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) launched in 2021.
● ULPIN system is a 14 digit Alpha–numeric unique ID for each land parcel based on Geo-coordinates of vertices of
the parcel which is of international standard and complies with Electronic Commerce Code Management Association
(ECCMA) standard and Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standard, is being implemented across the country.
● ULPIN will have ownership details of the plot besides its size and longitudinal and latitudinal details. This would
facilitate real estate transactions, help resolve property boundaries issues and improve disaster planning and response
efforts, etc.

2. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

Launched: 15th August, 1995.
● Under NSAP, monthly pension at the rate of Rs.300/- p.m to widows in the age group of 40 to 79 years and divyangjan
in the age group of 18-79 years and Rs.200/- p.m to old age persons in the age group of 60 to 79 years belonging to
below poverty line households is being paid.
● The amount of pension is increased to Rs. 500/- per month in respect of these beneficiaries on reaching the age of 80
years and above. Under the National Family Benefit Scheme of NSAP, a one-time lump-sum amount of Rs.20,000/-
is paid to a bereaved family, on the death of primary breadwinner, aged between 18-60 years.

3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Launched in 2005.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) is a demand driven wage
employment programme which provides for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural areas of the
country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household
whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
● In order to streamline the system of fund flow and to ensure timely payment of wages, Ne-FMS was implemented in
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4. Rashtriya Aajivika Mission

Launched in 2014
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) (also known as Rashtriya Aajivika
Mission) is implemented across the country in a mission mode with the objective of organizing the rural poor women into
Self Help Groups (SHGs), and continuously nurturing and supporting them to take economic activities till they attain
appreciable increase in income over a period of time to improve their quality of life and come out of abject poverty.
DAY-NRLM has following sub-schemes focussing on self-employment of the rural poor:
● Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs), enabling a trainee to take bank credit and start his/her own
Micro-enterprise.
● Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) for facilitating the rural poor for setting up micro
Enterprises.
● Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) to facilitate transport facilities in the rural areas which also provides
self employment opportunities to the rural poor.

5. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Launched: September 25, 2014
As a standard-led outcome-driven quality skilling program, DDU-GKY is focused on the empowerment of rural youth
through sustainable employment opportunities and skill enhancement. With a unique emphasis on post-placement tracking,
retention, and career progression, this initiative aligns with the vision of 'Make in India' and positioning India as the globally
preferred manufacturing hub.

6. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G)
Launched in 2016
● In order to achieve the target of “Housing for All'' in rural areas, PMAY-G provides assistance to eligible rural
households with an overall target to construct 2.95 crore pucca houses with basic amenities by March, 2024.
● Under PMAY-G, beneficiaries are provided financial Assistance of Rs.1.20 lakh in plain areas and Rs.1.30 lakh in
hilly States.
● Additional assistance of Rs.12,000/- is extended for construction of toilets through convergence with Swachh Bharat
Mission – Gramin (SBM-G), MGNREGS or any other dedicated source of funding. Households are also provided
water, LPG and electricity connections in convergence with other relevant schemes.
● Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
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SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)
Launched on 25th June 2015
This flagship Mission addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum
dwellers by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households by the year 2022, when Nation completes 75 years of
its Independence. The implementation period of PMAY-U has been extended up to 31.12.2024.
● A web based monitoring system, CLSS Awas Portal (CLAP) is a common platform where all stakeholders i.e.
MoHUA, Central Nodal Agencies, Primary Lending Institutions, Beneficiaries and Citizens are integrated in a real
time environment.
● Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs), is a sub-scheme under PMAY-U that provides ease of living to
urban migrants/ poor in the Industrial Sector as well as in the non-formal urban economy to get access to dignified
affordable rental housing close to their workplace.
● Global Housing Technology Challenge - India (GHTC-India) aims to identify and mainstream a basket of
innovative construction technologies from across the globe for the housing construction sector that are sustainable,
eco-friendly and disaster-resilient.

2. Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge

launched on the occasion of World Toilet Day, 19th November 2020
It is aimed at preventing ‘hazardous cleaning’ of sewers and septic tanks and promoting their mechanized cleaning.

3. The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme
Launched on June 1, 2020
● It is a micro credit scheme for urban street vendors that aims to provide collateral-free working capital loans up to
₹50,000. Under the scheme regular repayments are incentivized with a 7% interest subsidy and digital transactions are
rewarded with cashback up to ₹1,200 per year.
● The scheme employs Aadhaar-based e-KYC, utilizes an end-to-end IT platform, and employs SMS-based notifications
for application status updates. All lending institutions, including NBFCs/MFIs and DPAs, have partnered with the aim
to alleviate urban poverty in India.
● The "SVANidhi se Samriddhi" initiative, launched on January 4, 2021, aims to connect beneficiaries' families to
eight Government of India socio-economic welfare schemes, promoting holistic development.

4. Smart Cities Mission (SCM)

Launched on 25 June 2015.
The objective of SCM is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and decent quality of life to their citizens, clean
and sustainable environment through application of smart solutions. The idea is to look at compact areas, create replicable
models which will act as lighthouses for other areas in the same city/other aspiring cities.
● The implementation of SCM at the City level is done by SPV created for the purpose. At the State level, Mission
implementation is monitored by the State Level High Powered Steering Committee (HPSC). At the National level,
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● Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0, along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’ in a
virtual event organized by the Smart Cities Mission.
● The objective of CSCAF is to provide a clear roadmap for cities towards combating Climate Change while planning
and implementing their actions, including investments. The Streets for People Challenge is the response to the need
for making our cities more walkable and pedestrian friendly.

5. Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U)

Launched on October 2, 2014.
The objective is achieving Safe Sanitation and for scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in
the urban areas of the country.
● Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U) 2.0 has been launched on October 1, 2021 for a period of five years with a vision
of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through 100% source segregation, door to door collection and scientific
management of all fractions of waste including safe disposal in scientific landfills. It also aims at remediation of all
legacy dumpsites and converting them into green zones.
● Swachh Survekshan, conducted by MoHUA since 2016, is the world's largest urban sanitation and cleanliness survey.
● The 8th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS) – SS 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 is designed with the
theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ as its driving philosophy.
● The vision of a Garbage Free India under SBM-U 2.0 was given further impetus by announcing the results of 7-star
and 5-star rated cities under the Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities. Indore is India’s Cleanest City for the
Sixth consecutive year, and India’s first 7-Star Garbage Free city in SS 2022 awards.

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

1. Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G)
Launched on 2nd October 2014.
The objective is to make the country Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2nd October, 2019. During the period of five years
from the launch of the programme, more than 10 crore individual household latrines (IHHLs) were built across all
States/UTs, and as of 2nd October 2019, all States/UTs had self-reported themselves ODF.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] Phase-II which is being implemented during the period from 2020-21 to
2024-25 with the focus to sustain Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and to cover all villages with Solid and Liquid Waste
Management, is based on the model of convergence between different funding sources viz. SBM(G) budgetary grants, 15th
Finance Commission grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs), MGNREGS, etc.
Recent Initiatives Undertaken By The Department Of Drinking Water And Sanitation Under SBM-G
● Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) is being conducted since 2018 to rank the States and Districts on the basis of
their performance on key quantitative and qualitative Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin parameters. It is also a vehicle
for creating a ‘Jan Andolan’ (people’s movement) and ensuring prompt action for achievement of SBM(G) targets.
● This year, SSG 2023 is being conducted with an objective to make it more participatory by introducing Panchayat
Self-Assessment on ODF Plus parameters.
● To ensure safe disposal of the faecal sludge in rural areas, the Retrofit to Twin Pit Campaign was launched.
● Swachh Iconic Places is an initiative wherein all stakeholders are involved for maintaining cleanliness of 100 places
across India that are “iconic” due to their heritage, religious and/or cultural significance.
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2. Jal Jeevan Mission- Har Ghar Jal

Announced by Hon’ble PM on 73rd Independence Day, i.e. 15 August, 2019.
● Under the programme, every rural household is to have a functional tap water connection by 2024, thus ensuring
piped water supply to every home. It is a decentralized, demand-driven community-managed water supply programme
that seeks to empower local village communities.
● National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) had
launched in 2020, an ICT Grand Challenge to create innovative, modular, and cost-effective solutions to develop a
‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level.

SCHEMES UNDER MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

1. Ambedkar Social Innovation Incubation Mission (ASIIM)
Launched on 30th September 2020
● ASIIM is launched through the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCFSC) to promote entrepreneurship
among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs and to support (1,000) innovative ideas till 2024 through a
synergetic work with the Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) set up by Department of Science and Technology.
● It further supports, promotes, and hand-hold the start-up ideas till they reach commercial stage by providing liberal
equity support and also incentivising students with innovative mindset to take to entrepreneurship with confidence.

SCHEMES RELATED TO MINISTRY OF FINANCE

1. Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
The Government of India, in association with State
Governments, is launching an ‘Invoice incentive Scheme’ by
the name ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ to encourage the culture of
customers asking for invoices/bills for all purchases.
● Launched: 1st September, 2023
● Objective: To bring a cultural and behavioural change in
the general public to ‘Ask for a Bill’ as their right and
entitlement.
● This scheme launched as a pilot basis in the States of
Assam, Gujarat & Haryana and UTs of Puducherry, Dadra
Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
● All residents of India will be eligible to participate in this
Scheme irrespective of their State/UT.
● For each uploaded invoice an Acknowledgement
Reference Number (ARN) will be generated which will be
used for the draw of prizes.
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2. Stand up India
To promote entrepreneurship at grassroot level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation. This scheme has
been extended up to the year 2025.
● Launched: 5th April 2016
● More than Rs. 40,700 crore sanctioned to over 1,80,630 accounts of women and SC/ST entrepreneurs under Stand-
Up India Scheme in 7 years.
● It was launched to promote entrepreneurship amongst women, Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST)
categories.
● To help them in starting a greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services or the trading sector and activities allied to
agriculture.

3. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

A large sample survey conducted at the national level by Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) to assess
employment generation under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the scheme helped in generating 1.12 crore net
additional employment during a period of approximately 3 years (i.e. from 2015 to 2018).
The scope and coverage of the Scheme-
● FY 2016-17: Activities related to agriculture such as pisciculture, beekeeping, poultry, livestock rearing, agro-
industries, food processing, and more were included in PMMY if they supported livelihoods or generated income,
excluding crop loans and land improvement services.
● FY 2017-18: Loans for purchasing Tractors and Power Tillers became eligible under PMMY, with a maximum loan
limit of Rs. 10 lakh.
● From 2018-19 onwards: PMMY expanded to include loans for the purchase of two-wheelers for commercial purposes
by individuals.

About PMMY
● Under this, collateral-free institutional credit up to Rs. 10 lakh is provided by Member Lending Institutions
(MLIs) i.e. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Non-Banking Financial
Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).
● Any individual, who is otherwise eligible to take a loan and has a business plan for small business enterprise can
avail loan under the Scheme.
● S/he can avail loans for income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading, services sector and also for
activities allied to agriculture across three loan products, viz. Shishu (loans up to Rs. 50,000), Kishore (loans
above Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs. 5 lakh) and Tarun (loans above Rs. 5 lakh and up to Rs. 10 lakh).

4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

The 9 years of PMJDY-led interventions and digital transformation have revolutionised financial inclusion in India.
● More than 50 crore people have been brought into the formal banking system through the opening of Jan Dhan
Accounts. Among these accounts, approximately 55.5% belong to women, and 67% have been opened in Rural /
Semi-Urban areas.
● The cumulative deposits in these accounts surpass ₹2 lakh crore. Furthermore, about 34 crore RuPay cards have been
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Background:
● Announced: Independence Day address on 15th August 2014
● Launched: 28th August 2014
● Being one of the biggest financial inclusion initiatives in the world, the Ministry of Finance continuously endeavours
to provide financial inclusiveness and support to the marginalised and economically backward sections through its
financial inclusion led interventions.
● Financial Inclusion (FI) promotes equitable and inclusive growth as well as delivery of financial services at an
affordable cost to vulnerable groups such as low-income groups and weaker sections that lack access to basic banking
services.

Union Budget 2023 SAPTRISHI-Priority 7: Financial Sector

1. Credit Guarantee for MSMEs:
● Revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs effective from April 1, 2023.
● Infusing Rs 9,000 crore for an additional Rs 2 lakh crore collateral-free guaranteed credit, reducing credit
cost by about 1%.

MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise) are regulated under the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Development (MSMED) Act, 2006.
Earlier, MSMEs were categorized based on the amount invested in plant and machinery/equipment. With revised
regulations effective from July 2020, annual turnover has also been added as a criteria.

2. Financial Information Registry:

● National Financial Information Registry established for the central repository of financial information.
● Legislative framework, in consultation with RBI, to govern this credit public infrastructure.
3. Small Savings Schemes:
● Introducing Mahila Samman Savings Certificate for two years, offering a deposit facility of up to Rs 2 lakh
for women or girls with a fixed interest rate of 7.5% and partial withdrawal option.
● Increasing maximum deposit limits for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme and Monthly Income Account Scheme.
4. Fiscal Management:
● States urged to utilize fifty-year loans for capital expenses by 2023-24, with discretion and some specific
purposes.
● Fiscal deficit allowance for states set at 3.5% of GSDP, with 0.5% dedicated to power sector reforms.

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SCHEMES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Digital Agricultural Infrastructure
● A digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be developed as an open-source, open-standard, and
interoperable public good. This initiative aims to achieve:
○ Inclusive farmer-centric solutions
○ Relevant information services for crop planning and health
○ Improved access to farm inputs, credit, and insurance
○ Facilitation of growth in the agri-tech industry and support for start-ups
● Funding for Agricultural Startups: An Agriculture Accelerator Fund will be established to promote agricultural
startups led by young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
● Agricultural Credit: The agriculture credit target will be raised to Rs 20 lakh crore, with a specific focus on animal
husbandry, dairy, and fisheries. A new sub-scheme under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, with a targeted
investment of Rs 6,000 crore, will be launched to benefit fishermen, fish vendors, and MSMEs.

2. UDAN 5.1
Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) and with the version 5.0 of the fifth round underway, it enhances the connectivity to
remote areas of the country and achieve last mile connectivity through helicopters.
● Launched: 21st April, 2023 by Ministry of Civil Aviation
● For the first time under Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), this round is
designed specifically for helicopter routes.
● The scheme will now allow routes where one of the origin or destination locations is in a priority area. Earlier both
points had to be in priority areas.
● Airfare caps have been reduced by as much as 25% to make flying in helicopters more affordable for passengers.
● Viability Gap Funding (VGF) caps for the operators have been increased substantially for both single and twin-
engine helicopters to enhance financial viability for operating the awarded routes.
● It is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was released on June 15, 2016.

3. Udaan Bhawan
● On 18th September 2023, Union Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated ‘Udaan Bhawan’ at Delhi’s Safdarjung
Airport.
● It is an office for all the aviation regulatory authorities to be under one roof and in close vicinity of the Ministry of
Civil Aviation (MoCA) for better coordination.

4. Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937

● A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation.
● Aim: Provide the necessary reform measures to strengthen the existing regulatory safety and security framework.
● Validity of licenses in relation to Airline Transport Pilot License and Commercial Pilot License holders increased from
five years to ten years.

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5. Sagar Sampark
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System
(DGNSS) ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’.
● This ‘Made in India’ system will provide more accurate information to the ships for safe navigation.
● The launch of ‘Sagar Sampark - Differential Global Navigation Satellite System’ at 06 locations will enhance the
capability of the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) in the field of Radio Aids to Marine
Navigation.
● DGNSS is a terrestrial based enhancement system which corrects the errors and inaccuracies in the Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) allowing for more accurate positioning information.

6. Mega Food Park

The Scheme of Mega Food Park aims at providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing
together farmers, processors and retailers so as to ensure maximizing value addition, minimizing wastage, increasing
farmers income and creating employment opportunities particularly in the rural sector.
● There are 24 Mega Food Parks operational.
● Mega food parks typically consist of supply chain infrastructure including collection centers, primary processing
centers, central processing centers, cold chains and around 25-30 fully developed plots for entrepreneurs to set up
food processing units.
● This project is implemented by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which is a Body Corporate registered under the
Companies Act.
● State Government, State Government entities and Cooperatives are not required to form a separate SPV for
implementation of the Mega Food Park project.
● Entrepreneurs looking for fully developed Industrial Plots to set up food processing Units and avail other related
services may contact promoters of Mega Food Parks.

7. Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor

In order to push the rail infrastructure in tribal dominated regions and to promote rail connectivity in such regions in
coming years.
● During the last three years 32 Surveys (19 New Line and 13 Doubling) having a total length of 1,467 km falling
fully/partly in Odisha have been completed.
● The projects are appraised based on the parameters brought out in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) after firming
up various parameters including traffic projections and socio-economic benefits.

8. Education ministry selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to modernise edtech platform DIKSHA
The ministry of education has selected Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to modernise the national education technology
platform Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA). The migration will help make DIKSHA more accessible
and lower its IT costs.
● The platform supports 1.48 million schools across 35 states and Union Territories and is available in 36 Indian
languages.
● Under the seven-year collaboration pact, OCI will help the ministry use DIKSHA to provide educational resources
to millions of additional students, teachers and collaborators across the country.

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9. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme was launched in 2020 with an objective to mobilize a medium – long-term
debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community
farming assets through incentives and financial support.
● A new campaign named 'BHARAT’ (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation) has been
launched by the Government under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
○ To provide maximum benefits to the people and to create a competitive spirit among the Banks and lending
institutions to mobilize agriculture infrastructure projects loan at a faster pace.

10. G-20 Infrastructure Working Group

The first G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency concluded on 17th January 2023 in
Pune, Maharashtra.
● Theme: “Financing Cities of Tomorrow- Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable”, amongst others.
● The meeting was attended by 64 delegates from 18 member countries, 8 guest countries and 8 international
organisations.

11. Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII):

India’s national accreditation system under the Quality Council of India (QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world in the
recent Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021.
● The GQII ranks the 184 economies in the world on the basis of the quality infrastructure (QI).
● India’s overall QI system ranking continues to be in the Top 10 at the 10th position, with the standardization system
(under BIS) at 9th and the metrology system (under NPL-CSIR) at 21st position in the world.

Union Budget 2023 SAPTRISHI-Priority 3: Infrastructure and Investment

● Infrastructure Capex Increase: Capital investment raised by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore, constituting 3.3% of GDP.
'Effective Capital Expenditure' set at Rs 13.7 lakh crore, or 4.5% of GDP.
● State Govt Support for Cap-Investment: Extending the 50-year interest-free loan to state governments for one
more year, with an increased outlay of Rs 1.3 lakh crore to stimulate infrastructure investment and incentivize
complementary policy actions.
● Railways and Aviation: Record Rs 2.40 lakh crore capital outlay for Railways. Fifty additional airports, heliports,
water aerodromes, and advanced landing grounds will be revitalized to enhance regional air connectivity.
● Transportation Projects: Identified 100 critical transport infrastructure projects, with an investment of Rs 75,000
crore, including Rs 15,000 crore from private sources, prioritizing last and first mile connectivity for ports, coal,
steel, fertilizer, and food grains sectors.
● Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF): Establishing UIDF, managed by the National Housing Bank,
to create urban infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Allocation of Rs 10,000 crore annually for this purpose.

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SCHEME UNDER MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION
1. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY):
The Central Government, in order to remove the financial burden of the poor beneficiaries and to ensure nationwide
uniformity and effective implementation of the National Food Security Act (2013).
● It is providing food grains free of cost to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households and Priority Households (PHH)
beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), for a period of one year beginning from
1st January 2023.
● To strengthen the provisions of National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) in terms of accessibility, affordability and
availability of entitled foodgrains for the poor and ensure effective and uniform implementation of National Food
Security Act 2013 (ONE NATION- ONE PRICE -ONE RATION).

UNION GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES

Scheme Launch Date / Year Objectives

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha 2021 Non-lapsable reserve fund for share of Health from the
Nidhi (PMSSN) proceeds of Health and Education Cess

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri 23rd September 2018 Health assurance of up to Rs.5 Lakh per family per year for
Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) secondary and tertiary healthcare hospitalizations

National Digital Health Mission 5th August 2020 To establish a National Digital Health Ecosystem by
(now known as Ayushman Bharat creating an online platform
Digital Mission)

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha March 2006 Setting up of AIIMS and up-gradation of several existing
Yojna (PMSSY) Government Medical Colleges/Institutions

IMI 5.0 19th February, 2021 To vaccinate all unvaccinated/partially vaccinated children
with missed/due doses of vaccines with a special focus to
increase the coverage of MR vaccine in children up to the
age of 5 years.

Ministry of Education

Strengthening Teaching-Learning 2020 Focus and components of the STARS project are aligned
and Results for States (STARS) with the objectives of NEP 2020 of Quality Based Learning
project Outcomes. Implemented with financial support from the
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Institutions of Eminence Scheme 2017 Recognition scheme for higher education institutes in India,
set by the UGC.

PM POSHAN (Mid-May Meal) 1995 One hot cooked meal in Government and Government-
aided schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for Classes I-VIII.

Swach Vidyalaya Abhiyan August, 2014 Construction of toilets in Schools with government funds,
PSUs, private corporates and money from the Swachh
Bharat Kosh (SBK).

Kala Utsav 2018 To promote artistic talent among secondary school students
in the field of Dance, Music, Theater and Visual Arts &
Crafts through competitions.

Shikshak Parv Initiative 2021 To felicitate the Teachers and to take National Education
Policy 2020 forward

Scheme for Promotion of Academic 2018 Improving the research ecosystem of India’s higher
and Research Collaboration educational institutions by facilitating academic and
(SPARC) research collaborations between top ranked Indian
Institutions and globally ranked foreign institutions.

Higher Education Financing 31st May 2017 Joint venture of MoE, GOI and Canara Bank to give a major
Agency (HEFA) push for creation of high quality infrastructure in premier
educational institutions.

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana 1st January 2017 Component of Mission Shakti from 1st April 2022.
Yojna (PMMVY) PMMVY 2.0 provides a cash incentive for partial
compensation of the wage loss during pregnancy.

POSHAN (PM’s Overarching March 2018 To achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children
Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and
Abhiyaan (erstwhile National Lactating Mothers.
Nutrition Mission)

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas 2015 Skill development training to youth through Short Term
Yojana Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Ministry of Rural Development

Unique Land Parcel Identification 2021 ULPIN has ownership details of the plot besides its size and
Number (ULPIN) Scheme or Bhu- longitudinal and latitudinal details.
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National Social Assistance 15th August, 1995 Monthly pension to widows, divyangjan and old age
Programme (NSAP) persons. one-time lump-sum amount of Rs.20,000/- on the
death of primary breadwinner.

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural 2005 Demand driven wage employment programme by
Employment Guarantee Scheme providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment
(MGNREGS) to every household whose adult members volunteer to do
unskilled manual work.

Rashtriya Ajivika Mission 2014 Organizing the rural poor women into Self Help Groups
(SHGs), and continuously nurturing and supporting them to
take economic activities to improve their quality of life and
come out of abject poverty.

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen September 25, 2014 Empowerment of rural youth through sustainable
Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) employment opportunities and skill enhancement

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- 2016 Assistance to eligible rural households to construct pucca
Gramin (PMAY-G) houses with basic amenities.

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- 25th June 2015 Addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG
Urban (PMAY-U) and MIG categories including the slum dwellers by
ensuring a pucca house

Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge 19th November 2020 Preventing ‘hazardous cleaning’ of sewers and septic tanks
and promoting their mechanized cleaning

The Prime Minister Street Vendor's June 1, 2020 Micro credit scheme for urban street vendors that aims to
AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM provide collateral-free working capital loans up to ₹50,000
SVANidhi) scheme

Smart Cities Mission (SCM) 25 June 2015 To promote cities that provide core infrastructure and
decent quality of life to their citizens, clean and sustainable
environment through application of smart solutions.

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban October 2, 2014 Achieving Safe Sanitation and for scientific processing of
(SBM-U) Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin 2nd October 2014 To make the country Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2nd
(SBM-G) October, 2019 is achieved. Sustain ODF status and to cover
all villages with Solid and Liquid Waste Management is
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Jal Jeevan Mission- Har Ghar Jal 15 August, 2019 Every rural household is to have a functional tap water
connection by 2024.

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Ambedkar Social Innovation 30th September 2020 To promote entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with
Incubation Mission (ASIIM) special preference to Divyangs.

Ministry of Finance

Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar 1st September, 2023 To bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general
public to ‘Ask for a Bill’ as their right and entitlement.

Stand up India 5th April 2016 To promote entrepreneurship at grassroot level

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana 8th April 2015 Collateral-free institutional credit up to Rs. 10 lakh is
(PMMY) provided by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for
employment generation.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 28th August 2014 Financial inclusion and support to the marginalised and
(PMJDY) economically backward sections through financial
inclusion led interventions.

Schemes Related to Infrastructure

UDAN 5.1 21st April, 2023 Connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last
(Ministry of Civil Aviation) mile connectivity through helicopters

Sagar Sampark 12th July, 2023 It is indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite
(Ministry of Ports, Shipping and System (DGNSS) ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ which corrects
Waterways) the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation
Satellite System.

Mega Food Park 2008 Providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to

[Ministry of Food Processing the market by bringing together farmers, processors and
Industries (MoFPI)] retailers.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund 2020 To mobilize a medium – long-term debt financing facility
(Ministry of Agriculture and for investment in viable projects for post-harvest
Farmers Welfare) management Infrastructure and community farming assets.

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna 2023 Providing food grains free of cost to Antyodaya Anna
Yojana (PMGKAY) Yojana (AAY) households and Priority Households (PHH)
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EMPLOYMENT GENERATION SCHEMES/ PROGRAMMES OF GOVERNMENT OF

INDIA
Name of the Ministry Objective Eligibility Start Date
Scheme/Programme

Atmanirbhar Bharat Ministry of Labour Incentivize employers for new Employers October 1, 2020
Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) and Employment employment creation, provide social
security benefits, and address
pandemic-related job losses.

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Ministry of Labour Incentivize employers for creating Employers April 1, 2016
Protsahan Yojana and Employment new employment opportunities.
(PMRPY)

National Career Service Ministry of Labour Transform National Employment Job Seekers, -
(NCS) Project and Employment Service to offer career-related Employers
services like job matching,
counseling, vocational guidance, etc.

Mahatma Gandhi National Ministry of Rural Provide 100 days of guaranteed wage Rural -
Rural Employment Development employment to rural households for households
Guarantee Act unskilled manual work.
(MGNREGA)

Pradhan Mantri Garib Ministry of Rural Address issues of returnee migrant Rural June 20, 2020
Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan Development workers and rural population workers
(PMGKRA) affected by the pandemic by
providing immediate employment
opportunities.

Aajeevika - National Rural Ministry of Rural Enhance livelihoods of the rural poor Rural poor June 2011
Livelihoods Mission Development through institutional support and
(NRLM) access to financial services.

Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Ministry of Rural Provide placement-linked skill Rural youth September, 2014
Grameen Kaushlya Yojana Development development for rural youth aged 15-
(DDU-GKY) 35.

Rural Self Employment and Ministry of Rural Impart training and skill upgrading to Rural youth -
Training Institutes Development rural youth for entrepreneurship
(RSETIs) development.

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PM-SVANidhi Scheme Ministry of Housing Provide collateral-free working Urban street June 01, 2020
& Urban Affairs capital loans to urban street vendors vendors
affected by COVID-19.

Deendayal Antyodaya Ministry of Housing Reduce poverty and vulnerability of Urban poor -
Yojana - National Urban & Urban Affairs urban poor through gainful self-
Livelihoods Mission (DAY- employment and skilled wage
NULM) employment opportunities.

Prime Minister’s Ministry of Micro, Generate self-employment Traditional -

Employment Generation Small & Medium opportunities through credit-linked artisans,
Programme (PMEGP) Enterprises subsidies for micro-enterprises. unemployed
youth

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Ministry of Finance Provide loans up to 10 lakh to non- Micro- April 8, 2015
Yojana (PMMY) corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises
enterprises.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ministry of Skill Enable Indian youth to undergo Indian youth -
Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Development and industry-relevant skill training.
Entrepreneurship

National Apprenticeship Ministry of Skill Promote apprenticeship by providing Employers, August 2016
Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Development and financial incentives and technology apprentices
Entrepreneurship support.

Production-Linked Various Ministries Promote national manufacturing Manufacturi -

Incentive (PLI) Scheme champions, create jobs, and enhance ng units
production.

PM GatiShakti - National Various Ministries Develop multimodal connectivity - October 13, 2021
Master Plan for multi- infrastructure for economic growth.
modal connectivity

Flagship programmes with the potential to generate productive employment opportunities:

Name of the Ministry Objective Eligibility Start Date

Scheme/Programme

Digital India Ministry of Transform India into a digitally - -

Electronics and empowered society and knowledge
Information economy.
Technology

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Atal Mission for Ministry of Housing Provide basic services and build Urban local June 24, 2015
Rejuvenation and Urban and Urban Affairs amenities in cities to improve the bodies
Transformation (AMRUT) quality of life for all.

Make in India Ministry of Facilitate investment, foster - September 25,

Commerce and innovation, enhance skill 2014
Industry development, protect intellectual
property, and build best-in-class
manufacturing infrastructure.

Skill India Ministry of Skill Enable a large number of Indian Indian youth July 15, 2015
Development and youth to take up industry-relevant
Entrepreneurship skill training to help them secure a
better livelihood.

Ujjwala Yojana Ministry of Provide free LPG connections to Below- May 1, 2016
Petroleum and below-poverty-line families. poverty-line
Natural Gas families

Saubhagya (Pradhan Ministry of Power Achieve universal household Rural and September 25,
Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har electrification. urban 2017
Ghar Yojana) households
Other Union Schemes:
Scheme Name Ministry Objectives Eligibility Launch/Start
Date

PM Vishwakarma Ministry of Micro, Provide financial assistance to Artisans -

Kaushal Samman Small & Medium artisans for product improvement
(PM VIKAS) Enterprise and integration with MSMEs
value chain.

Atmanirbhar Ministry of Boost availability of quality, - -

Horticulture Clean Agriculture and disease-free planting material for
Plant Programme Farmers Welfare horticultural crops.

Pharma Innovation Ministry of Chemicals Promote innovation and research - Budget 2023
Programme and Fertilizers in pharmaceuticals through
centers of excellence.

Aspirational NITI Aayog Provide essential government Residents of covered -

Districts and Blocks services in 500 blocks across blocks
Programme nutrition, health, agriculture, and
more.

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Pradhan Mantri Ministry of Tribal Improve socio-economic PVTG habitations -

PVTG Development Affairs conditions of Particularly and families
Mission Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs).

Green Credit Ministry of Encourage environmentally Individuals, Under

Programme Environment, Forest responsible actions through companies, and local Environment
and Climate Change incentives. bodies engaged in (Protection) Act
(MoEF&CC ) environmentally
responsible activities

PM-PRANAM Ministry of Chemicals Incentivize states and UTs to States and UTs -
and Fertilisers promote balanced use of chemical
and alternative fertilizers.

Amrit Dharohar MoEF&CC Promote conservation values of - Three years from

locals towards wetlands. Budget 2023

Mahila Samman Ministry of Finance One-time small savings scheme Girls or women Available for two
Bachat Patra for girls or women with deposit years, up to
facilities up to Rs. 2 lakh. March 2025

PM GatiShakti Nodal - DPIIT, Integrated planning and 16 Ministries Launched on

Ministry of Commerce coordinated implementation of including Railways October 13, 2021
and Industry infrastructure projects. and Roadways

Production Linked Ministry of Provide incentives for key sectors Industries in Announced in
Incentive (PLI) Electronics and like mobile manufacturing, specified sectors Budget 2021-22
Schemes Information pharmaceuticals, and more.
Technology

Rail Kaushal Vikas Ministry of Railways Skill development for Unemployed youths Launched on
Yojana unemployed youths in railway- across India September 17,
related trades. 2021

PM-Daksh Portal Ministry of Social Skill development for Marginalized persons Launched on
Justice and marginalized persons of SC, of specified August 7, 2021
Empowerment OBC, and other categories. categories

RBI's Retail Direct Ministry of Finance Enhance access to the government Retail individual Launched on
Scheme securities market for retail investors and small November 12,
investors. investors 2021

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Integrated RBI Improve grievance redress Customers with Launched on

Ombudsman Scheme mechanism for resolving complaints against November 12,
customer complaints against entities regulated by 2021
RBI
entities regulated by RBI.

National Tele- Ministry of Health and Establish 23 tele-mental health General public, Announced on 1
Mental Health Family Welfare Centers of Excellence, provide health providers, and February 2022;
Programme digital health registries, unique facilities Launched on 10
health identity, and universal October 2022
health access.

National Ropeways Ministry of Road Improve connectivity, promote Commuters, tourism, Announced on 1
Development Transport and tourism, and create modern and inhabitants in February 2022
Programme: Highways transportation infrastructure in Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh,
Parvatmala hilly regions.
Manipur, J&K, and
other North-Eastern
states
PM-DevINE Ministry of Fund infrastructure and social North-Eastern states Announced on 1
Development of North development projects in the February 2022;
Eastern Region North-East region. Cabinet approval
on 12 October
2022

Pradhan Mantri Ministry of Health and Fill gaps in public health Public health Launched on
Atmanirbhar Swasth Family Welfare infrastructure, especially in facilities and care October 25, 2021
Bharat Yojana critical care facilities and primary centers
care in urban and rural areas.

AMRUT 2.0 Ministry of Housing Provide 100% water supply Urban Local Bodies Launched on 1
and Urban Affairs coverage to households in 4,700 (ULBs) October 2021
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Ayushman CAPF Joint initiative by the Provide cashless and paperless CAPFs personnel and Launched on
healthcare scheme Ministry of Home medical treatment to Central their families January 23, 2021
Affairs and the Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
National Health personnel.
Authority

Gram Ujala Scheme Ministry of Power Provide energy-efficient LED Residents of selected Launched on
bulbs at Rs. 10 per piece in villages in Andhra March 19, 2021
selected villages of five states. Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh,
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Start-up India Seed Ministry of Commerce Provide financial assistance to Start-ups Launched on
Fund Scheme and Industry startups for proof of concept, April 19, 2021
prototype development, and
commercialization.

MITRAS Scheme Ministry of Textiles Enable the textile industry to Textile industry Announced in the
become globally competitive, Union Budget
boost exports, and develop Mega 2021-22
Integrated Textile Regions and
Apparel Parks.

Scheme for Department of Establish 3 bulk drug parks in the Pharma sector and Launched on July
promotion of Bulk Pharmaceuticals, country to reduce manufacturing drug manufacturers 27, 2020
Drug Parks Ministry of Chemicals costs and ensure drug supply.
and Fertilizers

Gramodyog Vikas Ministry of Micro, Enhance the production of Villagers engaged in 30 July 2020
Yojna Small and Medium 'Agarbatti', beekeeping, and 'Agarbatti,'
Enterprises pottery activities to develop beekeeping, and
village industry. pottery.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Various Ministries Make India self-reliant, focus on Individuals and May 2020
Abhiyan local manufacturing, market, and businesses
supply chains. contributing to
economic growth.

SWAMITVA Ministry of Panchayati Provide an integrated property Rural landowners 24 April 2021
Scheme Raj validation solution for rural India. and inhabitants.

PM-KUSUM Ministry of New and Increase farmers' income by Farmers in rural July 22, 2019
Scheme Renewable Energy providing a reliable source of areas.
(MNRE) irrigation through solar-powered
pumps.

Paramparagat Ministry of Promote organic farming to Farmers practicing 2015

Krishi Vikas Yojna Agriculture improve soil health. organic farming.

Van-Dhan Vikas Ministry of Tribal Improve tribal income through the Tribal Self Help 14 April 2018
Yojna Affairs value addition of tribal products. Groups (SHGs) and
gatherers or artisans.

Pradhan Mantri Ministry of New and Increase farmers' income, provide Farmers with July 22, 2019
Kisan Urja Suraksha Renewable Energy a reliable source of irrigation, and individual pump
evam Utthan (MNRE) de-dieselise the farm sector capacity up to 7.5
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Deen Dayal Upadhay Ministry of Labour & Create a conducive environment Industrial 16 October 2014
Shramev Jayate Employment for industrial development, development and
Karyakaram improve labor laws, and enhance labor improvement
compliance. stakeholders.

e-NAM (National Ministry of Create a unified national market Farmers participating 14 April 2016
Agriculture Market) Agriculture & for agricultural commodities. in APMC mandis.
Farmers' Welfare

MISCELLANEOUS
● North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS): To support infrastructure development in
identified sectors including connectivity in the North Eastern States.
● Union Finance Minister lays the foundation stone for the 'Iconic Site Museum' at Adichanallur archaeological site in
Tamil Nadu.
● eSanjeevani Scheme facilitates quick and easy access to doctors and medical specialists from your smartphones.
● A new curated collection, DAKSHTA (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation
in Administration) for Young Professionals, is now Live on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform. Tailored for Young
Professionals & Consultants engaged in Government.
● One Station One Product (OSOP): The OSOP scheme aims to build each railway station as a promotional hub and
showcasing local and indigenous manufacturing products.
● Harit Sagar: To meet the larger vision of achieving the Zero Carbon Emission Goal, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping
& Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines.
● Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT”, an initiative to promote Start-ups,
Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions on GeM.
● Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme – 2.0 for IT Hardware.
● The Ministry of Finance, has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas II – (Contractual Disputes), to effectively
settle the pending contractual disputes of government and government undertakings.
● The Prime Minister inaugurated and addressed One Earth One Health - Advantage Healthcare India - 2023 at Pragati
Maidan in New Delhi.
● Fame India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in India) scheme is an incentive
scheme that encourages the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.
● Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles.
● The Aspirational Blocks Programme launched in January 2023, is on the lines of the Aspirational District
Programme. It is aimed at improving performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters.
● The Prime Minister’s Program for Restoration, Awareness, Nurturing and Improvement of Fertility of Mother Earth
(PM-PRANAM) has been launched to encourage states to promote balanced use of alternative fertilizers and chemical
fertilizers.

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