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1 Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 01

2 Ministry of Commerce and Industry 10

3 Ministry of Communication 13

4 Ministry of Finance 14

5 Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises 19

6 Ministry of Human Resource and Development 20

7 Ministry of Jal Shakti 24

8 Ministry of Minority Affairs 27

9 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions 30

10 Ministry of Panchayati Raj 30

11 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 31

12 Ministry of Rural Development 32

13 Ministry of Shipping 35

14 Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 36

15 Ministry of Statistics And Programme Implementation 37

16 Ministry of Steel 38

17 Ministry of Textiles 38

18 Ministry of Tourism 39

19 Ministry of Tribal Affairs 40

20 Department of Space 41

21 Ministry of Women And Child Development 42

22 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 43

23 NITI Aayog 45

24 Prime Minister’s Office 45

25 Ministry of Ayush 46

26 Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers 47

27 Ministry of Civil Aviation 48

28 Ministry of Coal 49

29 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 50

30 Ministry of Corporate Affairs 51

31 Ministry of Culture 52

32 Ministry of Defence 53

33 Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region 54

34 Ministry of Earth Science 55

35 Ministry of Electronics and IT 55

36 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 58

37 Ministry of External Affairs 60

38 Ministry of Food Processing Industries 61

39 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 62

40 Ministry of Home Affairs 67

41 Ministry of Housing and Urban 68

42 Ministry of Labour and Employment 72

43 Ministry of Law and Justice 74

44 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 75

45 Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 76

46 Ministry of Power 78

47 Ministry of Railways 81

48 Ministry of Science and Technology 83

49 Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 84


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Scheme type Funding mechanism Implementation

Central sector scheme

100% funded by union government Central government

Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) (3 types)

Core of the core schemes

There are 6 schemes. Funding depends on particular scheme. States will have share in funding.

State governments

Core Schemes For 8 North Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States:

Centre: State: 90:10

Other States: Centre: State: 60:40

Union Territories (without Legislature): Centre 100%

Optional Schemes For 8 North Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States:

Centre: State: 80:20

For other States: Centre: State: 50:50

For Union Territories:

1. Without Legislature – Centre 100%

2. Union Territories with Legislature: Centre: UT: 80:20

Note Sunset clause- these types of schemes end after a particular period mentioned during the scheme. Usually they are co terminus with Finance Commission Cycles.

Core of the Core Schemes:

1. National Social Assistance Programme (Department of Rural Development)

2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (Department of Rural

Development)

3. Umbrella Scheme for Development of Scheduled Castes (Department of Social Justice and

Empowerment)

4. Umbrella Programme for Development of Scheduled Tribes (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)

5. Umbrella Programme for Development of Minorities

6. Umbrella Programme for Development of Other Vulnerable Groups

Core schemes

1. Green Revolution (Krishi Unnati Schemes and RashtriyaKrishiVikas Yojana) (Department of

Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare)

2. White Revolution (Animal Husbandry and Dairying) (Department of Animal Husbandry, Diarying

and Fisheries)

3. Blue Revolution (Integrated Development of Fisheries)

4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Department of Animal Husbandry, Diarying and Fisheries)

5. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)(Department of Rural Development)

6. Pradhan Mantri A was Yojana (PMAY)

7. National Rural Drinking Water Mission(Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation)

8. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

9. National Health Mission (NHM)

10. National Health Protection SchemeerstwhileRSSY(Department of Health and Family Welfare)

11. National Education Mission

12. National Programme of Mid Day Meal in Schools

13. Integrated Child Development Services(Ministry of Women and Child Development)


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14. Mission for Empowerment and Protection for Women (Ministry of Women and Child

Development)

15. National Livelihood Mission – Ajeevika

16. Jobs and Skill Development

17. Environment, Forestry and Wildlife

18. Urban Rejuvenation Mission : AMRUT – Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

& Smart Cities Mission

19. Modernisation of Police Forces

20. Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary (Ministry of Law and Justice)

Optional Schemes

1. Border Area Development Programme (Ministry of Home Affairs- Police)

2. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (Department of Rural Development)

Major Central Sector Schemes list

1. Bharatnet

2. MRTS and Metro Projects

3. Interest subsidy for short term credit to farmers

4. NamamiGange-National Ganga Plan

5. LPG connection to poor households

6. National AIDS and STD Control Programme

7. Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme- MPLADS

8. National Social Assistance Progamme

9. Crop Insurance Scheme

10. India Post Payments Bank

11. Price Stabilisation Fund

12. Promotion of Electronics and IT HW manufacturing (MSIPS, EDF and Manufacturing Clusters)

13. National Coastal Zone Management Programme

14. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and other Credit Guarantee Funds

15. Recapitalization of Public Sector Banks

16. Stand-Up India (through NCGTC)

17. National Mission on Food Processing (SAMPDA)

18. Family Welfare Schemes

19. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

20. Police Infrastructure

21. National Scheme for Incentive to Girl Child for Secondary Education

22. Interest Subsidy and contribution for Guarantee Funds

23. Labour Welfare Schemes

24. e-courts Phase II

25. Credit Support Programme

26. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

27. Capacity Building- Panchayat SashaktikaranAbhiyaan (PSA)

28. DeenDayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna

29. Integrated Power Development Scheme

30. Construction of New Lines

31. Road Safety Works

32. National Fellowship for SCs

33. Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Applicances

34. Pradhan Mantri ParidhanRojgarProtsahanYojna (PMPRPY)

35. Remission of State Levies (ROSL)

36. Swadesh Darshan scheme


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37. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

38. Assistance to Promotion of Sports Excellence

39. Khelo India


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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

1. Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare

2. Department of Agricultural Research and Education

3. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

Scheme Meaning in

English Objective Special points Department

PM KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI (PM-KISAN)

Income support to farm families

To augment the income of all the land holding eligible farmer families (It does not includelandless tenants) Financial support of Rs.6000 per annum per family payable in three equal instalments, every four months.

Central Sector Scheme (100% central government). Extended to all eligible farmers irrespective of land holdings (Initially – up to 2 hectares) Responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries shall be of the State/UT. All states have implemented except West Bengal

Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare

PM KISAN MAANDHAN YOJANA (PM-KMY)

Farmer pension scheme

voluntary and contribution-based Old age pension scheme for all land holding Small and Marginal (up to 2 hectares) Farmers in the entry age group of 18 to 40 years in the country. Aims to provide monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- on attaining the age of 60 years.

Matching contribution from GoI LIC is the Pension Fund Manager Farmers covered under any other statuary social security schemes are not covered under this scheme. If farmer dies before retirement date, the spouse may continue in the scheme till the remaining age of the deceased farmer. If the farmer dies after the retirement date, the spouse will receive 50% of the pension.


PRADHAN MANTRI ANNADATA AAY SANRAKSHAN ABHIYAN (PM-AASHA)

Income protection scheme for farmers

New Umbrella Scheme for Ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce. To plug the gaps in procurement system, address issues in MSP system

three components 1. Price Support Scheme - physical procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra will be done by Central Nodal Agencies NAFED, FCI.The procurement expenditure and losses will be borne by Central Government. 2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme : This will cover all oilseeds for which MSP is notified and Centre will pay the difference between the MSP and actual selling/ model price to the farmer. (no physical procurement of crops)



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3. Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockiest Scheme (PPSS): In the case of oilseeds, PPSS in select districts where a private player can procure crops at MSP when market prices drop below MSP. The private player will then be compensated. States will have the option to roll out PPSSs in select districts.

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT (NAHEP)

Nil To support Participating Agricultural Universities (AUs) and ICAR in providing more relevant and higher quality education to Agricultural University students.

launched by ICAR funded by the World Bank and the Indian Government on a 50:50 basis

ICAR is an autonomous organization under dept. of Agri research and education

INTEGRATED SCHEME FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

Nil To promote creation of agricultural marketing infrastructure by providing back end subsidy support to State, cooperative and private sector investments

scientific storage capacity, Integrated Value Chains, ICT, Marketing Research and Information Network, Agri-Business Development, facility of pledge loan and marketing credit.


PM FasalBimaYojana(PMFBY)

Crop insurance scheme

To providecomprehensive insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases. It is a demand driven scheme; therefore, no targets are fixed.

Premium payable by farmers :Kharif- 2%, Rabi-1.5%, Horticultural crops-5% No capping of premium. Both Private and Public Sector Insurance Companies are involved Funding:Centre and state government in the ratio of 50:50. no upper limit on Government subsidy. (recently Centre has put cap on its share, now States will have to bear extra burden if actual premium crosses 30%) Risks covered - Yield Losses due to non-preventable risks, Post-harvest losses.It also covers localised calamities. Price risks are not covered


Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC)

Nil Efficient management of soil nutrients Judicious and optimum use of fertilisers Funding pattern:centrally sponsored scheme- core scheme (see the table given at the start)

printed report given to a farmer containing the status of soil with respect to 12 parameters- both Macro and Micro nutrients and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.



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The card will be issued once in every 3 years It is part of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

PradhanMantriKrishiSinchayeeYojana (PMKSY)

Irrigation scheme

Extending the coverage of irrigation and Improving water use efficiency Aims at a 'decentralized State level planning and execution' structure, in order to allow States to draw up District Irrigation Plans (DIP) and State Irrigation Plan (SIP).

components: 1.Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)-

forfastercompletion of ongoing

irrigation projects 2.PMKSY (HarKhetkoPani)-

focuses on minor irrigation that

includes both surface and groundwater. 3.PMKSY (Per Drop More Crop)-

focuses on construction of

micro-irrigation and storage systems. 4.PMKSY (Watershed

Development)- focuses on

effective management of runoff water and improved soil & moisture conservation activities Funding pattern: Centre and states in the ratio 75:25. For north-eastern and hilly states, it would be 90:10 Long Term Irrigation Fund and Micro Irrigation Fund - with NABARD under PMKSY


Neeranchal National Watershed Project:

Nil To improve rainfed agricultural management practices better implementation outcomes of PMKSY reducing surface runoff of rainwater, increasing recharge of ground water and better availability of water in rainfed areas

assisted by World Bank NOTE: Neeranchal was earlier known as Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - implemented by the DoLR (Min.of Rural Development)


Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Nil to meet the comprehensive credit requirements of the agriculture sector by giving financial support to farmers.

Participating institutions include all commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks, and state co-operative banks. Also, personal accident insurance for death and permanent disability. The KCC scheme provides the facility of ATM enabled RuPay Card Union budget 2019-20 extended



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it to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers also

Unified Package Insurance Scheme

Nil yield based crop insurance to the farmer based on his ownership rights of land and sown crop.

Also, Life insurance protection, Accidental Death / Disablement insurance protection to the farmer and his/her family members. All farmers eligible for crop insurance under PMFBY /WBCIS in the age 18 to 70 years will be entitled to join


Interest Subvention Scheme:

Nil To strengthen the ailing agriculture sector by giving credit facilities at subsidised rates.

credit at reasonable interest rate of 7% per annum to farmers. GoI will provide interest subvention of 2% for short term crop loans up to Rs.3.00 lakh. on prompt repayment, 3% additional interest subvention is given.


KrishiVigyanKendras

Nil R&D in the agricultural sector Give assistance to farmers in agricultural management and increasing production by enhancing their capacity. Provide latest technological inputs like seeds, planting materials and bio-products.

integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). created by ICAR 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and NGOs working in Agriculture.

Department of Agricultural Research and Education

MeraGaon-MeraGaurav

Nil To promote direct interface between scientists and farmers’community and provide information on technical and other related aspects.

involves scientists of the ICAR and state agricultural universities Each scientists’ group will adopt five villages within a radius of maximum 100 km.


National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology(NMAET)

Nil to restructure and strengthen agricultural extension to enable delivery of appropriate technology and improved agronomic practices to farmers.

4 Sub Missions on: 1. Agricultural Extension,

2. Seed and Planting

Material,

3. Agricultural

Mechanization,

4. Plant Protection and

Plant Quarantine.


Strengthening& Modernization of Pest Management Approach in The Country (SMPMA)

Nil Maximize crop production with minimum input costs. Judicious use of chemical pesticides

central sector scheme(100% centre) Implementing Agency - 35 Central Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs)



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Minimize environmental pollution and occupational health hazards due to pesticides.

RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA – RAFTAAR (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Nil To promote Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RAFTAAR) – Through strengthening the farmer’s efforts, risk mitigation and promoting agri-business entrepreneurship To empower youth through skill development

centrally sponsored scheme(60:40 and 90:10) approved for three years i.e. 2017-18 to 2019-20. State Agriculture Departments act as Nodal Implementing Agency Sub-schemes include: Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India, Crop Diversification Program, Reclamation of Problem Soils, Foot & Mouth Disease – Control Program, Saffron Mission, Accelerated Fodder Development Programme.


PanditDeenDayalUpadhyayUnnatKrishiShikshaYojana

Nil build skilled Human Resource at village level relevant towards organic farming and sustainable agriculture and to Provide rural India with professional support

implemented by ICAR It is being run under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan activities of Ministry of Human resources and Development.


Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) Project

Nil To attract and empower the Youth to take up various Agriculture, allied services for sustainable income & gainful employment

Skill development, convergence of opportunities available under various schemes. Implemented by ICAR Sanctioned by ICAR and implemented by KVKs


AGRI UDAAN- Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 2.0

Nil to convert innovative ideas from rural youth into viable businesses start-ups and help them connect with potential investors

It is managed by ICAR-NAARM and IIM Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation & Incubation


National Mission on Bovine Productivity

To enhance the milk production and productivity and To make dairying more remunerative to the farmers.

four components :PashuSanjivni – Health cards, Advance reproductive Technique, Creation of E PashuHaat Portal, Establishment of National Bovine Genomic Centre for Indigenous Breeds

Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

National Program for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development

Nil To integrate milk production and dairying activities in a scientific and holistic manner. For attaining higher levels of milk production and productivity

three components.

1.National Programme for

Bovine Breeding (NPBB) - quality

Artificial Insemination, high

genetic merits, To conserve

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breeds.

2.National Programme for Dairy

Development (NPDD) -

strengthen infrastructure for

production of quality milk

including cold chain infrastructure

linking the farmer to the

consumer, marketing, co-

operatives.

3.Rashtriya Gokul Mission -

breed improvement programme

for indigenous cattle

breeds.Implemented by state

implementing agencies(SIA)

National Dairy Plan-I Nil To increase productivity of milch animals and increase milk production. To help provide rural milk producers with access to the organised milk processing sector. focuses on development and conservation of indigenous breeds of cattle and buffalo

It is a Central Sector Scheme being implemented by the National Dairy Development Board. Funding from IDA &Govt of India


Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS):

Nil Generate self-employment and provide infrastructure for dairy sector Upgradation of traditional technology to handle milk on commercial scale Provide value addition to milk through processing and production of milk products.

Central sector scheme. NABARD will be the Nodal Agency for implementation


Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries

Nil It is a Core Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Blue Revolution (the Neel Kranti Mission) for the holistic development of fishery sector

six broad components are (1)National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and all its activities (2)Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture 3.Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Operations



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(4)Strengthening of Database & Geographical Information System (5)Institutional Arrangement for Fisheries Sector (6)Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.

Accelerated Fodder Development Program

Nil Production of Quality Breeder and Foundation Seeds Enhancement of Production of Fodder Adoption of appropriate technologies for Post-Harvest Management

of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH):

Nil holistic growth of the horticulture sector

Centrally Sponsored Scheme sub-schemes (1)National Horticulture Mission (2)Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (3)NationalAgro-forestry & Bamboo Mission

(4)Project CHAMAN - use of satellite remote sensing data and GIS for generating action plans for horticultural development.


National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm

Nil To expand area under oilseeds and increase productivity and irrigation coverage

Strengthening of post-harvest services.

Expansion of Oil Palm and tree borne oilseeds in watersheds and wasteland. focus on tribal areas.

Capacity building of farmers and extension officials. Assured procurement Supporting oil palm growers through Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) to provide remunerative prices


ParamparagatKrishiVikasYojana

To promote organic, Sustainable, eco-friendly, climate resilient farming practices To reduce cost of agriculture, To protect environment from hazardous inorganic chemicals

It is an elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM) under National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). At least 30% of the budget allocations to be earmarked for women beneficiaries.



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National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture(NMSA):

Nil To make agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative and climate resilient by promoting location specific Integrated/Composite Farming Systems

programme components: 1. Rain fed Area Development. 2. On Farm Water Management . 3. Soil Health Management. 4. Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture: Monitoring, Modelling and Networking. 5. Sub-Mission on Agroforestry 6. National Bamboo Mission 7. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region


National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA):

Nil To enhance resilience of agriculture to climatic variability. It also focuses on livestock, fisheries, Crop-pest management etc

It is a network of projects of ICAR. four components:

1. Strategic Research,

2. Technology

Demonstration,

3. Capacity Building and

4. Sponsored Grants.


Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI):

Nil To increase production & productivity of rice and wheat in Eastern India by adopting latest crop production technologies, efficient water potential and harvesting, post-harvest technologies, marketing support.

Nil Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare

National Agricultural Market (NAM)

Nil pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC’s to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. launched by the Centre in 2015 and extended it in a phased manner across the 585 mandis of the country by December 31, 2019.

Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium(SFAC) is the implementing agency funded through Agri- Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF). Central Sector Scheme Not compulsory for all states to join


National Food Security Mission:

Nil Increasing production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals and commercial crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement. Restore soil fertility and productivity

Centrally Sponsored Scheme 50:50 by Centre and State for food crops 100% centre funding for cash crops


KrishiKalyanAbhiyan Nil to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to

undertaken in Aspirational Districts identified in consultation

Department of Agriculture,


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improve their farming techniques and raise their incomes.

with Ministry of Rural Development as per directions of NITI Ayog. Objectives 1.Distribution of Soil Health Cards 2. 100% coverage of bovine vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in each village 3. 100% coverage of Sheep and Goat for eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR )

Co-operation and Farmers Welfare

e- RaKAM RashtriyaKisanAgriMandi

a digital platform to enable farmers to sell their agricultural products through auction across the country.

CWRC, a subsidiary of the Central Warehousing Corporation Ltd, will provide logistics support for sellers and buyer


Gramin Retail Agriculture Markets (GrAMs)

Nil to convert the existing 22,000 rural haats in the country into GrAMs to allow farmers to sell their agricultural produce directly to consumers and bulk producers.

These GrAMs will be linked electronically to e-NAM and are kept out of the purview of APMCs


Small Farmer's Agriculture-Business Consortium

Nil to support new ventures in agro-based industries and to promote the FPOs and their integration in agriculture value chain.

SFAC gives Venture Capital Assistance and Project Development Facility


PM Matsya Sampada Yojana

enhancing fish production

aims to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.

implemented during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/UTs, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package. it aims doubling of incomes of fishers and fish farmers, reducing post-harvest losses from 20-25% to about 10% and generation of gainful employment opportunities in the sector.


e-Gopala App Nil comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers.

There is no mechanism to send alerts (on the due date for vaccination, pregnancy diagnosis, calving etc) and inform farmers about various government schemes and campaigns in the area. The e-Gopala App will provide solutions to farmers on all these aspects.

Nil

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

Nil setting up storage and processing facilities

It is a Central Sector Scheme Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks

Nil


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Relating to agriculture but not under agriculture ministry

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

1. Department ofCommerce (DoC)

2. Department for Promotion of Industryand Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Scheme Meaning in English

Objective Special points Department

NIRVIK SCHEME

Nil to enhance loan availability and ease the lending process. It is an insurance cover guarantee that will cover up to 90% of the principal and interest. The cover will include both pre and post-shipment credit. Announced in Union Budget 2020

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC-owned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.) has introduced this scheme ECGC currently provides credit guarantee of up to 60% loss.

and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum. It will provide credit guarantee coverage under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.

Green-Ag Project reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.

The Green-Ag project is designed to achieve multiple global environmental benefits in at least 1.8 million hectares (ha) of land in five landscapes, with mixed land-use systems. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation, and Farmers’ Welfare

Sahakar Mitra Scheme Scheme on Internship Programme

aims to help cooperative institutions access innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns will gain experience of working in the field to be self-reliant.

The scheme is expected to assist cooperative institutions to access new and innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns gain experience of working in the field giving the confidence to be self-reliant. Each intern will get financial support over a 4 months internship period.

Nil

Kisan Rail To build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables-milk, meat, fish etc.

to be setup by Indian Railways through PPP

Krishi Udaan aims at launching air transport especially North-East and tribal districts are to get advantage.

to be launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation


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START-UP INDIA SCHEME

To build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. Also aims at promoting entrepreneurship among scs/sts, women communities Rural India's version of Startup India was named the DeenDayal Upadhyay Swaniyojan Yojana- Rural development ministry

Definition of startup: entity registered with govt, headquartered in India up to 7 years from the date of its incorporation. For Biotech sector, it is 10 years. The annual turnover should also not exceed INR 25 crore in any preceding financial year. Enhanced infrastructure including incubation centres, tax benefits, easier compliance, faster exit mechanisms, easier IPR facilitation, credit guarantee fund, etc

An economic stimulus in the form a INR 10,000 crore Fund of Funds managed by SIDBI.

Startup India Hub - single point of contact for the entire Startup ecosystem and enable knowledge exchange and access to funding.

DPIIT

MAKE IN INDIA

Nil to turn India into a manufacturing hub

To increase the share of manufacturing sector in GDP from 16% to 25% by 2022.

100 million additional jobs by 2022.

foreign investment. export-led growth.skill sets. domestic value addition and technological depth in manufacturing.

Global competitiveness.

Ensuring sustainability of growth

Four pillars : New Processes, New Infrastructure, New Sectors, New Mindset DPIIT coordinates participation from Union Ministers, Secretaries to the Government of India, state governments, industry leaders, and various knowledge partners for effective implementation

DPIIT

GOVERNMENT E-MARKETPLACE (GEM) INITIATIVE

Nil An Online Market platform to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and agencies of the Government, PSUs etc.

DGS&D (supply and disposals) with technical support of National e governance division (MeitY) has developed GeM portal. Dynamic pricing, Single window system for aggregating demands and ordering. paperless, enhanced transparency, e-bidding and auctions etc.

DoC


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Reservation: Minimum 25% procurement from MSMEs. Also provides a minimum 3% reservation for these enterprises owned by women. It functions under DGS&D, MoCI.

TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXPORT SCHEME (TIES)

Nil To enhance export competitiveness by bridging gaps in export infrastructure, first mile and last mile connectivity for export-oriented projects and addressing quality and certification measures.

The Central and State Agencies, including Export Promotion Councils, Commodities Boards, SEZs etc are eligible for financial support under this scheme

DoC

TRANSPORT AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE (TMA)

Nil To boost agri export - provides assistance for the international component of freight and marketing of agricultural produce To promote brand recognition for Indian agricultural products

Directorate General of Foreign Trade will lay down procedure for scrutiny of the claims, audit of the payments made, etc.

DoC

SERVICE EXPORTSFROM INDIA SCHEME

Nil To make our services globally competitive in terms of price

introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy - 2015-20 Services providers of notified services are incentivized in the form of Duty Credit Scrips. SEIS shall apply to `Service Providers’ located in India instead of `Indian Service Providers’

DoC

MERCHANDISE EXPORTS FROM INDIA SCHEME

Nil Enhance export competitivenessof notified goods manufactured/ produced in India

introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy - 2015-20 duty credit scripsto exporters of goods three sub components:

VisheshKrishi and Gram

UdyogYojana,

Focus Market Scheme,

Focus Product Scheme

DoC

REVENUE INSURANCE SCHEME FOR PLANTATION CROPS

Nil protects growers of tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and tobacco from the twin risks of yield loss due to adverse weather parameters, pest attacks etc. and from income loss caused by fall in international/domestic prices through crop insurance mechanism

Launched in pilot mode in selected areas It is for small growers of notified plantation crops having 10 ha. or less landholding. The scheme will be applicable to mature standing crops only, for which insurance can no longer be availed from PMFBY.

DoC


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SWAYATT initiative Nil To promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM).

Nil DoC

'Scheme for IPR awareness – Creative India; Innovative India'

aims at raising IPR awareness and encourage individuals to create, innovate and protect their creations and inventions across the country.

launched by Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. project Duration - 3 years (2017 – 2020)

DPIIT

NiryatBandhu Scheme

Nil to reach out to the new and potential exporters and mentor them to get into international trade and boost exports from India.

Nil

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

1. Department of telecommunications (DoT)

2. Department of posts (DoP)

Scheme Meaning in


Bharat net

- Broadband connectivity to entire India -rural and remote areas. 2.5 lakh gram panchayats with 100 MBPS Broadband House holds with 2-20Mbps in entire India. previously called as the National Optical Fibre Network

World’s largest rural broadband project Financed from USOF(Universal Service Obligation Fund- nodal agency)- established in 2002 for providing telegraph services First phase-one lakh gram panchayats by 2017 Second Phase –to 2 lakh gram panchayats by 2019 Third Phase – providing state-of-art network using fibers between districts and block with reduced redundancy by 2023. Implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited.

DoT

National Broadband Mission

To provide broadband access in all villages in the country by 2022.

Aims to increase tower density from 0.42 to 1 tower per thousand of populationby 2024.

Pt.DDUsancharKoushalvikasPratishtan scheme

Sanchar - Mobile Koushal - skill Vikas - Development

Skill development of Youth in telecommunicationtechnologies

Skill training will be based on National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).

DoT


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Pratishtan - foundation

SampoornaBima Gram Yojana

Sampoorna - complete Bima - insurance Gram - village Yojana - scheme

minimum of one Rural Postal Life Insurance policy for each households Affordable life insurance services to rural poor

All villages under sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana will be brought under this.

DoP

DDU SPARSH Yojana SPARSH - scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in stamps as a hobby

Scholarship for promotion of Philately (collection of stamps) by students Scholarship - 6000/annum

Nil DoP

DARPAN Project

DARPAN - Digital Advancement of rural post office for A New India

Digitisation of post office To use post offices for financial transactions( financial inclusion through post offices)

Post offices can become units to disburse direct cash transfer schemes.

DoP

Five Star Village Scheme

NIL to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country

The scheme seeks to bridge the gaps in public awareness and reach of postal products and services, especially in interior villages. The scheme will be implemented by a team of five Gramin Dak Sevaks who will be assigned a village for the marketing of all products, savings and insurance schemes of the Department of Posts.

DoP

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

1. Department of Economic affairs 2. Department of expenditure 3. Department of Revenue 4. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management 5. Department of financial services

Scheme Meaning in


NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME

Nil NPS is a voluntary, defined contribution retirement savings scheme.

Administered by PFRDA. Beneficiaries: All citizens between the age of 18 and 65 years(including NRIsand OCIs (all0wed recently)), Employees of Central Government (except armed forces) and State governments, Private employees and unorganized sector workers.

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can exit after 10 years of account opening or attaining 65 years of age whichever is early Subscribers contribute during their working life. On retirement, subscribers can withdraw a part of the corpus in a lump sum and use the remaining corpus to buy an annuity to secure a regular income. Partially withdrawal for exigencies like health, marriage, house, education etc

National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons

Nil pension scheme for the Vyaparis(shopkeepers/retail traders and self-employed persons) with annual turnover not exceeding Rs 1.5 crore.

It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme and enrolment is based upon self-certification. For 18 to 40 years of age group. minimum assured pension of Rs 3,000/- monthly on attaining the age of 60 years. The beneficiary should not be income tax payer and also not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt.)/PM-SYM.

PRADHAN MANTRI MUDRA YOJANA

MUDR - Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency

Aims to fund the unfunded. It will finance to Last Mile Financiers of small/micro businesses, most of which are in informal sector.

Implemented by MUDRA ltd Beneficiaries: Any Indian Citizen who has a business plan for a non-corporate, non-farm sector income generating activity. Three loan instruments: Shishu: covers loans up to Rs 50,000 Kishor: covers loans above Rs 50,000 and up to Rs. 5 lakh Tarun: covers loans above Rs 5 lakh and up to Rs 10 lakh


ATAL PENSION YOJANA

Nil to encourage the workers in unorganised sector to voluntarily save for their retirement. open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.

Administered by PFRDA

Open to all citizens between 18-40

years of age who are not members of

any statutory social security scheme.

The subscriber contributes till the age

of 60. Fixed pensionafter attaining

60 years of age depending on their

contributions

In case of death of subscriber, the spouse shall be entitled for the same amount of pension. After the death of both the subscriber

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nominee

Central Government would also co-

contribute 50% of the subscriber‘s

contribution or Rs. 1000 per annum,

whichever is lower for a period of 5

years upto 2020.

PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA (PMSBY)

Bima - insurance

Accident Insurance scheme - offering protection against death or disability due to accident.

Available to citizens (including NRIs) in the age group 18 to 70 years Premium – Rs. 12 per annum auto debited directly from bank account Risk coverage: Rs 2 lakhs for accidental death and permanent total disability and it is Rs. 1 lakhs for permanent partial disability scheme will be offered by all Public Sector General Insurance Companies and all other insurers who are willing to join the scheme


PRADHAN MANTRI JEEVAN JYOTI BIMA YOJANA (PMJJBY)

Nil Life insurance scheme Offering coverage for death due to any reason

Available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 Premium – Rs. 330 per annum auto debited directly from bank account Risk coverage: Rs.2 Lakh scheme will be offered by LIC and all otherprivate life insurers who are willing to join the scheme a person can join with one Insurance company with one bank account only.


PRADHAN MANTRI VAYA VANDANA YOJANA (PMVVY)

Nil To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions.

Implemented through LIC. Available to Elderly persons aged above 60 years. Minimum purchase price is Rs.1,50,000/- and the maximum purchase price is Rs.15,00,000 assured return of 8% p.a. (equivalent to 8.30% p.a. effective) payable monthly for 10 years. Pension is payable monthly/ quarterly/ half-yearly/ yearly as chosen by the pensioner It is exempted from Service Tax/ GST


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JAN-DHAN YOJANA (PMJDY)

covering all households in the country with banking facilities and having at least bank account for each household. Financial literacy, access to credit, insurance, remittance and pension facility.

years can open Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Account expanded coverage :focused on every adult (earlier – every household) Overdraft facility of Rs 10,000 RuPay Debit Card with inbuilt Rs 2 lakh personal accident insurance cover HDFC Ergo and a life cover of Rs 30,000 LIC

Financial Services

AAM ADMI BIMA YOJANA

Nil Death and Disability cover to persons between the age group of 18 yrs to 59 yrs, under identified vocational/ occupational groups /rural landless , BPL households. It is a social security scheme

administered through LIC beneficiary should normally be the head of the family or one earning member premium is Rs. 200/- per annum per beneficiary of which 50% is contributed by Central Government. The balance 50% is contributed by the State Government / Nodal Agency / Individual, as the case may be. Scholarship to children (9th to 12th class)


STAND UP INDIA SCHEME

Nil promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes

Age of beneficiary – 18 yrs and above Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 Crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch For non-individual enterprise, 51% share should be held by an SC/St or woman Besides primary security, loan on collateral security or guarantee of Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Stand-Up India Loans (CGFSIL) is provided with low interest rate


GOLD MONETIZATION SCHEME

Nil To mobilize the gold held by households, trusts and various institutions and put it into productive use. Reduce import of gold

Gold can be deposited in any physical form – jewellery, coins or bars

Resident Indians (individuals, HUF, trusts, including mutual funds) can make deposits.

Principal and Interest are denominated in gold interest (up to 2.5%) based on gold weight and the appreciation of the

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metal value. Banks will in turn lend it to its borrowers (say jewelry makers), after melting into gold bars. Redemption - in physical gold or rupees

No maximum limit for deposit.

Minimum deposit is 30 grams

Minimum tenure – 1 year

SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND SCHEME

Nil To reduce dependency on gold imports by issuing security denominated in gold. SGBs are government securities issued by RBI on behalf of GoI

Bonds are denominated in grams of gold. Price of Bond will be fixed in Rupees on the basis of price of gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity Eligible investors - Indian entities only: include individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities, charitable institutions, etc. Interest rate of 2.50 per cent (fixed rate) per annum Minimum investment - 1 gram of gold. maximum limit - 4 KG for individual, 4 Kg for HUF and 20 Kg for trusts and similar entities Bonds can be used as collateral for loans, can be tradable on stock exchanges

Department of Economic affairs in association with RBI

SWACHH BHARAT KOSH (SBK)

Nil To facilitate channelization of philanthropic contributions and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards the cause of Clean India

SBK would be administered by a Governing Council chaired by Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Department of Expenditure

PROJECT SAKSHAM

Nil It is a New Indirect Tax Network (Systems Integration) of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC).

It helps in implementation of GST and Integration of CBEC IT systems with GSTN.

Extension of Indian Customs Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT)

Department of Revenue

LIBERALIZED REMITTANCE SCHEME OF RBI

Nil all resident individuals, including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to

Both current and capital account transactions are allowed The Scheme is not available to

Nil


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USD 2,50,000 per financial year

corporations, partnership firms, HUF, Trusts etc

TEJASWINI YOJANA

Nil Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women

Skill development, capacity building, better service delivery, economic opportunities etc World bank assisted project. project is being delivered in 17 Districts of Jharkhand.

Department of Economic affairs

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

aims at mitigating the economic distress faced by MSMEs by providing them additional funding in the form of a fully guaranteed emergency credit line.

100% guarantee coverage to be provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs. 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs and interested MUDRA borrowers. The Scheme would be applicable to all loans sanctioned under GECL Facility


MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

1. Department of Heavy Industries (DoHI)

2. Department of Public Enterprises



National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP):

Nil

providing the vision and the roadmap for the faster adoption of electric vehicles and their manufacturing in the country. Started in 2013

As part of the mission, FAME – India scheme was formulated Government committed to 30% e- mobility by 2030 Aims to put 6-7 million e vehicles on road by 2020

DoHI

FAME INDIA SCHEME Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles

To promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of the same. Phase I: started in 2015 and was completed on March 31st, 2019 Phase II: started from April 1st, 2019, will be completed by March 31st, 2022

has 4 focus areas – 1. Technology

Development,

2. Demand Creation,

3. Pilot Projects and

4. Charging

Infrastructure

It is a part of the National Electric Mobility Plan addressing the issue of environmental pollution and fuel security Under the FAME 2 scheme the government will offer incentives for electric buses, three-wheelers and four-wheelers to be used for commercial purposes.

DoT


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MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Department of School Education and Literacy

2. Department of Higher Education

Scheme Meaning in


Integrated scheme for school education/ samagrashiksha

Nil Quality education and enhancing learning outcomes. Bridging Social and Gender Gaps, Ensuring equity and inclusion at all levels of school education. Vocationalization of education. Strengthening and upgradation of teacher training.

Centrally Sponsored Scheme It subsumes three schemes–

1. SarvaShikshaAbhiya

n,

2. RashtriyaMadhyamik

ShikshaAbhiyan, and

3. Teacher Education

envisages ‘school’ as a continuum from pre-school, primary, upper primary, secondary to senior secondary levels( class 1 to 12)

Department of School Education and Literacy

Institutes of Eminence Scheme

Nil For institutions which are expected to make into top 500 world rankings in a decade.

complete freedom to decide the curricula, hire domestic and foreign faculty and fix a fee structure of their choice. 10 public and 10 private educational institutions selected by empowered committee Rs. 1000 cr. grant will be given only to public institutions. No grants for private institutions

National initiative for school heads and teachers holistic advancement (NISHTHA)

Nil To improve Learning Outcomes at the Elementary level through Integrated Teacher Training

NISHTHA is under Samagrashiksha scheme. Training will be conducted directly by Key Resource Persons identified by the States, who will in turn be trained by NCERT.


PARAMARSH scheme

Nil A UGC scheme for mentoring NAAC accreditation aspirant institutions to promote quality assurance in higher education

Targets 1000 Higher Education Institutions for mentoring.

Department of Higher Education

Pradhan Mantri innovative learning programme– DHRUV

Nil to identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge

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and encourage them to realize full potential

across the country - chosen from classes 9 to 12.

school education shagun

Shagun =

ShalaGunv

atta (school

quality)

an over reaching initiative to improve the school education system.

It involves creating a junction in the form of a digital platform for all portals, websites, programmes of the Department of School Education, all States& UTs and other related institutions.


Rashtriyamadhyamikshikshaabhiyan (RMSA)

Scheme for

Secondary

education

To enhance access to secondary education and to improve its quality universal access to secondary level education Remove gender inequality, socio-economic and disability barriers

Target - achieving a gross enrolment ratio of 75% from 52.26% in 2005-06 for classes IX-X


Sarvashikshaabhiyaan

Nil For achievement of Universalization of Elementary Education goals include universal access and retention, bridging of gender and social category gaps in education and enhancement of learning levels and infrastructure development.

Beneficiaries - children in the 6-14 age group Centrally sponsored scheme Sub-Programmes under SSA: 1. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat 2. The RashtriyaAvishkarAbhiyan 3. Vidyanjali 4. Kasturba Gandhi BalikaVidyalayas


Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat

Nil The Early reading and writing with Comprehension and Early Mathematics Programme

Beneficiaries: Focus on children in classes 1 and 2 to improve learning outcomes. Reading Initiative: upto class 8


Vidyanjali school volunteer programme

To bring together people willing to volunteer their services at schools(govt. run)

Nil Department of School Education and Literacy

Rashtriyaavishkarabhiyan

Nil To motivate children engage in Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) and To create a culture of thinking, inventing, tinkering and to promote enquiry based learning in Schools.

Target groups: Students in the age group of 6 - 18 years in Government schools, KVs, special schools, etc. Mentoring by institutes like IITs/ IIMs and other central universities.


Mid-day meal scheme

Nil To avoid classroom hunger, address malnutrition increase school enrolment, attendance and retention To improve socialization

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among castes To empower women through employment

cooked meal with 450 calories and 12 g of protein to every child at primary level and 700 calories and 20 g of protein at upper primary level.

The School Management Committee mandated under RTE Act, 2009 shall also monitor the implementation.

RashtriyaUchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan(RUSA)

Scheme for

higher

education

To improve the overall quality of state institutions of higher education. reforms in the affiliation, academic and examination systems. To synergize vocational education with higher education. quality faculty, Research and innovations, regional balance.

Centrally sponsored scheme Seeks to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of the country to 30% by 2020 strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions


Madhyamik and uchchtarshikshakosh(MUSK)

Nil

A non-lapsable pool in the Public Account for secondary and higher, education known as MUSK into which all proceeds of Secondary and Higher Education cess will be credited.

Administration and maintenance of the fund by MHRD. expenditure on ongoing schemes would be financed from the MUSK only after the gross budgetary support is exhausted


UDAAN- giving wings to girls

Nil To address the low

enrollment of girl students in

prestigious engineering

institutions.

To address the teaching gap

between the school

education and engineering

entrance examination

launched by CBSE under

guidance of MHRD

Students are provided free

offline / online resources

while studying in Class XI and

Class XII (both govt and pvt

schools) for preparation of

admission test to various

premier engineering colleges


Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

Nil Aims to connect institutions of higher education, including IIT, NITswith local communities to address the development challenges of rural areas through appropriate technologies

Nil Department of Higher Education

Ek Bharat Shrestha Nil enhance interaction Activities - Cultural Department of


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Bharat

between people of diverse cultures living in different States and UTs in India, promoting greater mutual understanding Showcase rich heritage. Spirit of national integration.

exchange, Translation of books, Educational Tours, art festivals, learning the language, sharing best practices Participation of various ministries and state govts.

School Education and Literacy

Technical education quality improvement programme (TEQIP)

Nil To overhaul the quality of technical education in the Low-Income States and Special Category States

Employs graduates from premier colleges to teach in engineering colleges in backward districts. Central sector scheme. External assistance from world bank.


National testing Agency

Nil to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions. an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization

It will be registered as a society under the Indian Societies Registration Act. Chaired by eminent educationist appointed by Ministry of HRD.

SHREYAS - Scheme for higher education youth in apprenticeship and skills

Nil To provide industry apprenticeship opportunities to the general graduates through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and To enhance their employability

The scheme is for students in degree courses, primarily non-technical coordination with Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Labour


(IMPRINT) india

Nil It is a MHRD supported Pan-IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in ten technology domains relevant to India

Recently, IMPRINT-2 has been approved with a revised strategy under which, this initiative will be jointly funded and steered by MHRD and Department of Science and Technology (DST), and It will be open to all Centrally Funded Higher Education Institutions. Its scope has been extended to private institutions as well.


Mission Karmayogi capacity

building

and

performanc

e

evaluation

programm

aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India.

The programme will support a transition from “rules-based to roles-based” HR management so that work allocations can be done by matching an official’s competencies to the requirements of the post.

Nil


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e for civil

servants

Apart from domain knowledge training, the scheme will focus on “functional and behavioural competencies” as well, and also includes a monitoring framework for performance evaluations.

MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

1. Department of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation (DoWR&GJ)

2. Department of Drinking Water and sanitation (DoDW&S)

Scheme Meaning

in English Objective Special points Department

JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN

Nil Nil To create a jan-andolan along the lines of the Swachh Bharat Mission, to save water and secure the future five important water

conservation interventions

are :

1. Water conservation and

rainwater harvesting,

2. Renovation of traditional

and other water

bodies/tanks,

3. Reuse of water and

recharging of structures,

4. Watershed development

5. Intensive afforestation.

It is a collaborative effort of

various ministries of the

Government of India and state

governments, being coordinated

by the Department of Drinking

Water and Sanitation (DDWS)

that comes under the Jal Shakti

Ministry.

two phases- citizen

participation

1. During the monsoon season,

from 1st July, 2019 to 15th

September, 2019

2.From 1st October, 2019 to 30th

November, 2019 for states

receiving the North East

retreating monsoons.

DoDW&S

Jal Jeevan Mission

Nil Aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural household i.e., Har GharNal Se Jal by 2024.

Water is the State subject and

hence implementation by states

Emphasises the critical role of

the gram panchayat level

The fund sharing pattern to be

90:10 for Himalayan and North-

Eastern States; 50:50 for other

States and 100% for UTs

Public Finance Management

System (PFMS) should be used

for tracking the funds.

JAL KRANTI ABHIYAN Nil Strengthening grass root

involvement of all

stakeholders. Started in

Activities under the scheme (a)Jal Gram Yojana - turning one water scared village in each district into water surplus village

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2015.

utilization of traditional

knowledge along with

modern technologies.

To utilize sector level

expertise from government,

NGO’s, citizens etc.

Enhancing livelihood

security through water

security in rural areas.

(b)Development of Model

Command Area - for water

conservation

(c)Pollution abatement

(d)Mass Awareness Programme

and other activities.

NAMAMI GANGE

YOJANA

Nil Integrated Conservation Mission to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

It covers 8 states/UTs, 47 towns & 12 rivers under the project implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), and its state counterpart organization. 100% centrally funded.

Clean Ganga Fund was launched as a part of the NamamiGange programme

DoWR&GJ

NATIONAL MISSION FOR CLEAN GANGA (NMCG)

Nil

To ensure effective control of pollution and rejuvenation of the river Ganga by adopting a river basin approach to promote inter-sectoral coordination for comprehensive planning and management.

established in the year 2011 as

a registered society

It is the implementation wing of

the National Council for

Rejuvenation, Protection, and

Management of River Ganga

also known as National Ganga

Council, which is headed by PM.

DoWR&GJ

Ganga Vriksharopan

Abhiyan

Vriksha - trees

aims to bring greater awareness among people and other stakeholders regarding the importance of afforestation for the task of Ganga Rejuvenation.

Under National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in five main stream Ganga basin states – Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal

DoWR&GJ

Ganga Prahari Ganga Praharis are self-motivatedand trained volunteers from among the local communities in the five Ganga states -Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. To Create awareness about the benefits of a clean and vibrant Ganga

They will monitor the quality of the natural resources of the river by mobilizing local communities at the grassroots level. Initiative of National Mission for Clean Ganga-Wildlife Institute of India (NMCG-WII)

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CLEAN GANGA FUND

(CGF)

Nil voluntary contributions to the fund from residents and NRIs / PIO and others - people’s participation in the national effort of improving the cleanliness of the river Ganga

PSUs and Private companies can can contribute under CSR obligations

managed by a Trust headed by

Finance Minister.

DoWR&GJ

NATIONAL

HYDROLOGY

PROJECT

Nil improving extent, quality, and accessibility of water resources information, decision support system for floods and basin level resource planning and strengthen capacity of institutions in India

Assessment of both surface and

ground water resources

Covers entire country

Central Sector Scheme.

Assisted by World Bank

Implemented by various central

and state agencies. DoWR is

the coordinator.

DoWR&GJ

DAM

REHABILITATION AND

IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT (DRIP)

Nil To improve the safety and performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances To strengthen the dam safety institutional setup in participating states as well as at central level

Launched in 2012 by Central Water Commission (CWC) 80% of the total project cost is provided by the World Bank as loan and remaining 20% is borne by the States / Central Government. It is implemented in a phased manner

DoWR&GJ

ATAL BHUJAL

YOJANA - NATIONAL

GROUNDWATER

MANAGEMENT

IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAMME

Nil For sustainable management of ground water by addressing supply as well as demand side aspects To reduce ground water consumption

The priority areas fall in the

states of GJ, HR, KA, MP, MH, RJ

and UP.

community participation. convergence with different water schemes central Sector Scheme. World Bank provides loan.

DoWR&GJ

SWACHHA BHARAT MISSION (GRAMIN)

Nil Improving the quality of life in rural areas through promoting cleanliness and eliminating open defecation by 2019as a fitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Birth Anniversary. Motivating communities and PRIs to adopt sustainable sanitation practices, Encouraging appropriate technologies,waste management practices.

implementation- National, State, District, Block and Gram Panchayat level Institutions. The Mission Coordinator for SBM is Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS)

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NATIONAL RURAL DRINKING WATER PROGRAM

Nil To provide every rural person with adequate safe water for drinking, cooking and other basic domestic needs on a sustainable basis.

covers all the Rural Population across the country Centrally Sponsored Scheme

DoDW&S

Swachh Iconic Place Special clean-up initiative focused on select iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country.

Coordinated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (nodal ministry) in association with the Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism

DoDW&S

MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

Scheme Meaning in

English Objective Special points Departme

nt PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM

Nil to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas To support completion of the sanctioned and ongoing projects. Aims at improving the socio-economic parameters of basic amenities for improving the quality of life of the people

Centrally sponsored scheme One of the Core of the Core Schemes The projects are funded in the ratio of 60:40 and for NE and Hilly States at 90:10 between the Centre and States. Education, Health and Skill are high priority areas

Nil

CYBER GRAM YOJANA

Nil training in computers to Minority Community students, enable them to acquire ICT skills that would empower them toBecome digitally literate and participate in knowledge based activities, Access financial, social and government services.

It is a component of Multi-sectoral Development Programme.

Funds - shared by Central Government and State

Nil

JIYO PARSI SCHEME

Nil To reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions.

Central Sector Scheme Nil

NAI ROSHNI A Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women

To empower and instill confidence among minority women, by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting with Government systems, banks and other institutions at all levels.

Programme is run with the help of NGOs, Civil societies and Government Institutions all over the country funds are shared by Central Government and State

Nil

HunarHaat Nil It is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery etc made by the artisans from Minority communities.

Nil Nil

USTTAD Upgrading the Skill and Training in Traditional Art craft for

preserve heritage of traditional arts and crafts of minorities. build capacity of master craftsmen/artisans and training

Market linkage, employability, R&D

Fully funded by government of India

Nil


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Development of young generation through the master craftsmen/ artisans

NAI MANZIL An integrated Education and Livelihood initiative for the Minority Communities

To provide education and market-driven skills training to minority youth who are Below Poverty Line.

Beneficiaries - Minority youths in the age group of 17 to 35 years who are school-dropouts or educated in the community education institutions like Madarsas

placements to at least 70% of the trained youth

50% funding from the World Bank

Nil

PADHO PARDESH

Study abroad. To provide Religious minorities better opportunities for higher education abroad and enhance their employability

interest subsidy on the educational loans

courses - Masters, M/.Phil. or Ph.D. level

income limit – 6 lakh

Central Sector Scheme

Nil

NAI UDAAN Nil to provide financial support to the minority candidates clearing prelims conducted by UPSC, SSC and SPSCs to increase their representation in public service.


Income limit – 8 lakh

Nil

MANAS Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills

To meet all Skill Development/Up-gradation needs of the Minority communities in the country.

It will also provide concessional credit for expanding existing businesses and setting up new businesses. MANAS - an SPV for implementation

Nil

HAMARI DHAROHAR

Dharohar = heritage

to preserve Rich Heritage of Minority Communities of India under the Overall Concept of Indian Culture.

Central Sector Scheme A project has been initiated to translate documents belonging to medieval period on the subjects of Medicines, Mathematics, and Literature from Arabic language to English.

Nil

SEEKHO AUR KAMAO

Learn and Earn - placement linked skill development scheme

To bring down unemployment rate of minorities, update traditional skills, market linkages, improve employability.

Trainee : 14-35 years of age

Minimum 75% placement out of which at least 50% in organized sector.

Nil

MAHILA SAMRIDDHI YOJANA

Nil A scheme for skill development and empowerment of minority women

linking micro-credit with the training implemented by National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC)

nil


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MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

1. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

2. Department Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG)

3. Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare

Scheme Meaning

in English Objective Special points Departmen

t CENTRAL STAFFING SCHEME

Nil It provides a systematic arrangement for selection and appointment of eligible officers from the participating services at the level of Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and Secretary in the Central Government.

Target functionaries: Employee in State governments (Can be Member of All India Services) and Participating Group A services from Central Services with minimum service of 9 years. Agencies involved:Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Civil Services Board, Minister in-Charge of the concerned Ministry.

DoPT

COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE MODIFIED MODULES ON INDUCTION TRAINING (COMMIT)

Nil To improve the public service delivery mechanism and provide citizen centric administration through capacity building of officials who interact with the citizens on day-to-day basis

It is developed by DoPT in collaboration with UNDP implemented through State Administrative Training Institutes

DoPT

Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) Portal:

Nil It is a platform based on web technology which primarily aims to enable submission of grievances by the aggrieved citizens from anywhere and anytime

Nil DAR&PG

MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ



GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYAN

Rural self governance

To promote social harmony, spread awareness about pro-poor initiatives of government, reach out to poor households to enrol them and also to obtain their feedback on various welfare programmes.

special focused intervention of seven schemes in backward districts : PradhanMantir Jan DhanYojan, PradhanMantriJeevanBimnayojana, PradhanMantriSurakshaBimaYojana, SAUBHAGYA, UJALA, PradhanMantriUjjwlaYojana, and Mission Indradhanush.

Nil

RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYAN (RGSA)

Nil To strengthen PRIs for achieving SDGs with main thrust on convergence with Mission Antyodaya and emphasis on strengthening PRIs in the 117 Aspirational districts

Centrally Sponsored Scheme It will extend to all States and UTs of the Country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not

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making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient

exist.

Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive

Nil aims at incentivization of States for devolving funds, functions and functionaries (3Fs) to Panchayats Also, to bring accountability and transparency and functioning of panchayats

central sector scheme Nil

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

Scheme Meaning in


BharatmalaPariyojana

Road and Highway project

Optimizing efficiency of the movement of goods and people across the country.

Connecting 550 Districts in the country through NH linkages.

enhance economic activity, direct and indirect employment opportunities

Multimodal Logistics Parks Agencies: NHAI, National Highway and Industrial Development Corporation (NHIDC) and state PWDs. Centrally sponsored scheme Funding: several routes -debt funds, budgetary allocation, private investment, toll operator transfer model etc.

Nil

INAM PRO and INAM PRO+ Web portal

Infrastructure and material providers

facilitates comparison of price, availability of materials, order placement etc. ; Reasonable rates, Reduce time and efforts, Transparency. Increase the efficiency in procurement of construction

portal is designed by (NHIDCL). INAM-Pro included only cement.INAM-Pro+ includes other construction materials, equipments

Nil

SetuBharatam

Setu - bridge Development of bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways and to make all National Highways free of railway level crossings by 2019.

Railway over Bridges (ROB)/Railway under Bridges (RUB) will be built at the level crossings as part of the programme.

Nil

INFRACON Nil National Portal for Infrastructure Consultancy Firms and Key Personnel& Domain experts .

Nil Nil

BhoomiRashi Portal Nil For expediting the processof publication of notifications for Land acquisition for road projects.

Nil. Nil

Char Dham Highway Project

Nil to improve connectivity to the Char Dham pilgrimage centres in the Himalayas i.eGangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Construct 900 km highway roads with paved shoulders

Nil


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MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Department of Rural Development (DoRD)

2. Department of Land Resources (DoLR)

Scheme Meaning in

English Objective Special points Departme

nt SANSAD ADARSH GRAM YOJANA (SAANJHI)

Nil Each Member of Parliament will take the responsibility of developing physical and institutional infrastructure in three villages by 2019. Thereafter, five suchAdarsh Grams will be selected and developed by 2024. Implementation of government schemes on time.

Gram Panchayat would be the

basic unit for development. It will

have a population of 3000-5000 in

plain areas and 1000-3000 in hilly,

tribal and difficult areas.

LokSabha MP has to choose a

Gram Panchayatfrom within

his/her constituency and

RajyaSabha MP a Gram Panchayat

from the rural area of a district of

his/her choice in the State from

which he/she is elected

Central Sector Scheme launched in

1993-94.

DoRD

PRADHAN MANTRI GRAM SADAK YOJANA (PMGSY)

Rural road To connect all villages in rural areas with all-weather roads

cover only the rural areas. Urban

roads are excluded

Major District Roads, State

Highways and National Highways

are not covered.

The unit of this programme is

habitation rather than revenue

villages.

Centrally Sponsored Scheme

DoRD

SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION

Nil to stimulate local economic development, enhance basic services, infrastructure in rural clusters. Development of cluster of Smart Villages (Rurbanclusters )which have latent potential for growth.

The clusters will be geographically contiguous Gram Panchayats with a population of about 25000 to 50000 in plain and coastal areas and a population of 5000 to 15000 in desert, hilly or tribal areas Central Government shall provide

Critical Gap Funding to

supplement the shortfall in funding

available through various

Government schemes.

DoRD


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MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT (MGNREGA)

Nil guaranteed hundred days of wage employment in a financial year, to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. Beneficiaries are willing rural population, unskilled manual labourers and seasonally unemployed.

employment within 15 days of

application.

unemployment allowance in case employment is not provided within fifteen days. Receipt of wages within fifteen days of work done One third of workforce must be women 60:40 ratio of labour and material

component (flexibility based on the

practical requirements).

It is the Gram Sabha and the Gram

Panchayat which approves the shelf

of works and fix their priority.Social

audit is done by Gram Sabha

Wages are linked to Consumer Price

Index (Agriculture labour).

Contractors and machineries are

not allowed

DoRD

MISSION ANTYODAYA

Nil to converge government interventions with Gram Panchayats as the basic unit for planning by pooling resources - human and financial - to ensure sustainable livelihoods

Rural transformation to make a real

difference based on measurable

outcomes to the lives of 1,00,00,000

households in 5,000 rural clusters or

50,000 Gram Panchayats in 1,000

days.

Public institutions like

KrishiVigyanKendras, MSME

Clusters will be involved for

enhancing productive employment

and economic activities.

DoRD

PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA (GRAMEEN)

Rural housing.

To provide pucca house to all who are houseless and living in dilapidated houses in rural areas by 2022. Aims at helping rural people below the poverty-line (BPL)

Beneficiaries would be chosen

according SECC 2011

Centrally sponsored scheme

Government to construct 1

crorepucca (permanent) houses for

the rural poor in the next three

years.

DoRD

NATIONAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

Nil social security and welfare programme to provide support to aged persons, widows, disabled persons and bereaved families on death of primary breadwinner, belonging to below poverty line households.

Ensures minimum national standard for social assistance in addition to the benefits that states are currently providing or might provide in future. It is one of the six core of the core schemes

DoRD


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DEENDAYAL ANTYODAYA YOJANA- NATIONAL RURAL LIVELIHOODS MISSION (DAY-NRLM)

Nil To reduce poverty by enabling the poor households to access gainful self-employment opportunities, through building strong grassroots institutions of the poor.

Target Group is identified through

the Participatory Identification of

Poor (PIP) method and it is delinked

from BPL.

Institutional building, Financial

inclusion, Livelihoods promotion,

Social inclusion, Convergence.

assisted by World Bank.

DoRD

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION AND MONITORING COMMITTEE (DISHA)

Nil Ensuring a better coordination among all theelected representatives in Parliament, State Legislatures and Local Governments and among different schemes for efficient and time-bound development of districts in our country. to coordinate with Central and State and local Panchayat Governments.

Chairperson of the committee will

be the senior most Member of

Parliament (LokSabha) elected

from the district

DoRD

AJEEVIKA GRAMEEN EXPRESS YOJANA

Nil alternative source of livelihood to members of SHGs - facilitate SHGs to operate public transport services in backward rural areas

A sub-scheme under DAY-NRLM.

Community Based Organisation will

provide interest free loan from its

own corpus to the Self Help Group

members

It will be implemented in 250 blocks

in the country on a pilot basis for a

period of 3 years from 2017-18 to

2019-20.

DoRD

START UP VILLAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME

Nil helping rural households

including women to set-up

enterprises.

to generate livelihood

through self-employment

A sub-scheme under DAY-NRLM

Provisions of loan, technical

assistance, skill training.

DoRD

DDU GRAMEEN KOUSHALYA YOJANA (DDU-GKY)

Nil to provide diversity of income to rural poor families through skill development and career progression.

A sub-scheme under DAY-NRLM

It funds training projects with an emphasis on placement, retention, career progression and foreign placement. Demand led skill training at no cost to the rural poor Mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups Guaranteed Placement for at least 75% trained candidates

DoRD


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NEERANCHAL NATIONAL WATERSHED PROJECT

Nil To support watershed development component of PM KrishiSinchayeeYojana through technical assistance to improve conservation outcomes and agricultural yields reducing surface runoff of rainwater, increasing recharge of ground water and better availability of water in rainfed areas.

Funding: Government's share is

50% and rest is the loan component

from the World Bank.

DoLR

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

Scheme Meaning in


SAGARMALA

Nil Port-led direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to transport goods to and from ports quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. To enhance the capacity of major and non-major ports

Components-Port Modernization & New Ports, PortConnectivity, Port-linked Industrialization, Community Development, Coastal Shipping & Inland Waterways Transport central sector scheme. Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL)- under the Ministry- equity support to projects(SPVs). National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) coordinates the program at national level. State Sagarmala Committee at state level headed by chief minister

Nil

JAL MARG VIKAS PROJECT

Waterway development

capacity augmentation of navigation on the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 (Ganga)

States covered - UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, WB Implemented by IWAI(statutory body setup in 1986)with the help of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). Funding: world Bank- (technical and financial support) budgetary support from central governmentt and PPP.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

1. Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. (DoSJ&E)

2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. (D0EPwD)

Scheme Meaning

in English Objective Special points Department

SwachhtaUdyamiYojana

Nil cleanliness and providing livelihood to SafaiKaramcharis To prevent the necessity of manual scavenging

Technology intervention in toilets, garbage etc. Financial assistance and employment opportunities for the target group Implementing Agency: National Safari Karmacharis Finance &Development Corporation (NSKFDC).

DoSJ&E

Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)

Nil To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Central Sector Scheme It is being implemented since 1999 for providing financial assistance to NGOs working for education and rehabilitation of PwDs Revised in 2018 Disability includes Blindness, Low vision, Leprosy-cured, Hearing impairment, Loco motor disability, Mental retardation and Mental illness

DoEPwD

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan/ Accessible India Campaign

Nil To make a barrier free and conducive environment for Divyangjans(PwDs) all over the country

campaign has been divided into three verticals: Built Environment; Transport and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) eco system.

DoEPwD

RashtriyaVayoshriYojana

Nil To provide Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category.

Central Sector Scheme 30% of the beneficiaries in each district shall be women. Implemented by - Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the MoSJ&E expenditure from the "Senior Citizens' Welfare Fund". Beneficiaries will be identified by state governments / UTs

DoSJ&E

Self-Employment Scheme for the Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

Nil to assist the manual scavengers for their rehabilitation in alternative occupations.

Central Sector scheme one time cash assistance, Loans for project cost on concessional rates of interest, Skill Development Training

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PradhanMantriAdarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY): Model village

Nil To ensure the requisite physical and social infrastructure for socioeconomic development of Scheduled caste population.

Beneficiaries: SC majority villages (SC Population > 50%).

DoSJ&E

NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION (2018- 2023):

Nil To make India drug free and create awareness among the youth about harmful effects of drug.

multi-pronged strategy such as Preventive Education, awareness generation, counselling, deaddiction, treatment and rehabilitation etc.

DoSJ&E

Varishtha Pension BimaYojana

Nil To provide social security during old age and protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions.

Nil DoSJ&E

Inclusive India Initiative

Nil To include persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the mainstream and in all important aspects of social life

Nil DoEPwD

MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

Scheme Meaning

in English Objective Special points Departme

nt Members of

Parliament Local

Area Development

Scheme (MPLADS):

Nil Members of Parliament to recommend works for creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs to be taken up in their constituencies in the area of national priorities namely drinking water, education, public health, sanitation, roads etc

The annual MPLADS non-lapsable fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore. LS members can recommend works within their Constituencies and RS members can recommend works within the State of their Election. Nominated Members - anywhere in the country.

at least 15 per cent - for areas inhabited by SC population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population

Each MP shall ONLY recommend eligible work and The District Authority shall identify the Implementing Agency capable of executing the eligible work

Nil


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MINISTRY OF STEEL



STEEL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY MISSION OF INDIA

Nil Spearhead R&D programs of national importance in iron & steel, development of innovative, cutting edge technologies indigenously Collaborations amongst industry, national R&D laboratories and academic institutes

It is an industry driven initiative which has been setup as a Registered Society wherein Ministry of Steel is a facilitator. Ministry will provide 50% of the required corpus and the balance will be provided by participating steel companies

Nil

MINISTRY OF TEXTILES



SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED TEXTILE PARK (SITP)

Nil Financial assistance to textile sector for developing world class infrastructure support.

Targets industrial clusters and

locations to create world class

infra.

Funding: mix of Equity/Grant –

from the Ministry of Textiles,

State Government, State

Industrial Development

Corporation, Industry, and

Loan from Financial Institutions.

Nil

INTEGRATED SCHEME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SILK INDUSTRY

Nil To improve the productivity and quality of silk through R&D intervention. To enhance the Bivotine silk production in India to such a level that raw silk imports become nil by 2022.

promotes the use of silkworm by-products (pupa) for poultry feed, sericin for cosmetic applications etc. Implemented by the Ministry through Central Silk Board

Nil

POWERTEX INDIA SCHEME

Nil A comprehensive scheme for power loom sector development through multi-pronged interventions. To boost common infrastructure and modernization of the powerloom sector in the country.

Nil Nil

PROJECT SU.RE(Sustainable Resolution)

Nil Commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for Indian fashion industry. It also seeks to move apparel industry towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment.

launched by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI); United Nations India; and IMG Reliance, etc It will help industry reduce its carbon emissions, increase resource efficiency, tackle waste and water management.

Nil


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SCHEME FOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN TEXTILES SECTOR - SAMARTH

Nil To provide demand driven, placement-oriented skilling programme - creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors

NSQF compliant training courses Atleast 70% of the certified trainees are to be placed in the wage employment

Implemented through: Textile Industry /Units, Reputed training institutions, Institutions of Ministry of Textiles /State Governments.

Nil

AMENDED TECHNOLOGY UP-GRADATION FUND SCHEME (ATUFS)

Nil For technology upgradation of the textiles industry – financial assistance. facilitate augmentation of investment, productivity, quality, employment, exports in the textile machinery manufacturing.

It is a credit-linked Central Sector Scheme.

Nil

Deendayal HastkalaSankul

Nil Trade centre and crafts

museum at Varanasi which

would provide world-class

marketing facilities to the

weavers and artisans and would

also boost the tourism potential

of Varanasi.

Nil Nil

SAATHI (Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of Efficient Textiles Technology to Help Small Scale Industries)

Nil Launched jointly by Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Power to provide energy efficient powerlooms, motors and kits to small and medium powerloom units at no upfront cost.

Nil Nil

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Scheme Meaning in


Swadeshdarshan scheme

Nil Promote cultural and heritage value of the country to generate livelihoods in a sustainable manner by developing world class infrastructure in the circuit/destinations.

central sector scheme Circuits are designated under the themes Eco-tourism, Wildlife, Buddhist, Desert, Spiritual, Ramayana, Krishna, Coastal, Northeast, Rural, Himalayan, Tribal and Heritage.

Nil

Adopt A Heritage/ApniDharoharApnipehchan Project

Dharohar – Heritage. Pehchan – Identity.

Development, maintenance and operation of Tourism amenities and infra in monuments. Engaging broad sets of stakeholders and

It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and State/UTs Governments.

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empowering local communities. Economic growth and Employment

Involves PSUs, private companies and corporate citizens/individuals(known as Monument Mitras) to adopt heritage sites.

PRASAD scheme Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive

Harness pilgrimage tourism for its direct and multiplier effect upon employment generation and economic development.

Enhance tourist attractiveness developing world class infrastructure in the religious destinations.

central sector scheme was launched with 12 identified sites. Subsequently many cities were added to the list later. leveraging the voluntary funding available for CSR as well as PPP mode too. VGF facility is also there

Nil

Hunar se rozgartak programme

Hunar – skill. Rozgar – employment.

creation of employable skills amongst youth specific to Hospitality and Tourism Sector

Central sector scheme implemented through expert institutions

Nil

MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

Scheme Meaning

in English Objective Special points Departme

nt EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Nil To provide quality middle and high level education (class 6 to class 12) to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas. Enable them to avail of reservation in higher and professional education and jobs in public and private sectors

All blocks with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 Tribal persons will have a EMRS by 2022 Areas with higher density of ST population (90% or more) will have Eklavya Model Day Boarding School on an experimental basis

Education will be entirely free.

Nil

SCHEME OF ASHRAM SCHOOLS IN TRIBAL SUBPLAN AREAS

Nil To provide residential schools for STs including PTGs to increase the literacy rate among the tribal students and to bring them at par with other population

covers primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary level of education.

centrally sponsored scheme

operational in the Tribal sub-Plan

States/UT

Nil

VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA

Nil Improving the quality of life,

education, sustainable

employment,

infrastructure in tribal areas

Protection of tribal culture

and heritage

It covers all tribal people and all

areas with tribal population across

the country.


Nil


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VAN DHAN YOJANA

Nil To improve tribal incomes, livelihood generation by sustainably harnessing the wealth of forest and to leverage the collective strength, providing skill upgradation, setting up of primary processing and value addition facility.

an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED At unit level, aggregation of MFPs would be done by SHGs 10 such SHGs constituted to form “Van DhanVikas Kendra” for providing skill upgradation and capacity building It is proposed to develop 3,000 such centres in the country in two years.

Nil

TRIFOOD scheme

Nil tertiary value addition center will be set up in selected areas of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

Joint initiative of ministry of food processing, ministry of tribal affairs and TRIFED .

Nil

DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

Scheme Meaning in

English Objective Special points Departmen

t BHUVAN-ISRO’S GEO-PORTAL

Nil national geo-portal providing visualization services and Earth observation data to users in public domain. Besides, the portal also services several users for their remote sensing application needs

The platform is open and being used by a diverse user community - Government, public, NGOs and Academia etc

Dept. of Space

YUVA VIGYANI KARYAKRAM (YUVIKA)

Young scientist programme

To impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities.

Launched by ISRO two week summer vacation residential training programme 3 students(who have just finished 9th standard) from each State/ UT to be selected every year covering CBSE, ICSE and State syllabus

Dept. of Space

UNNATI

UnispaceNanosatellite Assembly & Training programme of ISRO in Bengaluru

provides opportunities to the participating developing countries to strengthen in assembling, integrating and testing of Nanosatellite

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MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT



NATIONAL NUTRITION MISSION- POSHAN ABHIYAN

Nil Holistic nourishment and synergy.Launched in 2018 improve nutritional outcomes for children(0-6 years), adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers to reduce stunting, under nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight

Financed from IBRD or other MDBs Executed with the MoWCD as the nodal ministry along with Ministry Jal Shakti and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Council on Nutrition (NCN) is set up under the PoshanAbhiyaan. The NCN is headed by the Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog. It is a national level coordination and convergence body on nutrition.

Nil

INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (ICDS)

Nil All-round(psychological, physical and social psychological, physical and social) development (health, nutrition and education) of children under 6.

To reduce the incidence of

mortality, morbidity,

malnutrition and school

dropout;

Beneficiaries:Children in the age group of 0-6 years, Pregnant women and, Lactating mothers

centrally sponsored scheme. World Bank and UNICEF also provide assistance.

Ministry (MWCD) has the overall responsibility of monitoring the scheme.

services related to health and are provided by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Nil

PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA (PMMVY)

Nil It is a maternity benefit scheme – conditional cash incentive of Rs 5000 + Rs 1000 under JananiSurakshaYojana = total 6000,

Beneficiaries: All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers, excluding those who are in regular employment with the Central or the State Governments or PSUs or similar benefits. Benefit – only once and for first child in family. centrally sponsored scheme

Nil

BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO

Nil Prevent gender biased sex selective elimination

Ensure survival & protection of the girl child

Ensure education of the girl child

It’s a Pan India Scheme(initially 100 districts), with 100% assistance from Central Government

Nil


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SUKANYA SAMRUDDHI YOJANA

Nil Girl’s education. Prohibit child marriage.

Small savings instrument for the girl child - SukanyaSamriddhi Account - to facilitate their education and marriage expenses. Child’s age should be 10 years or younger. Deposit needs to made until 14 years from opening of account

Nil

UJJAWALA SCHEME

Nil To prevent trafficking of women and children forcommercial sexual exploitation and to provide rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims into the family and society.

The implementing agencies can be the Social Welfare/Women and Child Welfare Department of State Government, Women’s Development Centres, Urban Local Bodies, Voluntary Organizations etc

Nil

RAJIV GANDHI SCHEME FOR EMPOWERMENT OF ADOLESCENT BOYS – SAKSHAM

Nil to empower the overall

development of youngsters, to

make them self-dependent,

gender-sensitive, skilled and

aware citizens.

Age groups - 11 to 18 years.

Nil

GENDER CHAMPIONS SCHEME

Nil Make young boys and girls

gender sensitive.

Create positive social norms that value the girls and their rights

Gender Champions can be both boys and girls above 16 years of age enrolled in educational institutions It’s a collaborative effort of MWCD and MHRD. Funding is provided by UGC

Nil

SWADHAR GREH SCHEME

Nil Targets the women victims of

difficult circumstances who are

in need of institutional

support for rehabilitation so

that they could lead their life

with dignity.

Beneficiaries:Women above 18

years of age under various distress

categories. facilities could also be

availed by the children

accompanying women victims.

Nil

SAKHI ONE STOP CENTRE

Nil To provide integrated support(medical, legal, psychologicaletc) to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces under one roof.

Centrally sponsored scheme. funding from Nirbhaya fund

Nil

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

A) Department of Youth Affairs (DoYA) B) Department of Sports (DoS)

Scheme Meaning in


RASHTRIYA YUVA SASHAKTIKARAN KARYAKRAM (RYSK)

Empowerment of youth

development and empowerment of youth, to develop the personality

Central Sector Scheme It subsumed 8 schemes -

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and leadership qualities and to engage them in nation building activities Restructuring and merger of various schemes to improve their effectiveness

National Young Leaders Programme, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, National Youth Corps,etc focuses on youth between the ages of 15-29 years

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

Nil To provide opportunity to the students to take part in various government led community service activities& programmes and develop their personality through community service

provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of school and student youth of Technical Institution,Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and Universities. Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of youth affairs. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan oversight the functions.

DoYA

KHELO INDIA- National PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS

Nil Mass participation of youth in annual sports competitions Identification of talent, Guidance and nurturing of the talent. Creation of Sports Infrastructure at Tehsil, District, State levels,

It is the merger of three schemes - Rajiv Gandhi KhelAbhiyan, Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme, National Sports Talent Search Scheme. Competition structure - Block/District/State and National level for different age groups (eg.Khelo India school games, Khelo India youth games) Central Sector Scheme. assistance like infra, manpower, etc can be availed from States or Sports Federations

DoS

TARGET OLYMPIC PODIUM SCHEME (TOPS)

Nil To identify, groom and prepare potential medal prospects for Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Formulated under overall ambit of National Sports Development Fund

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ATAL INNOVATION MISSION (AIM)

Nil to promote innovation and entrepreneurship at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels. Entrepreneurship promotion through Self-Employment and Talent Utilization, wherein innovators would be supported and mentored to become successful entrepreneurs.

Major initiatives: Atal Tinkering Labs in schools Atal Incubation Centers: in universities and industries

Atal New India Challenges: product specificinnovations

Atal Community Innovation Center- To stimulate community centric innovation

Industry, Academia, Government, Global collaboration

Atal Research & Innovation for Small Enterprises (ARISE)

Nil

SUSTAINABLE ACTION FOR TRANSFORMING HUMAN CAPITAL (SATH) PROGRAMME

Nil to initiate transformation in the education and health sectors and to identify and build future ‘role model’ states.

implemented by NITI along with knowledge partners

Nil

ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS PROGRAMME

Nil To quickly and effectively transform underdeveloped districts(117) of the country.

three core principles of the programme are - Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (of Central, State level ‘Prabhari’ Officers & District Collectors and with citizens), and Competition among districts

Nil

NATIONAL MISSION ON TRANSFORMATIVE MOBILITY AND BATTERY STORAGE

Nil To promote Clean, Connected, Shared and Holistic Mobility Initiatives in the country

strategies for transformative mobility and Phased Manufacturing Programmes for Electric Vehicles and its Components and Batteries. Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee will be chaired by CEO NITI Aayog.

Nil

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE

Scheme Meaning in


Pro-active governance and timely implementation (pragati)

Nil multi-purpose and multi-modal platform aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of

three-tier system (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the States).

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the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.

Project monitoring group (PMG)

Nil It is an institutional mechanism for resolving a variety of issues including fast tracking the approvals for setting up and expeditious commissioning of large Public, Private and Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Projects

It covers projects of both central and state governments.

Nil

PM NATIONAL RELIEF FUND (PMNRF)

Nil to assist people in certain difficult circumstances

The fund consists entirely of public contributions without any budgetary support. Disbursement is made with PM approval

Nil

NATIONAL DEFENCE FUND

Nil welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents

Administered by Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson, and Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members The fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support

Nil

MINISTRY OF AYUSH

Scheme Meaning in

English / Abbreviation


National AYUSH Mission

The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy, abbreviated as AYUSH

To provide cost effective and equitable AYUSH health care, better access to the services, quality AYUSH education and To promote the adoption of Quality standards of AYUSH drugs& maintain availability of raw materials.

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme 2. The Mandatory components: (80% of resource pool) AYUSH Services, Educational Institutions, Quality Control of ASU &H Drugs &Medicinal Plants 3. Flexible components are also there (20%)

Dept. of AYUSH

SwasthyaRaksha Mission

Swasthya – Hygiene, Raksha - Protection

To organize SwasthyaRakshan OPDs, SwasthyaParikshan Camps and Health/Hygiene awareness programme Assessment of health status and propagation of

Initiated through Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) and Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) in selected districts/ villages

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Ayurvedic concept of pathya-apathya and extension of health care services.

Scheme for promoting Pharmacovigilance of AYUSH Drugs

Nil To develop the culture of documenting adverse effects and undertake safety monitoring of AYUSH drugs.

It intends to facilitate the establishment of three-tier network of National Intermediary and Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centres. It is a central sector scheme All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhihas been designated as National Pharmacovigilance Centre

AYUSH

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

Nil to prevent exploitation and to protect Indian traditional knowledge from wrongful patents mainly at International Patent Offices

collaborative Project of CSIR and Ministry of AYUSH It contains Indian traditional medicine knowledge in a digitized format Funds under the scheme are provided only to CSIR and no funds have been allocated to any state.

Nil

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

1. Department of Fertilisers 2. Department of Pharmaceuticals 3. Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals



NBS – Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme

- To ensure that sufficient quantity of P&K is at the farmer’s disposal at statutory controlled prices. Agricultural growth can be sustained and balanced nutrient application to the soil can be ensured.

This scheme is for 22 grades of decontrolled fertilizers namely DAP, MAP, TSP, DAP Lite, MOP, SSP, Ammonium Sulphate and 15 grades of complex fertilizers and is provided at subsidised rates.

Department Of Fertilisers

PradhanMantri Jan AushadhiPariyojana

Jan - People Aushadi – Medicine

Making quality medicines available at affordable prices for all, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, through exclusive outlets “PradhanMantriBhartiyaJanaushadhiKendras”, so as to reduce out of pocket expenses in healthcare.

BPPI (Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India) will be the implementation agency for the PMBJP. Government of India is providing full financial support to BPPI during the initial years.

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SUVIDHA Suvidha – Help/Benifit

To make the affordable sanitary napkin available for Rs. 2.50 per pad at over 3200 JanaushadhiKendras across India and would ensure ‘Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha’ for the underprivileged Women of India.

Nil Department Of Pharmaceuticals

Pharma Jan Samadhan Scheme

Samadhan - redressal

The PJS provides the consumer with an effective and time bound online grievance redressal system to effectively deal with complaints related to pricing, shortage and non-availability of medicines.

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will initiate action on any complaint within 48 hrs of its receipt.

Department Of Pharmaceuticals

Plastic park scheme -- To include a whole range of companies required by the plastics processing community from material and machinery suppliers, plastics processing companies, plastic recycling companies including waste management system.

Under the scheme, Government of India provides grant funding up to 50% of the project cost, subject to a ceiling of Rs.40 crore per project..

Department Of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

Scheme Meaning in


UDAN – RCS

UdeDeshkaAamNagarik – "letting the common citizen of the country fly"

Making air travel affordable To boost inclusive national economic development, job growth and air transport infrastructure development.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the implementing agency The maximum airfare has been capped at Rs 2500 for a one-hour journey of approximately 500 kilometres or for a 30-minute journey on a helicopter.

Nil

DigiYatra Yatra - Travel To process Passengers automatically processed based on facial recognition system at check points like; Entry point check, Entry in to Security Check, Aircraft Boarding.

Implemented by AAI Nil


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International UDAN Nil To provide air connectivity at affordable costs to select overseas destinations.

The scheme is designed for State governments that are keen to promote air connectivity on international routes Implemented by AAI

Nil

NABH Nirman Scheme

(Next-gen Airports for Bharat – NABH)

To expand the airport capacity and amenities to handle a billion trips a year under the new initiative.

Proposed by AAI Nil

MINISTRY OF COAL

Scheme Meaning in


SHAKTHI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India)

Nil Make coal available to all thermal power plants in transparent and objective manner and ensure that the benefits of coal linkage are transferred to the end consumers.

It is a transformational policy for auction and allotment of coal linkages for power companies. Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) will earmark coal mines for supply

Nil

Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS)

Nil Web based GIS applied reporting, monitoring and taking suitable action on unauthorised coal mining activities.

The basic platform used in the system is of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s (MeiTY) map.

Nil

Khan-Prahari - Mobile Application tool for reporting any illegal coal mining incident through geo-tagged photographs as well as textual information by any individual.

It also aims to establish a participative monitoring system where the citizens also can use this app and report.

Nil

UTTAM (Unlocking Transparency By Third Party Assessment Of Mined Coal) app

Nil To provide an App for all citizens and coal consumers to monitor the process of Third Party Sampling of coal across CIL subsidiaries.

Ensures accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in coal ecosystem. The Ministry of Coal and Coal India Limited (CIL) developed UTTAM

Nil


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MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

1. Department of Food and Public Distribution

2. Department of Consumer Affairs

Scheme Meaning in


Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)

Antyodaya - uplifting of the weakest section of the society Anna – Food/ Rice Yojana - Scheme

Identifying and Providing food grains at a highly subsidized rate to the poorest of poor under TPDS.

"AntyodayaRationCard” are given. Entitled to 35 Kg of food grains per household per month 2.5Cr. households covering 38% of BPL Identification and distribution by states. Transportation of grains by FCI.

Department of Food and Public Distribution

Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)

Nil To formulate and implement fool proof arrangements for the identification of the poor for delivery of food grains.

Features:

Targeting

Dual Prices (BPL & APL)

Centre – State control


Integrated Management of Public Distribution System - IMPDS

Nil To integrate PDS System / Portalsof States / UTs with portals ofCentral Govt. / System. Introduction One Nation One Ration Card system. De-duplication of Ration Cards andbeneficiaries.

End to end Computerization of TPDSOperations Reduces leakage and helps migrant labourers


Price Stabilization Fund (PSF)

Nil To promote direct purchase from farmers /farmers’ association, To maintain a strategic buffer stock, To protect consumers by supplying such commodities at reasonable prices.

Creation of Corpus fund and its Management by Price Stabilisation Fund Management Committee (PSFMC). Funds, Centre: State =50:50 (NE States 75:25)

Department of consumer affairs

One Nation One Ration Card

Nil To introduce nation-wide portability of ration card holders under National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA)

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Digitally Safe Consumer Campaign

Nil To integrate the internet safety message into everyday tasks that the consumers undertake over the internet

Department of Consumer Affairs collaborates with Google India on raising awareness about internet safety amongst consumers

Department of Consumer Affairs

Integrated Grievance Redress Mechanism (INGRAM)

Nil To create awareness, advise and redress consumer grievances Act as a central registry for lodging consumer grievances.

Nil Department of Consumer Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.

The scheme aimed at providing each person who is covered under the National Food Security Act with an additional 5 kg grains (wheat or rice) for free, in addition to the 5 kg of subsidised food grain already provided through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The beneficiaries are also entitled to 1 kg of pulse for free, according to regional preferences.


MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Scheme Meaning in


MCA21 Nil To provideany time &anywhere services to Businesses and It is a pioneering program being the first mission mode e-governance project.

NISG (National Institute of Smart Governance) is assisting the MCA in operations & maintenance of theproject

Nil

National CSR Data Portal Nil To establish a platform to disseminateCorporate Social Responsibility related data &information filed by thecompanies registered with it.

Driving accountability and transparency for corporate India

Nil

Corporate Data Portal Nil The Corporate Data Portal would makeavailable for public viewing a wealth ofinformation on company filings, includingannual financial statements, annual reportand various event-based filings.

It would also cater to customized dataservices for research and analysis.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF CULTURE



Project Mausam Mausam – Whether

To explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean ‘world’–collating archaeological and historical research and to document the diversity of cultural, commercial and religious interactions in the Indian Ocean.

To be implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as the nodal agency with research support from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and National Museum as associate bodies.

Nil

Scheme For Promotion Of Culture Of Science (SPOCS)

Nil Provides for setting up of Science Cities and Science Centres in the States to the growth of science and technology and their application in industry and human welfare.

Implementing Agency National Council of Science Museums (an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture)

Nil

SevaBhoj Scheme Seva – Service, Bhoj – Food,

To reduce the financial burden of charitable or religious institutions that providelangar / prasad / Bhandara / food for free.

It’s a Central Sector scheme Religious institution shall first register with Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog and get Unique ID generated by Darpan Portal then the institution shall enrol itself in CSMS Portal of the Ministry

Nil

Safeguarding The Intangible Cultural Heritage And Diverse Cultural Traditions Of India

Nil Reinvigorating and revitalizing various institutions, groups, individuals, identified non-MoC institutions, NGOs, researchers and scholars so that they may engage in activities/ projects for strengthening, protecting, preserving and promoting the rich intangible cultural heritage of India.

The scheme is being implemented through SangeetNatakAkademi

Nil

National Mission on Manuscripts

Nil To establish a digital National Manuscripts Library at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

It promotes ready access to these manuscripts through publication, both in book form as well as electronic form

Nil

National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap

Nil Establishes the cultural mapping via running nationwide cultural awareness programme called HamariSanskritiHamariPahchanAbhiyan for the development of all art forms and artists.

Establish a National Cultural Working Place (NCWP) portal for obtaining information, knowledge sharing etc. in the field of all art forms.

Nil


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Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)

Nil To promote, understand and develop fondness for India’s rich cultural heritage amongst the youth with a view to develop appropriate leadership qualities amongst youth.

Nil Nil

Jatan and Darshak Jatan – Preserved Darshak – Vision

Ministry collaboration with C-DAC has developed a software named “Jatan” that is set to revolutionise museum experience. To improve the museum visit experience among the differently-abled, CDAC has developed “Darshak”, a mobilebased application.

Nil Nil

AdarshSmarak Adarsh – Model, Smarak – Monument

It aims to provide amenities of international standard around monuments such as provide Interpretation and audio-video centre, streamline waste water and garbage disposal etc.

It is being implemented by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nil

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

1. The Department of Defence 2. The Department of Defence Production 3. The Department of Defence Research and Development 4. The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare



One Rank One pension Scheme

Nil To provide uniform pension be paid to the Armed Forces personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.

Only those who retired before the plan kicked in would be entitled to OROP. Personnel who voluntarily retire will not be covered under the OROP scheme.

The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Mission RakshaGyan Shakti

Raksha – Security Gyan – Knowledge, Shakti – Power

To provide a boost to the IPR culture in indigenous defenceindustry.

The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) hasbeen entrusted with the Responsibility of coordinat- ing andimplementing the programme.

The Department of Defence Production

Make II Scheme Nil for realising the visionbehind the ‘Make in India’ initiative by fostering indigenous capabilitiesthrough design & development ofrequired defenceequipment/product/systems

‘Make’ Procedure has following twosub-categories: i. Make-I (Government Funded) ii. Make-II (Industry Funded)

Nil


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MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION



North East Rural Livelihood Project

Nil To improve rural livelihood, especially that of women, unemployed youth and the most disadvantaged, in identified districts of four North Eastern States of Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

Create sustainable community institutions like SHGs Managing natural resources & Skill development of youth Creating critical infrastructures It is a central Sector scheme externally aided by World Bank

Nil

North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme

Nil The broad objective of NESIDS is to ensure focused development of North East Region by providing financial assistance for projects of (a) Physical infrastructure (b) Social sector- education and health

It is a central sector scheme Nil

Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources

Nil To ensure speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region by increasing the flow of budgetary financing for new Social and Economic infrastructure projects/schemes.

Implemented by the State Governments It is an accrual of the unspent balance of the mandatory 10 % budgetary allocation The scheme is approved till March, 2020

Nil

North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORMP)

Nil It is a livelihood and rural development project aimed to transform the lives of the poor and marginalized tribal families in North East (NE) India.

NERCORMP is a joint developmental initiative of the North Eastern Council (NEC) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project operates in three states and six districts viz: Assam (KarbiAnglong and North Cachar Hills), Manipur (Ukhrul and Senapati) and Meghalaya (West Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills).

Nil


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MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCE

Scheme Meaning in


National Monsoon Mission

Nil To build a state-of-the-art coupled ocean atmospheric model for:- a) Improved prediction of monsoon rainfall on extended range to seasonal time scale and b) Improved prediction of temperature, rainfall and extreme weather events on short to medium range time scale

These will be made operational by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

The Indian Meteorological Department

ACROSS Scheme - Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services.

Nil Improving skill of weather and climate forecast through sustained observations, intensive R & D, and by adopting effective dissemination and communication strategies

It consists of nine sub-programmes which are multidisciplinary and multi institutional in nature and will be implemented in an integrated manner through IMD, IITM, NCMRWF and INCOIS.

Nil

SAFAR - System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Nil The giant true colour LED display gives out real-time air quality index on 24x7 basis with colour coding along with 72-hour advance forecast.

Developed by (IITM), Pune and is operationalized by (IMD) SAFAR will accelerate public awareness and preparedness of air pollution and weather extremes.

Nil

O-SMART - Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science

Nil The scheme encompasses a total of 16 sub-projects addressing ocean development activities such as Services, Technology, Resources, Observations and Science.

Sustainable Development Goal-14

Nil

MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND IT



Digital India Nil Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to Every Citizen Governance and Services on Demand Digital Empowerment of

More than 2.5 lakh Common Services Centres have been created to take the benefits across country via nine pillar of growth areas

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Citizens Digital India is to be implemented by the entire Government with overall coordination being done by DeitY. Common Services Centers (CSC) scheme is one of the mission mode projects under the Digital India Programme

JeevanPramaan Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

Jeevan – life, Pramaan – Certificate

To facilitate on-line submission of LifeCertificate by pensioners and streamlinethe process of getting Life certificate.

DLC can be obtained through various JeevanPramaan Centres which are being operated by CSCs, Banks, and Government offices or by using the client application on any PC/mobile/tablet.

Nil

PradhanMantriGramin Digital SakshartaAbhiyan

Gramin – village, Saksharata – Literacy, Abhiyan - Campaign

To empower at least one person per household with crucial digital literacy skills by 2020 and to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate. The scheme aims to bridge the digital divide

Implementation by CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd., special purpose vehicle (CSC-SPV) Independent external evaluation will be conducted by a national level certifying agency like NIELIT, NIOS, IGNOU, NIESBUD etc.

Nil

Cyber Swachhta Kendra Swachhta – Cleaning Kendra – Centre

To enhance the cyber security of Digital India's IT infrastructure by providing information on botnet/malware threats and suggesting remedial measures.

It is set up in accordance with the objectives of the "National Cyber Security Policy" operated by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Nil

IBPS India BPO Promotion Scheme

Nil To incentivize establishment of BPO/ITES operations across the country in generating employment opportunities & is distributed among each State in proportion of State's population

Financial Support, Up to 50% of expenditure incurred subject to an upper ceiling of Rs. 1 Lakh/Seat done via Viability gap funding-VGF.

Nil

National Supercomputing Mission

Nil To make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to enhance India’s capability in solving grand challenge problems of national and global relevance

Networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the National Knowledge Network (NKN). The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the DST and DeitY

Department of Science and Technology (DST) and DeitY


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StreeSwabhiman Stree – Women, Swabhiman – Self-respect

To facilitate the women entrepreneurs to provide sanitary pads at their common service centres (CSCs) and to encourage usage of sanitary pads.

Training and establishing a sanitary napkin unit for women and girls to promote menstrual hygiene and to support village level entrepreneurs-VLEs and SHG groups CSC SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) will try to raise funds to provide pads free of cost

Nil

Electronics Development Fund (EDF)

Nil To develop the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector so as to achieve “Net Zero Imports” by 2020 DeitY acts as the Anchor Investor of the Fund.

It is set up as a "Fund of Funds" to participate in "Daughter Funds" which in turn will provide risk capital to companies in this sector. CANBANK Venture Capital Funds Ltd. (CVCFL) is the Fund Manager for EDF.

Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY).

Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS)

Nil Special incentive package to promote large-scale manufacturing in the ESDM sector. the Government will provide subsidy of 20% on capital investments in SEZs and 25% in non-SEZs for individual companies.

C-DAC has developed the Electronic Application System for MSIPS (e-MSIPS).

Nil

Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)

Nil To enable fast, secure, reliable cashless payments through mobile phone via Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Launched in 2016

Pioneered and developed by National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI- not for profit company)

Nil

BHIM 2.0 Nil Donation' gateway, increased transaction limits for high value transactions, linking multiple bank accounts, offers from merchants, option of applying in IPO, gifting money.

It also supports three additional languages -- Konkani, Bhojpuri and Haryanvi -- over and above the existing 13.

Nil

Software Technology Park Scheme

Nil To develop and export computer software, including export of professional services using communication links or physical media.

It integrates the concept of 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU) and Export Processing Zones 100% Foreign Equity and Re export of capital goods is permitted.

Nil

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)

Nil Single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services.

It is developed by Ministry (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India.

Nil


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Digi-Locker

Nil “Digital Empowerment” of citizen by providing access to authentic digital documents to citizen’s digital document wallet.

The issued documents in DigiLocker system are deemed to be at par with original physical documents.

Nil

National Information Centre Computer Emergency Response Team (NIC-CERT)

Nil Analysing, monitoring and responding to cyber threats on critical government cyber infrastructure

Nil Nil

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT

Nil To enhance the number of PhDs in ESDM and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in the country.

Give thrust to R&D Scheme also provides infrastructural grant of ₹ 5,00,000/- per candidate to the academic institutions for creation/ up-gradation of laboratories.

Nil

GI Cloud – MeghRaj Nil In order to utilise and harness the benefits of Cloud Computing, Government of India has embarked upon this ambitious initiative.

Nil Nil

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for electronics manufacturers

nil financial incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the electronics value chain.

The scheme shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of five (5) years with financial year (FY) 2019-20 considered as the base year for calculation of incentives.

Nil

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE



National Action Plan on Climate Change – NAPCC

Nil To provide for measures on climate change related to adaptation and mitigation while simultaneously advancing development. The Prime Minister‘s Council on Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan.

Eight Missions under NAPCC: 1. National Solar Mission 2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency 3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat 4. National Water Mission 5. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem 6. National Mission for a “Green India” 7. National Mission for

Nil


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Sustainable Agriculture 8. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for CC.

Secure Himalaya Project Nil To ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states viz. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.

This project is collaboration between the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Ministry (MoEFCC) and the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). Key focus is in snow leopard and other endangered species

Nil

PARIVESH Pro Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single window Hub (Web Based)

Nil Includes online submission of a new proposal, editing/updating the details of proposals and displays status of the proposals at each stage of the workflow seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances

Nil Nil

Green Skill Development Programme

Nil To preserving or restoring environmental quality for sustainable future and include jobs that protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy and minimize waste and pollution.

BSI and ZSI were the nodal Centres for the pilot programme. Being implemented by utilising the vast networks and expertise of ENVIS Hubs.

Nil

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Nil To augment and evolve effective and proficient ambient air quality monitoring network across the country for ensuring comprehensive and reliable database The tentative national level target of 20%–30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024 under the NCAP taking 2017 as the base year

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall execute the nation-wide programme

Nil

Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats

Nil Components of the scheme 1. Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Project Tiger (CSS-PT) 2. Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-DWH 3. Project Elephant (CSS-PE)

Protection and conservation of wildlife and its habitats in Protected Areas (PAs) as well as outside PAs and also for the recovery programmes of the critically endangered species. The scheme was approved to continue beyond the 12th plan period from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Nil

Himalayan Research Fellowship Scheme

Nil To create a cadre of young and trained Himalayan

It is a part of the National Mission on Himalayan Studies

Nil


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environmental managers, ecologists and socio-economists and thus help generating information on physical, biological, management and social aspects.

(NMHS)

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Scheme Meaning in


Know India Programme Nil KIP is an engagement programme for Diaspora youth (between the ages of 18-30 years) of Indian origin to introduce them to different facets of Indian life, our cultural heritage, art and various aspects of contemporary India.

Open to youth of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) with preference to those from Girmitiya countries

Nil

SAMEEP - Students and MEA Engagement Programme

Nil To familiarise students with the role and functions of MEA, key elements of India’s Foreign Policy and success stories and achievements on the foreign policy front.

It is an outreach initiative of the External Publicity & Public Diplomacy (XPD) Division of MEA

Nil

PravasiKaushalVikasYojana

Pravasi – Tourist, Kaushal – Skill, Vikas – Development, Yojana – Scheme.

Training and certification of Indian workforce Interested in overseas employment in select sectors and job roles, in line with international standards.

The scheme will be implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through its training partners in consultation with MEA and MSDE.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES



PradhanMantriKisanSampada Yojana (PMKSY)

Kisan –Farmer, Sampada – Wealth/Blessing

To supplementagriculture, modernize processing anddecrease Agro-Waste. Will result in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet.

1. Mega Food Parks 2. Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure 3. Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &PreservationCapacities 4. Infrastructure for Agro processing Clusters 5. Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages 6. Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure 7. Human Resources and Institutions

Nil

Mega Food Park Nil To provide a mechanism to bring togetherfarmers, processors and retailers and linkagriculture production to the market so asto ensure maximization of value addition,minimization of wastages and improvingfarmers’ income.

Cluster based approachthe minimum land required for a CentralProcessing Centre in Mega Food Park is50 acre and implementation period is 30months. Funding: Grant in aid of 50% of eligible cost in general and 75% in northeast

Nil

Scheme of Cold Chain, Value Addition & Preservation Infrastructure

Nil To provide facilities,Without any break, from the farm gate tothe consumer in order to reducePostharvest loses of horticulture and non-horticulture Agri-produce.

Ministry provides financial assistance in the form of grant-in aid 35 % for general areas and 50 % for North East States,Himalayan States,Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) areas and Islands

Nil

Operation GREENS Nil To stabilize thesupply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops i. Enhancing value realization ii. Price stabilisation iii. Reduction in post-harvest losses iv. Increase in food processing capacities and value addition v. Setting up of a market intelligence network

NAFED will be the Nodal Agency toimplement price stabilisation measures. Grants-in-aid atthe rate of 50% of the eligible project costin all areas.

Nil

NiveshBandhu Nivesh – Flat, map location Bandhu - Friend

This Investors’ Portal is aimed at bringing together information on Central and State government policies

The portal maps resources up to the local level, with processing requirements.

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and incentives provided for the food-processing sector.

PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) Scheme

Nil aims to provide financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.

launched as a part of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. Existing Individual micro food processing units desirous of upgradation of their unit can avail credit-linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of Rs.10 lakh per unit. Seed capital @ Rs. 40,000/- per SHG member would be provided for working capital and purchase of small tools.

Nil

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

1. The Prime Minister announced that an Atmanirbhar Bharat or a self-reliant India should stand on the

following five pillars:

Economy

Infrastructure

21st-century technology-driven arrangements and system

Demand

Vibrant Demography

2. The 20 lakh crore worth package is almost 10% of the GDP of the country.

3. The package emphasizes on land, labour, liquidity, and laws.

4. The package includes measures across many sectors such as MSME, cottage industries, middle class,

migrants, industry, etc.

5. Several reforms are announced to make India a self-reliant economy and mitigate negative effects in

the future. Some of the reforms are:

Simple and clear laws

Rational taxation system

Supply chain reforms in agriculture

Capable human resources

Robust financial system

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE



National Health Mission

Nil 1. Reduce MMR to 1/1000 live births 2. Reduce IMR to 25/1000 live births 3. Reduce TFR to 2.1 4. Prevention and reduction of anaemia in women aged 15–49 years etc., To raise public healthcare

Two components: 1. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) 2. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) Financing to the States are based on the State’s Programme Implementation Plan (PIP).

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expenditure to 2.5% of GDP from current 1.4%

Public health is a state subject

National Rural Health Mission

Nil Provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the rural population Focuses on reproductive, maternal, new born, child health and adolescent (RMNCH+A) services through its network of ASHA, ANM’s, AWW’s.

Initiatives under NRHM: 1. Accredited social health activists 2. JananiSurakshaYojana 3. JananiShishuSurakshaKaryakram (JSSK) 4. RashtriyaBalSwasthyaKaryakram (RBSK) 5. Mainstreaming AYUSH

Nil

National Urban Health Mission

Nil To strengthen the existing health care service delivery system converging with various schemes implemented by the Ministries of Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, MHRD and MoW&CD.

Centre-state funding pattern will be 75:25 for all the states and 90:10 for Special Categories States. The support is being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) based on indicators

Nil

RashtriyaKishorSwasthiyaKaryakram

Rashtriya – National, Kishor-Children/adoloscent, Swasthya-Health, Karyakram-Programme

The programme envisions enabling all adolescents in India to realize their full potential by making informed and responsible decisions related to their health and well-being and by accessing the services and support they need to do so.

MOHFW in collaboration with UNFPA has developed a National Adolescent Health Strategy to implement the programme

Nil

RastriyaBalaSwastyaKaryakram

Bala – Child, Swasthya – Health

Aiming at early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 ‘D’s viz. Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Development delays including disability.

The 0 - 6 years age group will be specifically managed at District Early Intervention Center (DEIC) level While for 6 -18 years age group, managed at existing public health facilities.

Nil

JananiSurakshaYojana Janani – Pregnant, Suraksha – Safe, Yojana – Scheme

Reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women. Cash assistance to mother for giving birth in a government or accredited private health facility.ASHA workers will also be rewarded

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode of payment has been rolled out JSY is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme and it integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care.

Nil

JananiShishuSurakshaKaryakram

Janani – Mother, Shishu-Child,

To provide completely free and cashless services to pregnant women including normal

A pregnant woman is entitled to free transport. All the expenses will be from the

Nil


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Suraksha-safety, Karyakram-Programme

deliveries and caesarean operations and sick new born(up to 30 days after birth) in Government health institutions in both rural & urban areas.

government

PradhanMantriSurakshitMatritvaAbhiyan

Surakshit-Safe, Matritva-Motherhood, Abhiyan-Campaign

To provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every monthincludingdiagnostics and counselling services as part of the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Strategy.

Antenatal check-up services would be provided by OBGY specialists/Radiologist/physicians Green Sticker - for women with no risk factor detected Red Sticker – for women with high risk pregnancy

Nil

Laqshya - Labor Room Quality Improvement Initiative

Nil 1. To improve quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT). 2. To reduce preventable maternal and new-born mortality, morbidity and stillbirths by improving the quality of care provided in the labour room.

Agencies Involved: 1. National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) 2. All government medical college hospitals.

Nil

Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA)

Nil To promote breastfeeding and thereby reducing malnutrition.

Agencies involved UNICEF &MoH&FW.

Nil

Mission ParivarVikas Parivar-Family, Vikas-Development

To provide easy accessibility to high quality family planning alternatives based on reliable services, information and supplies with rights based framework.

It will also distribute a kit (NayiPahal) containing products of family planning and personal hygiene among newly-wed couples. Promotional Schemes: ‘SAARTHI– Awareness on wheels’ to disseminate family planning strategies and sensitize the community. Rolling out injectable contraceptives

Nil

Universal Immunization Programme

Nil Provide free of cost vaccines to all children across the country to protect them against 12 Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs).

Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, measles-rubella (MR), Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Japanese Encephalitis and Rotavirus

Nil

Mission Indradhanush

Nil To strengthen and re-energize the programme and achieve full immunization coverage for all children and pregnant women

Intensified Mission Indradhanush Launched in October 2017, to cover low performing areas in the

Nil


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at a rapid pace 7 vaccine preventable diseases which include diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis b.

selected districts and urban areas.

EVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network):

Nil It is an indigenously developed technology system in India that digitizes vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application

Along with Ministry of health and family welfare, UNDP is rolling out EVIN in 12 states to support the Universal Immunization Programme.

Nil

National Deworming Initiative

Nil The mission is aimed to protect children in the ages of 1-19 years from the infectious worms. Albendazole tablets will be given to all targeted children through Anganwadicenters and schools on fixed day every year.

Soil-transmitted helminths-STH (Intestinal parasitic worms), Roundworm (Ascarislumbricoides), whipworm (Trichuristrichiura) and hookworms (Necatoramericanus and Ancylostomaduodenale) are worms that infect people.

Nil

Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM)

Ayushman – venerable

To provide health assurance coverage of 5 lakh/year/household to 10 crore families for secondary and tertiary healthcare based on SECC-2010. PMJAY provides cashless and paperless access to services At National level, National Health Authority (NHA) has been set up to implement the scheme.

AB-NHPS comprises of: 1. Establishment of Health and Wellness Centre 2. PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PMJAY) PMJAY is centrally sponsored scheme 1. 60:40 for all states and UTs with their own legislature. 2. 90:10 in NE states and the 3 Himalayan states of J&K, HP and Uttarakhand. 3. 100% central funding for UTs without legislature.

Nil

Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi(RAN)

Rashtriya – National, Arogya – Health, Nidhi- Fund

To provide financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line and who are suffering from major life threatening diseases, to receive medical treatment at any of the super speciality Hospitals/Institutes or other Government hospitals.

‘One time grant’ is given is given to the Superintendent of the hospital in which treatment is being taken by Patient. Assistance admissible for treatment in Government Hospital only.

Nil

Integrated disease surveillance program(IDSP)

Nil To strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early

Programme Components: 1. Integration and decentralization of surveillance activities 2. Human Resource Development 3. Use of Information

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rising phase through trained Rapid Response Team (RRTs) IDSP is fully Government of India funded program Assisted by World Bank, technical support from WHO and Centre for disease control and prevention (CDC)

Communication Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data. 4. Strengthening of public health laboratories. 5. Inter sectorial Co-ordination for zoonotic disease

Intensified Diarrhoea control fortnight

Nil The IDCF is a preparatory activity to address potentially high incidence of diarrhoea during the summer/monsoon season and floods / natural calamity. The objectives of IDCF are: 1. To ensure high coverage of ORS and Zinc use rates in children with diarrhoea throughout the country 2. Inculcating appropriate behaviour in care givers for diarrhoea prevention & management of under-five children

Special focus needs to be accorded to the high priority areas and vulnerable communities Three action framework 1. Mobilize personnel and NGOs 2. Prioritize investment 3. Create mass awareness:

Nil

IT initiatives in health Nil ANM Online application-ANMOL: It is a tablet-based application allowing ANMs to update data on the beneficiaries under their jurisdiction. Kilkari- It aims to give free, weekly, time appropriate 72 audio messages about pregnancy, child birth and child care directly to families’ mobile phones from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is one year old.

E-RaktKosh- initiative It is an integrated Blood Bank Management Information System which interconnects all the Blood Banks of the State into a single network.

Nil

'Project Sunrise' Nil It's an AIDS prevention special Programme for the North-East being implemented in 20 districts of the eight states with an aim to diagnose 90% of drug addicts with HIV and put them under treatment.

It’s steered by National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) Funded under the Centre for Disease Control

Nil

Mission SAMPARK Sampark – Connection

To trace those who are Left to Follow Up and are to be brought under Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) services. Target 90-90-90 Treatment for All- It is a strategy of UNAIDS

1. By 2020, 90% of all the people living with HIV will know their HIV Status 2. By 2020, 90% of all the people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy. 3. By 2020, 90% of all the people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression.

Nil


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Affordable Medicines And Reliable Implants For Treatment (AMRIT) Program

Nil It is a Retail Pharmacy scheme. To reduce the cost of treating the two health issues, cancer and heart diseases, that are on the rise in India

Cardiac implants at a 60 to 90 per cent discount on prevailing market rates HLL Life care Ltd (HLL) is deputed to establish and run the AMRIT chain of pharmacies across the country

Nil

National Health Resource Repository (NHRR)

Nil Authentic, standardized and updated geospatial data of all public and private healthcare resources which inter-alia includes, hospitals, diagnostic labs etc.,

Nil Nil

NikshayPoshanYojana (NKY)

Nikshay – Man/Person, Poshan – Nutrituon, Abhiyan - Campaign

Nutritional support to Tuberculosis (TB)patients The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM).

Financial incentive of Rs.500/- per month for each notified TB patient for duration during which the patient is on anti-TB treatment. Scheme is registered under Direct Benefit Transfer

Nil

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

1. Department of Border Management

2. Department of Internal Security

3. Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs

4. Department of Home

5. Department of Official Language

6. Department of States



Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)

Nil Creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing through adopting the principle of e-Governance and creation of a nationwide networking infrastructure.

Majorly states will implement the project under the guidelines of MHA and NCRB.

Nil

Border Area Development Programme (BADP)

Nil To meet the special development needs and essential infrastructure of the people living in remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international border

Funding: Central Government is supplementing the State Plan Funds to bridge the gaps in socio- economic infrastructure Implemented by The Department of Border Management

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Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC)

Nil Online cybercrime reporting platform, National level cyber forensic laboratory Cybercrime awareness activities and R & D.

The portal will enable citizens to report complainants in without disclosing their identity

Nil

UDAAN Nil To provide skills training and enhance the employability of unemployed youth of J&K.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a not-for-profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance, has been authorized to implement the Scheme.

Nil

‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance

Sahaj - Spontaneous

To evaluate potential security threats, including economic threats, and provide risk assessment before clearing investment and project proposals in key sectors.

Will facilitate an applicant to submit application online and also to view the status of his application from time to time.

Nil

'Bharat Ke Veer'

Veer – Brave Fund-raising initiative by the Ministry on behalf of members of the Indian paramilitary Forces&NDRF soldiers.

Committee with eminent persons decide to disburse the fund equitably to the brave hearts family on need basis.

Nil

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN

Scheme Meaning in


PradhanMantriAwasYojana (PMAY) – URBAN

Awas – House, Yojana - Scheme

To provide housing for all in urban areas by year 2022

The Mission provides Central Assistance to the implementing agencies through States/Union Territories (UTs) and Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for providing houses.

Nil

DeenDayalAntyodayaYojanaUrban (National Urban Livelihoods Mission)

Nil Uplift the urban poor by enhancing sustainable livelihood opportunities through skill development.

Funding: The Centre and the States in the ratio of 75:25. For North Eastern and Special Category - the ratio will be 90:10. PAiSA- Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access. It acts as a centralized electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under DAYNULM

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Smart Cities Mission

Nil To improve the ease of living particularly for poor, women, elderly and differently abled. To promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment. Each state will get at least one smart city. 100 cities have been selected for this mission

It will be operated as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) It includes Sustainable and Inclusive development It tries to find solutions to core infrastructural issues Components of Smart Cities Mission -

1. City improvement

(Retrofitting),

2. City renewal

(Redevelopment),

3. City extension

Implementation- special purpose vehicle setup by state governments/ UTs and urban local bodies (50:50 equity sharing)

Nil

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

Nil Assured water supply, sewerage facilities and storm water drains to reduce flooding Reducing Pollution increasing Greenery Pedestrian, non-motorized and public transport facilities, parking spaces. 500 cities will be covered under the Scheme It is successor of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Centrally Sponsored Scheme It makes States equal partner’s spirit of cooperative federalism. Central assistance will be released in three instalments in the ratio of 20:40:40 based on achievement

Nil

National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)

Nil Focus on holistic development of heritage cities and to preserve and revitalise soul of the heritage city. To reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing, accessible, informative & secured environment

Coverage (12 Cities) - Ajmer, Amravati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni, Warangal. It is a central sector scheme

Nil

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)

Swacch – Clean Open defecation free and achieving 100% scientific management of municipal solid waste in the country

Financing could be met by the beneficiary contribution, private funding, Funds under Corporate Social

Nil


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Eradication of manual scavenging To bring about a behavioural change in people

Responsibility (CSR) and the Swachh Bharat Kosh of the Ministry of Finance. Funding: Centre: State = 75:25 (NE and Special Category States)

SwacchaSarvekshan

Swaccha –Clean Encouraging large-scale citizen participation, ensuring sustainability of initiatives taken towards garbage free and open defecation free cities, validated by third party certification etc.

The Quality Council of India (QCI) is responsible for carrying out the assessment.

Nil

SBM ODF+ and SBM ODF++ Protocol

Nil ODF+ protocol: at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating and/or urinating in the open, and all community and public toilets are functional and well-maintained.” ODF++ protocol adds the condition that “faecal sludge/septage and sewage is safely managed and treated”

Nil Nil

SwacchaManch Web Portal

Nil To enable uploads of pictorial evidence of citizens and organizations participating in the initiatives, as well as record the number of hours volunteered, to the cause of ‘swachhata’

Nil Nil

Swanidhi Scheme micro-credit facility for street vendors

aimed at benefiting over 50 lakh vendors who had their businesses operational on or before March 24 2020.

The vendors will be able to apply for a working capital loan of up to ₹10,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments within a year. On timely/early repayment of the loan, an interest subsidy of 7% per annum will be credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries The loans would be without collateral.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT



DeendayalUpadhyayShramev JayateKaryakram

Shramev – Labour Jayate – Advantage, Karyakram - Programme

To improve the labour laws,improve compliance and improve condition of labour inIndia.

Key elements 1. A dedicated ShramSuvidha Portal 2. An all-new Random inspection Scheme 3. Universal Account Number 4. Apprentice ProtsahanYojana 5. Revamped RashtriyaSwasthyaBimaYojana

Nil

PradhanMantriRojgarProtsahan Yojana

Rojgar – Employment, Protsahan – Encouragement, Yojana – Scheme

To incentivise employers for generation of new employment, where Government ofIndia will be paying the 8.33% EPS contribution of the employer for the new employment.

It is being implemented by Ministry through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) It is targeted for employees earning wages less than Rs. 15,000/- per month.

Nil

Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers

Nil To provide protection to the freed bonded labourers from eviction from their homestead. And to provide economic and social rehabilitation of freed bonded labourers.

Creation of aBonded Labour Rehabilitation Fund at District level with permanent corpus of at least Rs. 10 lakhs. District Administration is mandated to restore the bonded labourer

Nil

National Child Labour Project (NCLP)

Nil

To eliminate all forms of child labour To contribute to the withdrawal of all adolescent workers from HazardousOccupations / Processes and their skilling and integration in appropriateoccupations

Raising awareness amongst stakeholders and target communities, and Creation of a Child Labour Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting System. Special schools will be established Payment to rehabilitated children via direct benefit transfer (DBT).

Nil

Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour (PENCIL) Portal

Nil To foster the creation of a child labour free Indiaand Enforcement of the legislativeprovisions and effectiveimplementation of the NCLP

Connects the Centre to the stategovernment, district, and civilsociety to child labour and trafficking. Labour is a subject in the concurrent list, the enforcement of the policy

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depends on respective state governments. District Nodal Officers are nominated to take action on the complaints in districts.

National Career service(NCS)

Nil It works towards bridging the gap between job-seekers and employers, candidates seeking training and career guidance and agencies providing training and career counselling by transforming the National Employment Service.

The focus areas: Enhancing career,

entrepreneurial and employment opportunities

Via Counselling and guidance for career development andenhancing female labour force participation.

Nil

AtalBimitVyaktiKalyanYojana

Bimit – Insured, Vyakti – Person, Kalyan – welfare,

Cash compensation to insured persons when they are rendered unemployed to the extent of 25% of the average per day earning during the previous four contribution periods to be paid up to maximum 90 days of unemployment once in lifetime

This scheme isimplemented by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Benefits mainly to formal sector Insured Persons ‘(IP).

Nil

PM ShramyogiMaandhanYojana

ShramaYogi – Worker/Labour Maandhan – financial support Yojana - Scheme

To provide pension to unorganized sector(monthly income of up to Rs 15,000) and to provide minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/ - per month after age of 60 years. The scheme will cover 10 crore workers in the unorganised sector in the first 5 years

Poor labourers’ in the unorganised sector from minimum 18 years of age to maximum 40 years are eligible to register Matching contribution by the Central Government as compared to person i.e., 50:50

Nil

Samadhan Portal (Software Application for Monitoring and Disposal, Handling of Industrial Disputes)

Samadhan – Redressal

Dedicated web portal for conciliation, arbitration and adjudication of the industrial disputes and brings all stakeholders - Government, Industry and Labour - involved in industrial disputes on single integrated platform.

Workers have the option to go to the labour court directly in case if no action is initiated within 45 days of raising a dispute online.

Nil

Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan

Employment scheme for migrant workers

It is a skill-based employment scheme aimed primarily at migrant workers who have returned to their villages to escape the COVID lockdown distress.

The government has identified 25 work areas for employment in villages, for the development of various works. These 25 works or projects are related to meet the needs of the villages like rural housing for the poor, Plantations etc

Nil


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MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

1. United States Department of Justice

2. Legislative Department

3. Department of Legal Affairs



Pro Bono Legal Service --- Providing free legal advice and support without seeking any professional fees by lawyers. To create a database capturing vital information of lawyers for appropriate positions in the relevant field.

Web based platform, through which interested lawyers can register themselves to volunteer pro bono services Free legal aid and services in India is primarily the mandate of National & State Legal Services Authority.

Nil

NyayaMitra Scheme Nyaya – Justice Mitra – Friend

Providing assistance to the judiciary for speedier disposal of pending cases.

Building convergence with legal services authorities, relevant govt. and other stake holders to support effective implementation of Article 39-A of the Constitution of India

Functionalized through a retired judicial or executive officer (with legal experience) designated as the ‘NyayaMitra’, the project would be operated out of District Facilitation Centres, housed in CSCs.

Nil

Legal Information Management & Briefing System (LIMBS)

Nil It is a web based portal developed by Department of Legal Affairs formonitoring and handling of various court cases of Govt. Departments and Ministries

Nil Department of Legal Affairs

e-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project

Nil e-Governance project being implemented in High Courts and district/subordinate courts

The portal provides online services to litigants such as details of case registration, cause list, case status, daily orders, and final judgments.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY



Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) (NSM is one among 8 Missions of NAPCC)

Nil To establish India as a global leader insolar energy, by creating the policyconditions for its diffusion across theCountry as quickly as possible.

Targets: • Deployment of 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022 and has been revised to 1, 00,000 MW by 2022. • The target will comprise of 40 GW Rooftop and 60 GW through Large and Medium Scale Grid Connected Solar Power Projects Funding: Viability Gap Funding through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

Nil

Scheme for Development of SolarParks and Ultra Mega Power Project

Nil To establish at least 25 solar parks andUltra Mega Solar Power Projects, addingover 20 GW of installed solar power capacity within a span of 5 years starting From 2014-15.

The capacity of the solar parks shall be 500 MW and above (Except in Himalayan and Hilly region). The approved grant by Ministry is released by SECI. SECI Responsible to administer the project.

Nil

Ataljyotiyojana (AJAY) Jyoti - Light Yojana - scheme

Toestablish of solar street lights and provide electricity to states havingless than50% grid connectivity.

Implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). Funding:MNRE:MPLADS = 75:25

Nil

Development of Solar Cities Scheme

Nil Reducing minimum 10% in projected demand of conventional energy at end of five years, through enhancing supply from renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.

The criteria for the selection of citiesare population between 0.50 lakh to 50 lakh (Except in NE states and UTs). Up to Rs. 50.00 Lakhs per city/town is provided to the City Council/ Administration by MNRE.

Nil

Surya Mitra Scheme Surya – Sun Mitra - Friend

To develop the skills of youth, consideringthe opportunities for employment in thegrowing Solar Energy Power Project’sinstallation, operation & maintenance inIndia and abroad

Implementation ByNational Institute of Solar Energy (NISE- autonomous institution under MNRE). 100% funded by GOI After Training Certificates issued by Skill Council of Green Jobs.

Nil


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Green Energy Corridor Project

Nil Evacuation and integration of renewable energy from generation points to the load centres by creating intra-state (Green Corridor I) and interstate (G.C II) transmission infrastructure.

Interstate transmission: The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) Intra-state transmission: by the respective states. Funding: Green corridor I: with loan assistance from ADB Green corridor II: consists of 40% from Government of India Grant, 20% from State Equity and 40% from loan from KfW, Germany

Nil

(PM KUSUM) PradhanMantriKisanUrjaSurakshaevemUtthanMahabhiyan Scheme

Kisan – Farmer Urja – Energy Suraksha – Protection Utthan – Rise Mahabhiyan - Programme

Decentralized Solar farming production of up to 28,250 MW to help farmers financially and also to reduce dependency on conventional fuels. Aims at boosting farmers‘ income by allowing them to sell additional power

Component-A: Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground/ Stilt Mounted Grid Connected Solar or other Renewable Energy based Power Plants; Component-B: Installation of 17.50 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Agriculture Pumps; Component-C: Solarisation of 10 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps. 30% is given as subsidy by central and state governments Provision for 30% to take as loan.

Nil

MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

Scheme Meaning in


PradhanMantriUjjwalaYojana (PMUY)

Ujjwala – Bright, Yojana – Scheme

To provide 8 Crore deposit free LPG connections to women from BPL households to be achieved by 2020 Aims to address serious health hazards associated with cooking based on fossil fuels

The Scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each LPG connection to the BPL households Consumers will have the option to purchase gas stove and refills on EMI (zero interest), recovered through LPG subsidy received by the beneficiary.

Nil

PratyakshHastantritLabh (PAHAL)

Pratyaksh – Presence, Hastantrit – share via hand,

The subsidy on LPG cylinders will be credited directly to consumers' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT

To keep consumers informed about their status in the scheme, consumers will receive SMS at every stage in the scheme.

Nil


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Labh – advantage

To avail of this feature all LPG consumers are requested to register their mobile number with their distributor if they have not done so.

Direct Benefit Transfer In PDS Kerosene (DBTK) Scheme

Nil PDS kerosene will be sold at nonsubsidised price and the subsidy will be directly transferred to consumers directly into their bank accounts.

It rationalizes subsidy mechanism by and also adulteration of the Kerosene. States will be given fiscal incentives equivalent to 75% = 1st two years 50% = 3rd year 25% = 4th year

Nil

PradhanMantri LPG Panchayat Scheme

Nil To raise awareness among LPG users about proper use of clean fuel and its advantages.

It is an interactive communication platform for rural LPG users The first LPG Panchayat was held in Gandhinagar

Nil

PradhanMantriJl-VAN (JaivIndhan- VatavaranAnukoolFasalAwasheshNivaran) yojana:

JaivIndhan – Gobar gas, Vatavaran – Environment, Anukool – advantage, fasal – crop, awashesh – waste, nivaran – removal

To provide financial support to Integrated Bioethanol Projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock. viability gap funding support over the next six years in two phases

Incentivises 2G Ethanol sector and support this nascent industry by creating a suitable ecosystem for setting up commercial projects and increasing Research & Development in this area. Centre for High Technology (CHT), will be the implementation Agency

Nil

National Gas Grid Project Nil To increase the availability of natural gas across the country via natural gas pipeline

The pipelines have been authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and are at various stages of execution viz. Pre-Project activities/laying/testing/commissioning etc.

Nil

City Gas Distribution Network

Nil To promote the usage of environment friendly clean fuel i.e. natural gas as a fuel/feedstock. To increase the availability of cleaner cooking fuel (i.e. PNG) and transportation fuel (i.e. CNG) to the citizens of the country.

Nil Nil

PradhanMantriUrja Ganga

Urja – Power This is pipeline project aimed to have a gas based economy and to enhance the share of gas in the energy basket to

The main trunk of pipeline ends to Haldia (West Bengal) and Dhamra (Odisha)

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15%. It will cater to the energy requirements of five states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.

The project is being implemented by state-run gas utility GAIL.

Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative

Nil To boost availability of more affordable transport fuels, better use of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste as well as to provide an additional revenue source to farmers.

Nil Nil

START-UP Sangam Initiative

Sangam – Join To reduce fuel import dependence through innovations in alternative fuels.

Nil Nil

SAKSHAM (SanrakshanKshamtaMahotsav)

Sanrakshan – Conservation, Kshamata – Efficiency, Mahotsav-Fair

To intensify efforts for making citizens aware about the conservation and effective utilization of petroleum products.

It is an annual flagship event of PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association)

Nil

MINISTRY OF POWER



Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY)

Ujwal - Bright The financialturnaround and revival of PowerDistribution companies (DISCOMs)

Four initiatives (i) Improving operational efficiencies of DISCOMs; (ii) Reduction of cost of power; (iii) Reduction in interest cost of DISCOMs; (iv) Enforcing financial disciplineon DISCOMs through Alignment with State finances. Funding:State governments have to take over75% of their debt and pay back lendersby selling bonds. For remaining 25%,discoms issue bonds. .

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DeendayalUpadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)

Gram – Village Jyoti – Light Yojana – Scheme

To provide 24X7 powerSupply to rural areas.

Respective DISCOMs will implement the scheme. Rural Electrification Corporation – REC is the nodal agency Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) has been subsumed in it. Funding: Central grant: 60% (85% for SCS) DISCOM (own funds): 10% (5% for SCS) Loan: 30% (10% for SCS)

Nil

The National LED programmes a) UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) [Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP)]

Unnat – Efficient Jyoti - Light

To promote efficient lighting, enhanceawareness on using efficient equipmentwhich reduce electricity bills and help Preserve environment.

Overall target of number of LEDlights to be replaced in 3 years -770 million LED bulbs at 40% of the market price will be distributed Expected annual energy savings -105 bn KWh The Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) are implementing the programme.

Nil

b) Street Lighting National Program – SLNP

Nil Mitigate climate change by Implementing energy efficient LEDbased street lighting and Reduce energy consumption in lighting.

Targets:To replace 3.5 Cr.Conventional Street lights with energy efficient LEDlights. Annual energy saving of 900 Cr. units andThe total cost savings of municipalitiesevery year will be Rs 5,500 Cr. Implementation by Energy Efficiency Services Limited.

Nil

PradhanMantriSahajBijliHar GharYojana (Saubhagya)

Bijli – Power HarGhar – Every House Yojana - Scheme

To provide energy access to all by lastmile connectivity and electricityconnections to all remaining un-electrifiedhouseholds. providing 24X7 power for all by 2019.

Funding: 60% by central grants, 30% by bank, loansand 10% by states. Implementation byRural ElectrificationCorporation Limited (REC)

Nil

Integrated Power Development Scheme (For Urban Areas)

Nil 1. Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network in the urban areas; 2. Metering of distribution transformers /feeders / consumers in the urban areas. 3. IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network

Financial assistance is provided to all a DiscomsMaximum grant provided by GoI to the states under this scheme is 75% (90% for special category states). Implementation by PFC (Power Finance Corporation Ltd)

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Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Help small Industries (SAATHI)

Nil To sustain and accelerate the adoption of energy efficient textile technologies in the power loom sector and cost savings due to use of such technology.

It will be jointly implemented by EESL and the office of the Textile Commissioner (Under Textile Ministry) on a pan-India basis. GoI will provide subsidy in implementing the scheme.

Nil

India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Programme

Nil Scale-up the deploymentOf energy saving measures in residentialand public sectors.

To be implemented by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) It is implemented with financial aidfrom World Bank.

Nil

UrjaMitra Urja – Power, Mitra - Friend

Provides Pan-India integrated Mobile Application for Android and iOS platforms to enable citizen to access outage information for Distribution Companies.

Nil Nil

MERIT Portal (Merit Order Despatch of Electricity for Rejuvenation of Income and Transparency)

Nil Information regarding the merit order such as daily state-wise marginal variable costs of all generators, daily source-wise power purchases of respective states/UTs with source-wise fixed and variable costs, energy volumes and purchase prices.

Developed in association with POSOCO and Central Electricity Authority.

Nil

ECO-NIWAS Energy COnservation – New Indian Way for Affordable & Sustainable homes

Niwas - House It is an Online Portal To raise awareness and make people interested in energy efficiency measures in buildings.With two other evolving Phases.

Developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a statutory body under Ministry of Power.

Nil

National Power Portal Nil NPP to be a single point interface for all Power Sector Apps launched previously by the Ministry like TARANG, UJALA, VIDYUT PRAVAH, GARV, URJA, MERIT.

Done in association with Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC). Central Electricity Authority (CEA), is the nodal implementing agency

Nil


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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS



Avataran Avataran - Transformation

Transformation of Indian Railways through seven Mission mode activities.

7 sub-missions 1. Mission 25 tonne- increasing carrying capacity 2. Mission zero accident 3. Mission PACE (procurement and consumption efficiency) 4. Mission Raftaar- targets doubling of average speeds of freights trains and increasing the average speed of superfast mail/express trains by 25 kmph in the next 5 years 5. Mission hundred 6. Mission beyond book-keeping- establish an accounting system where outcomes can be tracked to inputs. 7. Mission capacity utilisation-blueprint for making full use of the huge new capacity

Nil

YatriMitraSewa Yatri – Passenger, Mitra – Friend, Sewa – Service.

Tomake railwaystations old-aged,Disabled, and ailingpeople friendly.

Either the IRCTC or anyNGO etc. may be selected to implementthe scheme and they will bear the cost. Thecost can be recovered by levying afee.

Nil

Mission SatyaNishta Satya – Truth Nishta - Honest

To train every employee tounderstand the need and valueof ethics and integrity in Personal and Publiclife. To deal with ethical dilemmasin life and Public Governance.

Nil Nil

Rashtriya Rail SanrakshaKosh

Nil It has been setup in 2017-18 Budget with a corpus of ₹1 lakhcrore over a period of fiveyears for critical safety related works.

Nil Nil

‘SAMANVAY’ Portal Samanvay - Cooperation

It has been developed for online reporting of issues Pending with StateGovernments pertainingto infrastructuraldevelopmental projects whichare being undertaken bydifferent Railway agencies.

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Indian Railways E procurement system (IREPS)

Nil It is an official portal of IndianRailways, for procurement ofgoods, works and services,salesof material and leasingof assets through e-tendering, e-auctioning or revers auction.

It is developed and maintained by Centre for Railways Information System (CRIS).and It is the largest G2B portal. Recently, its mobile application Aapoorti was launched.

Nil

Rail MADAD Madad – Assistance

App for the purpose of speedy redressal of passengers’ complaints.

Nil Nil

SRESTHA Srestha – Best New R&D organisation to serve the future technology needs of Railways.

Nil Nil

Rail Sahyog’ web portal Sahayog – Collaboration

Web portal, which will provide a platform for the corporates and PSUs to contribute to creation of amenities at/near Railway stations through Corporate Social Responsibility funds.

Nil Nil

Vikalp scheme Nil Alternate train accommodation scheme (ATAS) was launched to make sure available berths are optimally used.

It enables wait-listed passengers of any train to choose confirmed berth in next alternative trains.

Nil

NIVARAN Grievance Portal

Nivaran- Solution

It is first IT application to be launched on the RailCloud. It is the platform for resolution of service-related grievances of serving and former railway employees.

Nil Nil

Smart Freight Operation Optimisation & Real Time Information (SFOORTI) App

Nil For Freight Managers which provides features for monitoring and managing freight business using Geographic Information System (GIS) Views and Dashboard.

Nil Nil

Project Saksham

Saksham – Capable

Country’s largest time-bound “upskilling” exercise for its employees to boost their efficiency. Project Saksham aims to upgrade the skillsets of 13 lakh Railway workers

Nil Nil

Project Swarn Swarn – Gold To upgrade the condition of Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express Trains.

To significantly improve the passenger experience across 9 dimensions which include coach interiors, toilets, onboard cleanliness, staff behavior, catering, linen, punctuality, security, on-board entertainment. Real time feedback is also a part of Project Swarn.

Nil


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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Department of Science & Technology

2. Department of Biotechnology



National Biopharma Mission

Nil Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for Accelerating Discovery Research to Early Development for Biopharmaceuticals - Innovate in India (i3) Empowering biotech entrepreneurs, accelerating inclusive innovation affordable medicines.

Funding is by the Government of India with 50% loan from World Bank Implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC- a public sector enterprise) It is the first ever Industry-Academia mission to accelerate biopharmaceutical development in India

Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Biotech-Kisan [Krishi Innovation Science Application Network]

Kisan – Farmer, Krishi – Agriculture

Biotech-KISAN is being implemented in 15 agro-climatic zones 1. Linking available S&T to the farm by understanding the problem of the local farmer and provide solutions 2. Working in close conjunction of scientists & small farmers especially the woman farmers for better agriculture productivity and evolving best farming practices

The Scheme is for farmers, developed by and with farmers, it empowers women, impacts locally, connects globally, is Pan-India, has a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers.


Cattle Genomics Scheme Nil It envisages generating phenotypic data of five high milk yielding indigenous cattle breeds (Sahiwal, Gir, Red Singhi, Kankrej and Tharparkar) for evaluation and selection of quality animals.

Implementation by National Institute of Animal Biotechnology.


INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) SCHEME

Nil 1. To communicate to the youth of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science 2. Attracting talent to the study of science at an early age and thus build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the S&T system and R&D base

Components of the scheme: 1. Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEATS) 2. Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) 3. Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC)

Department of Science & Technology

National mission- Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems

Nil 1. Establishment of 15 numbers of Technology Innovation Hubs (TIH), six numbers of

Focus areas of the program: 1. Technology Development 2. HRD & Skill Development

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Program Application Innovation Hubs (AIH) and four numbers of Technology Translation Research Parks (TTRP). 2. A strategic approach involving a suitable mix of Academic, Industry and Government is to be adopted.

3. Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups Ecosystem Development 4. International Collaborations Implemented by SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board) of Department of Science &Technology.

SUPRA - Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement

Nil To explore new scientific breakthroughs, with long-term impact on our fundamental scientific understanding, and offer disruptive technologies at the cutting edge.

Funding done by ministry via SERB will be provided normally for a period of three years, which could be extended to 2 years

Nil

Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI)

Sathi – Friend/ one who stay with us

To address the need for building shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs

Nil DST

‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Scheme

Nil To provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Components of AV ABHYAAS It is an attempt to boost research and development in the country by enabling and grooming potential PG/PhD students by means of developing their research skills in selected areas across different disciplines or fields. SAMOOHAN It aims to encourage, aggregate and consolidate all scientific interactions in the country under one common roof.

Nil

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Scheme Meaning in


Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)

Sankalp – Strong Decision

Providing market relevant training to youths across the country. Uses skill India portal to capture data at district level, including all 117 aspirational districts.

Features: I. Convergence II. Quality III. Inclusivity IV. Evaluation

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implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

Centrally sponsored scheme& is Supported by World bank loan Assistance. MSDE will be the nodal agency for supporting the Operation

Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE)

Nil Improving the relevance and efficiency of skills training provided through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and apprenticeships.

It is a world bank assisted central sector scheme The financial agreement was signed between Government of India and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Nil

NAPS - National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Nil Apprenticeship Training consists of Basic Training and On-the-Job Training/Practical Training at workplace in the industry.

State Apprenticeship Advisers (SAAs) and Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship (RDATs) will act as implementing agencies in their respective State/Regions.

Nil

Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana

Yuva – Youth To create an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurship development through entrepreneurship education & training, advocacy, and easy access to entrepreneurship network.

The project will be implemented in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, a California (USA)

Nil

PradhanMantriKaushalVikasYojana (PMKVY)

Kaushal – Skill Vikas – Development

To enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.

Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards. Key components 1. Short Term Training At PMKVY Training Centres (TCs) 2. Recognition of Prior Learning Individual skills 3. Special Projects 4. Kaushal and RozgarMela 5. Placement Guidelines 6. Monitoring Guidelines Implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

Nil

Jan ShikshanSanthans (JSS)

Jan – People, Shikshan – Education, Sansthan – Institution

To provide vocational training to non-literates, neo-literates as well as school drop-outs in rural regions by identifying skills those have a relevant market in that region.

Courses includes Banking, Food preservation Tailoring, Handicrafts, Computer training, Mobile repair etc.,

Nil


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