Public programs refer to initiatives funded and managed by the government. They aim to address societal needs and improve quality of life. These programs can cover various sectors, including education, health, and infrastructure. They promote welfare and development. Public programs are essential for fostering community engagement and ensuring equitable access to resources. They play a crucial role in national progress and cohesion.
Women-led self-help groups and traditional tribal crafts in Chhattisgarh are emerging as important drivers of rural development, livelihood creation and women’s economic empowerment. A recent visit to Jagdalpur...
The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for exports of apparel, garments and made-ups up to 30 September...
The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) has been integrated with the e-Shram portal to improve convergence between worker registration and skilling support. The integration allows e-Shram beneficiaries to...
India has achieved a first in the mining sector by making 30 mineral blocks operational in a single financial year, FY2025-26. The development is for domestic mineral production,...
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) has emerged as a major rural housing programme in India since its launch on 1 April 2016. It aims to provide permanent houses...
JanSamarth is a Government digital platform for credit-linked schemes that aims to widen access to public welfare benefits and simplify loan delivery. Launched to connect beneficiaries, lenders and...
The Central Government has allocated Rs 3,880 crore to Nagaland under the Pride of Hills - Special Development Assistance for the Hill States scheme for 2026-27. The initiative...
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) are playing a major role in skill development, entrepreneurship promotion and livelihood creation for rural youth in India. They provide free residential...
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute has launched a collaborative research initiative to use Waste Foundry Sand (WFS) in road construction. The partnership involves the Institute of Indian Foundrymen and...
The Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative (MGGSI) is an umbrella framework aimed at strengthening rural self-reliance in khadi, handloom and handicrafts. It seeks to improve training, skilling, quality,...
