Welfare schemes are initiatives designed to support vulnerable populations. They aim to improve living standards and provide essential services. These schemes often focus on health, education, and employment. In India, various government programmes address poverty and inequality. They include financial aid, food security, and housing support. Such initiatives play a crucial role in promoting social justice and economic development.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is set to launch the upgraded Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) App 2.0 to strengthen monitoring, reporting and coordination under the...
The Meghalaya government has withdrawn Lumpongdeng Island from the proposed luxury resort project at Umiam Lake after objections from local stakeholders. The decision came after a meeting between...
The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on 10 April 2026 in New Delhi. The Public Sector Undertaking, under the...
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has identified significant gaps in the implementation of welfare schemes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. These groups,...
The Department of Biotechnology’s Biotech-KISAN scheme has emerged as a flagship farmer-centric programme linking laboratory research with field-level agricultural needs. Implemented since 2017, it has created a network...
The National Productivity Council has been appointed as the Environment Audit Designated Agency under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025. The agreement with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...
India has proposed the National Youth Policy 2026 to align the aspirations, capabilities and participation of young people with the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The policy...
The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the cooperative sector is being implemented to expand storage capacity at the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level and strengthen the...
PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme that provides income support to eligible farmer families with cultivable landholding. The scheme transfers ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments through...
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge with The Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors. The initiative aims to build...
