Central Government Schemes in India
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherji
Advocate
Central Government Schemes in India-
Tanmoy Mukherji
Advocate

→Categorized by their focus on development, welfare, and empowerment.
→Below is a breakdown of the 34 schemes listed, grouped by their primary objectives.
1.PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi-
→Direct income support
→?6,000 per year in 3 instalments
→DBT to bank accounts
→Helps in meeting agricultural needs
→For small & marginal farmers.
2. PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)-
→Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests & diseases
→Low premium, more coverage
→Ensures financial stability of farmers
3. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)
→Health insurance up to ?5 lakh per family per year
→Cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals
→For poor & vulnerable families
→Reduces out-of-pocket expenses
4.Digital India-
→Transform India into digital economy
→Promotes e-governance & online services
→Improves digital infrastructure
→Enhances transparency & efficiency
→Empowers citizens.
5. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao-
→Save & educate the girl child
→Addresses declining child sex ratio
→Promotes education & empowerment
→Ensures gender equality
→Creates awareness
6. PM Ujjwala Yojana-
→Free LPG connections to poor households
→Mainly for women
→Reduces health hazards
→Promotes clean cooking fuel
→Improves quality of life
7.Swachh Bharat Mission-
→Clean India, ODF India
→Construction of toilets
→Promotes hygiene & sanitation
→Waste management
→Improved cleanliness & health
8.Startup India-
→Promotes entrepreneurship & innovation
→Tax benefits to start-ups
→Simplified regulations
→Incubation & funding support
→Encourages job creation
9.Stand Up India Scheme-
→For SC/ST & women entrepreneurs
→Bank loans ?10 lakh to ?1 crore
→For new business ventures
→Promotes inclusive growth
10.Mission Shakti-
→For safety & empowerment of women
→Helplines & support systems
→Education & employment support
→Promotes gender equality.
11.National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)-
→Financial assistance to elderly, widows & disabled
→For BPL families
→Direct benefit transfer
→Ensures social security
12. UDAN Scheme-
→Regional connectivity scheme
→Affordable air travel
→Subsidized fares
→Connects remote areas
→Boosts tourism & economy
13.PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)-
→Life insurance scheme
→Coverage of ?2 lakh
→Premium - ?436 per year
→Linked with bank accounts
→Financial security for families.
14. National Food Security Act (NFSA)-
→Ensures food security to poor families
→Subsidized food grains through PDS
→Covers 2/3rd of population
→Eliminates hunger & malnutrition
15. POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)-
→Improves nutrition levels
→Targets children, pregnant women & lactating mothers
→Reduces stunting, wasting, anaemia
→Technology based monitoring
16.Skill India Mission-
→Train youth with skills
→Vocational training programs
→Certification after training
→Improves employability
17.National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)-
→Digitize healthcare services
→Health ID for every citizen
→Digital health records
→Improves efficiency & access.
18.PM SVANidhi Scheme-
→Loans for street vendors
→Collateral free loans
→Encourages digital transactions
→Supports urban livelihoods.
19.PM Awas Yojana (PMAY)-
→Housing for All
→Financial assistance for house construction
→For urban & rural areas
→Affordable housing for EWS & LIG
→Improves living standards
20. MGNREGA-
→Provides 100 days of wage employment
→For rural households
→Legal right under Act
→Reduces poverty & migration
→Creates rural assets
21. PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)-
→Financial inclusion for all
→Zero balance bank accounts
→RuPay card & insurance benefits
→DBT enabled
→Promotes savings
22.. PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)-
→Skill training to youth
→Industry relevant skills
→Free training & certification
→Improves employability
→Promotes self-reliance
23. Soil Health Card Scheme-
→Provides soil health cards to farmers
→Contains soil nutrient information
→Recommends fertilizers & crops
→Improves productivity
→Promotes balanced fertilization
24. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)-
→Pension for unorganized sector workers
→Fixed pension after retirement
→Encourages savings
→Financial security in old age
→Govt. co-contribution
25. Make in India-
→Promotes manufacturing in India
→Attracts foreign investment
→Job creation
→Simplifies policies
→Boosts economic growth
26. National Education Policy 2020-
→Reforms in education system
→5+3+3+4 school structure
→Skill & holistic education
→Promotes digital learning
27. PM Gati Shakti-
→Master plan for infrastructure
→Integrated planning of transport
→Reduces logistics cost & delays
→Boosts connectivity & growth
28. Jal Jeevan Mission-
→Tap water to every rural household
→Safe & adequate drinking water
→Water pipeline infrastructure
→Improves health & hygiene
29. PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
→Loans for micro & small enterprises
→Shishu, Kishor, Tarun categories
→No collateral required
→Promotes self-employment
30. PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)-
→Accident insurance scheme
→Coverage of ?2 lakh
→Premium ?12 per year
→For 18 to 70 years
→Financial protection against accidents
31. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)-
→Provides electricity to rural areas
→Feeder separation
→Improves power supply
→Strengthens rural electrification
32. Saubhagya Scheme-
→Electricity to all households
→Free connections for poor families
→Improves quality of life
→Supports inclusive development
33. AMRUT Mission-
→Urban infrastructure development
→Water supply, sewerage, transport
→Improves living conditions in cities
→Ensures sustainable urban growth
34.National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-
→Promotes apprenticeship training
→Incentives to employers
→Practical experience to youth
→Govt. shares training cost
THESE SCHEMES AIM TO-
→Promote Inclusive Growth
→Reduce Poverty
→Improve Quality of Life
→Empower Citizens
→Build a Strong & Developed India.