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Discover the latest and most important government schemes in India launched for public welfare. This 2025 updated list includes schemes for farmers, women, students, and the poor—covering employment, housing, healthcare, digital inclusion, and financial aid. Each scheme includes details like launch year, implementing ministry, and its key objectives in a well-organized table for quick understanding.
Major Government Schemes in India – Updated 2025
| Scheme Name | Launch Year | Implemented By | Objective / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | 2014 | Ministry of Finance | Financial inclusion by providing bank accounts, insurance, and pension access to all. |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) | 2015 | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs | “Housing for All” – Subsidies for home loans and housing development in rural & urban areas. |
| Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana | 2018 | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | ₹5 lakh annual health insurance for over 12 crore poor families; cashless treatment. |
| MGNREGA (Rural Employment Guarantee Act) | 2005 | Ministry of Rural Development | Guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households annually. |
| PM-KISAN (Kisan Samman Nidhi) | 2018 | Ministry of Agriculture | ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in 3 equal installments, directly to accounts. |
| Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) | 2015 | Ministry of Women & Child Development | Promotes girl child welfare, education, and protection. |
| Digital India Mission | 2015 | Ministry of Electronics & IT | Aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. |
| Stand-Up India | 2016 | Ministry of Finance | Provides loans (₹10 lakh–₹1 crore) to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. |
| Startup India | 2016 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup ecosystem with tax & regulatory benefits. |
| PM Ujjwala Yojana | 2016 | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas | Provides free LPG connections to BPL women to reduce health risks from traditional cooking. |
| National Education Policy (NEP) | 2020 | Ministry of Education | Reforms school and higher education structure; focuses on holistic learning and skill development. |
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