List Of Indian Government Schemes 2023

The Indian government has introduced many kinds of schemes over the years to address various economic and social problems and improve the lives of its citizens. These initiatives reach a wide range of sectors, from agriculture and business to healthcare and education, all with the goal of building a more inclusive and successful community.

Scheme Name	Implementing Authority	Year	Sector	Description
Agnipath Scheme	Ministry of Defence	2022	Defense	Mapping properties in villages using drones, reducing property disputes, and aiding villagers in accessing bank loans.
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)	–	2023	Finance	Budget 2023 scheme for women and girls in India.
PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Abhiyaan	MoWCD	2021	Health, Education	Revamped Midday Meal Scheme for free lunch to school children. Aims to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia.
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results…	MoE	2020	Education	Improving school education in six states.
Svamitva Yojana	MoPR	2020	Rural development	Welfare measures for farmers in the fisheries sector, 2020-2024 allocation of ₹20,050 crore.
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan	12 ministries	2020	Employment	Employment campaign for poor post-coronavirus pandemic.
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana	MoFAHD	2020	Fisheries	Providing water to rural households through individual taps. The financial outlay in 2022 is ₹60,000 crore.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi	MoF	2019	Agriculture	Income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Jal Jeevan Mission	MoJS	2019	Rural development	World Bank-funded groundwater management scheme. Initial funding of ₹6,000 crore.
Atal Bhujal Yojana	MoJS	2019	Water	Social security for the unorganized sector with voluntary contribution and monthly pension.
PM Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan	MoNRE	2019	Agriculture	Installation of solar pumps and renewable power plants for farmers.
PM Shram Yogi Mandhan	MoLE	2019	Financial security	Improving the effectiveness of schools from pre-nursery to class 12. Subsumes Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan	MoAFW	2018	Agriculture	Farmer welfare through creating a profitable ecosystem. Sub-schemes: PSS, PDPS.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana	MoHFW	2018	Health	Providing free healthcare access to 50 crore people. Implemented across India except 3 states/UTs.
Samagra Shiksha	MoE	2018	Education	Improving effectiveness of schools from pre-nursery to class 12. Subsumes Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
PM Jan Vikas Karyakaram	MoMA	2018	Development	Development of minority concentration areas.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan	MoPR	2018	Rural development	Strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions for Sustainable Development Goals.
World Class Institutions Scheme	MoE	2017	Education	Enable 10 institutions with world-class facilities.
Khelo India – National Programme for Sports	MoYAS	2017	Sports	Improving sporting infrastructure and promoting general fitness.
Krishonnati Yojana	MoAFW	2017	Agriculture	Umbrella scheme subsuming 11 schemes.

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PM Matritva Vandana Yojana	MoWCD	2017	Mother CareRead	Provides free LPG connections to women from below-poverty-line families.
PM Ujjwala Yojana	MoP&NG	2016	Energy, Health, Poverty	A project to improve hydrology-related practices with World Bank support.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana	Multiple	2016	Agriculture	Insurance and finance scheme for farmers.
Stand-Up India	MoF, MoSJE	2016	Entrepreneurship	Provides loans for SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs for greenfield enterprises.
National Hydrology Project	MoJS	2016	Water	Provides voluntary pension contributions with matching government contributions.
PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana	Multiple	2015	Agriculture	A scheme focusing on improving agricultural productivity through irrigation support.
PM Mudra Yojana	MoF	2015	Financing	Provides funding for small businesses.
Smart Cities Mission	MoHUA	2015	Urban	Focuses on redevelopment, retrofitting, and development of cities.
Digital India	MeitY, MoF	2015	IT	Aims to provide government services electronically and promote technology.
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric…	MoHI	2015	Transport, Fuel security	Part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020.
PM Awas Yojana – (Gramin)	MoRD	2015	Housing, Rural	Provides financial assistance for rural poor to construct houses.
PM Awaas Yojana – (Urban)	MoHUA	2015	Housing, Urban	Aims for better living conditions and economic growth in urban areas.
Atal Pension Yojana	MoF	2015	Pension	Ensures equitable share for the girl child in family resources.
PM Suraksha Bima Yojana	MoF	2015	Insurance	Provides accident insurance for individuals.
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana	MoF	2015	Insurance	Offers life insurance for individuals.
Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All	MoP	2015	Electrification	Promotes energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojna	MoSD&E	2015	Skill development initiatives	Provides monetary rewards for skill development.
Heritage City Development and Augmentation Y…	MoUD	2015	Urban Development	Aims to preserve and rejuvenate cultural heritage in cities.
Sukanya Samridhi Yojana	MoWCD	2015	Launched as the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana in 2010. Renamed in 2017. Provides cash incentives to pregnant/lactating women.	Ensures equitable share for girl child in family resources.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojna	MoSD&E	2015	Skill Development	Aims to provide training in hirable skills.
PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra	MoCF	2015	Generic Medicine	Provides quality medicines at affordable prices.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana	MoRD	2015	Skill Development	A self-employment program for the poor.
National Career Service	MoLE	2015	Employment	Provides a platform for job-seekers and employers to connect.
Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana	MoP	2015	Rural Electrification	Aims to provide rural households with electricity access.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Trans…	MoUD	2015	Urban	Focuses on urban water ecosystem and infrastructure.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan	MoDWS, MoHUA	2014	Sanitation, Behavior	Aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana	MoF	2014	Financial inclusion	Aims to provide financial services to all citizens.
Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana	MRD	2014	Skill Development	Provides skill training for rural youth.
Namami Gange Programme	MoWR	2014	Clean and protect River Ganga	Aims to clean and protect the Ganges River.
Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adoles…	MoWCD	2014	Skill Development	Aims to develop adolescent boys’ all-round skills.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana	MoRD	2014	Development, Rural	Aims to develop model villages.

Indian Government Schemes going on before the Rule of the BJP party

Scheme Name	Implementing Authority	Year	Sector	Description
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan	MoE	2013	Education	Aims to enhance the quality of higher education in India.[96]
One Stop Crisis Centre (Sakhi)	MoWCD	2013	Women	Establishes centers offering various forms of aid and shelter to women facing violence. By 2018, 234 centers were set up; by 2021, there were 700 centers with plans for international expansion. Some centers lack required facilities.[97][98][99][100][101]
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)	–	2013	Finance	Implements state-level electronic benefit transfers and direct cash transfers. Over 300 schemes and 50 ministries used DBT by 2022.[102][103][104][105][106]
Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)	MoWCD	2011[N]	Skill Development	Aims to empower adolescent girls aged 11–18 through improved nutritional and health status, as well as upgraded home, life, and vocational skills. Formed by merging Kishori Shakti Yojana and Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls schemes into the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls.[107][108][109][110]
PM Adarsh Gram Yojana (PM Model Village Scheme)	MoRD	2010	Model Village	Focuses on integrated development of Scheduled Caste majority villages.[111]
Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)	MoST	2009	Infrastructure	Aims to improve science and research infrastructure in universities across India.[112]
Clean Energy Research Initiative (CERI)	MoST	2009	–	Enhances research capacity in the field of clean energy.[120]
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Programme (INSPIRE Programme)	MoST	2008	Science	Provides scholarships, internships, fellowships, and research grants to top science students and researchers.[121]
Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)	MoST	2008	Science, Health	Aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive disorders through scientific research.[13][14]
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)	MoHFW	2008	Insurance	Offers health insurance to various categories, including the poor, domestic workers, and construction workers.[122]
National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC)	MoST	2008	Climate	Enhances India’s capabilities in science and technology concerning climate change.[123]
PM’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)	MoMSME	2008	MSME, Employment	Aims to provide employment and self-employment opportunities to the unemployed.[124][125]
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana (Rural Godown Scheme)	MoA	2007	Agriculture	Focuses on creating storage capacity for agricultural produce in rural areas and promoting quality control.[127][128]
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)	MoA	2007	Agriculture	Allocates funds for agriculture development, including initiatives like Per Drop More Crop and agricultural mechanization.[129][7]
National Mission on Nano Science and Technology	MoST	2007	Science	A capacity-building program aimed at advancing Nano Science and Technology.[130]
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MG-NREGA)	MoRD	2006	Rural Wage Employment	Provides 100 days of employment to rural households willing to do unskilled manual work.[131][132]
Pooled Finance Development Fund Scheme (PFDF)	MoUD	2006	Urban Infrastructure	Enables Urban Local Bodies to raise credit for sustainable investment needs.[133][134][135]
National Creche Scheme	MoWCD	2006	Female Welfare	Offers crèche facilities for working mothers in challenging circumstances.[144][136][137]
Janani Suraksha Yojana (Maternity Safety Scheme)	MoHFW	2005	Mother Care	Provides one-time cash incentives to pregnant women for institutional/home births to reduce maternal and child mortality.[138]
National Health Mission	MoHFW	2005[N]	Health	Aims to improve India’s health sector with various subsumed programs.[7]
Livestock Insurance Scheme	MoA	2005	Agriculture	Provides insurance to cattle and aims to improve livestock quality.[139]
Special Accelerated Road Development Programme (SARDP-NE)	MoRTH	2005	Transport	Enhances road connectivity in Northeast India.[140]
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya	MoHRD	2004	Education	Establishes residential schools for girls from marginalized backgrounds.[136][137]
National Pension System	MoF	2004	Pension	Introduces a contribution-based pension system for government employees and the general public.[13][14]
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme	MoSJE	2003[N]	Social Justice	Focuses on creating an enabling environment for the empowerment of persons with disabilities.[141][142]
PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)	MoHFW	2003	Health	Enhances the distribution and accessibility of health services, including the construction of new AIIMS facilities.[143]
Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (Universal Rural Employment Scheme)	MoRD	2001	Rural Self Employment	Provides wage employment, food security, and community asset creation in rural areas.[13][14]
Swadhar Greh Scheme (Self-reliance Home Scheme)	MoWCD	2001	Female Welfare	Supports women in challenging circumstances.[144][97]
PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)	MoRD	2000	Rural Development	Aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.[145]
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (Antyodaya Food Scheme)	MoCAFPD	2000	Hunger	Provides food subsidies to the poorest families under the targeted public distribution system.[146]
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (Young Scientist Incentive Plan)	MoST	1999	Science	Offers national fellowships and scholarships to encourage research careers in various fields.[147][148]
National Social Assistance Programme	MoRD	1995	Pension	Provides financial assistance to pensioners, widows, and other eligible categories.[149][150]
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)	MoSPI	1993	Development	Enables Members of Parliament to suggest development works in their constituencies.[13][14]
National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen	MoA	1992	Agriculture	Provides financial assistance for fishermen’s housing, community facilities, and drinking water wells.[13][14]
National Social Assistance Scheme	MoRD	1995	Pension	Offers public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and more.[13][14]
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)	MoTA	1997	Education	Establishes new and improves existing residential schools for marginalized students.[13][14]
National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)	MoHFW	1997	Health	Focuses on controlling tuberculosis in India.[13][14]
Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme	MoF	1997	–	Offers an opportunity for tax defaulters to disclose their undisclosed income.[13][14]
Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary	MoLJ	1993	Infrastructure	Aims to provide various facilities for the judiciary system, including residential and digital facilities.[151]
National Child Labour Projects	MoLE	1987	Child Labor	Aims to eliminate child labor in hazardous industries by offering education and support.[13][14]
Interlinking of Rivers Project (ILR, NPP)	MoJS	1980	Water	Aims to develop water resources through river interlinking.[152]
Urea subsidy	MoCF	1977	Subsidy	Provides subsidies for urea production, contributing to agricultural development.[153][154]
Integrated Child Development Services	MoWCD	1975	Child, Mother Care	Aims to address malnutrition and health issues in children and mothers through incentives and vaccination programs.[97]
Food subsidy	MoCAFPD	1972	Subsidy	Offers subsidies for food production to ensure food security.[155][156][157]

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