| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar – Unique Identification System | 2009 | - Biometric identity for residents - Foundation for DBT and digital governance |
| MyGov – Citizen Engagement Platform | 2014 | - Participatory governance - Citizen interaction with government |
| Jeevan Pramaan – Digital Life Certificate | 2014 | - Biometric digital certificate for pensioners |
| Digital India Programme | 2015 | - Umbrella programme - Digital transformation and e-governance |
| DigiLocker | 2015 | - Digital document storage and verification - Reduces physical documents |
| e-Hospital (ORS) – Online Registration System | 2015 | - Online hospital appointments - Healthcare digitization |
| BHIM UPI – Bharat Interface for Money / Unified Payments Interface | 2016 | - Real-time digital payments - P2P transactions |
| UMANG App – Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance | 2017 | - Single platform for multiple government services |
| Aarogya Setu | 2020 | - COVID-19 contact tracing - Health self-assessment |
| MeriPehchaan – National Single Sign-On (NSSO) | 2022 | - Single login access to multiple government portals |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) | 25 December 2000 | - All-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations |
| Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) | 25 December 2000 | - Subsidized food grains for poorest BPL families |
| Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) | 2001 | - Rural employment generation - Later merged with MGNREGA |
| Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) | 2004 | - Provide urban amenities in rural areas - Reduce migration |
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) | 7 September 2005 | - 100 days guaranteed wage employment per year |
| National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) | 2000s (Expanded) | - Social security pensions - Old age, widow and disability pensions |
| Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM / Aajeevika) | 2011 | - SHG-based livelihood promotion - Poverty reduction - In 2016, NRLM became DAY-NRLM |
| Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) | 2011 | - Entrepreneurship training with bank support |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) | 2014 | - Skill development and placement for rural youth |
| Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) | 11 October 2014 | - Model village development by MPs |
| Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) | 2016 | - Rural clusters with urban amenities |
| Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) | 2016 | - Pucca houses with basic amenities for rural poor |
| Project UNNATI | 2019 | - Skill upgradation of MGNREGA workers |
| Lakhpati Didi Scheme | Recent | - Women SHG empowerment - Sustainable income generation |
| GeoMGNREGA | 2016 | - GIS-based monitoring of assets under MGNREGA |
| Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) | 2016 | - Promote rural entrepreneurship through SHGs |
| Mission Antyodaya | 2017 | - Convergence framework for rural development at GP level |
| SVAMITVA Scheme | 2020 | - Drone-based mapping of rural properties - Ownership rights |
| Cluster Facilitation Project (CFP) | 2020 | - Strengthening NRLM in high-poverty districts |
| Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan | 2020 | - Employment for migrant workers during COVID-19 |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM) | 2010 | - Promote solar energy generation - Part of NAPCC |
| Solar Park Scheme | 2014 | - Establish large-scale solar parks - Infrastructure support to developers |
| Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) | 2016 | - Installation of solar street lights in low-grid areas |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) | 2019 | - Solarization of agriculture - Solar pumps and grid-connected pumps |
| Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme – Phase II | 2019 | - Rooftop solar installations |
| Central Public Sector Undertaking Scheme (CPSU Scheme – Phase II) | 2019 | - Grid-connected solar PV projects using domestic manufacturing |
| PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 2024 | - Rooftop solar for households - Up to 300 units free electricity |
| National Green Hydrogen Mission | 2021 | - Promote green hydrogen - Energy transition and reduction in carbon emissions |
| Solar Power Scheme for PVTG Habitations (PM JANMAN linked) | 2024 | - Solar electrification for tribal / PVTG areas |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) | 2 October 2014 | - Elimination of open defecation - Better solid waste management |
| Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) | January 2015 | - Preservation and revitalization of heritage cities |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) | 25 June 2015 | - Housing for urban poor - Affordable pucca houses |
| Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) | 2015 | - Water supply, sewerage and urban infrastructure |
| Smart Cities Mission | 2015 | - Better infrastructure - Clean environment - Improved quality of life |
| PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) | 1 June 2020 | - Loan support for street vendors |
| AMRUT 2.0 | 2021 | - Water security - Universal water supply and sanitation |
| Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) | 2021 | - Garbage-free cities - Scientific waste management |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) | 1 September 2024 | - Affordable housing for additional beneficiaries |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) | 15 August 2020 | - Awareness against drug abuse |
| Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) | 2021 | - Skill development for SC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Safai Karamcharis |
| Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) | 2021 | - Welfare, dignity and health of senior citizens |
| Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) | 2021–22 | - Income generation - Skill development - Village development |
| PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) | 2022 | - Scholarship and educational support |
| SHRESHTA – Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 2022 | - Residential education for SC students |
| SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise | 2022 | - Rehabilitation of transgender persons and beggars |
| NAMASTE – National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem | 2022 | - Zero fatalities in sanitation work - Safety gear and mechanization |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) | 22 January 2015 | - Improve child sex ratio - Promote education and empowerment of girls |
| One Stop Centre Scheme (OSC) | 2015 | - Medical, legal, counselling and shelter support |
| Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) | 2015 | - Savings scheme for girl child |
| Mahila Police Volunteers (MPV) | 2016 | - Bridge between police and community |
| Stand-Up India Scheme | 2016 | - Loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs |
| Mahila E-Haat | 2016 | - Marketing platform for women entrepreneurs |
| Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) | 2016 | - Free LPG connections to poor households |
| Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | 1 January 2017 | - Cash incentive for pregnant and lactating women |
| Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) | 2017 | - Community participation and skill development |
| NARI Portal | 2018 | - Information repository for women-related schemes |
| POSHAN Abhiyaan / National Nutrition Mission | 2018 | - Improve nutritional status - Reduce malnutrition |
| Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) | 2018 | - Mentorship and support for women entrepreneurs |
| Mahila Coir Yojana | 2018 (revamped) | - Skill training and financial assistance |
| Mission Shakti | 2021 / 2022 implementation phase | - Umbrella scheme for safety, security and empowerment |
| SAMBAL | 2021 / 2022 | - Safety, legal aid, helplines, protection |
| SAMARTHYA | 2021 / 2022 | - Skill, education and welfare support |
| Palna Scheme | 2022 | - Day-care / creche support for children of working women |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) | 2016 | - Supports startups and innovation ecosystem |
| NIDHI – Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP / NIDHI-SSS) | 2016 | - Early-stage funding support |
| NIDHI – Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (NIDHI-EIR) | 2016 | - Fellowship support for innovators |
| NIDHI-PRAYAS – Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs | 2016 | - Prototype development support |
| INSPIRE – Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research | — | - Promote science education and research |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) | 25 December 2000 | - Rural road connectivity |
| Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) | 2008 | - Subsidy-based self-employment |
| Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) | 2009 | - Integrated development of SC-majority villages |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | 28 August 2014 | - Financial inclusion - Announced on 15 August 2014 |
| Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) | 2015 | - Collateral-free loans for small enterprises |
| Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) | 2015 | - Life insurance coverage |
| Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) | 2015 | - Accidental insurance coverage |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) | 25 June 2015 | - Housing for urban poor |
| Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) | 2015 | - Irrigation and water efficiency |
| Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | 2016 | - Crop insurance |
| Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) | 2016 | - Rural housing |
| Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) | 2016 | - LPG connections to poor households |
| Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – Phase III (PMGSY-III) | 2019 | - Rural road consolidation |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) | 24 February 2019 | - Income support to farmers |
| Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) | 2019 | - Pension for unorganised workers |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) | 2019 | - Pension for small farmers |
| Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) | 2020 | - Free food grains |
| Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (PMGKRA) | 2020 | - Employment for migrant workers |
| Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) | 2020 | - Fisheries development |
| Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) | 2020 | - Support to micro food enterprises |
| PM eVIDYA | 2020 | - Digital education |
| PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) | 1 June 2020 | - Loan support for street vendors |
| Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PM-ASBY) | 2021 | - Health infrastructure strengthening |
| PM GatiShakti National Master Plan | 2021 | - Integrated infrastructure planning |
| PM POSHAN | 2021 | - School nutrition |
| Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) | 2021 | - Skill development |
| Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) | 2021–22 | - SC welfare |
| PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) | 2022 | - Scholarship support |
| PM Vishwakarma Yojana | 2023 | - Support to traditional artisans |
| PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 2024 | - Rooftop solar for households |
| PM JANMAN | 2023/24 | - Focus on PVTGs and tribal inclusion |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) | 15 August 2008 | - Self-employment and micro-enterprise support |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | Announced on 15 August 2014 | - Formally launched on 28 August 2014 |
| Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) | 15 August 2020 | - Anti-drug awareness campaign |
| Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) | 15 August 2019 | - Rural tap water connections - 50:50 funding pattern; 90:10 for Himalayan and NE states |
| Scheme Name (Full Form) | Launch Date with Year | Pointwise Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) / Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban | 2 October 2014 | - Improve sanitation and cleanliness - Build toilets - Promote hygiene |
| National Cleanliness Mission | 2 October 2014 | - Another term used for Swachh Bharat Mission in your notes |
| Date | Schemes Covered | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 25 December | PMGSY, AAY | - Welfare + rural infrastructure cluster |
| 25 June | PMAY-U, AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission | - Urban development cluster |
| 1 June | PAHAL, PM SVANidhi | - Important same-date cluster in your notes |
| 1 January | PMMVY | - Important 1 Jan fact |
| 15 August | PMEGP, NMBA, JJM announcement/launch context, PMJDY announcement | - Very important prelims cluster |
| 2 October | Swachh Bharat Mission | - Sanitation mission |
| Topic | Key Exam Point |
|---|---|
| PMJDY | Announced on 15 August 2014, launched on 28 August 2014 |
| PMMVY | Important 1 January launch fact |
| SBM | Important 2 October launch fact |
| JJM | Important 15 August 2019 launch fact |
| PMAY-U + AMRUT + Smart Cities | Same-day urban schemes cluster |
| PMGSY + AAY | Same-day 25 December 2000 cluster |