Schemes in News — January 2026

1. ACC PLI: A ₹18,100 crore scheme aimed at manufacturing advanced chemistry cell batteries for EVs in India · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
2. SAMARTH: A portal for higher education institutions to manage academic processes. · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
3. Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) aims to deploy zero-emission tugs for harbor operations. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): A housing scheme where the article suggests integrating time-saving infrastructure like piped water and electricity. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
5. PMFME: Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
6. Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana: Bihar state scheme launched in August 2025 to support women entrepreneurs. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
7. New lodging scheme specifically for women employees in IT parks · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
8. 'Thozhi' hostels: State initiative in Tamil Nadu for affordable housing for working women · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
9. The initiative aligns with the 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' vision of the Andhra Pradesh government. · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
10. The new Kerala social welfare scheme provides ration cards and pensions to eligible women under religious auspices. · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
11. Gyan Bharatam Mission is a government initiative to preserve ancient knowledge. · 28 Jan · GS1 · note
12. TNWESafe Project: A five-year initiative for women's employment and safety in Tamil Nadu · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
13. PM-ABHIM: Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
14. Design-Linked Incentive Scheme: Government initiative to develop semiconductor design ecosystem · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
15. Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) is a Tamil Nadu state initiative for non-communicable disease (NCD) care. · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
16. Smart kitchen: A concept providing nutritious meals to students in Kadapa district · 26 Jan · GS2 · note
17. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana: initiative for milk production and animal husbandry in Madhya Pradesh · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
18. Sandipani schools: educational initiative in Madhya Pradesh · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
19. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: housing program mentioned in the context of state focus · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
20. 'Connect to Work' scheme: Provides a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 for students in skill training programs and competitive examinations in Kerala. · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
21. 'Karmachari' program: A Kerala government initiative to establish partnerships with employers. · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
22. Kalaignar Kanavu Illam: Housing scheme by the Tamil Nadu government. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
23. ACC-PLI: Launched in 2021 to boost domestic advanced chemistry cell battery manufacturing in India · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
24. GSDP: Green Skill Development Programme approved by MoEFCC · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
25. AMRUT: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
26. PM SVANidhi Credit Card: A scheme aimed at providing credit to street vendors across India. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
27. The portal operates under the Kerala Land Assignment (Regularisation of Contraventions Rules) 2025. · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
28. Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS): An RBI scheme allowing NRIs/residents to remit funds abroad under specific limits. · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
29. Ladki Bahin: A Maharashtra state flagship scheme providing ₹1,500 monthly stipend to women. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
30. Ujjeevana program: A Kerala state initiative to provide loans to landslide-affected Kudumbashree members. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
31. Connect to Work: Kerala state scheme providing ₹1,000 monthly assistance to job-seekers · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
32. The policy includes a dedicated Life Sciences Innovation Fund and the establishment of the Telangana School of Life Sciences. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
33. UDAN program is the Indian initiative aimed at increasing regional air travel accessibility. · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
34. Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana: A flagship scheme by the Haryana government providing ₹2,100 monthly aid to low-income women. · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
35. The 'Green School' program aims to offset up to 91% of current power consumption. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
36. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme-Integrated Health Information Platform: The platform used for notifying AES cases. · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
37. PMFBY: A central government scheme aimed at protecting farmers from crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
38. GRAP: Graded Response Action Plan includes Stage-IV measures for severe pollution · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
39. AMRUT 2.0: A central government mission aimed at making Indian cities water secure. · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
40. GRAP: Graded Response Action Plan is the mechanism used to manage air quality in Delhi-NCR. · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
41. PEHEL project: Initiative providing insurance coverage and social security to pastoralists · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
42. Fund of Funds 2.0: Focuses on deep tech investments including AI, machine learning, and defense. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
43. Chhattisgarh's surrender and rehabilitation policy provides immediate assistance of ₹50,000 · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
44. Shubhayatra: A Kerala State scheme providing assistive devices like scooters and artificial limbs to people with disabilities. · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
45. Pranaam Day Care Centres: Initiative by Telangana government for senior citizens · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
46. Poona Margem: A rehabilitation initiative by the Chhattisgarh state government for surrendering rebels. · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
47. Saat Nischay-3: A Bihar state government initiative overseen by the Bihar Vikas Mission · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
48. Project Veer Gatha is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education · 12 Jan · GS2 · note
49. Kudumbashree: A social empowerment program specifically active in the state of Kerala · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
50. KERA Project: A World Bank-supported initiative in Kerala for rubber plantation rejuvenation. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
51. PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan encourages community involvement via the 'Nikshay' online platform. · 12 Jan · GS2 · note
52. MEDISEP: A Kerala state health insurance scheme for elderly citizens. · 10 Jan · GS2 · note
53. Vayoraksha: A Kerala state scheme aimed at providing healthcare for the elderly. · 10 Jan · GS2 · note
54. Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) effective from January 1, 2026 · 10 Jan · GS2 · note
55. PM SHRI Schools: A national initiative supported by the Ministry of Education · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
56. Telangana government accident insurance cover: ₹1.02 crore for all state employees · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
57. Poona Margem: The specific initiative under which the Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
58. MISHTI: Mangrove Development and Sustainable Livelihoods initiative · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
59. Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Startup Policy 2025-26 · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
60. Cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims provides coverage up to ₹1.5 lakh · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
61. Young India Integrated Residential Schools are being prioritized for expedited construction and funding · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
62. Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy is reviewed twice annually · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
63. Mission 40+: An initiative by the Karnataka government to improve SSLC results. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
64. Poona Margem is the rehabilitation initiative used by the Chhattisgarh government · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
65. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship skilling program. · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
66. PM-SETU is identified as an initiative to improve job readiness at scale. · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
67. TAPS: Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme provides 50% pension based on last-drawn basic pay · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
68. TAPS: Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme requiring employee contributions · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
69. Shakti scheme provides free travel for women in non-premium buses in Karnataka. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
70. Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0: Central government initiative for urban sanitation and waste management · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
71. IRDPP: Industrial Research and Development Promotion Programme · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
72. Kanyashree Scheme: Launched in 2013 to improve the status of girls and reduce child marriage in West Bengal · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
73. ADEETIE: Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficiency Technologies in Industries and Establishments · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
74. Andhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation Project (APMIP) and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) are key state initiatives · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
75. TAPS: Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, proposed to cover all existing employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
76. Saat Nischay-3: A Bihar state government initiative for doorstep healthcare for the elderly · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
77. Rail Sagar Scheme: A scheme being explored for the inclusion of the Sabari rail extension. · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
78. Gruha Jyothi: A Telangana state government scheme providing free electricity up to 200 units. · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
79. PM-ABHIM: Prime Minister’s Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
80. Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) aims to make India a top five shipbuilding nation by 2047. · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
81. PMFME: PM-led scheme for promoting and formulating Micro Food Processing Enterprises · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
82. T-FAPP: Telangana state-specific food processing initiative · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
83. Telangana–IDEA: State initiative for industrial development and investment · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
84. Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna: A universal healthcare program in Punjab providing up to ₹10 lakh free cashless treatment per family. · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
85. Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) aims to boost domestic production of electronic components. · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
86. Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme: A Kerala state initiative for public opinion gathering · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
87. Tamil Nadu government extended road tax exemption for electric vehicles until 2027. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
88. National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF): The national initiative under which the remediation project is being funded · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
89. Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme is a Tamil Nadu government initiative to empower rural youth and women · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
90. India AI Mission: Government initiative to promote AI education and skill development. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
91. Skill the Nation Challenge: Initiative aimed at preparing a future-ready workforce for AI. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note

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