Schemes in News — July 2026

112 schemes, for Prelims revision. Each links to its full note.

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PM-KISAN: Provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments to eligible farmer families. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana: A government initiative for floating solar power projects. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Samudra Manthan: A government scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system used to reduce waiting times and congestion. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Property Aadhaar Card: A proposed system to provide unique digital identities to properties in Delhi. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
PM E-Drive Scheme: A government initiative to support the EV ecosystem in India. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
PLI Scheme: Production Linked Incentive scheme used to boost domestic manufacturing of high-tech components. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
ICDS: Integrated Child Development Services is a government program providing food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
NSSF: National Supportive Supervision Framework aims to provide structural support to SHGs. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Projects are being implemented under the AP Integrated Clean Energy Policy–2024. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Mid-day Meal Scheme: A central government initiative to provide cooked meals to children in government and government-aided schools. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
NCMC: National Common Mobility Card is a common card for various public transport modes. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
ISM 2.0: India's Semiconductor Mission second iteration focusing on chip manufacturing supply chains. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Lakshmi Yojana: Delhi government scheme providing Rs 2,500 monthly to EWS women · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
PM-UDAY (PM-Urban Development) scheme aims to provide basic amenities to unauthorized colonies. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana: A Haryana state scheme providing price support to farmers · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Bima Yojana: A state-level insurance scheme for horticultural farmers · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
NEP 2020: National Education Policy launched in August 2020 to overhaul the Indian education system · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
NFSA: National Food Security Act, which provides for food security for eligible households. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
PM-Gati Shakti: National Master Plan for integrated multi-modal connectivity. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Bima Yojana: A West Bengal state health insurance scheme for residents not covered under Ayushman Bharat. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Sarbat.AI: A Punjab state initiative to introduce AI as a mainstream school subject. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Mission Mausam: A government initiative aimed at enhancing weather forecasting and dissemination capabilities. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
RUCO: Repurpose Used Cooking Oil initiative aims to collect and repurpose used oil for industrial use. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
JEEViKA: A Bihar state initiative focused on rural livelihood and women's empowerment. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
MAA Yojana: Rajasthan state health scheme providing cashless treatment up to ₹25 lakh. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana: UP state initiative for meritorious girl students · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Shala Praveshotsav: A school enrolment programme running for over two decades · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
SVAMITVA: A central government scheme aimed at providing property rights to rural-dwelling landholders through drone-based mapping. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Chief Minister Shramjeevi Mahila Chhatravas Yojana: State scheme for women's hostels. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): An overarching scheme for the school education sector for universalizing access and equity. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
PM-SHRI: Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India, a scheme to develop schools as exemplar centers for NEP 2020. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Private-Public-Planting Programme: A model allowing Resident Welfare Associations to submit proposals for plantation drives. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme: Launched in 2021 to provide financial relief to victims. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY): A central scheme providing financial support for agricultural development and infrastructure. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
PARIVARTAN: A Delhi government scheme to promote eco-friendly commercial vehicles and reduce pollution. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
PARIVARTAN: A central scheme approved by Delhi government to phase out old trucks and buses in NCR. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
Indiramma Houses: Telangana state housing scheme for affordable high-rise units. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
PM Surya Ghar: A central government initiative providing subsidies for rooftop solar installations in residential sectors. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
PM Suryaghar Yojana: Central government scheme to promote rooftop solar installations · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
NEP 2020: National Education Policy 2020 introduced the second board exam option · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): A recently introduced pension framework distinct from the National Pension Scheme (NPS). · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Jyothi programme: A Kerala government initiative launched to address student dropout rates. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Mission Samudra: A maritime development initiative aimed at boosting employment and maritime infrastructure. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A central government initiative to modernize and redevelop railway stations. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Annapurna Yojana: A central government scheme providing food security to women. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): A central government initiative for the redevelopment of railway stations. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A central government initiative for the redevelopment of railway stations. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
ISM 2.0: India Semiconductor Mission's second phase approved in July 2026 · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Delhi Start-Up and Incubation policy provides up to Rs 10 lakh seed funding for students · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
National Education Policy (NEP), 2020: The overarching policy framework for the proposed educational reforms. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
NHEV: National Highways for EV initiative aims to decarbonize freight transport. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) aims to redevelop 1,337 railway stations across India · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
The scheme provides an additional incentive of up to 1.5% for domestic sourcing of key components. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
An additional incentive of 3% on eligible sales is provided for design and R&D by Indian brands. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Bihar School Live Classes: State initiative providing digital learning and coaching for competitive exams. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
PMKKKY: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of people living in mining-affected areas. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Pink Smart Card: A dedicated smart card system for women's free travel in Delhi's public transport. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
MGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
PM-SETU is a platform for facilitating strategic partnerships in the defence sector. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
ISM 2.0 provides research subsidies over a six-year period · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
PMIS: A central initiative to provide 1 crore paid internships in top Indian companies over 5 years · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Sabka Samman, Jeevan Aasan: Bihar state initiative for doorstep land registration for seniors aged 75+. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A central government initiative to modernize and upgrade railway stations across India. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Nalam TN: A platform by Tamil Nadu Health Foundation to channel private donations into government hospitals. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Indiramma Houses: A housing initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for Low Income Group (LIG) households. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Planned Urban Expansion (PURE) initiative is the state framework for this infrastructure development. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
AirSewa: A government-backed platform for grievance redressal in the aviation sector · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
NEP 2020: National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes multilingualism and the three-language formula. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Government initiative to provide affordable generic medicines to the public. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Chief Minister Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026 provides subsidies for helicopter tours to heritage sites. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
SATAT: Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation scheme focuses on CBG production. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
GOBARdhan: A government initiative for converting cattle dung and farm waste into biogas. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: A state-level welfare scheme providing ₹2,500 monthly aid to women. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Naya Safar Yojana: A scheme to phase out old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR by promoting BS VI compliant or electric vehicles. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Vibrant Villages Programme: Initiative to develop and secure border villages · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas: Karnataka state initiative providing ₹10 lakh annual funding per club. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Government initiative for water conservation and rainwater harvesting · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP): Launched in 2018 to transform 112 most-backward districts across India. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A central government initiative to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
Mission March SSC-2027: State-level initiative by Andhra Pradesh to improve SSC examination outcomes. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
'Sabka Samman-Jeevan Aasaan' is a Bihar state initiative for home-based property registration for seniors. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
NP-NCD (National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases) provides financial backing for the initiative. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A central government initiative to provide functional tap connections to every rural household. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides the framework for literacy benchmarks in India. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
FTI-TTP: Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Travellers' Programme facilitates faster processing for pre-verified international passengers. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is a central initiative for tree plantation and environmental conservation. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
Mission Kayakalp: A Delhi government initiative for school infrastructure renovation · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farm Loan Waiver Scheme 2026: Maharashtra state initiative for crop loan relief. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
Modified UDAN: A scheme to develop 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips with a Rs 29,000 crore outlay. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
PMCSPY: Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana aims to provide financial assistance for education, health, and infrastructure to tea garden workers. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
NEP 2020: National Education Policy introduced in 2020 to overhaul the Indian education system · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Delhi EV Policy: Includes subsidies, scrapping incentives, and road tax exemptions. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
Kukkut Vikas Niti 2022: Policy for poultry development in Uttar Pradesh. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
The bill aims to provide access to welfare schemes and entitlements specifically for women in agriculture and allied activities. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
VB-G RAM G: An employment guarantee scheme launched by the Government of Karnataka. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Prajaseva Abhiyan: A Karnataka state initiative for decentralized grievance redressal. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
VB-G Ram G: A nationwide rural employment guarantee scheme launched on July 2, 2026 · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Jaladhara: Andhra Pradesh state initiative for water management and conservation · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
PM GatiShakti: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity and infrastructure development · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
VB-G RAM G: A 125-day job guarantee program for agricultural workers in West Bengal. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Annapurna Yojana: A financial assistance scheme for women launched in West Bengal. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Satkar Rashi: A direct cash transfer scheme launched by the Punjab government for women · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Research Fellowship in Archives: Supports 15 researchers annually with stipends of Rs 50,000 (SRF) and Rs 25,000 (JRF) · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
Research Fellowship in Archaeology: Supports 12 researchers annually with stipends of Rs 50,000 (SRF) and Rs 25,000 (JRF) · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
Annapurna Yojana: A West Bengal state government initiative providing direct cash transfers to women. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
SH-RBSK: School Health-Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram is a central government initiative for screening and treating children. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards: New identification for unskilled manual workers · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Hamare Smarak, Hamara Gaurav: Delhi government initiative for private adoption of heritage sites. · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
Gruha Jyothi Yojane: A Karnataka state government scheme providing free electricity to eligible households. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Delhi EV Policy 2026: Framework for promoting electric vehicle adoption in the NCT of Delhi. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Bima Sugam: A proposed digital marketplace for insurance products to increase penetration. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note

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