I. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
S. No. | Scheme Name | Launch Year | Ministry / Agency | Objective |
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1 | PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners & LED Lights) | 2021 | DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) | Promote domestic manufacturing of ACs & LEDs, reduce imports, boost exports. |
2 | Startup India Scheme | 2016 | DPIIT | Build an ecosystem for startups, promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation. |
3 | UNNATI, 2024 (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme) | 2024 | NEDFi (North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd.) | Promote industrialization and employment in North-East India. |
4 | Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) | 2021 | DPIIT | Provide early-stage funding support to startups for proof of concept, prototype, trials. |
5 | One District One Product (ODOP) | 2018 | DPIIT | Promote balanced regional development by branding and promoting a unique product per district. |
6 | Scheme for Strengthening Medical Devices Industry | 2024 | DPIIT | Boost domestic medical device manufacturing and reduce import dependence. |
7 | Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) | 2021 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Build export-linked infrastructure such as testing labs, border haats, LCSs. |
8 | Champion Services Sector Scheme (CSSS) | 2018 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Promote 12 identified services sectors for global competitiveness. |
9 | Niryat Bandhu Scheme | 2011 | DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) | Mentor and support new exporters, especially MSMEs. |
10 | National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) | 2021 | Intellectual Property Office (CGPDTM) | Create IP awareness among students and promote knowledge economy. |
11 | National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) | 2016 | NICDC under DPIIT | Develop world-class industrial corridors and futuristic cities. |
12 | SPICED Scheme (Sustainability in Spice Sector) | 2022 | Spices Board | Improve spice productivity, quality, exports, and global competitiveness. |
13 | BHASKAR (Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry) Initiative | 2023 | DPIIT | Create a digital registry for startups, investors, mentors for collaboration. |
14 | SWAYATT Initiative | 2019 | GeM (Government e-Marketplace) | Promote participation of startups, women, and youth in government procurement. |
15 | North-East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) | 2017 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Promote industrialization in NE States with capital, tax, and transport incentives. |
16 | Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Agricultural Products | 2019 | DGFT | Support agri-exporters by covering freight & marketing costs. |
17 | Indian Footwear & Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) | 2021 | DPIIT | Modernize & expand India’s leather and footwear industry. |
18 | RoDTEP (Remission of Duties & Taxes on Exported Products) | 2021 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Refund embedded taxes on exports, ensure WTO-compliant zero-rated exports. |
19 | Advance Authorisation Scheme | 1976, renamed 2004 | DGFT | Allow duty-free import of inputs for use in export products. |
20 | PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan (NMP) for Multimodal Connectivity | 2021 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Logistics Division, with BiSAG-N support) | To integrate infrastructure planning across ministries through a digital platform for multimodal connectivity, improving industrial productivity and employment. |
21 | Make in India Initiative (Make in India 2.0) | 2014 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry (DPIIT for Manufacturing, Dept. of Commerce for Services) | To transform India into a global manufacturing hub by facilitating investment, fostering innovation, building infrastructure, enhancing skills, and promoting ease of doing business. |
II. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
S. No. | Scheme Name | Launch Year | Ministry / Agency | Objective |
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1 | PM Internship Scheme | 2024 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Provide one crore youth with internship opportunities in top 500 companies to bridge education–employment gap. |
2 | MCA21 Project | 2006 (Phase I) | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Implement e-Governance for corporate law compliance and promote a paperless, transparent system. |
3 | Independent Director’s Databank | 2019 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Create a repository of independent directors to strengthen corporate governance and accountability. |
III. Ministry of Finance
S. No. | Scheme Name | Launch Year | Ministry / Agency | Objective |
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1 | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | 2014 | Ministry of Finance | Provide universal access to banking, credit, insurance, and pension for financial inclusion. |
2 | NPS Vatsalya Yojana | 2024 | PFRDA (under Ministry of Finance) | Enable parents/guardians to open pension accounts for minors to promote early financial planning. |
3 | Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) | 2015 | Ministry of Finance | Encourage long-term savings for education and marriage of girl child under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. |
4 | Stand Up India Scheme | 2016 | Ministry of Finance (with SIDBI & NABARD support) | Provide loans (₹10 lakh–₹1 crore) to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs for Greenfield enterprises. |
5 | Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) | 2017 | LIC (on behalf of Ministry of Finance) | Provide assured pension to senior citizens with return of principal after 10 years. |
6 | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) | 2015 | MUDRA Ltd. (under Ministry of Finance) | Provide collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to micro and small enterprises. |
7 | National Pension System (NPS) | 2004 | PFRDA (under Ministry of Finance) | Provide retirement income and promote long-term savings habit among citizens. |
8 | Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) | 2015 | Ministry of Finance (via Banks) | Mobilize idle gold for productive use and reduce gold imports. |
9 | Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) | 2015 | RBI (on behalf of Ministry of Finance) | Offer gold-linked government securities as alternative to physical gold investment. |
10 | Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) | 2015 | LIC & other life insurers | Provide low-cost life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh to citizens (18–50 years). |
11 | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) | 2015 | PSGICs & other general insurers | Provide accident insurance cover up to ₹2 lakh to citizens (18–70 years). |
12 | Atal Pension Yojana (APY) | 2015 | PFRDA | Provide guaranteed pension (₹1,000–₹5,000 per month) for unorganized sector workers. |
13 | Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) | 2023 | Ministry of Finance | Promote financial inclusion and savings among women through a 2-year deposit scheme. |
14 | Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) | 2020 | EPFO (under Ministry of Finance) | Encourage job creation by subsidizing EPF contributions for new employees. |
15 | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme | 2004 (revamped till 2025) | Ministry of Finance | Provide financial support to make PPP projects in infrastructure and social sectors viable. |
16 | Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment | 2020 | Ministry of Finance | Provide 50-year interest-free loans to states for infrastructure and capital investment. |
17 | SWAMIH Fund (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) | 2019 | SBICAP Ventures Ltd. (sponsored by Ministry of Finance) | Provide priority debt financing to complete stalled housing projects. |
18 | e-Appeals Scheme | 2023 | CBDT | Digitize and streamline income tax appeal process at Commissioner level. |
19 | Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS) | 2022 | CBDT | Provide speedy resolution of small tax disputes and reduce litigation. |
IV. NITI Aayog
S. No. | Scheme Name | Launch Year | Ministry / Agency | Objective |
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1 | Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 | 1.0: 2016; 2.0: 2024 | NITI Aayog | Promote innovation & entrepreneurship through labs, incubators, challenges, and sectoral programs (extended till 2028). |
2 | Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) Programme | 2017 | NITI Aayog (with State Govts) | Build three ‘role model’ states in health and education for replication. |
3 | National Mission on Transformative Mobility & Battery Storage | 2019 | NITI Aayog (Inter-ministerial Steering Committee) | Promote clean, connected, shared, and sustainable mobility with EVs & battery storage. |
4 | Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme (TADP) | 2018 | NITI Aayog | Transform 112 underdeveloped districts through convergence, collaboration & competition. |
5 | Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) | 2022 | NITI Aayog | Target 500 weaker blocks to saturate essential services like health, education, and financial inclusion. |
6 | Youth Co:Lab India | 2017 | UNDP India & Citi Foundation in partnership with AIM (NITI Aayog) | Support youth-led startups and innovations aligned with SDGs. |
7 | SEHER Programme (Supporting Entrepreneurs with Holistic Education and Resources) | 2023 | Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) – NITI Aayog & TransUnion CIBIL | Provide financial literacy, credit education, and mentoring to women entrepreneurs. |