Imagine a country that has progressed in space exploration, digital infrastructure, and economic reforms — and yet, a section of its population continues to risk their lives daily by cleaning human waste manually. This contradiction lies at the heart of India’s sanitation challenge. To address this critical issue, the Government of India launched the NAMASTE…
🎓 Scholarship Schemes for Minority Students: Nurturing Education, Ensuring Equity When a government sets out to promote inclusive growth, one of the most critical instruments it uses is education. However, access to education in India is deeply affected by socio-economic inequalities — especially for minority communities. To counter this, the Ministry of Minority Affairs runs…
Let us begin with a fundamental thought — Development isn’t just about GDP or skyscrapers; it’s also about preserving what we’ve inherited — our cultural legacy — while enabling those who carry it forward to live with dignity. In that spirit, the PM VIKAS Scheme emerges as a holistic livelihood and heritage empowerment program, especially…
Let’s begin with a very basic question — What happens when certain regions or communities are consistently left behind in development? It creates a development deficit — not just in terms of infrastructure, but also in access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and dignity. Recognizing this, the Government of India initiated a scheme with a…
India is a young country, with over 60% of its population under 35 years. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, therefore, plays a crucial dual role: Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) A Central Sector Scheme (2021–26) designed to empower youth and adolescents through structured programs. It was originally launched in 2014 🎯 Objective To…
1. SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) This scheme, launched in 2017 takes a reformative approach to skill development by focusing on both quantity and quality of short-term training. 🔹 Aim 🔹 Support 2. STRIVE (Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement) STRIVE, launched in 2017 is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at…
Let us begin with a fundamental understanding. India is a young nation, with over 65% of its population under the age of 35. This demographic dividend can either be a tremendous asset or a wasted opportunity—depending on whether our youth are skilled and employable. It is in this context that the Restructured Skill India Programme…
🌐 eSanjeevani – National Telemedicine Service Launched in 2019“Consult doctors from your home — no queues, no fees, just your phone or computer.” 🎯 What is eSanjeevani? 🔗 Integration with ABDM This makes telemedicine records interoperable with India’s digital health ecosystem. 🤱 LaQshya – Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative Launched in 2017“A safe and respectful…
“Swasth Bharat, Samarth Bharat” – A mission to bring healthcare to every doorstep in India Let us begin by asking:➡️ Can any country grow if its children are malnourished, mothers are dying during childbirth, or essential vaccines are unavailable in villages? To tackle these fundamental issues and ensure health equity across rural and urban India,…
“Swasth Bharat, Surakshit Bharat – building a healthcare system that doesn’t just treat illness, but prepares for emergencies like COVID-19.” 🧭 What is ABHIM and Why Was It Needed? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed one harsh truth — India’s health system was not adequately prepared for such a large-scale health crisis. There was a need for:…
