Background and Context For centuries in rural India, women used firewood, cow dung cakes, and kerosene for cooking. This not only exposed them and their children to indoor air pollution (causing respiratory and eye diseases) but also consumed time and effort in collecting firewood. To solve this, the government launched PMUY in 2016, aiming to…
Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Development of Solar Cities Greening of Islands Green Energy Corridor (GEC) – Phase II Suryamitra Skill Development Programme National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects (OWEP)
Background and Purpose India’s energy consumption is rising rapidly. In the last 20 years, it has doubled, and by 2030 it may rise by another 25%. Currently, 40% of India’s energy is imported, costing the nation more than $90 billion annually. At the same time, India has committed to Net Zero emissions by 2070. This…
(Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Background and Purpose Indian agriculture has traditionally depended on diesel and grid-based pumps for irrigation. Both have drawbacks: 👉 To solve this, the government launched PM-KUSUM in 2019, a Central Sector Scheme, to encourage solar irrigation pumps and solar power plants for farmers. Purpose in one line:…
Background and Purpose India’s energy demand is rising rapidly, and much of it is still met by fossil fuels. This creates two big challenges: 👉 To address this, the government launched PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in 2024.It is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning 100% funding support comes from the Centre. Purpose in one line:…
🛠️ TAMRA Portal & Mobile App Full Form: Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation Launched: February 2017 by the Ministry of Mines 🎯 Objective To accelerate mining activity in India by: 🖥️ Key Features Feature Description Digital Platform Web portal + mobile app for tracking mining block status Clearance Monitoring Tracks progress of statutory clearances…
Background and Purpose Mining activities, while important for economic growth, create serious social and environmental challenges in the areas where they are carried out. Villages near mines often face displacement, loss of livelihood, health hazards, and ecological damage. 👉 To address this, the Government of India launched PMKKKY in 2015, under the Mines and Minerals…
MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design, and IPR) This scheme is like a one-stop innovation ecosystem for MSMEs. It integrates three pillars — Incubation, Design support, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). (A) Incubation (B) Design Support (C) IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) MSME CHAMPIONS Scheme Key Focus MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme Revamped Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED)…
Introduction India’s biggest challenge is not just creating jobs but ensuring sustainable self-employment opportunities. Many youths, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, remain unemployed despite having basic skills. To support them, the government introduced the PM Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), which provides financial assistance for setting up micro-enterprises. It is a Central Sector Scheme, implemented…
Introduction When we talk about Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), their biggest strength — and also their weakness — lies in their scale. Individually, these enterprises often struggle with technology, raw material procurement, quality testing, and marketing. But collectively, when they work in a cluster, they can share facilities, reduce costs, and face competition more…
