Governance, Law and Internal Security: Government Schemes

I. Ministry of Defence

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1ADITI Scheme (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX)2023–24 (till 2025–26)Department of Defence Production (DDP) under MoDTo indigenise 30 critical deep-tech defence technologies and support startups/MSMEs with funding & incubation under iDEX.
2Agnipath Scheme2022Ministry of DefenceTo introduce short-term recruitment (Tour of Duty) for youth (Agniveers), reduce pension burden, and modernise armed forces.
3Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme2016DRDO (MoD)To fund industries, startups, and academia for developing indigenous defence and dual-use technologies.
4Defence Testing Infrastructure (DTI) Scheme2020Ministry of Defence via SPVs (private sector + states)To set up 6–8 greenfield testing facilities for aerospace and defence manufacturing.
5One Rank One Pension (OROP)2015 (implemented retrospectively from 1 July 2014)Ministry of DefenceTo ensure equal pension for defence personnel of same rank and service length, irrespective of retirement date.
6National Integration Tour2024Ministry of DefenceTo provide exposure, motivation, and integration opportunities for youth, especially from J&K and NE states.
7Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti2018Ministry of DefenceTo inculcate IPR culture in defence sector and protect innovative technologies through patents and trademarks.

II. Ministry of Home Affairs

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1Witness Protection Scheme2018Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)To protect witnesses through identity change, relocation, or security measures, ensuring fearless testimony.
2Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS)2009MHA under National e-Governance PlanTo create an IT-enabled nationwide crime tracking and policing system.
3Border Area Development Programme (BADP)1986–87MHATo meet special developmental needs of people in border areas and integrate them with the national mainstream.
4Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCWC)2018MHATo strengthen mechanisms against cybercrimes targeting women and children via labs, training, and consultants.
5Bharat Ke Veer2017MHA (IT-based platform)To enable citizens to donate directly to families of CAPF martyrs and to a corpus fund.
6Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF)1969 (revamped 2017, extended till 2025–26)MHA (CSS scheme)To modernize state police forces with weapons, tech, training, and reduce overdependence on Army/CAPFs.
7e-Sahaj Portal2017MHATo provide online security clearance for licenses, permits, and contracts in sensitive sectors.
8Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in States2023MHA (funded via NDRF/SDRF)To expand and modernize fire services infrastructure across states.
9Village Defence Guards (VDGs) Scheme2022MHA (J&K Division)To organize armed civilian volunteer groups in border villages of Jammu for community-based security.
10National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)2024MHA (Central Sector Scheme)To strengthen forensic infrastructure, expand NFSU campuses, and improve scientific criminal investigation.

III. Ministry of Law and Justice

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services Scheme)2017Ministry of Law & JusticeTo connect pro bono lawyers with marginalized individuals/organizations needing free legal aid.
2Nyaya Mitra Scheme2017Ministry of Law & Justice (Access to Justice Programme)To address 10–15 year old pending cases and improve access to speedy justice.
3Tele-Law Scheme2017Ministry of Law & Justice with CSCs & SLSAsTo provide legal advice to rural citizens via video conferencing at CSCs.
4Legal Information Management & Briefing System (LIMBS) – Version 22020Ministry of Law & Justice with NICTo digitally manage and track government litigation for efficiency and transparency.
5Enforcing Contracts Portal2021Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & JusticeTo strengthen contract enforcement and improve Ease of Doing Business by providing case/law data.
6Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary1993–94Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & JusticeTo build courtrooms and residential quarters for judicial officers in States/UTs.
7Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme2019Ministry of Law & Justice (funded by Nirbhaya Fund, MWCD as nodal)To ensure speedy trial in rape and POCSO cases through dedicated FTSCs.
8E-Courts Mission Mode Project2011 (Phase I), ongoing (till 2027 Phase III)Ministry of Law & Justice with Supreme Court e-CommitteeTo modernize judiciary through ICT—digitization, e-filing, virtual courts, and citizen-centric e-sewa kendras.


IV. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1Mission Karmayogi (National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – NPCSCB)2020Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsTo transform civil services capacity-building through a digital-first, competency-based training ecosystem.
2Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)2007 (revamped later)Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of PersonnelTo provide an online platform for citizens to lodge grievances and ensure timely redressal across ministries/departments.

V. Prime Minister’s Office

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation)2015Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)To integrate grievance redressal and programme/project monitoring using digital, video, and geo-spatial tools.
2National Defence Fund (NDF)1962PMO (Executive Committee chaired by PM)To provide welfare support to armed forces, paramilitary personnel, and their dependents from public contributions.
3Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)1948PMO (Trust chaired by PM)To provide relief during natural disasters, medical emergencies, and other humanitarian crises, funded by public donations.