One Nation, One Ration Card Scheme – Pros & Cons
India is a welfare state. This means that it is the duty of the government to ensure the protection and promotion of th…
Schemes/Welfare Initiatives
National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) – All you need to know
Updates * Contents What is the National Health Protection Mission (NHPM)? Why NHPS? Where will it be implemented? What are the entitlements under the scheme?…
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – The Debate on Cash Vs In-kind Transfers
The Interim Budget 2019-20 placed a strong focus on the rural and farm sectors by introducing Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), guaranteei…
Universal Basic Income – Is it a Remedy to the issue of Poverty & Inequality?
Sikkim is set to become the first state in India to launch Universal Basic Income (UBI). The idea of universal basic i…
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
While listing out the achievements of the government in social welfare measures, President Ram Nath Kovind recently mentioned that, under the Deen Day…
Saubhagya Scheme – In Pursuit of 100% Electrification
The ambitious Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, better known as “Saubhagya” scheme, for universal household electrification is all set t…
UDAY Scheme – Is it still the Saviour of Power Sector?
Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) is the financial turnaround and revival package for the electricity distribution companies of India (DISCOMS). It…
MSP for MFP Scheme – Key Issues and Analysis
Minimum Support Price Scheme (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched at the end of 2013-14 (during the 12th five…
Gobardhan Yojana – The scheme that could create 1.5 million jobs!
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