Central Government Schemes

The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS), run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, provides skill training to minority youth and artisans, helps women develop leadership and business skills, and supports school dropouts in completing their education. The Ministry covers the full training cost under the eligible components and provides stipends of ₹2,000 to … Read more

The MSME Champions Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, helps registered businesses improve product quality, reduce manufacturing waste, protect intellectual property and develop better product designs. It has three components: MSME Sustainable (ZED), MSME Competitive (LEAN) and MSME Innovative. The ZED subsidy is 80% for micro enterprises and 100% for … Read more

The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization Scheme (SMAM), implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare since 2014-15, provides financial assistance to farmers for purchasing agricultural machinery. Eligible farmers can receive a subsidy of 40% to 50%, while Forest Rights Act patta holders can receive 90% assistance. The programme also supports groups and entrepreneurs in … Read more

The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme is a Central Government initiative implemented by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 28 October 2026 with a total outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2033-34. It supports sports goods manufacturers through investment incentives, … Read more

Agnipath Yojana is a military recruitment scheme launched by the Government of India to recruit eligible youth as Agniveers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The scheme initially provided a four-year military engagement, including training, along with a monthly salary package, insurance cover, skill development and a tax-free Seva Nidhi package. … Read more

The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS), implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, received Union Cabinet approval on 28 October 2026 with a total outlay of ₹10,000 crore up to FY 2039-40. It offers eligible container manufacturers a 3% annual interest subvention on term loans and financial assistance of ₹49,500 to ₹86,625 for … Read more

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a Central Government scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare since 2015-16. It promotes organic farming through farmer groups and clusters. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹31,500 per hectare over three years, including ₹15,000 directly to farmers for organic inputs. Eligible farmers can join … Read more

Checking your Provident Fund (PF) balance no longer needs to start with a website login. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a WhatsApp service that allows EPF members to check their PF balance, view their last five transactions and access or download their passbook through a WhatsApp message. Members can use the official … Read more

The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a placement-linked skill development scheme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development on 25 September 2014. It provides free skill training to rural youth aged 15 to 35 years from poor families and helps them find suitable employment. Each project targets at least 70% placement, with … Read more

The Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS), implemented by the Coconut Development Board (CDB) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in association with the Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC), provides insurance protection to coconut growers. It offers ₹1,900 per palm for insured palms aged 4 to 15 years and ₹3,700 per palm for … Read more