Central Government Schemes

Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Card Scheme provides free cashless health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per year to every Indian senior citizen aged 70 years and above, regardless of income, under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY. Senior citizens can register online at beneficiary.nha.gov.in or through the Ayushman App on Android or iOS. Ayushman Bharat Vay … Read more

PM-DAKSH Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi Yojana) is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2020-21 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide completely free skill training to SC, OBC, EWS, DNT, Safai Karamcharis, and Transgender candidates aged 18 to 45 years for wage employment and self-employment. Candidates apply online … Read more

Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana is a Central Government initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to provide industry-relevant, customised skill training to persons with disabilities in IT, AVGC, Hospitality, and Food and Beverages sectors for dignified livelihood opportunities. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities … Read more

Divyang Sahara Yojana is a Central Government initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to improve access to modern assistive technologies for Divyangjan across India. The scheme strengthens ALIMCO, expands 100 PM Divyasha Vayoshri Kendras (PMDVKs), and sets up Assistive Technology Marts as modern retail-style centres where Divyangjan can see, … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in FY 2021-22 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to reduce poverty among SC communities through three components: Adarsh Gram development, Grants-in-Aid for livelihood and infrastructure projects, and Hostel construction in top-ranked institutions. The scheme covers 28 States and … Read more

PM FME Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on 29 June 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. The scheme provides credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% up to Rs. 10 lakh … Read more

PM E-DRIVE Scheme (PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) is a Government of India initiative approved on 11 September 2024 with a total outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across India. The scheme provides upfront demand incentives for eligible e-2Ws and e-3Ws, funds procurement of 14,028 electric buses, establishes … Read more

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is a Government of India initiative launched in April 2020 to boost domestic manufacturing across 14 strategic sectors by providing performance-linked financial incentives of 4% to 18% on incremental sales above the base year. With a total outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore, the scheme has already generated cumulative production … Read more

Stand Up India Scheme is a Government of India initiative launched on 5 April 2016 to facilitate composite bank loans of Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 1 crore to SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs for setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, trading, and agriculture-allied activities. The scheme is implemented through all Scheduled Commercial Bank … Read more

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a Government of India scheme implemented by DPIIT that provides early-stage financial assistance to DPIIT-recognised startups through approved incubators. Eligible startups can receive grants up to Rs. 20 lakh for proof of concept and prototype development, and investment up to Rs. 50 lakh for market entry and commercialisation … Read more