List of Latest Government Schemes of India - 2023

Indian Government Schemes comprise all the government schemes launched by the government of India. Every year, the Indian central and state governments launch several schemes. Every scheme has a unique set of goals. However, the primary goal of these schemes is to improve the social, financial, and economic well-being of Indian citizens.

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About Government Schemes

Government schemes are welfare initiatives introduced by the Indian government to raise citizens’ living conditions and living standards.
The two types of government programs are center sector and centrally supported.
- While centrally sponsored programs are carried out by state governments in India but are supported mainly by the central government with a specified State Government share, central sector programs are wholly funded and implemented by the central government.
There are various categories of government schemes such as Social Society, Employment and Poverty Alleviation, Health, and Sanitation, Education, Defence, Culture, etc.

Objectives of Government Schemes

Some of the objectives of government schemes are listed below:

To improve the quality of life of people
Development of rural and backward areas
Creation of employment opportunities
To support the education of all and particularly the weaker section of society
Offer social security programs, including housing, maternity benefits, insurance, pensions, etc.

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List of Indian Government Schemes of 2023

The below table discusses the important government schemes 2023.

Latest Government Schemes 2023
Scheme	Objective
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana	To provide health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable individuals
Information on Child Development	It covers information of Anganwadi centers, guidelines for ICDS implementation, the mother and child protection card associated with ICDS and the Ministry of Human Resource Management (MHRM). The universalization efforts of ICDS, as well as instructions directed towards Anganwadi workers and helpers.
Nutrition programme for adolescent girls	The objective of the Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls is to address the specific nutritional needs and challenges faced by adolescent girls in order to improve their overall health and well-being.
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)	To provide accidental death and disability cover to the poor and vulnerable sections of society
Support for marginal individuals for livelihood and enterprise (SMILE)	This program aims to support disadvantaged individuals in their recovery by offering medical services, counseling, skill enhancement, and economic opportunities.
Jal Jeevan Yojana	By 2024, the Jal Jeevan mission aims to prioritize community participation and technological advancements in delivering services. It has been allocated a budget of 60,000 crores of rupees from the union budget in 2022.
Global Housing Technology Challenge	The objective of the Global Housing Technology Challenge is to promote the adoption of innovative and sustainable housing technologies in India. The challenge encourages the development and implementation of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly housing solutions.
Saubhagya Yojana	To provide electricity connections to all households in India. It is eligible to households without electricity connections.
National Technical Textile Mission	The objective of the National Technical Textile Mission is to promote the development and adoption of technical textiles in India. The mission aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. It encourages research, innovation, and the use of advanced materials and technologies in the production of technical textiles.
PRARAMBH: Startup India International Summit	The objective of PRARAMBH: Startup India International Summit is to foster a global ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurship. The summit aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking among startups, investors, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world.
NPMPF (‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’)	To institutionalize the practice and profession of program and project management in India. To improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of infrastructure projects in India. To reduce time and cost overruns in infrastructure projects.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)	The primary goal of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is to offer financial support to startups at various stages of their development, including proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.
Atmanirbhar Horticulture Clean Plant Programme	The Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme is set to be initiated with the objective of enhancing the accessibility of high-quality and disease-free planting material for high-value horticultural crops. This program has been allocated a budget of Rs. 2,200 crore, aiming to ensure the availability of healthy and superior planting material to support the growth and productivity of horticultural crops.
Green Credit Programme	The launch of the Green Credit Programme is planned under the framework of the Environment (Protection) Act, with the objective of promoting a shift in behavior towards sustainability. This program will serve as an incentive for individuals, companies, and local bodies to adopt environmentally responsible practices and actions.
Mahila Samman Bachat Patra	The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate is a special small savings scheme. It will be accessible for a duration of two years, concluding in March 2025. This scheme provides the opportunity to make deposits of up to Rs. 2 lakh in the name of girls or women. The deposits will earn a fixed interest rate of 7.5% and also allow for partial withdrawals during the designated period.
Amrit Dharohar	This initiative is scheduled for implementation over the next three years. The aim of boosting carbon stock, biodiversity, income generation for local communities, eco-tourism prospects. It promotes the sustainable utilization of wetlands.

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Government Schemes Released in 2022

The below table discusses the important government schemes 2022.

Government Schemes 2022
Launch Month	Scheme	State	Objective
January	Project Niramay	Assam	Digitization of Public Health Care Delivery system.
January	Grama One Initiatives	Karnataka	To provide government services in remote locations under one roof.
January	Brain Health Initiative	Karnataka	To help people in dealing with mental health issues.
January	Mana Ooru-Mana Badi Programme	Telangana	To upgrade the Telangana government schools’ current infrastructure and educational standards.
February	Project Arohan	Assam	4-year mentorship programme for enhancing students’ skills.
February	Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana	Chhattisgarh	The landless labourers receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually in 3 installments.
February	Smart Card Arms License and Shastra Mobile Application	Delhi	To equip Delhi residents with technologically-friendly digital services
February	Open-Air Classroom	West Bengal	Open-Air Classrooms or Paray Shikshalaya provided for students from classes 1 to 7 due to covid -19
March	Science Innovation Hub	Delhi	To foster a scientific culture & scientific temper in Science & Technology talent.
March	24/7 WhatsApp Chatbot ‘Maya’	Kerala	To give information and updates linked to the tourism ecosystem.
March	Digital School Health Platform	Puducherry	To maintain the mental health record of enrolled children.
April	Digital J Form	Punjab	For maintaining transparency & farmer empowerment.
April	School Chalo Abhiyan	Uttar Pradesh	To guarantee that 100% of students are enrolled in primary and upper primary schools.
May	Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness	Manipur	To train and educate Manipur’s underprivileged students for admission to the country’s top schools and universities.
May	India’s first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)	Odisha	To support children in becoming responsible, active, and healthy citizens.
May	Lok Milni program	Punjab	Initiatives to address people’s complaints immediately.
June	Farmer Registration & Unified Beneficiary Information System (FRUITS)	Karnataka	To provide benefits to farmers such as ration cards, caste certificate authentication, minimum support prices (MSPs) for crops, and direct benefit transfer (DBT) under PM Kisan.
June	Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme	Himachal Pradesh	To conserve the environment single-use plastic items would be purchased by the Himachal Pradesh government from school and college students.
June	Anchal Health Care Abhiyan	Rajasthan	To reduce maternal and infant mortality by ensuring medical aid to pregnant women.
June	Nalaya Thiran – Skilling Programme	Tamil Nadu	To give participants knowledge of business issues and assist employers in hiring qualified candidates.
June	Kashi Yatra Scheme	Karnataka	To provide cash assistance of Rs 5,000 each to 30,000 Kashi pilgrims.
June	Sujal	Haryana	Water Conservation project
July	Bal Vatikas	Uttarakhand	Improvement of the pre-primary education system.
July	Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Yojana	Karnataka	Empowerment of rural youth with financial assistance and skill training
July	Mission Kushal Karmi	Delhi	To give construction workers registered with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board skill development training.
August	Chief Minister Equal Education Relief, Assistance and Grant (CHEERAG)	Haryana	To provide free education to economically weaker sections (EWS) to get admission in private schools.
August	Family First—Samjavat nu Sarnamu	Gujarat	Settlement and resolution of family disputes at district and taluk level.
September	Parivar Kalyan Card	Uttar Pradesh	Mapping of families in UP.
September	100-Day Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme	Rajasthan	To provide 100 days of employment per year to families in urban areas.
October	Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI) program	Assam	To expand the tree coverage outside the traditional forests.
October	Mahatma Gandhi Rural Industrial Parks (MGRIP) scheme	Chhattisgarh	Establishment of cow shelters/gauthans in villages.
November	Har Ghar Gangajal project	Bihar	To ensure supply of Ganga water on taps in dry areas of Bihar.
November	Haryana Sushasan Puraskaar Yojana (Good Governance Award Scheme)	Haryana	All officers who have performed creative work in the infrastructure, social, or economic sectors, or state flagship initiatives, are eligible to apply for this award.
November	Ladli Laxmi 2.0	Madhya Pradesh	Empowering girls and encouraging them to pursue higher education
November	Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme	Meghalaya	Creation of awareness among the public to avail the benefit of government schemes.
October	YUVA Scheme for Young Authors	All Over India	To commemorate India’s 75th glorious years of Independence and to foster the NEP goal to create and provide a learning ecosystem to the young minds of India

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List Of Government Schemes 2021

The below table discusses the list of the latest government schemes 2021.

Government Schemes 2021
Launch Month	Scheme	State/Ministry	Objective
January	PANKH Abhiyan	Madhya Pradesh	Empowerment of girl children under Beto Bachao Beti Padhao.
January	Avalokana software	Karnataka	To acquire information on the costs and penalties associated with 1,800 programs.
January	Mukhyamantri Bagayat Vikas Mission	Gujarat	To accelerate agriculture and horticulture creates jobs and promotes herbal plant farming.
January	SAKSHAM	Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas	To create awareness about green energy.
February	Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai Mission	Punjab	To achieve 100% potable piped water in all rural households.
February	‘Jalabhishekam’ Water Conservation Campaign	Madhya Pradesh	Water Conservation Scheme.
February	Vigyan Jyoti program (Phase II)	Department of Science and Technology	It aims to address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
February	Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana	Uttar Pradesh	To provide free coaching to students who cannot afford private coaching.
February	‘Maa’ scheme	West Bengal	“Maa” canteens provide subsidized cooked meals for the poor and the destitute at a nominal cost of ₹5.
March	Gharoki Pechan, Chelik Naam” scheme	Uttrakhand	Women empowerment scheme
March	Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction (SAAMAR) Campaign	Jharkhand	To reduce malnutrition problem by identifying malnourished children and anemic women.
March	Mission Gramodaya	Madhya Pradesh	Development of rural areas.
April	Sankalp Se Sidhi	Ministry of Tribal Affairs	To activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in tribal villages.
April	Aahaar Kranti Mission	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare	To create awareness about the importance of a nutritionally balanced diet.
May	Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana	Odisha	The scheme provides health insurance covering Rs 2 lakh to journalists who died from COVID-19 while performing duty.
May	Smart Kitchen Scheme	Kerala	State women will receive loans for kitchen renovations. Low-interest loans will be made available. The scheme also aims to lessen the amount of domestic work that women must do.
June	Ankur scheme	Madhya Pradesh	Citizens will receive rewards under this program for planting trees during the monsoon.
June	Knowledge-Economy Mission	Kerala	To enhance employment in Kerala by supporting knowledge workers.
June	Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan	Madhya Pradesh	To create awareness on covid -19 pandemic.
July	Pink Protection project	Kerala	The objective of the scheme is to safeguard women in public, private, and digital spaces.
July	Devaranya Scheme	Madhya Pradesh	To provide employment to the people living in the tribal areas.
July	One Block, One Product scheme	Haryana	Encouragement and promotion of small industries in rural areas.
August	Mission Vatsalya	Maharashtra	To help women who lost their husbands to COVID-19.
August	SAMRIDH Programme	Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology	To develop a supportive environment for Indian software product start-ups to improve their goods and attract funding for expanding their businesses.
August	SUJALAM Campaign	Ministry of Jal Shakti	To implement wastewater management at the village level in order to increase the number of Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus settlements.
September	My Pad, My Right project	Tripura	Women menstrual hygiene campaign.
October	SAMBHAV	Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)	To promote the role of entrepreneurship towards the development of India.
October	India’s 1st ‘One Health’ consortium	Department of Biotechnology (DBT)	To maintain surveillance of significant zoonotic and transboundary pathogens, including those that cause bacterial, viral, and parasite illnesses.
October	Gati Shakti National Master Plan	Central Government	Building infrastructure to lower logistic costs and strengthen the Indian economy.
November	Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children 2021	Tamil Nadu	To provide children with a secure environment and comprehensive development, including food, education, and healthcare.
September	Mission Karmayogi	Indian government	To create a future-ready and adaptive civil service through targeted capacity building and competency enhancement.

Important Government Schemes

The following table shows the important government schemes. Click the article to study in detail and download the PDF.

Important Government Schemes In India
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan	National Urban Health Mission	Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0	NIRVIK Scheme	JAM Trinity
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat	Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana	Project Saksham	National Beekeeping and Honey Mission	PAT Scheme
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna	National Bamboo Mission	UMMID Initiative	SVAMITVA Scheme	Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) Scheme
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan	National digital health mission	National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM)	Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)	Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme – DHRUV
Kusum Scheme	Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)	Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY Scheme)	Remission of Duties & Taxes Scheme on Exported Products	Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
Kisan Credit Card Scheme	SECURE Himalaya Project	Poshan Abhiyaan National Nutrition Mission	Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan	Kapila Program
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)	Atal Pension Yojana (APY)	Sahakar Mitra Scheme	SERB – POWER Scheme	Golden Fibre Revolution
Kisan Sampada Yojna	National Pension Scheme (NPS)	Mission Covid Suraksha	Mission Parivar Vikas	Mission Sagar
Van Dhan Yojna	One Stop Center Scheme	ULPIN Scheme	Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana	National Nutrition Mission
Sagarmala Project	PM Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)	Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana	Jal Marg Vikas Project	Atal Ranking Institutions Innovation Achievements Policy
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)	Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme	Nai Roshni Scheme	Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana	Zero Hunger Program
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik (UDAN)	Atal Bhujal Yojana Scheme (ABHY)	NISHTHA Scheme	Mentor India Campaign	National Child Labour Project
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana	Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)	Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme	Samarth Scheme	MSME Samadhaan
Green India Mission (GIM)	UJALA Scheme	Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)	Power Grid – One Nation One Grid One Frequency	Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
National Rural Health Mission	Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)	Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP)	Startup India Seed Fund Scheme	Boost for Immunisation Drive in India
Skill India Mission	Mitra Shakti	Integrated Processing Development Scheme(IPDS)	Housing For All Scheme	Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme ATUFS/TUFS
National Civil Aviation Policy	Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana	Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)	Mission Shakti	Information Technology Rules, 2021
National Water Mission	Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME)	Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD Scheme)

Importance Of Government Schemes

Government Scheme UPSC are important for UPSC preparation since they are included in both the preliminaries and main exams. The questions on Government Schemes are repeatedly asked every year in the exam and carry a good amount of weightage. Every year 2-3 questions regarding government schemes are asked in prelims and mains exams.

How to Study Government Schemes?

All the aspirants preparing for UPSC should remember the important government schemes. Here are some tips on how to study government schemes for UPSC.

UPSC Previous Year Papers: Try to comprehend the strategy and concepts of the government schemes covered in the previous year’s papers and exam questions.
Notes Making: Aspirants should make short notes for government schemes. This will help them to memorize the schemes. Notes-making can also be done with the help of tables, mind maps, and flow charts. The notes can be classified as per their ministries or categories.
- For the prelims exam, the important part to study for the government scheme is its launch year, ministry, to which state it belongs if the scheme is classified as the center sector or centrally sponsored.
- For the main exam, the eligibility, objective, applications, advantages, and disadvantages are important to study in government schemes.
Revision: Government Schemes should be revised multiple times before the examination.
Reading Newspapers/ Magazines: Some magazines, like Yojana and Kurukshetra, should be read monthly, and the key topics should be covered separately. Additionally, watch for the newest government initiatives and news in newspapers like The Hindu or The Indian Express. Try to jot down quick notes for final exam revision.
Mains Answer Writing Practice: Add daily answer writing practice to your schedule. At least read and write important points of one government scheme daily.
Practice Mock Tests: The mock tests on government schemes should be practiced consistently, and the result should be analyzed for better scores.

Government Schemes UPSC: UPSC Previous Year Questions

Q 1. The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss. (150 words) (UPSC 2022)

Q 2. Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has limitations too. Comment. (UPSC 2022)

Q 3. The performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. (UPSC 2019)

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Indian Government Schemes - FAQs

What are the three types of government schemes?

The three types of government schemes are Central Schemes or Central Sector Schemes (funded fully by the central government), Central Sponsored Schemes (funded both by the central and state government), and State Schemes (funded and implemented by the state government only).

What are the latest government schemes?

Some of the latest government schemes include Meri Policy Mere Hath, Support for marginal individuals for livelihood and enterprise (SMILE), Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas), Ayushman Sahakar Scheme, etc.

How many government schemes are there in India?

According to the Union Budget 2022-2023 there are 740 central sectors (CS) schemes. and 65 (+7+) centrally sponsored schemes (CSS). The schemes can be classified as agricultural schemes, social security schemes, health & family welfare, hygiene & sanitation, external affairs, and schemes related to education.

Are government schemes asked in UPSC Prelims?

Yes, government schemes are asked in both UPSC prelims and main examinations. It constitutes a part of general studies paper -1 in prelims and general studies paper- 2 in the mains exam syllabus.

How many questions come from government schemes in UPSC Prelims?

Every year 2-3 questions are asked in UPSC prelims. Therefore, it is important to study government schemes for UPSC exams.

How to download government schemes for UPSC PDF?

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