Schemes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has extended the Sanchar Mitra Scheme nationally. This initiative engages student volunteers as digital ambassadors to enhance telecom awareness and digital literacy. Recently, the Assam LSA office conducted an interactive session with premier engineering institutes to discuss the scheme’s implementation. Background and Objectives Sanchar Mitra Scheme, originally … Read more

The Union Cabinet has greenlit an employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore to generate more than 3.5 crore job opportunities nationwide. This initiative, embedded in the Union Budget 2024–25, is set to offer financial aid to employers and ensure social security for workers, particularly in the manufacturing domain. Boosting Job Creation Across Sectors … Read more

On July 12, 2025, the Indian government introduced the inaugural electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme as part of the PM E-DRIVE initiative. The scheme offers a substantial subsidy of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle. The announcement was made by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, emphasizing the promotion of clean freight transport to combat pollution, aligning … Read more

The Punjab government introduced the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, offering ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare annually to all families in the state. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched the scheme on July 8, 2025, in Chandigarh, along with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Who Will Benefit from the Scheme? Top-Up Coverage for Existing Central Scheme Beneficiaries When … Read more

The Madhya Pradesh government’s Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana aims to revamp villages into sustainable model communities. It blends traditional values with modern techniques for self-reliance and environmental sustainability. The scheme focuses on infrastructure, education, welfare, and security enhancements. About the Scheme: Key Facilities and Infrastructure: Employment and Economic Activities: Environmental and Social Goals: Infrastructure and … Read more

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Poverty-Free Village Scheme was launched by the Rajasthan government on July 4, 2025. This initiative aims to uplift impoverished families in rural areas by providing financial assistance to kickstart small businesses and improve livelihoods. Empowering Families Towards Self-Reliance Rewards for Families Transitioning Out of Poverty Identification of Underprivileged Families and Implementation … Read more

The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi‘ scheme on June 30, 2025, to empower urban poor women by creating digital service provider opportunities. The state aims to establish 9,034 Common Service Centres (CSCs) in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), fostering digital jobs and women-led businesses. Overview of the Digi-Lakshmi Scheme The ‘Digi-Lakshmi‘ scheme is … Read more