Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Rashi Yojna (MMMSY) is a financial assistance program launched by the Delhi government, offering monthly payouts of Rs 1,000 to women. This initiative was first announced in the 2024-25 budget by Finance Minister Atishi. However, concerns about fiscal responsibility and the potential long-term financial liabilities associated with the scheme have been raised by the Finance Department, particularly regarding its impact on future budgets and the state’s borrowing capacity.

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The Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam scheme was recently launched in Tamil Nadu. The Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam aims to assist artisans and craftspersons aged 35 and above with relevant experience by providing loan assistance of up to ₹3 lakh, along with a 25% subsidy capped at ₹50,000. Subsidy is granted after completing skill and entrepreneurship training and is proportional to loan tranches. Loans have a 90% credit guarantee cover and 5% interest subvention reimbursement. The scheme targets new or diversified activities, not business expansions, and has no income ceiling. Applicants must not have received a subsidy exceeding ₹1.5 lakh from Tamil Nadu schemes in the past five years.

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched six welfare schemes on his government’s two-year completion. The launch event took place in Bilaspur, where financial assistance was distributed to beneficiaries. One key scheme, Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana, was rolled out with Rs 1.38 crore disbursed to 5,145 beneficiaries. Eligible children under 18 receive Rs 1,000 monthly and financial aid for higher education. With a Rs 53.21 crore annual budget, the scheme aims to prevent child exploitation and support vulnerable families.

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The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is set to submit its final report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) soon, excluding geo-technical tests. KLIS is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana. It provides water for irrigation and drinking purposes to 45 lakh acres across 20 districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, spanning 500 km through 13 districts with a canal network of over 1,800 km. The project produces 240 TMC of water, mainly for irrigation, municipal supply, and industrial uses.

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The Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) for electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWRs) based Pledge Financing was launched to help small farmers avoid distress selling. It aims to provide credit to small farmers to prevent distress selling of crops. A corpus of Rs 1,000 crore is allocated for post-harvest finance. Farmers can avail loans against electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWRs) after storing commodities in WDRA-accredited warehouses. Loan coverage includes up to Rs 75 lakh for agricultural purposes and up to Rs 200 lakh for non-agricultural purposes. The scheme improves access to credit and supports farmers financially post-harvest.

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Over 63.17 lakh teachers were trained under various NISHTHA programs by NCERT between 2019 and 2022. The NISHTHA Scheme (National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement) is a teacher training program launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Education. It aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of teachers and principals across India. The program focuses on improving elementary education quality through training in child development, pedagogy, and ICT. The initiative aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) to create a vibrant and inclusive education system.

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Operation Green Scheme was launched in 2018 to enhance the production, supply, and marketing of horticulture produce in India. It focuses on the value chain of Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) for both short-term and long-term interventions. The scheme also aims to support other perishable agricultural commodities. It is implemented under two parts: Atmanirbhar Bharat Package and Operation Flood. The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and funded by National Agrcicultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).

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The Delhi High Court directed an MoU between the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for implementing PM-ABHIM. PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with Central Sector Components, having a budget of ₹64,180 crore (2021-22 to 2025-26). It is the largest pan-India scheme to strengthen healthcare infrastructure at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The scheme addresses critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance, and health research in urban and rural areas.

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IIM Bangalore conducted two studies under the SAAR-Sameeksha Series of the Smart Cities Mission, focusing on education and women’s safety improvements. 50 impact assessment research studies are part of the Sameeksha Series. “Smart Cities and Academia Towards Action & Research (SAAR)” program is a joint initiative of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and and leading Indian academic institutions. The initiative aims to document key projects and improve urban development by involving academia in assessing and providing feedback on smart city projects.

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Registrations for Yuva Nidhi Scheme has started in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah launched the Yuva Nidhi scheme in January 2024. The scheme provides financial aid to unemployed graduates and diploma holders for two years. The scheme is managed by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood. Applications can be submitted on the Seva Sindhu portal, Karnataka One, Grama One, and Bapuji Seva Kendra.