Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Andhra Pradesh government launched the ‘One Family, One Entrepreneur’ scheme to promote entrepreneurship in every household. The initiative was announced by Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Kondapalli Srinivas during the launch of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Entrepreneurs Development Forum in Tirupati. The scheme supports MSMEs as key drivers of self-reliance, innovation, and job creation. This effort is part of Swarna Andhra@2047 mission aiming for a $2.4-trillion economy and over 15% annual growth.

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On May 28, 2025, the Government approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the year 2025–26. It is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India, aimed at providing affordable credit to farmers. Under MISS, farmers get short-term agricultural loans through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) at a concessional rate. Loans are provided by Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), Small Finance Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Cooperatives, and Computerized Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) linked to SCBs. The implementing agencies for settling interest subvention claims are the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

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Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme to improve the connection between the telecom sector and citizens. The scheme focuses on building better communication and understanding between telecom users and service providers. The scheme supports skill development in digital and telecom sectors. It aligns with current government efforts to strengthen digital connectivity across India. The initiative promotes youth participation in technology-driven growth and digital inclusion.

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Himachal state government launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana’ from Hamirpur to boost environmental conservation and public participation in forest management. It aims to increase green cover by planting fruit-bearing trees on barren forest lands and create jobs for local people. The ‘Green Adoption Scheme’ was also launched, where companies like Ambuja, Adani Foundation, and Ultra-Tech will undertake plantations under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). ‘Van Mitras’ were appointed to support forest protection and raise awareness, with many women among the recruits.

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India recently marked the ninth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in 2016. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a welfare scheme by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide clean cooking fuel. It offers deposit-free LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connections to adult women from poor households. The scheme has become the world’s largest clean energy program for households. As of March 1, 2025, it has benefited 10.33 crore families, especially women in rural and poor areas. The International Energy Agency (IEA) called it a major achievement with broad economic and social impact.

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The second batch of Phase 2 of the National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Capacity Building Programme was inaugurated recently. A total of 128 officers from Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and districts will receive one week of hands-on training. NAKSHA is a city survey initiative under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The program, led by the Department of Land Resources, aims to update land records in urban areas for better documentation and dispute reduction.

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Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs held a one-day biometric authentication drive in Mumbai, Maharashtra, for beneficiaries of the Jiyo Parsi scheme. The Jiyo Parsi scheme was launched in 2013–14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Its main goal is to tackle the sharp decline in the population of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community and support their long-term survival and cultural continuity.

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Recently, the ‘Raj Bhavan Annadhan’ scheme was launched in Goa by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The scheme is an initiative by Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. Under this scheme, the Governor will donate his book royalties to support the cause. On the occasion, financial help from the Governor’s Discretionary Funds was given to around 40 patients suffering from cancer and undergoing dialysis. Each patient received ₹25,000 as assistance under this program.

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister (CM) Dr. Mohan Yadav approved Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana to develop model rural villages. Villages with at least 2,000 people and 500 bovines will be developed as Vrindavan Grams. The scheme promotes cow rearing, organic farming, solar energy, water conservation, and rural entrepreneurship. Rashtriya Raksha University campus to be set up in Bhopal with ₹1.05 crore yearly support for three years.

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In June 2025, the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi’ scheme to digitally empower urban poor women. A total of 9,034 Common Service Centres (CSCs) will be set up across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. These CSCs will be run by eligible Self-Help Group (SHG) women under the ‘One Family, One Entrepreneur’ (OF-OE) vision. The Mission Director of MEPMA (Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas) will implement the scheme.