Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 12,898 beneficiaries currently receive pensions under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana, comprising 1,553 freedom fighters and 11,345 eligible dependents. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) is a Central Sector Scheme administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It provides Samman Pension to eligible Freedom Fighters and their eligible dependents. Pension is granted only after fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria and evidentiary requirements, through the concerned State Government.

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The Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC) is in the news for enabling Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs to establish technology-driven manufacturing enterprises, generate quality employment, and support Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It promotes entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste (SC) entrepreneurs. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme provides concessional finance to SC entrepreneurs, with priority given to women and differently-abled SC entrepreneurs.

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The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme has supported 580 Scheduled Caste students for higher education abroad during 2019–20 to 2025–26. The scheme has recently been integrated with the SAMAVESH (Single Access Mechanism for All Verticals of Empowerment & Social Harmony) Portal to streamline applications and selection. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher education abroad. The highest number of beneficiaries was recorded in 2023–24, with 114 students.

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Uttar Pradesh is implementing the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana (2026) to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth. Eligible applicants can receive bank loans up to ₹25 lakh for manufacturing and ₹10 lakh for the service sector. The State Government provides 25% margin money subsidy, up to ₹6.25 lakh for manufacturing and ₹2.50 lakh for services. The scheme aims to encourage youth entrepreneurship, self-employment and employment generation in Uttar Pradesh.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore. The scheme will operate for five years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. It aims to enhance India’s global competitiveness, increase domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains and expand the mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme has two target segments: Target Segment 1 (TS1) for mobile phone manufacturing and Target Segment 2 (TS2) for supporting Indian mobile phone brands.

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The Tamil Nadu government launched the ‘Annapoorani’ scheme to provide targeted financial relief to domestic LPG consumers. Under this welfare initiative, the state government provides LPG subsidy reimbursements directly to the bank accounts of eligible families through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. This targeted state-level scheme aims to reduce the recurring financial burden of clean fuel purchases for low-income households, working women, and marginalized families, complementing the existing central government energy access initiatives.

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The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the purchase of 25 lakh tablets for free distribution to eligible youth under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana. A budget provision of ₹2,374.60 crore has been made for 2026–27. Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (SVY-SY) is a digital empowerment initiative of the Uttar Pradesh Government. The five-year scheme aims to technologically empower youth through digital access. Devices support digital learning, skill development and career guidance through preloaded resources.

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The Government approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026 to provide credit support to businesses affected by external economic disruptions. The scheme is implemented by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) and aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore. ECLGS 5.0 will remain operational until 31 March 2027 or until ₹2.55 lakh crore in guarantees are issued, whichever is earlier. As of August 2026, 6,73,979 guarantees worth ₹2,50,024 crore had been issued, with MSMEs accounting for 97.3% of guarantees by number.

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The Delhi Government has approved a new ‘Grassroot Training Support Assistance’ component under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana. Eligible athletes training regularly at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums will receive financial assistance of ₹2,000 per month. The initiative covers athletes in the Under-14, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 categories. The assistance is intended to help young athletes continue their training without financial interruptions. The monthly support can help meet expenses related to nutrition, local travel, basic sports equipment and medical needs.

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PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on 17 September 2023. The scheme completed three years of implementation on 17 September 2026. As of 15 September 2026, it had achieved its target of 30 lakh registered beneficiaries. It provides end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. It is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹13,000 crore for 2023–24 to 2027–28. It covers 18 traditional trades. The scheme is based on Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi. It promotes skill development, digital transactions, e-commerce and market access. It aims to strengthen the Guru-Shishya Parampara and family-based traditional skills.