Social Schemes, Welfare Schemes

National Food for Work Programme

The National Food for Work Programme was launched in November 2004 in 150 most backward districts of the country with an objective to provide additional resources apart from the resources available under the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) to 150 most backward districts of the country so that generation of supplementary wage employment and providing… Continue reading National Food for Work Programme

Social Schemes, Welfare Schemes

Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers..

The Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers Scheme was launched on 17th May, 2016 with the aim to provide financial assistance for rehabilitation of a rescued bonded labourer at the rate of rupees one lakh for adult male beneficiary, Rs. 2 lakh for special category beneficiaries such as children including orphans or those rescued from organized &… Continue reading Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers..

Others, Welfare Schemes

ZED Scheme for MSME..

This scheme was launched on October, 2016 with the vision to enable the advancement of Indian industry to a position of eminence in the global marketplace and leverage India’s emergence as the world’s supplier through the ‘Made in India’ mark. The main mission of the scheme is to develop and implement a ‘ZED’ culture in… Continue reading ZED Scheme for MSME..

Others, Welfare Schemes

Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojna..

PM-YUVA Yojana aims to create an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurship development through entrepreneurship education & training, advocacy, and easy access to entrepreneurship network. The project also aims to promote development of social enterprises for inclusive growth. The project will be implemented in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, a California (USA) based non-profit public benefit corporation for… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojna..

Agriculture, Welfare Schemes

Fisheries Training & Extension

Fisheries Training & Extension Scheme was launched in the year 1994-95 with the objective to provide training to fishing persons so as to assist them in undertaking fisheries extension programme effectively. It also aims to provide assistance to the fisher folk in upgrading their skills and enhance training facilities. Besides this, assistance is also being… Continue reading Fisheries Training & Extension

Agriculture, Welfare Schemes

Price Stabilization Fund Scheme.

The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was set up in 2014-15 under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Famers Welfare (DAC&FW) to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities like Onion, Potatoes and Pulses. It was later transferred from DAC&FW to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DOCA) w.e.f. 1st April, 2016. The scheme provides… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund Scheme.

Agriculture, Welfare Schemes

Mera Gaon, Mera Gaurav

The Mera Gaon, Mera Gaurav scheme was launched in August, 2015 with an objective to provide farmers with required information, knowledge and advisories on regular basis by adopting villages. Under this scheme, scientists will select villages as per their convenience and will remain in touch with the selected villages and provide information such as market… Continue reading Mera Gaon, Mera Gaurav

Agriculture, Welfare Schemes

Watershed Management Programmes

Watershed Management Programme was launched on 1st April, 1995 with an aim to protect hill-slopes of Jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on watershed basis to reduce further land degradation. Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojna was launched with an objective to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources… Continue reading Watershed Management Programmes

Agriculture, Welfare Schemes

Livestock Insurance Scheme

The Livestock Insurance Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in the year 2005-2006. Under the scheme, the crossbred and high yielding cattle and buffaloes are being insured at maximum of their current market price. It has been formulated with the twin objective of providing protection mechanizm to the farmers and cattle rearers against any… Continue reading Livestock Insurance Scheme

Disabled, Welfare Schemes

Schemes for Parent’s Association of Mentally Retarded Persons

Schemes for Parent's Association of Mentally Retarded Persons is a scheme launched withe the purpose to provide loan to parents associations of mentally retarded persons to set up an income generating activity for the benefit of the mentally retarded persons. The nature of income generating activity will be such that it involves the mentally retarded… Continue reading Schemes for Parent’s Association of Mentally Retarded Persons