Welfare Schemes
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has implemented various welfare schemes to support sportspersons and coaches in India. These include the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for financial and training support, the Khelo India Scheme for talent development, and the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) for comprehensive athlete
Atal Bhujal Yojana
The Government of India is executing the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a six-year initiative aimed at sustainable groundwater management in 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats across seven states. The scheme focuses on community participation, public disclosure of groundwater data, and capacity-building trainings. Significant progress includes the construction of 81,000 water
Water Conservation
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined various initiatives to assist states in water conservation and management. The central government provides technical and financial support to state governments through programs like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Atal Bhu Jal Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission. These initiatives focus on rainwater harvesting, groundwater
Kosi Mechi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project in Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. The project aims to remodel the Eastern Kosi Main Canal and extend it to the Mechi River, providing irrigation to 2.15 lakh hectares and contributing to
Grants
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Lok Sabha that funds under Article 275(1) of the Constitution are allocated to State Governments in two categories: Creation of Capital Assets (CCA) and Grant-in-aid General (GG). The report includes details of grants released over the
Inter-Linking of Rivers
The Government of India has launched a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the Inter-Linking of Rivers (ILR) to transfer water from surplus to deficit areas. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is overseeing 30 identified ILR projects, including the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), which is currently under implementation. The initiative
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is promoting education among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students through various scholarship schemes, including Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, National Fellowship, and Overseas Scholarships. These initiatives aim to support ST students in pursuing education from basic to higher levels, with financial assistance based on parental income. The schemes are
Groundwater Recharge
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has introduced a Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater, aiming to construct approximately 1.42 crore recharge structures across India to harness about 185 BCM of rainwater. The plan, developed by the Central Ground Water Board, focuses on state-specific interventions and has been shared
Semiconductor
The semiconductor design ecosystem in India is thriving, with startups under the Ministry of Electronics and IT's support attracting significant investments. Notably, Netrasemi secured ₹107 crore in VC funding for chip development in smart vision and IoT applications. The government has committed ₹234 crore to support 22 chip
PMKSY
The Government of India is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY) with a focus on desilting water bodies as part of the Repair, Renovation, and Restoration (RRR) scheme. A total of Rs. 545.35 crore has been allocated to various states, restoring irrigation potential of 1.20 lakh
Bihar Election Commission
The Bihar Election Commission has shared booth-level lists of electors, including those who have not filled forms, deceased electors, and those who have migrated, with political parties. Eligible voters can file claims for missing names or objections for wrong inclusions until September 1, 2025. Currently, 99% of electors are covered,
PM-JANMAN Scheme
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Lok Sabha that the PM JANMAN scheme's objectives are being achieved through 11 interventions by 9 ministries. Key targets include the construction of 4.9 lakh pucca houses, 8000 km of roads, and the establishment