PMGSY
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to remote and underserved areas, promoting inclusive growth and reducing regional disparities. Improved road infrastructure enhances access to education, healthcare, and markets, contributing to better health outcomes and economic growth in rural communities. Since its inception, PMGSY
MGNREGS
The Ministry of Rural Development has conducted a performance audit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to assess its implementation and impact. The audit, led by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, evaluates risk areas, internal controls, and procedural compliance. Since 2013-14, risk-based internal audits
AwaasPlus
The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the AwaasPlus 2024 mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to assist rural households in constructing pucca houses. The app features assisted and self-survey options, Aadhar-based e-KYC authentication, and data capture capabilities. The initiative aims to provide an additional 2 crore
PMGSY
As of August 1, 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has sanctioned 8,38,611 km of road length, with 7,83,566 km completed. The initiative has provided all-weather connectivity to 1.62 lakh habitations and connected 6.96 lakh facilities in rural areas. Impact assessments highlight
Old Age Pension
The Ministry of Rural Development has announced an increase in the Old Age Pension under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 will receive ₹200 per month, while those aged 80 and above will receive ₹500. States/UTs are encouraged to provide additional top-up amounts, resulting
Financial Literacy
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have launched initiatives to promote financial literacy among rural populations, establishing 2,421 Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) nationwide. The definition of microfinance loans has been simplified, easing restrictions on loan amounts and terms. Additionally,
West Bengal
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the central government has allocated over ₹1.10 lakh crore for the development of West Bengal through various rural schemes. He criticized the West Bengal government for failing to implement the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) effectively, citing serious
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development continues to implement the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to assist rural households in constructing pucca houses with basic amenities. The scheme, initiated in April 2016, aims to achieve 'Housing For All' by providing support for 2.95 crore houses from FY 2016-17
women empowerment
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that over ₹11 lakh crore in loans have been disbursed to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission. This initiative aims to empower rural women financially, enabling them to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. The program
Drone Didi Scheme
The Indian government has launched the 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme to provide 15,000 drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with a budget of Rs. 1261 Crores from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural efficiency, crop yield, and reduce operational costs while empowering women
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide financial assistance for the construction of pucca houses in rural areas. As of July 24, 2025, a cumulative target of 4.12 crore houses has been allocated, with 3.84 crore beneficiaries sanctioned and 2.
PMGSY-III
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III), launched in 2019, aims to upgrade 125,000 km of rural roads connecting habitations to essential services. As of July 25, 2025, 15,972 roads (122,419 km) and 3,212 bridges have been sanctioned, with significant progress in construction. In Gujarat, 300