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2020 Government Schemes

Table of Contents
Government Schemes - January 2020............................................................................................................................ 3
Government Schemes - February 2020 ......................................................................................................................... 5
Government Schemes - March 2020 .............................................................................................................................. 7
Government Schemes - April 2020 ................................................................................................................................ 9
Government Schemes - May 2020................................................................................................................................ 10
Government Schemes - June 2020 ............................................................................................................................... 11
Government Schemes - July 2020 ................................................................................................................................ 12
Government Schemes - August 2020 ........................................................................................................................... 13
Government Schemes - September 2020 .................................................................................................................... 14
Government Schemes - October 2020 ......................................................................................................................... 16
Government Schemes - November 2020 ..................................................................................................................... 17
Government Schemes - December 2020 ..................................................................................................................... 18

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Government Schemes - January 2020

Central Government Schemes
Centre sets up 7-member GoM led by Rajnath singh to review crop insurance scheme-PMFBY
Government has formed a 7-member group of ministers (GoM) headed by Defense Minister Rajnath
Singh to review the crop insurance scheme ,“Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)” for making
improvments as per the need of the farmers. This move comes after the concerns over growing dissent
among farmers about the scheme, dropping out of 4 insurance companies (ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG,
Cholamandalam MS, and Shriram General Insurance), and exit of states like Bihar, West Bengal and
Andhra Pradesh (AP) from the scheme. Read full details here: Centre sets up 7-member GoM led by
Rajnath singh to review crop insurance scheme-PMFBY

Eight Crore farmer families benefited under PM Kisan Scheme

Nearly eight crore farmer families have benefited under PM Kisan (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi) scheme, which was launched on 24 February 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry reported more than 48 thousand
937 crore rupees has been released under the scheme till date. A new facility has been provided on PM-
KISAN Web Portal (www.pmkisan.gov.in) for self-registration and editing of name in PM-Kisan
database as per Aadhar card. Under this scheme an income of Rs.6000 per year in three equal
installments of Rs.2000 is provided to small and regional farmers with landholding up to two hectares.

Forest Committee approves Green Credit Scheme to ‘trade’ in forests

On Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) which is an apex body that considers questions on the diversion
of forest land for non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects, townships etc and also issues
granting of forest clearances has approved Green Credit Scheme that would allow forests to be traded
as a commodity. The scheme allows agencies like private companies, village forest communities etc to
identify lands for forest cultivation and ensures plantations are grown. Read full details here: Forest
Committee approves Green Credit Scheme to ‘trade’ in forests

National draft policy on Rare Disease: Govt to provide Rs 15 lakh under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi scheme
Govt has released the National draft policy on Rare Disease in which financial support of Rs. 15 lakh will
be provided under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi scheme for one-time treatment of rare diseases. The
scheme benefit is limited to people below Poverty Line (BPL) and also 40% of the population eligible as
per Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(AB-PMJAY) norms for treatment in
government tertiary hospitals only. Govt also plans to set up National Registry for Rare Diseases at
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to create a database of various rare diseases. Read full
details here: National draft policy on Rare Disease: Govt to provide Rs 15 lakh under Rashtriya Arogya
Nidhi scheme

‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme will be implemented by June 1, 2020: Union Minister Ram Vilas
Paswan
'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme will be implemented by June 1, 2020 across the country. The
announcement was made by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas
Paswan. This scheme has been preponed from its original date of June 30, 2020 to June 1, 2020. As of
January 1, 2020 the scheme is operational in 12 states across the country which includes Madhya
Pradesh, Goa, Tripura, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Telangana. Under this scheme, the beneficiaries will be able to avail their entitled food
grain under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from any Fair Price Shop located across India.

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70,000 crore rupees has disbursed till January 13, 2020 under MSME loan scheme: Ministry of Finance
Under the scheme of providing loan to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) within 59
minutes nearly 70,000 crore rupees has been disbursed till January 13, 2020. The report was given by
the Ministry of Finance (MOF).The government has introduced loan provision to MSMEs through a
dedicated online portal- www.psbloansin59minutes.com. This portal acts as a single interface portal
which facilitates in principal approval of bank loans to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises upto five
crore rupees within 59 minutes. Read full details here: 70,000 crore rupees has disbursed till January
13, 2020 under MSME loan scheme: Ministry of Finance

MoRD inks MoU with BMGF under DAY-NRLM to strengthen grassroots institutions of the rural poor
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The MoU is to further strengthen grassroots of institutions for rural
poor. The MoU was signed by Smt Alka Upadhyaya, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of NRLM
on behalf of MoRD while it was signed by Shri Alkesh Wadhwanion on behalf of BMGF in presence of
MoRD secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan.

MGNREGA scheme faces fund crunch as 96% funds been spent

As per Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme’s financial
statement, the govt is on the verge of running out of funds for the MGNREGA scheme. It has been
announced that more than 96% of the allocated money to the fund has been spent and is still needed to
pay the pending dues. Less than Rs. 2500 crore is left to sustain the scheme for the next two months. 15
states currently have negative net balance. Out of them Rajasthan has the highest negative net
balance of Rs 640 crore followed by Uttar Pradesh with Rs.323 crores.

Under PMAY-G, centre aims to achieve objective of housing for all by 2022
The Central Government has aimed to achieve objective of Housing for all by 2022 (which coincides
with 75 years of Indian independence) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen (PMAY-G) scheme.
Under the 2nd phase of the scheme the eligible people will get one crore 95 lakh houses. Government
has set a target of 60 lakh houses for the current financial year-FY 20.

State Government Schemes

‘Yashaswini scheme’ was launched by the Union Minister Smriti Irani in Goa
Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani launched Yashaswini
scheme for Women entrepreneurship at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Taleigao town near
Panaji district of Goa along with Swasthya Sakhi Project and breast cancer screening initiative.
 Yashaswini Scheme: Interest free loans up to Rs. 5 lakhs with tenure of 5 years will be given to
women self-help groups by the state government of Goa.
 Breast Cancer screening initiative: Women will be screened for breast cancer by the healthcare
workers of the state with focus on state’s rural areas.
 Swasthya Sakhi Project: A diagnostic kit is given to the healthcare workers which helps them to
conduct basic diagnostic tests for people at their doorsteps.
Read full details here: Union Minister Smriti Irani launched Yashaswini scheme, swasthya Sakhi Project
and Breast cancer initiative

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Government Schemes - February 2020

Central Government Schemes
73.47 Lakh people trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana from 2016-20
As on January 17, 2020 approximately 73.47 lakh candidates were provided skilling under Short Term
Training (STT) courses and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) across India from 2016-2020 under the
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). It is a flagship program under the Skill India Mission of
the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSD&E). Post placement support of Rs. 1500
per month per trainee will be given for special groups & special areas for 2 or 3 month after the
training. Click here to know more

Soil health card cuts fertiliser use by 10%: NPC study

According to a study conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC), a national level
organization to promote productivity culture in India, the impact of Soil Health Card recommendations
has led to a decrement of 8 – 10 % in use of chemical fertilizers as well as increased the productivity by
5 – 6%. Soil Health Card scheme was launched by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi Government
during the financial year-FY 2014-15 to deal with the decline of soil nutrients. Read full details here:
Soil health card cuts fertiliser use by 10%: NPC study

MoFPI sanctioned 39 Mega Food Parks & 298 Integrated Cold Chain Projects under PMKSY
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has sanctioned 39 Mega Food Parks and 298
Integrated Cold Chain Projects in India inorder to fill the gaps across value chain and also to establish
Cold Chain Grid. The foodparks and the cold chain projects have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). PMKSY aims to prevent post-harvest losses of horticulture and non-
horticulture produce through creation of cold storages/ primary processing/ and transportation
facilities across the country.

Around 38 Cr bank accounts opened under PMJDY till January 2020 : Finance ministry
According to the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, bank
accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have registered around 38 crore
till January 2020. PMJDY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014 to ensure
affordable access to banking schemes to weaker sections and low-income groups. PMJDY accounts have
“No minimum balance” requirement. It offers an overdraft (OD) limit of Rs 10,000 & free accident
insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh.

Sum of Rs 6,717.18 crore released under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme
between FY16 and FY20
During the period of 2015-16 to 2019-20, the Centre has released a total of Rs 6,717.18 crore under the
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). A total of 9,641 applications, covering
employment of 2.86 lakh persons and investment of Rs. 40026.5 crore submitted by textile units, have
been issued with UIDs (unique identification numbers) till January 2020. Under this scheme, the
government provides credit linked capital investment subsidy (CIS) to every eligible individual entity
(not the unit) with aim of 'Make in India' and 'Zero Defect and Zero Effect' in manufacturing.

LPG coverage reached 96.9 % as on Jan 1, 2020: Dharmendra Pradhan

According to the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri.Dharmendra Debendra Pradhan, a total of
about 27.5 crore LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) or cooking gas connections are in India & out of this, 8
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LPG coverage has reached 96.9 % as of January 1, 2020. Only last 5 years has increased the coverage to
75%.

Soil health card scheme completes 5 years on 19 February 2020

According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Soil Health Card Scheme which was
launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on 19.02.2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan completes 5
years on February 19, 2020.Till now, a total of Rs.751.42 crore has been released under the scheme.
The soil analyzing capacity has increased to 3.33 crore from 1.78 crore soil samples per annum in short
period of 5 years. The scheme was launched with an aim to deal with the decline of soil nutrients. Read
full details here: Soil health card scheme completes 5 years on 19 February 2020

Parsi population went up by 233 since the launch of Jiyo parsi scheme: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
According to the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the population of Parsis
(Zoroastrians), a notified minority community under National Commission of Minorities Act 1992,
increased by 233 since the year 2013, when the government launched the Jiyo Parsi scheme. So far the
central Government has spent Rs 14 crore in 7 years for this scheme. Jiyo Parsi scheme is run by the
Ministry of Minority affairs with the aim to increase the population of the Parsi community.

Centre paid Rs 50,850 crore to farmers under Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
scheme
The centre has stated that it has paid Rs 50,850 crore to farmers under Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi
(PM-KISAN) scheme from the total budget of Rs.75,000 crore allocated for current Financial Year for
the PM-KISAN scheme. The year 2020 marked the 1st Anniversary of PM- KISAN scheme, which was
launched on February 24, 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare. The objective of the scheme is to enable farmers to meet farm input cost and domestic
expenses by providing Rs 6000 annually as PM has set the target of doubling farmers’ income by the
year 2022. Union Ministry of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar also launched PM KISAN mobile
application, which is aimed at broadening the reach of the scheme.

MP tops in the list of outgoing patients for treatment under PM-JAY: NHA
According to the analysis carried out by the National Health Authority (NHA) on the portability feature
of the Narendra Modi government’s flagship insurance scheme, PM-JAY -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (generally referred to as the Ayushman Bharat) availed by 81,254 patients through which
people can seek treatment in other states under the PM-JAY, MP (Madhya Pradesh) tops the list
for outgoing patients at a number of at least 11,765. It sends its patients to Gujarat, where a person has
been treated under ‘portability’ option, which allows patients to go to the best hospital in any state to
avail of free treatment. MP has been followed by UP (Uttar Pradesh), which has sent 4,288 patients to
Uttarakhand, and 3,572 patients to Maharashtra. Read full details here: MP tops in the list of outgoing
patients for treatment under PM-JAY: NHA

Government approves Rs 162 crore under Operation Green Scheme

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) has approved Rs 162 crore under Operations Green
(OG) Scheme which was announced in 2018-19 budget with an outlay of 500 crore to stable the supply
of TOP crops( Tomato, Onion & Potato) & to confirm their availability throughout the year without price
volatility. Totally 5 projects have been sanctioned under OG scheme with a total cost of Rs 426(425.83)
crore & the grant to be given is Rs 162(161.17) crore. The projects are- projects are-Andhra Pradesh
(AP)Food Processing Society(Chittor, Anantapur,AP), Nedspice Dehydration India (Bhavnagar, Gujarat),
Hindustan Agro Co-op Ltd &, Khemanand Dudh & Krishi Producer Company Ltd (Ahmednagar,
Maharashtra), Banaskantha District Coop Milk Producers Union LTd (Banaskantha, Gujarat).Read full
details here: Government approves Rs 162 crore under Operation Green Scheme

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Govt approved 32 projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Government approved a total of 32 projects under ‘unit’ scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada
Yojana (PMKSY) [scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro Processing Clusters] in
the meeting of Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) presided over by Union Minister of Food
Processing Industries (MoFPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal. The project covers about 17 states, leveraging an
investment worth of Rs 406 crores. Ministry of Food Processing Industries [MoFPI] is implementing
PMKSY for the period of 2016-20 with a total outlay of Rs 6000 crore to double the farmers income and
enhancing the export of the processed foods. Read full details here: Govt approved 32 projects under
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)

Government Schemes - March 2020

Central Government Schemes
Stand Up India Scheme has more than 81% Women account holders; over 43%
Women subscribers in APY; 70% Women borrowers in MUDRA; Over 40% women member
enrollments in PMJJBY & PMSBY
The Ministry of Finance (FinMin) has released figures related to various schemes having special
provisions for empowerment of women.
 Stand-Up India Scheme: As on 17.02.2020, more than 81% account holders under Stand Up
India Scheme are women. 73,155 accounts have been opened for women.
 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY): As on 31.01.2020, more than 22.53 crore loans have
been sanctioned since launch of the scheme. Out of this, more than 15.75 crore loans extended
to women, thereby 70% of the total loan borrowers are Women.
 Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): As on 19.02.2020, 20.33 crore beneficiaries out of
38.13 crore beneficiaries are women which amounts to 53 %.
 Atal Pension Yojana (APY): As on 22.02.2020, more than 93 lakh subscribers (43%) out of a
total of around 2.15 crore subscribers under APY are women.
 Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): As on 31.01.2020, under PMJJBY, 40.70%
enrollments are of women members and 58.21% of claim beneficiaries are women.
 Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY): As on 31.01.2020 41.50% enrollments are of
women members and 61.29% of claim beneficiaries are women.
Read full details here: Stand Up India Scheme has more than 81% Women account holders; over 43%
Women subscribers in APY; 70% Women borrowers in MUDRA; Over 40% women member
enrollments in PMJJBY & PMSBY

Women’s ownership of bank accounts rose to 77% in 2017 under PMJDY: MSC Report
In accordance with the report by MicroSave Consulting (MSC) titled “The real story of women’s financial
inclusion in India”, India has reduced the gender gap in financial inclusion by 14 percentage points in
three years (2014-17). The report stated that the women’s ownership of bank accounts is increased
from 43% in 2014 to 77% in 2017 under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY),
however 42% accounts are still inactive. Out of 34 crore accounts opened under PMJDY around 60%
are women account holders.

10 projects of Rs 301.54 crores sanctioned for Food Processing Sector

In a meeting of The Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC)which was held under the
chairmanship of Union Food Processing Industries Minister Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal sanctioned 10
projects of Rs 301.54 crore with total grant-in-aid of 67.29 crore & it is likely to generate employment
for around 10000 people and benefit 40000 farmers.The projects are sanctioned under the ‘Agro
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Processing Industries (MoFPI). Read full details here: 10 projects of Rs 301.54 crores sanctioned for
Food Processing Sector

LPG scheme PM Ujjwala Yojana closed; only 3 States & 5 UTs become kerosene-free
In accordance with the report of the Parliamentary Committee on Petroleum headed by BJP (Bharatiya
Janata Party) member Ramesh Bidhuri, only three States and five Union Territories have become
kerosene-free even though in September 2019 the government has met the target of 8 crore LPG
(Liquefied petroleum gas) connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
 The kerosene-free states are Haryana, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh and Union Territories (UTs)
are Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Andaman & Nicobar Island and
Puducherry.
 The report points the gap between the continuing use of kerosene and the claim of 97% LPG
coverage nationwide.
Read full details here: LPG scheme PM Ujjwala Yojana closed; only 3 States & 5 UTs become kerosene-
free

Govt sanctioned Rs 20,466.94 crore loan to women under ‘Stand up India scheme’: Anurag
Singh
According to the Minister of State (MoS) for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, the
central government has sanctioned a loan of Rs 20,466.94 crores to over 91,000 accounts up to March
10,2020 since inception of the Stand-Up India scheme, as it counted the work being done for the
empowerment of women.

Premium subsidy sharing pattern between Centre & NER changed: PM-KISAN Scheme reached
more than 8 crore beneficiaries
The government has changed the premium subsidy sharing pattern between Centre and the North
Eastern States from 50:50 to 90:10 for PM- Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) and Restructured
Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) & for other states 50:50 pattern will be continued.
Also, as per government data the PM-KISAN scheme reached 8,69,79,391 beneficiaries (as on March 17,
2020).

Rs 6.16 lakh crore approved so far under PMAY(U)

According to Hardeep Singh Puri the Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs independent charge
(I/C), Civil Aviation (I/C) and Minister of state of Commerce & Industry, Rs 6.16 lakh crore (trillion) has
been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)– PMAY(U) as on March 19, 2020.

COVID-19 will be tested and treated under Ayushman Bharat scheme

The National Health Authority (NHA) nodal agency for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has bring the cost of testing and treatment of
coronavirus infection under the AB-PMJAY scheme. All the beneficiaries of the scheme will be able to
get the treatment at government-designated testing centres and public hospitals for symptoms of
COVID-19.

IRSDC is developing 1st of its kind “Form-Based Codes”: Railway land

The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) with support from Shakti
Sustainable Energy Foundation is developing a 1st of its kind “Form Based Codes” for the development
of railway land. The code is being designed & approved for layout plans, building plans for station areas
which will ensure a compact, pedestrian-friendly, market responsive, transit oriented & sustainable
development.

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FinMin provided Rs 1.70 Lakh Cr relief package under PMGaribKalyanYojana for the poor to
tackle Corona Virus
Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on March 26, 2020 announced the
Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) in New Delhi.
The motive behind this is to aid and support the Poverty-stricken people to fight a battle against
Coronavirus. One important among the schemes announced is providing Insurance cover of Rs. 50 Lakh
for the healthcare workers who fights COVID-19 in Government Hospitals and Health centres.
Read More Details Here: FinMin provided Rs 1.70 Lakh Cr relief package under PMGaribKalyanYojana
for the poor to tackle Corona Virus

Centre releases Rs 4,431 crore to clear pending wages under MGNREGA

The Centre released Rs 4,431 crores to clear pending wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) & will also pay all dues (Rs 11,499 crores) by April 10,
2020. The Union Finance Minister recently announced the increase in wages, the national average wage
under MGNREGA will rise from Rs 182 to Rs 202 per day. Till now totally there are 13.62 crore job
cardholders under the MGNREGA, out of which 8.17 crores are active job cardholders.

EPF (Amendment) scheme, 2020 comes into force; withdrawal of non-refundable advance
allowed
The amendment made by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Employees Provident Fund
(Amendment) scheme, 2020, has come into force from March 28, 2020. The amendment was made in
Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme 1952, sub-para (3) under para 68L has been added in the
EPF scheme, 1952.
State Government Schemes
Assam Government to construct 33 stadiums under Uttaran scheme
The Assam Government plans to construct 33 stadiums across the state under the Uttaran Scheme. The
Principal Secretary of Sports Avinash Joshi and Joint Director Kamaljit has announced to provide 300
crores to construct these stadiums and in addition to that 500 playgrounds are also being built to
encourage rural talents.

Government Schemes - April 2020

Central Government Schemes
Tamil Nadu topped in micro-irrigation coverage under PMKSY for FY 2019-20
Tamil Nadu has topped the all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), with a coverage of 2,06,853.25 ha for the year financial year 2019-20 & It is
followed by Karnataka and Gujarat respectively. In the cumulative coverage of MI from 2015-20,
Karnataka topped with coverage of 8,15,690.31 ha.

Government increases loss coverage for micro loan defaults under CGFMU scheme
As per the notification of Ministry of Finance, the coverage of lender’s loss in case of loan default under
Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) scheme is increased to 75% from earlier 50%
(amended). The CGFMU scheme was announced in April 2016 covering microloans up to Rs 10 lakhs
extended under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).

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Central Government releases 7,300 crore rupees to State & UTs under MGNREGS
The Central Government has released 7,300 crore rupees to the States and Union Territories (UT) under
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to liquidate pending dues
of last financial year but also the wages dues for the first fortnight of 2020-21.

IREDA to handle CPSU Scheme Phase-II: MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on its behalf in the amended clause has appointed
the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) as the implementing agency to
handle the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II & all issues regarding the time-
extension and dispute resolution on inevitable events.
Read More Details Here: IREDA to handle CPSU Scheme Phase-II: MNRE

Government Schemes - May 2020

Central Government Schemes
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announces modifications in PMRF Scheme to boost research
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced various
modifications (amendments) in the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme to boost
research in the country & to enable more students to avail the benefit under the scheme.” Research and
Innovation Division” is being created in the ministry to boost research.

Atal Pension Yojana completed 5 yrs on May 9, 2020 with 2.23 crore enrolment
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) which was launched in 2015 by PM Modi to deliver old age income security
particularly to the workers in the unorganised sector, has completed 5 years on the May 9, 2020. The
scheme has been implemented comprehensively across the country covering all states and Union
Territories (UTs). The scheme has been administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority (PFRDA).

Coir Geo textiles to be used in rural road construction under PMGSY-III: Govt
According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) under Union Ministry of
Rural Development, ‘Coir Geo textiles’ has been finally got nod as a good material for rural road
construction under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (PMGSY-III).

1 crore treatments provided under AB-PMJAY, created webinar, launched Ask Ayushman &
Hospital Ranking Dashboard: Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan to mark 1 crore treatments of the Ayushman
Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has inaugurated the 1st edition of Arogya Dhara,
a series of webinars titled “Ayushman Bharat: 1 crore treatments and beyond” which is created as an
open platform for discussion on topical issues of public health and launched ‘Ask Ayushman’ a chatbot
on WhatsApp & “Hospital Ranking Dashboard”.
Read More Details Here: 1 crore treatments provided under AB-PMJAY, created webinar, launched Ask
Ayushman & Hospital Ranking Dashboard: Harsh Vardhan

Rs. 20,050 cr PMMSY detailed by Giriraj Singh: Fish production target set to 220 LMT by FY24-
25
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh detailed the Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in New Delhi. PMMSY was announced as a part of the Rs 20 Lakh crore

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Centre’s economic stimulus package in response to COVID-19 and received the Union Cabinet approval
on May 20, 2020. It will be implemented for a period of 5 years FY21 to FY25 in all states and Union
Territories (UTs). The outlay of the scheme is Rs. 20,050 crores. As a part of PMMSY, there will be Swath
Sagar plan, which is envisaged with modernizing of the fisheries sector. India is the 2nd largest
aquaculture and 4th largest fish exporting nation in the world.
Read More Details Here: Rs. 20,050 cr PMMSY detailed by Giriraj Singh: Fish production target set to 220
LMT by FY24-25

State Government Schemes

Chhattisgarh tops among other states in providing employment under MGNREGS

According to data of Rural Development ministry, Chhattisgarh is top (1st) state in the country providing
employment to around 18.51 lakh unskilled labourers, followed by Rajasthan (2nd) to 10.79 lakh
workers & Uttar Pradesh (3rd) to around 9.06 lakh workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Also, as per ministry data, around 77.85 lakh people are
engaged in different work under the scheme across the country.
Position secured State Name No of employment provided (in lakhs)
1 Chhattisgarh 18.51
2 Rajasthan 10.79
3 Uttar Pradesh 9.06

Government Schemes - June 2020

Central Government Schemes
200 Urban forests in 5 next years: ‘Nagar Van’ scheme
The “Nagar Van” (Urban forest) Scheme launched virtually by the Central Govt. on June 5, the occasion of
the World Environment Day 2020 (WED) announced the implementation to develop around 200 urban
forests across the country over the span of 5 years. It stressed the theme of “Biodiversity” by the United
Nation’s Environment Programme (UNEP), The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
celebrated the day by announcing the initiative of urban forests in India.
Read More Details Here: 200 Urban forests in 5 next years: ‘Nagar Van’ scheme

Rs. 4000cr allocated to State Governments under Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) component of
PMKSY for FY 2020-21
The Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW) has allocated Rs. 4000 cr to
the state governments for the year 2020-21 for implementing Per Drop More Crop component of
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY- PDMC). The PDMC is to enhance the use of water
effectively at farm level through Micro Irrigation technologies viz. Drip and Sprinkler irrigation systems.

Migrants facing job loss amid lockdown to get health insurance under AB-PMJAY
Indian government extended its health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for migrant workers facing unemployment, across states. In this regard, the
implementing agency of AB-PMJAY, National Health Authority (NHA) is coordinating with the states to
identify the eligible beneficiaries under the scheme so that e-cards will be issued to them.

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PM Modi launched Rs 50,000 cr Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost employment and
livelihood for migrant workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the lines of the announcement made in Rs 20 Lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar
Bharat Abhiyan has launched an employment -cum- rural public works Campaign for 67 lakh migrant
workers named “Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA)”. The outlay of this campaign is Rs 50,000 Crores
and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is the nodal Ministry for its implementation. GKRA, the
mission mode campaign of 125 days will cover 116 districts comprising more than 25,000 returnee
migrant workers each across 6 states.

Government Introduced New Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) Scheme w.e.f July 1,
2020
Government has notified the new Floating Rate Savings Bonds (FRSB), 2020 (Taxable) Scheme in place
of 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018, with effect from July 1, 2020. The 7.75% Savings (Taxable)
Bonds, 2018 Scheme was ceased for subscription from the close of banking business on May 28, 2020.
The Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) Scheme is going to issue a floating rate, taxable savings
bond for an initial coupon of 7.15%, payable on January 1, 2021. These bonds will be issued by Reserve
Bank India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GoI).
Read More Details Here: Government Introduced New Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable)
Scheme w.e.f July 1, 2020

Government Schemes - July 2020

Central Government Schemes
Harsimrat Kaur Badal virtually launched Rs 10,000 cr PM-FME Scheme; Operation Greens
scheme extended to 18 more fruits, vegetables
Minister for Food Processing Industries (FPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched Centrally Sponsored Prime
Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme named “Sapno ki Udaan”
to be implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25. With an outlay of Rs 10,000
crore, this scheme for the unorganized food processing sector.
 35% Credit-linked capital subsidy for upgradation of micro food processing units
 NIFTEM & IIFPT will be supported by MoFPI for training of units
 Operation Greens scheme extended to 18 more fruits, vegetables
Read More Details Here: Harsimrat Kaur Badal virtually launched Rs 10,000 cr PM-FME Scheme;
Operation Greens scheme extended to 18 more fruits, vegetables

5 years of PMAY (U), Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and AMRUT completed on June 25, 2020
On June 25, 2020, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized an online event to mark the
5th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U), Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and Atal
Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Read More Details Here: 5 years of PMAY (U), Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and AMRUT completed on June
25, 2020

PM announced extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana till November 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during televised address to the nation, has announced the extension of
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) from July 2020 till the end of November 2020, with
an outlay of more than Rs 90,000 crore. The scheme was initially rolled out for three months i.e. April-
June (116.34 lakh metric tonne (LMT) food grains provided during that period).

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DFPD estimated Rs 1,48,938 cr as cost for distribution of food grains and pulses under PMGKAY
during April – Nov 2020
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution has worked out estimated cost for distribution of food grains (Rice and Wheat) and
pulses under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY), which will be Rs 1,48,938 crore
approx. for a period between 8 months from April to November 2020.

State Government Schemes

Odisha Launches 1st of its kind scheme, ‘Balaram’ to provide Rs 1,040 crore credit to 7 lakh
Landless Farmers
Government of Odisha launched 1st of its kind scheme, ‘Balaram’ to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040
crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19. The Scheme is designed in collaboration with
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Home Minister Amit Shah Distributed 100 Electric Potters Wheels to Artisans of Gujarat under
KVIC’s ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’
Under the ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’ of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Union
Home Minister Amit Shah distributed 100 electric potter’s wheels to 100 trained artisans of Gujarat in a
programme at the Gandhinagar constituency through video conferencing from New Delhi.

Government Schemes - August 2020

Central Government Schemes
PM Launched Financing Facility of Rs.1 Lakh crore Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund & Rs
17000 Cr as 6th Instalment of PM-KISAN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of financing facility under the
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs. 1 lakh crore via video conferencing. In this regard, the first sanction
of over Rs. 1000 Crore was made to over 2,280 farmer societies. The duration of the scheme is 10 years
i.e. from FY2020 to FY2029. PM Narendra Modi also released the 6th instalment of funds of Rs. 17,000
crores to 8.5 crore farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-KISAN) scheme.

Gujarat Launched Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Replacing PMFBY to Compensate Crop
Loss of Farmers for FY21
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, launched Rs 1,800 crore scheme “Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay
Yojana” by replacing “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)”, for FY20-21 only, for the state’s 56
lakh farmers facing crop losses due to drought, excess rain or unseasonal rain. The Farmers who have
sown crops for kharif (monsoon) 2020 season i.e. sown till July, and tribal farmers registered under the
Forest Rights Act are eligible for this scheme. The compensation will be given only if the loss of crop is
more than 33% due to above mentioned factors.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Completed Six Years of Successful Implementation
On August 28, 2020, the 6th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) was observed which
was launched on August 28, 2014. The objective of PMJDY is to ensure access to financial services, namely,
Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner. It
is operated by the Department of Financial Services under the Union Finance Ministry. As on 19th Aug’20

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the total number of PMJDY Accounts is 40.35 Crore; Rural PMJDY accounts: 63.6%, Women PMJDY
accounts: 55.2%. Out of total 40.35 crore PMJDY accounts, 34.81 crore (86.3%) are operative.
Read More Details Here: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Completed Six Years of Successful
Implementation

State Government Schemes

Haryana Govt launched Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana & Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar
Yojana for state’s girls & women
Haryana government has launched two schemes, with a total outlay of Rs 256 crore, viz. launched “Mahila
Evam Kishori Samman Yojana” to provide free sanitary napkins to girls and women of below poverty line
(BPL) families, and initiated “Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana” to provide fortified flavoured
skimmed milk powder to women and children. These schemes were launched by Haryana Chief Minister
Manohar Lal Khattar through video conferencing.
Read More Details Here: Haryana Govt launched Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana & Mukhya Mantri
Doodh Uphar Yojana for state’s girls & women

Chhattisgarh govt launched Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha
Yojana for tendu leaves collectors
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel launched a social security scheme namely “Shaheed
Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana” for tendu leaves collectors in the state
covering over 12 lakh families, mostly tribals and forest dwellers.

Government Schemes - September 2020

Central Government Schemes
PMGKP for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 Extended as 6 Months Insurance Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health Workers who are
fighting against COVID-19 has been extended as 6 months’ scheme, i.e., 180 days. The central sector
scheme was announced on March 30, 2020 for a period of 90 days, it was extended for further 90 days
i.e. up to Sept, 2020. The Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme is a part of the Rs 1.70 lakh Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Package announced in March 2020.
Read More Details Here: PMGKP for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 Extended as 6 Months Insurance
Scheme

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launched Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojna on lines of PM-Kisan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (MP) launched the “Mukhyamantri Kisan
Kalyan Yojna” in line with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme of the central
government. Under this scheme annually Rs.4000 will be transferred to the accounts of around 175000
farmers of MP in two equal installments in addition to the Rs.6000 annually transferred to the farmers
under the PM-Kisan Scheme. This will enable the farmers of MP to get samman nidhi of Rs.10000 per
year.

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State Government Schemes

Gujarat CM Launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY) scheme to Provide
Interest-Free Loans to Women’s Groups
Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY), a scheme of providing interest-free loans of Rs 1 lakh to
women’s groups was launched in Gujarat by its Chief Minister (CM) Vijay Rupani. In this regard, the
government is planning to provide total lending up to Rs 1,000 crore to these groups to be registered as
joint liability and earning group (JLEG) consisting of 10 women members. The scheme will be
implemented in rural areas by the Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company, while in urban areas it will be
implemented by the Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission.

Gujarat Govt Announced Subsidy Schemes for E-Scooters, Rickshaws

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced subsidy schemes for electric two-wheelers and e-
rickshaws during a virtual programme on climate change to commemorate the founding day of the state
climate change department. This announcement was also a part of “Panchsheel gift” of five development
schemes in Gujarat to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this scheme,
Students will get a subsidy of Rs 12,000 each to buy e-scooters.
Read More Details Here: Gujarat Govt Announced Subsidy Schemes for E-Scooters, Rickshaws

Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa Launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ Loan Disbursal Scheme

B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka has launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ programme to disburse
loans of Rs 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions. Under this scheme, Rs 15,300 crore
will be disbursed to the agriculture sector and the remaining sum of Rs 24,000 will be earmarked for the
non-agricultural sector.

J&K Governor Announces Universal Health Insurance Scheme for All Residents of UT
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Governor, Manoj Sinha announced Universal Health Insurance Coverage Scheme
for all residents of the Union Territory at an annual expenditure of Rs 123 Crores. The scheme will have
the same benefits as the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Through the scheme which is the first of its kind in
the country, beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment at all hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat
Scheme across the country.

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy Launched ‘YSR Aasara’ scheme for Women
Empowerment
As a step to empower women economically and socially, YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh(AP), launched ‘YSR Aasara’ scheme. Under the scheme, AP government will reimburse
outstanding bank loans of women Self-Help Groups (SHG) as on April 11, 2019 into their accounts directly
in four phases. YSR Aasara is a part of the Navaratna welfare schemes.

Odisha Government Launches “GARIMA” Social Security Scheme for Sanitary Workers
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched a first-of-its-kind state-wide scheme called “GARIMA”
to ensure the safety and dignity of core sanitation workers of the state. He dedicated the scheme to
Mahatma Gandhi. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development department, Odisha has signed a
Ministry of Understanding (MoU) with not-for-profit organisation Urban Management Centre for
providing the technical support to implement the scheme.

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Government Schemes - October 2020

Central Government Schemes
PM Modi Launches Physical Distribution of Property Cards Under the SVAMITVA Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a physical distribution of property cards, a legal document of
owning their houses under the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in
Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme over a virtual platform. This will support to make rural India self-
sufficient. The SVAMITVA is a central government scheme that aims to provide an integrated property
validation solution for rural India.

AAI plans to develop 100 Airports, Waterdromes, Heliports under UDAN Scheme by 2024
Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to develop at least 100 Airports, Waterdromes, and Heliports
by 2024 under UDAN (“Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”)-Regional Air Connectivity Scheme. The Fourth
Anniversary of the UDAN Scheme was observed on 21st October, 2020.

Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi District Bags Top Position for Implementation of PMGSY
The Union Ministry of Rural Development declared the list of the top performing 30 districts in the
country for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programme. In this list,
Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh won top position among 30 districts of India. Himachal Pradesh
secured 2nd position at the national level for construction of roads under PMGSY.

Uttar Pradesh secures First Rank in Disbursing Loans under PM SVANidhi Scheme; PM Modi
distributes Loans
Uttar Pradesh has secured First Rank in Disbursing Loans under PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
(PM SVANidhi) scheme by approving the highest number of loans under the scheme in the country. On
27th October, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed Loans to around 3 Lakh beneficiaries.
Madhya Pradesh secures second in the list with over 1.25 Lakh Beneficiaries, followed by Telangana (53,
777) in Loan Disbursement Category. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh ranked first in all categories viz
Applications of Loan, Sanction of Loan and Disbursements of loans under the scheme.

State Government Schemes

AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Launched “YSR Bima” Scheme for Families of Accident Victims to Get
Rs.10000 Aid
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) launched the “YSR Bima” scheme to
provide insurance cover for death or permanent disability of any family member of the beneficiary. The
scheme provides an immediate financial aid of Rs.10000 for the families of the victims.

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Government Schemes - November 2020

Central Government Schemes
Government Extends Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme by One Month to November 30,
2020
Government of India extended Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by one month (i.e.)
30th of November or till an amount of INR Three Lakh Crore (Target Credit of ECLGS) is sanctioned under
the scheme, whichever is earlier. The previous Deadline was October 31, 2020. According to Members
Lending Institutions on ECLGS Portal, Loans of INR 2.03 Lakh Crore have been sanctioned and an amount
of INR 1.48 Lakh crore has been disbursed. The number of beneficiaries under the scheme are 60.67 lakh
borrowers so far. Note: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh
to solve the difficulties faced in the implementation of Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for MSME.

Govt plans to Set Up 14 More Water Aerodromes for Seaplane Services Under RCS UDAN
Scheme
Government of India plans to set up 14 more water aerodromes across India under the Regional
Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
following the launch of the first seaplane service between the Statue of Unity in Kevadiya of Narmada
Gujarat and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.These 14 aerodromes will enable seaplane services on
multiple routes.

MNRE scales up PM-KUSUM scheme goal to 30.8 GW of solar capacity by 2022

On November 9, 2020, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued an order for scale-up and
expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme
for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants
in India.. It had set a target of the enhanced solar capacity of 30.8 GigaWatt (GW) by 2022 with revised
Central Financial Support of INR 34, 035 crores.

MoYAS Introduced an Incentivisation Structure to Fund 500 Private Academies Through Khelo
India Scheme for Next 4 years
On November 13, 2020 The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS), Government of India
introduced an incentivisation structure to fund 500 private academies, through the Khelo India Scheme
over the next four years starting 2020-21. Under the scheme, SAI(Sports Authority of India) and
NSFs(National Sports Federations) will work together to encourage all academies, particularly the
private academies to continue to improve the level of infrastructure, resources and sports science
support, thus athletes can get best in class training.

FIGO, UNICEF India, FOGSI & 3 other organizations partner to strengthen POSHAN Abhiyaan
6 Organizations – International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), UNICEF (United
Nations Children’s Fund) India, Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI),
Pregnancy and Obesity Nutrition Initiative (PONI), Alive & Thrive, Nutrition International and ARTIST
for Her (Asian Research & Training Institute for Skill Transfer) have partnered to strengthen the
implementation of the POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan.
It aims to bring stunting of children in age groups of 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.

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State Government Schemes

Puducherry launches Free Breakfast Scheme for Government School Students
On November 12, 2020 Puducherry Government formally launched a free breakfast scheme “Dr
Kalaignar Mu Karunanidhi Kaalai Sitrundi Thittam” (Dr Kalaignar M Karunanidhi breakfast scheme)
named after Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Dr Kalaignar M Karunanidhi for Government and
Government aided school’s students. Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy inaugurated the
scheme at Jeevanandam Government Higher Secondary School, Puducherry.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces ‘Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme’ &
“Karmai Dharma” scheme
On November 22, 2020, West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced two schemes
“Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme'' (West Bengal government at every doorstep) To address
the grievances of the people starting from the block level & “Karmai Dharma” (Work is Worship)
scheme - Providing Motorbikes for the youth to enable them to do small scale businesses.at a
programme held at Sidhu Kanhu Indoor Stadium, Durgapur.

Government Schemes - December 2020

Central Government Schemes
Govt Launched QRMP scheme for GST Payers with Turnover upto Rs 5 cr
On December 5, 2020, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section
(1) of section 39 read with sub-section (7) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
(12 of 2017) has initiated the “Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment (QRMP)” scheme for small
taxpayers under the GST System whose aggregate annual turnover of up to Rs 5 crore in the preceding
financial year. The notifications for the same were issued by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC). The scheme allows the taxpayers to file GSTR-3B (sales) on a quarterly basis and pay
tax every month w.e.f. January 1, 2021.

Government launches Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to boost India’s Infrastructure
On 11th December, 2020 Finance Ministry notified the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to provide
financial support to Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in selected Infrastructure projects. The selection
of Private companies will be done through transparent, open and competitive bidding process.

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT – Health Insurance Scheme to cover all
residents of J&K
On December 26, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-
Jan Arogya Yojana Social Endeavour for Health & Telemedicine (PM-JAY SEHAT) Health Insurance
scheme for covering all the residents of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The scheme will operate on insurance
mode in convergence with PM-JAY. The main objective of PM-JAY SEHAT is to provide free of cost
insurance cover to all citizens of J&K.

State Government Schemes

Andhra CM Jaganmohan Reddy launches ‘YSR Free Crop Insurance Scheme’ for Farmers
On 15th December, 2020, Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Jaganmohan Reddy launched ‘YSR
Free Crop Insurance Scheme’ for farmers who have lost their crops during Kharif 2019. An amount of

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INR 1, 252 Crores was directly credited into the bank account of around 9.48 Lakh farmers. The AP
government has paid the entire premium on behalf of the famers, it has paid around INR 971 crore as
premium for the period 2019-20.

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