Government schemes

Over 3 crore pucca houses built under Awas Yojna, says PM Modi, calls it symbol of women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that over three crore ‘pucca’ (concrete) housed were built by the government under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna. 

Apr 08, 2022, 08:41 AM IST

Govt to launch common portal for different schemes

Pilot testing is being done and loose ends are being tied up before the actual launch takes place, the sources said, adding State Bank of India (SBI) and other lenders doing the testing.

Mar 27, 2022, 14:47 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: Invest as little as Re 1 to get Rs 2 lakh, here’s how

PMSBY has a low annual premium of Rs 12 which is paid at the end of May.

 

 

Dec 07, 2021, 18:23 PM IST

Nirbhaya-Ek Pahal programme launched in UP, over 75,000 women can now get loans at cheaper interest rates

CM Yogi Adityanath launched Nirbhaya-Ek Pahal programme in the state under which over 75,000 women will get connected with state banks, get loans at cheaper interest rates. 

Sep 30, 2021, 08:11 AM IST

Looking for good returns? Invest in THESE 3 government schemes: Check features, benefits here

The top three small savings schemes run by the government of India are Senior Citizens Savings Schemes (SCSS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and they consist of the National Saving Certificate (NSC), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) and Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme. 

Apr 05, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Why doesn't PM highlight govt's achievements in Parliament? asks Ghulam Nabi Azad

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not highlight his government's achievements in the Parliament, asked Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad

Nov 27, 2018, 22:41 PM IST

80% of women entrepreneurs self-finance their biz in India

According to a report by sheatwork, a knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs, self finance is a major source of funding for 80 percent of women entrepreneurs.

Nov 21, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

Aadhaar application deadline extended by another 3 months

The extension is, however, only for those who are yet to apply of Aadhaar, an order issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said.

Sep 27, 2017, 20:42 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi asks BJP CMs to work in 'mission mode' for 'New India' by 2022

Prime Minister on Monday met chief ministers of BJP-ruled states.

Aug 21, 2017, 23:30 PM IST

Govt aims at providing universal health cover for all citizens: JP Nadda

JP Nadda said the government aim is to take healthcare including free drugs and diagnostics and other benefits under various government schemes in an assured manner to all so that nobody is deprived of health facilities.

Apr 21, 2017, 21:51 PM IST

No one will be deprived of benefits for lack of Aadhaar: Govt

Citizens can avail all the benefits of government schemes on alternate means of identification till the time they get their Aadhaar number, the government said Tuesday.

 

Mar 07, 2017, 20:07 PM IST

Government warns of fraud in name of Beti Bachao Beti Padao scheme

The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Monday warned against spurious schemes offering cash incentives and collecting confidential information of people and duping them in the name of Beti Bacho Beti Padao scheme.

Feb 20, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

DNA: Why are most govt schemes and Indian roads in the name of Gandhi family?

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May 19, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

Central government schemes may soon have 'PM' prefixed to them

All central government schemes may soon have 'PM' or the names of nationalist leaders prefixed to them and films highlighting the achievements of Narendra Modi dispensation shown "mandatorily" before screening of movies in every theatre.

Apr 24, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

Arun Jaitley launches crop insurance schemes

Terming agriculture as "absolutely critical to the country`s economy," union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday launched the "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana" and "Unified Package Insurance Scheme".

Mar 22, 2016, 21:19 PM IST

'Schemes like Make in India, Smart Cities good opportunity for US cos'

Government's initiatives like Digital India, Make in India and Smart Cities Mission present American businesses a good opportunity to sell high-tech products in the country, US Exim Bank said Tuesday.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:32 PM IST

PM Modi calls for strict action against officials on grievances related to customs, excise

Modi, who chaired his ninth interaction through PRAGATI - Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation - urged all secretaries whose departments have extensive public dealing, to set up a system for top-level monitoring of grievances immediately.

Jan 28, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

PM Modi holds meeting of Council of Ministers, reviews ongoing schemes of government

In a first of its kind meeting of the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid thrust on quicker delivery of the government's developmental agenda.

Jan 27, 2016, 23:28 PM IST