India has officially taken over China to become the most populous country in the world. To manage such a huge population, the current government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented many schemes.
These social welfare schemes are not only helping the poor section of the society but also solving many socio-economic problems in the country.
According to the Union Budget of India 2023, there are more than 800 central sector (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in India.
As per Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the central government schemes in India are laying the foundation for ‘Amrit Kaal’ for all marginal societies in the country.
You should be aware of all Indian Government Schemes if you are preparing for government job exams because questions are often put up from this section.
Details of Modi Government Schemes in India 2023
Let’s go through the highlights of all major Indian government schemes currently active in the country.
| Agnipath Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2022 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence (MoD) |
| Sector | Defense |
| Overview | Recruits (Agniveers) in the armed forces of India will be hired only for 4 years. The aim of the scheme is to give a chance to a large number of candidates to serve. Plus, it will decrease the average age of the Indian armed forces. |
| PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Abhiyaan | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2021 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) |
| Sector | Health and Education |
| Overview | Provide free lunch to school children and pregnant women. It reduces stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight. |
| Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2020 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Sector | Education |
| Overview | Supported by the World Bank, this scheme aims to improve school education in 6 states in India by training 10 million teachers. |
| Svamitva Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2020 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) |
| Sector | Rural Development |
| Overview | To give property rights to landowners in rural India. The scheme involves mapping properties in villages with the help of drones. |
| PM Matsya Sampada Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2020 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) |
| Sector | Fisheries |
| Overview | It is a scheme to build a comprehensive framework and improve infrastructure to boost the fisheries sector in India. |
| Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2023 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Finance |
| Overview | A small saving scheme with a better interest rate for Women and Girls of all age groups. |
| PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2019 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Overview | The scheme provides Rs. 6000/- annually to eligible farmers. |
| Atal Bhujal Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2019 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) |
| Sector | Water |
| Overview | Partially funded by the World Bank, this scheme aims to improve groundwater management in rural India with the help of panchayats. |
| Jal Jeevan Mission (Water Life Mission) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2019 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) |
| Sector | Rural Development |
| Overview | Provide safe drinking water to each rural household through individual taps in all households. |
| PM Shram Yogi Mandhan (PM SYM) | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2019 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) |
| Sector | Financial Security |
| Overview | The scheme is to provide social security including pension to all individuals working in the unorganised sector in India. |
| Ayushman Bharat Yojana (AB PM-JAY, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, People’s Health Scheme) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2018 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) |
| Sector | Health |
| Overview | Flagship scheme of the Indian government to provide free healthcare service to more than 50 crore individuals in India. |
| PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM AASHA) | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2018 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Overview | Make a profitable ecosystem for farmers by sub-schemes including the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Price Support Scheme (PSS). |
| PM Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2019 |
| Ministry | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Overview | Scheme to install solar pumps and other renewable power plants in India to help farmers. |
| PM Fasal Bima Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2016 |
| Ministry | Multiple |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Overview | Finance and Insurance scheme for farmers |
| Stand-Up India | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) |
| Sector | Entrepreneurship |
| Overview | Scheme to provide loans to SC, ST, and Women entrepreneurs. |
| PM Ujjwala Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) |
| Sector | Energy, Health, and Poverty |
| Overview | Government scheme to offer free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. |
| PM Matritva Vandana Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2017 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) |
| Sector | Mother Care |
| Overview | Direct cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating women. |
| Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2017 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Sector | Sports |
| Overview | Build a sporting culture in the country by organising competitions like Khelo India University Games and Winter Games. |
| World Class Institutions Scheme | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2017 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Sector | Education |
| Overview | Create 10 world-class private and public institutions with research facilities. |
| Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA, National Village Swaraj Campaign) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2018 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
| Sector | Rural Development |
| Overview | Promote sustainable development and strengthen the Panchayati Raj system |
| PM Jan Vikas Karyakaram | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2018 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) |
| Sector | Development |
| Overview | Boost developments in minority-concentrated areas in the country |
| Samagra Shiksha (National Education Mission) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2018 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Sector | Education |
| Overview | To improve educational structure in India from pre-nursery to class 12th. |
| Digital India | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITy) |
| Sector | IT |
| Overview | Promote delivery of government services to citizens electronically. Enhancement of the National Knowledge Network. |
| PM Awaas Yojana – (Urban) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Sector | Housing and Rural |
| Overview | Offer financial assistance to Urban families to buy their house. The scheme also aims to create a “Slum Free India”. |
| PM Awaas Yojana – (Gramin) | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Sector | Housing and Rural |
| Overview | Offer financial assistance to rural families to build their houses. |
| Smart Cities Mission | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Sector | Urban |
| Overview | Development of 100 smart cities in India. |
| PM Mudra Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Financing |
| Overview | Establishment of a financial institution called MUDRA to fund small businesses and entrepreneurs. |
| PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Multiple |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Overview | Boosting the irrigation structure in India for a better agriculture system. |
| National Hydrology Project | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Sector | Water |
| Overview | Improvement of hydrology-related projects in India with the help of the World Bank and Australian Water Partnership (AWP) |
| Atal Pension Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Pension |
| Overview | The scheme is to let people make voluntary contributions so that they can receive a pension in the future. |
| PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Insurance |
| Overview | A life insurance scheme for all individuals. |
| PM Suraksha Bima Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance (MoF) |
| Sector | Insurance |
| Overview | A scheme to provide accident insurance coverage to individuals. |
| National Service Scheme | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 1969 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) |
| Sector | Public Service |
| Overview | A scheme to develop the students’ personality through community service. |
| PM Kaushal Vikas Yojna | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSD&E) |
| Sector | Skill development initiative schemes |
| Overview | Encourage youth to take skill training to become employable. |
| Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Power |
| Sector | Electrification |
| Overview | A scheme to distribute LEDs to save energy and reduce emissions. |
| Sukanya Samridhi Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sector | Girl Child |
| Overview | The scheme to eliminate discrimination against girl children in families. |
| PM Jan Dhan Yojana | |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector (CS) Scheme |
| Launched In | 2014 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Sector | Financial Inclusion |
| Overview | Equipping every individual with a bank account. |
Other Notable Scheme by the Central Scheme
Apart from the above popular schemes, there are many other less-known yet useful schemes that Indians should be aware of. Here are these schemes along with their associated ministries.
| Name of the Scheme | Associated Ministry |
| PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PM Indian Public Medicine Scheme, PMBJK) | Ministry of Chemical and Fertilisers |
| National Career Service | Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Namami Gange Programme | Ministry of Water Resources |
| Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Boys | Ministry of Women and Child Development, |
| Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan | Ministry of Education |
| Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development, |
| Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) | Ministry of Finance |
| PM Adarsh Gram Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Scheme for Adolescent Girls | Ministry of Women and Child Development, |
| Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) | The Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Programme (INSPIRE Programme) | The Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Clean Energy Research Initiative (CERI) | The Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) | The Ministry of Science and Technology |
| National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) | The Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana | The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Gramin Bhandaran Yojana | The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| PM’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) | The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act | The Ministry of Rural Development |
| National Mission on Nano Science and Technology | Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Janani Suraksha Yojana | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| National Creche Scheme | Ministry of Women and Child Development, |
| Pooled Finance Development Fund Scheme | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| National Health Mission | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Special Accelerated Road Development Programme (SARDP-NE) | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) |
| Livestock Insurance Scheme | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| National Pension System | Ministry of Finance |
| Integrated Child Development Services | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Urea subsidy | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers |
| Interlinking of Rivers Project | Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| National Child Labour Projects | Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| PM Gram Sadak Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Swadhar Greh Scheme | Ministry of Women and Child Development, |
| Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana | Ministry of Rural Development |
| PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana | MoHFW |
| Antyodaya Anna Yojana | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana | MoST |
| Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) |
| National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen | Ministry of Agriculture |
| National Social Assistance Scheme | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA) |
| National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme | Ministry of Finance |
| Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary | Ministry of Law and Justice |
Top 10 Schemes by Modi Government
Based on the number of beneficiaries, the following are the 10 best schemes by the Modi Government.
- Har Ghar Bank Account – Jan Dhan Yojana
- Har Ghar Pakka Ghar – PM Aawas Yojana
- Har Ghar Gas Cylinder – Ujjwala Yojana
- Har Ghar Jal – Jal Jeevan Mission
- Har Ghar Swasthya – Ayushman Yojana
- Har Ghar Ration – Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- Har Ghar Teeka – Integrated Child Development Services
- Digital India
- Make in India
- Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
Future Schemes of the Indian Government
Currently, the government is working on many of its futuristic plans. Let’s take a look at some of the schemes that you may see getting implemented in the future.
- Bharatmala Pariyojana – It is a mega project to boost transport infrastructure of India. Many new highways, border roads, bypasses, and corridors will be made to provide better connectivity for economic activities.
- Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) – An industrial hub or corridor will be developed between Delhi and Mumbai covering states like Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
- Inland Development Waterways Project – With the help of the World Bank, the government is planning to build 111 National Waterways in India. This will make it easier to transport commodities by ship. It will also contribute to India’s plan of having Zero carbon emissions by 2070.
- Narmada Valley Development Project – This is a huge project which involves building a network of canals with more than 3000 dams in the Narmada River basin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Indian government schemes so important?
These government schemes provide a roadmap for the development of the country. Prepared by experts, such schemes also remove vulnerabilities in the society.
Is there an official app to know about all schemes by the Indian government?
Yes, you can download and install the myScheme app. This app is developed by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to share information about government schemes.
What is the official name of the Prime Minister (PM) daughter scheme?
Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
To which fund can I pay if I want to donate to the Prime Minister of India?
You can donate to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
What is the name of the PM Modi Scheme for home loans?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
