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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - December 2019

Dec 2019

Apr 14, 2025

Unified Health Coverage Scheme Rolled Out in Odisha

Odisha rolled out a unified health insurance scheme aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare for its residents. Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda, at an event held in Cuttack, inaugurated the distribution of the new Unified Ayushman Card, which integrated the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) with the state-sponsored Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).

Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025 to Give up to Rs. 4 Lakh Concessional Loan

The Telangana government rolled out the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025, aimed at promoting self-employment among youth from disadvantaged communities, including SC, ST, BC, Minorities, and EBC/EWS groups.
Under the scheme, eligible applicants can access concessional loans of up to Rs. 4 lakh to establish their own businesses, with implementation managed by respective development corporations.
To qualify for Telangana's Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme, applicants must meet income criteria — Rs. 1.5 lakh annually for rural residents and Rs. 2 lakh for urban dwellers. Age eligibility ranges from 21 to 55 years for non-agricultural businesses, and up to 60 years for agricultural and allied activities.

Apr 08, 2025

Prime Minister Lauds Transformative Impact of MUDRA Yojana on its 10th Anniversary

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) as the nation marked 10 years of MUDRA.
Celebrating a decade of empowering dreams and driving inclusive economic growth, the Prime Minister highlighted the pivotal role played by the MUDRA scheme in uplifting marginalised communities and promoting entrepreneurship across India.

Apr 07, 2025

Delhi Implements Ayushman Bharat Scheme & Became 35th State

Delhi became the 35th state or Union Territory to formally implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a flagship healthcare program by the Government of India. This initiative is a historic milestone for the national capital, as it will now allow Delhi's residents to access the benefits of the scheme. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hailed the decision as a significant step forward, ensuring that more people would benefit from the program's vast healthcare coverage. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh criticized the previous AAP government for delaying the rollout and stated that the registration for beneficiaries would start on April 10, 2025. The scheme has been operational in 34 other states and UTs, but Delhi's inclusion marks a crucial expansion, enhancing healthcare access for millions of people in the region.

Apr 05, 2025

Stand-Up India Scheme Marks 9 Years

The Stand-Up India Scheme completed nine years since its launch on April 5, 2016. Initiated by the Ministry of Finance under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the scheme was designed to empower Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up new enterprises.
Over the years, the Stand-Up India Scheme has evolved from a funding initiative into a transformative movement that has nurtured entrepreneurial dreams, generated employment, and contributed to inclusive economic growth. Since its inception, the scheme has seen a steady increase in sanctioned loan amounts—from Rs. 16,085.07 crore as of March 31, 2019, to a remarkable Rs. 61,020.41 crore by March 17, 2025. This growth underscores the expanding outreach and impact of the scheme across the nation.

Apr 04, 2025

The Assam Launches Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan

The Assam government launched its largest women entrepreneurship support initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, to promote self-employment among women. This ambitious scheme, launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Biswanath district, aims to empower 30 lakh women by providing seed capital of Rs. 10,000 each to help them establish or expand their micro-businesses. The scheme follows a multi-tiered financial assistance model, encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship and economic independence for women across the state.

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