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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - January 2022

Jan 2022

Sep 18, 2025

MNRE Launches India's first National Geothermal Energy Policy

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched the National Policy on Geothermal Energy in 2025.
Briefing the media on the Policy that afternoon, Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Ministry Santosh Sarangi said the idea behind this policy was to bring together all stakeholders. He said there is huge potential for using thermal energy for cooling.
The Policy will encourage research, inter ministerial collaboration, and adoption of global best practices for geothermal energy development.
The regulatory and stewardship responsibilities for geothermal energy shall be with the Ministry.
Ten geothermal provinces were identified in India. These included Himalayas, Cambay Basin, Aravalli, Mahanadi basin and Godavari Basin. The estimated potential for geothermal energy in India is about 10 Gigawatt.
The National Policy on Geothermal Energy targets integration of geothermal energy with India's Net Zero emissions by 2070 and renewable energy goals.
There is scope for diverse applications, including electricity generation and space heating and cooling, agriculture, tourism and desalination.
The Policy encourages research and development of advanced systems such as hybrid geothermal solar plants, and retrofitting abandoned oil wells.
It lays emphasis on local innovation, joint ventures, and repurposing oil and gas infrastructure.
It aims to build a robust public-private ecosystem for long term development of Geothermal Sector.

Sep 17, 2025

PM Modi Launches 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', Poshan Maah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' along with the eighth edition of Poshan Maah in September 2025, marking what the government described as India's largest-ever women and child health mobilisation drive.
The initiative, jointly spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), focuses on preventive, promotive and curative health services for women, adolescent girls and children.
As part of the campaign, more than one lakh health camps will be organised across the country from September 17 to October 2, with daily camps in all government health facilities.
The Abhiyaan will cover screening for non-communicable diseases, cancers, anaemia, tuberculosis, sickle cell disease, and maternal health, besides providing nutrition counselling, menstrual hygiene promotion and awareness sessions on lifestyle and mental health.

PM Vishwakarma & National SC-ST Hub Mega Conclave in Bodh Gaya

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India organised 'PM Vishwakarma and National SC-ST Hub Mega Conclave' in September 2025, at the International Convention Center, Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
The event was held in commemoration of the second anniversary of PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme on September 17, 2023 to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades with the aim of transforming them to successful entrepreneurs.
The Scheme provides benefits to artisans and craftspeople with Recognition, Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Credit Support, Incentive for Digital Transaction and Marketing Support.
Further, for inclusive growth, the 'National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme' was launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in October 2016 with the objective of augmenting the capacity of SC-ST entrepreneurs and to empower them to participate in public procurement process and to fulfill the mandated target of 4% public procurement from SC-ST MSEs.
Several initiatives have been undertaken to boost entrepreneurship amongst SC/STs in skilling/capacity building, market linkages, finance facilitation, tender bid participation, etc.

Aug 30, 2025

Bihar Cabinet Clears 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' to boost women's employment

In a progressive step towards women empowerment and economic inclusion, the Bihar government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. The scheme aims to promote self-employment among women through financial assistance and infrastructural support, helping improve livelihoods and reduce out-migration.
At the core of the scheme is the provision of ₹10,000 as initial financial aid to one woman per family in Bihar. This amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and timely disbursal.

Aug 28, 2025

Cabinet Extends PM SVANidhi Scheme Till 2030 with ₹7,332 crore Outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. The lending period, which was earlier valid till December 31, 2024, has now been extended to March 31, 2030. The total outlay for the restructured scheme is ₹7,332 crore.
Under the new provisions, the loan amount in the first and second tranches has been increased. The first tranche will now provide up to ₹15,000, instead of ₹10,000 earlier, and the second tranche has been raised to ₹25,000 from ₹20,000. The third tranche of ₹50,000 remains unchanged. Beneficiaries who repay the second loan will also become eligible for a UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card.

Aug 26, 2025

TN Chief Minister Stalin Inaugurates Expansion of Breakfast Scheme to Govt-aided Schools in Urban...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated the expansion of the 'Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme,' part of the flagship initiatives of the DMK government, to urban areas in the state.
Stalin, along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, who took part in the event as the chief guest, served food to children at St Joseph's Primary School, marking the launch of the scheme.
The expansion marks the 5th phase of the scheme's implementation, which is set to benefit 3.06 lakh more children belonging to 2,429 schools.

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