Delhi Launches 'Ayushman Vay Vandana' Scheme Offering Free Rs. 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+
The Delhi government introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, offering comprehensive health insurance coverage of Rs. 10 lakh to citizens aged 70 years and above. The initiative focuses on delivering free health services, annual check-ups, and secure digital health records to ensure the dignity, care, and health security of Delhi's senior population.
The first set of Vay Vandana health cards were distributed at an event attended by CM Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Apr 20, 2025
TN CM Launches Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam Scheme
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin launched the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT), artisans development scheme named after former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, rejecting the Centre's PM Vishwakarma Scheme in its present form.
Unlike the Vishwakarma Scheme, the DMK government's programme does not discriminate people on the basis of caste but encouraged caste inclusivity, the CM said at the launch of his government's version.
Apr 15, 2025
UP's Zero Poverty Scheme to be Named after Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
On the occasion of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the upcoming 'Zero Poverty' Mission will be named after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. The scheme aims to uplift every underprivileged and deprived individual above the poverty line. While paying tribute in Lucknow, Yogi criticized opposition parties for disrespecting Ambedkar's legacy and emphasised the BJP's efforts to preserve and promote his ideals.
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.