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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - January 2024

Jan 2024

Dec 03, 2025

Karnataka Introduces e-Swathu 2.0 for Rural Property Digitalisation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has launched the upgraded e-Swathu 2.0, a digital platform aimed at regularising rural properties in Karnataka. The system is expected to generate up to Rs. 2,000 crore in revenue by bringing 95 lakh properties in gram panchayats under the tax net.

Nov 30, 2025

Assam Launches 'Prerona' Scheme to Support 4.4 lakh Class 10 Students

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the 'Prerona' scheme, a new support system for students preparing for the Class 10 board examinations. The initiative, meant to steady the academic path of adolescent learners, marks one of the state's strongest pushes to narrow school-level inequalities.
Under the scheme, every Class 10 examinee will receive INR 300 a month until their board exams conclude. The money is meant to help students buy basic study materials and maintain a minimum nutrition during their preparation period. Officials said the first transfer has already been made, with the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations scheduled for February next year.

Nov 28, 2025

Cabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing

The Union Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a Rs. 7,280 crore scheme to promote manufacturing sintered rare-earth permanent magnets (REPM), marking India's first attempt to build an integrated domestic supply chain for the critical material.
The 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' aims to create a production capacity of 6,000 tonnes of REPM a year to meet growing demand from sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, aerospace, and defence, ultimately boosting local manufacturing competitiveness and the broader energy transition.
Under the scheme, five beneficiaries will be selected through a global competitive bidding process, with each eligible for up to 1,200 tonnes per annum capacity.

Nov 27, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Launches 'Rythanna Meekosam' to Empower Farmers

The Andhra Pradesh government launched a large-scale initiative titled 'Rythanna Mee Kosam', a farmer-centric programme designed to provide long-term support under a Five-Point Formula. Spearheaded by Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, the program was inaugurated in Krishna district, and runs till November 29.
The core of Rythanna Meekosam is a Five-Point Formula that focuses on,
Water Security
Demand-Based Cultivation
Agri-Tech Adoption
Food Processing Expansion
Comprehensive Government Backing

Nov 19, 2025

PM Fasal Bima Yojana Expands to Cover Crop Loss

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been expanded to include crop losses caused by wild animal attacks and inundation of paddy fields, starting with the Kharif season of 2026. This is a significant upgrade to the scheme, providing much-needed insurance relief to farmers suffering from localised damages that were previously excluded. The announcement was made by the Union Agriculture Ministry in response to longstanding demands by farmers, particularly from regions bordering forests and flood-prone zones.
PMFBY is a centrally sponsored crop insurance scheme launched in 2016. It protects farmers from financial losses due to natural disasters, pests, and diseases affecting their crops. The scheme is available for both loanee and non-loanee farmers.

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