Overview of Important Government Schemes in India

How many schemes are there in India?

Schemes that are wholly funded by the central government are referred to as "central sector schemes" (CS), whereas schemes that are partially funded by the center and implemented by the states are referred to as "centrally sponsored schemes" (CSS). There are 740 central sector (CS) schemes in India's Union budget for 2022.

What is the PM free education scheme?

PMSS (Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme) Scholarships are available for education at a variety of technical colleges (medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, MBA, MCA, and other AICTE/UGC-approved equivalent technical institutes). The Scheme went into effect in 2006.

What is APJ Abdul Kalam scholarship?

Awards for the Abdul Kalam Scholarship 2023. The selected students will receive a 6,000 per year scholarship to pursue a 3-year diploma study at a government/aided polytechnic. This grant covers 50% of the selected candidates' tuition fees for one year alone.

What is STARS scheme?

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, will implement and oversee the Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences (STARS) to promote translational, India-centric research in sciences.

What is the PM scheme for agriculture?

Under the Scheme an income support of Rs. 6000/- per year is provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal installments of Rs. 2000/- each every four months. Definition of family for the Scheme is husband, wife and minor children.