Government Schemes Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Centre approves incentive scheme to expand household PNG connections
The Centre on 18 August 2026 approved an Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections, effective 1 September 2026, giving city gas firms extra low-priced APM gas for each new billed household connection.
₹3,942-crore Amended BharatNet agreement signed for Chhattisgarh
Digital Bharat Nidhi signed an agreement on 18 August 2026 to roll out the Amended BharatNet Program in Chhattisgarh under the state-led model, with ₹3,942 crore of support covering 11,682 gram panchayats.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Shivraj Singh Chouhan hands over 2.89 lakh PMAY-G houses to Rajasthan at Baran
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 17 August 2026 delivered 2.89 lakh pucca houses worth ₹3,473 crore to Rajasthan under PMAY-G at a state-level event in Baran.
MeitY approves 31 more ECMS proposals; 106 projects approved so far
The Ministry of Electronics and IT on 17 August 2026 approved 31 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking total approvals to 106 projects worth ₹69,548 crore.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Amit Shah launches ₹6,453 crore Rajasthan projects in Alwar, including dairy plants
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on 16 August 2026 inaugurated and laid foundation stones for Rajasthan Government projects worth ₹6,453 crore across 17 districts from Alwar.
West Bengal launches Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, becoming the 36th State to implement it
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 16 August 2026 launched Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in the State, along with a State health insurance scheme for families not covered by it.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
80th Independence Day: PM announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, 100 GW nuclear goal and 'Sapt Dhara'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, announced AI skilling for one crore youth in a year, a 100 GW nuclear power target by 2047 and a new goal of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹755.83 crore gold-ring scheme for newborns in first I-Day speech
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in his first Independence Day address at Fort St. George on 15 August 2026, announced a ₹755.83 crore gold-ring gift scheme for newborns in State-run hospitals from 15 September.
Odisha scraps six-attempt cap for civil services exam, extends free textbooks to Classes IX–X
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Independence Day 2026 that the six-attempt limit for the Odisha Civil Services exam is removed and free textbooks will now cover Classes IX and X.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces AI education from Class 6 and a government AI university
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, in his first Independence Day speech on 15 August 2026, announced AI education in schools from Class 6 and said the State is working on India's first government-owned AI university in Bengaluru.
Telangana targets $1 trillion economy by 2034, extends pensions to 2.25 lakh more: CM Revanth Reddy at Golconda Fort
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, speaking at Golconda Fort on 15 August 2026, set targets of a $1 trillion state economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047 and extended social security pensions to 2.25 lakh more people.
Chennai startup Aheesa's VIHAAN broadband chip, built on VEGA processor, achieves first-pass silicon
MeitY said on 15 August 2026 that DLI Scheme-backed Chennai startup Aheesa Digital Innovations achieved first-pass silicon success with VIHAAN, a fibre broadband chip built on the indigenous VEGA microprocessor.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces integrated Youth Policy for skill, innovation and employment
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new integrated 'Youth Policy' at the state's Independence Day function at Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow, on 15 August 2026.
Madhya Pradesh to observe 2027 as 'Year of Youth', CM Mohan Yadav announces on Independence Day
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, on 15 August 2026 that the state will observe 2027 as the 'Year of Youth', after 2025's Year of Investment and Employment and 2026's Year of Farmers' Welfare.
Tribal Affairs Ministry releases National Framework for strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and NITI Aayog Member R. Balasubramaniam on 15 August 2026 released a National Framework and Operational Guidelines for strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with Rs 84,084 crore outlay
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan', a Central Sector Scheme of the Petroleum Ministry with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore up to FY 2030-31 to boost offshore oil and gas exploration.
Cabinet approves PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW floating solar with storage, outlay Rs 5,070 crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh of energy storage at an outlay of Rs 5,070 crore.
Cabinet approves continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 3.15 lakh crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN for 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore.
Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced aid to sports federations with Rs 36,441 crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31.
MP CM Mohan Yadav distributes Rs 300 crore loans to self-help groups at Thandla, Jhabua
On 31 July 2026 Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav distributed Rs 300 crore in loans to self-help groups across the state under the MP State Rural Livelihood Mission at Thandla in Jhabua district.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Telangana announces pensions for all thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia patients from 15 August
On 30 July 2026 Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announced pensions for all thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia patients in the state, with distribution to begin from 15 August 2026.
Punjab expands Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan and Rishikesh
On 30 July 2026 Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana, adding free pilgrimages to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan and Rishikesh from 1 August.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
MNRE's New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA gives 100% central aid to electrify PVTG and tribal habitations
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that its New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA provides 100% Central Financial Assistance for off-grid solar electrification of PVTG and tribal households.
Bihar Cabinet approves filling 22,891 anganwadi posts and Bihar Sports Policy 2026
On 29 July 2026 the Bihar Cabinet chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary approved selection guidelines to fill 22,891 anganwadi worker and helper posts and cleared the Bihar Sports Policy 2026.
Rajasthan transfers Rs 250 crore via DBT for school uniforms to 40 lakh students; launches Mission Padho Rajasthan campaign
On Guru Purnima, 29 July 2026, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma transferred Rs 250 crore through DBT for free school uniforms to over 40 lakh students of Classes 1–8 and launched a reading campaign under Mission Padho Rajasthan.