Government Schemes Current Affairs — Last 12 months

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PM Internship Scheme opened to final-year graduate and postgraduate students

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 22 April 2026 expanded the eligibility of the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25, who must submit a No Objection Certificate from their institution.

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Atal Pension Yojana crosses 9 crore gross enrolments; FY 2025–26 sees record 1.35 crore new subscribers

The Atal Pension Yojana, administered by PFRDA, surpassed 9 crore total gross enrolments on 21 April 2026, after a record 1.35 crore enrolments in FY 2025–26.

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Skill Ministry reviews Vibrant Villages skilling; 74 proposals sanctioned for border villages

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship held a capacity-building and review workshop on the Vibrant Villages Programme in New Delhi on 21 April 2026, having sanctioned 74 skilling proposals so far.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Meghalaya Important

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches multi-scheme farm package in Tura; Ginger Mission to cover 15,000 more farmers

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma rolled out a multi-scheme agricultural support package at Tura on 20 April 2026, including an expansion of the state's Ginger Mission to more than 15,000 additional farmers.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Bihar Important

Minority Affairs Ministry signs MoU with IIT Patna under PM VIKAS to train 600 minority youth of Bihar in AI and analytics

The Ministry of Minority Affairs signed an MoU with IIT Patna under the PM VIKAS scheme, announced on 20 April 2026, to train 600 minority youth from Bihar in roles such as AI Technocrat and Business Analytics Executive.

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MSME Ministry trains 2,543 PM Vishwakarma artisans in AI tools; Telangana leads with 387

The Ministry of MSME said on 19 April 2026 that it has trained 2,543 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in using Artificial Intelligence tools, with Telangana contributing the most participants (387).

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Cabinet extends PMGSY-III till March 2028 with revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore

The Union Cabinet on 18 April 2026 approved continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to March 2028, raising its outlay to ₹83,977 crore from ₹80,250 crore.

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Government notifies Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus

The Government notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 on 13 April 2026 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore for commitments to Alternative Investment Funds backing deep tech, early growth-stage and innovative manufacturing startups, with SIDBI as the implementation agency.

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52 new applications approved under Round III of PLI Scheme for Textiles

The Government approved 52 new applications under Round III of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, with committed investment of ₹6,708 crore and expected turnover of ₹21,186 crore, the Ministry of Textiles said on 10 April 2026.

📋 Central Schemes 📍 Andhra Pradesh

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari turns three Prakasam villages into models of water resilience

Murugummi, Marella and Thangella villages in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, have become models of water resilience through community-led rainwater conservation under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on 9 April 2026.

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PM Mudra Yojana completes 11 years: 57.79 crore loans worth ₹40.07 lakh crore

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, launched on 8 April 2015, completed 11 years on 8 April 2026, with over 57.79 crore loans sanctioned and ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed.

📋 Central Schemes 📍 Maharashtra

Universal Parsi Registration Drive camp in Mumbai records 300 Jiyo Parsi registrations

A Universal Parsi Registration Drive camp held by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai on 4 April 2026 completed around 300 fresh registrations on the Jiyo Parsi portal.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

Andhra Pradesh rolls out free electricity for handloom and powerloom weavers from 1 April 2026

Andhra Pradesh announced on 31 March 2026 that handloom weaver households get up to 200 units and powerloom units up to 500 units of free power a month from 1 April 2026.

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🎓 Women & Child 📍 Rajasthan

Rajasthan CM transfers ₹1,000 each to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers; 10% honorarium hike from 1 April

On 30 March 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma transferred ₹1,000 each through DBT to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers for two uniforms, and announced a 10% honorarium increase from 1 April 2026.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Punjab Important

Punjab Cabinet approves Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: ₹1,000 a month for women, ₹1,500 for SC women

On 29 March 2026 the Punjab Cabinet approved the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, giving ₹1,000 a month to women and ₹1,500 to Scheduled Caste women through DBT.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Delhi

Van Dhan Conclave held at Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New Delhi

On 29 March 2026 MoS Durgadas Uikey inaugurated the Van Dhan Conclave, themed 'Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India', at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Telangana Important

Telangana launches 'Tholi Mudda' breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children

On 28 March 2026 Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launched 'Tholi Mudda', a breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children, and flagged off distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi teachers.

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💹 Economy 📍 India

PLI schemes attract ₹2.16 lakh crore investment and 14.39 lakh jobs across 14 sectors

As of 31 December 2025, PLI schemes across 14 sectors had attracted investment of over ₹2.16 lakh crore, incremental production of ₹20.41 lakh crore and 14.39 lakh jobs, the government said on 27 March 2026.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Meghalaya

Meghalaya becomes 12th state to sign reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

On 27 March 2026 Meghalaya became the twelfth state to sign a reform-linked MoU with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Uttarakhand Important

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Veer Udyami Yojana 2026 for ex-servicemen and former Agniveers

On 25 March 2026 the Uttarakhand Cabinet chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the Veer Udyami Yojana 2026, a supplement to the Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana, reserving 10% of its target for ex-servicemen and former Agniveers.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha sign reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

On 24 March 2026 Andhra Pradesh and Odisha signed reform-linked MoUs with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for sustainable, community-led rural drinking water supply, in the presence of Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Uttar Pradesh Important

UP Cabinet approves ₹2,916-crore Navayug Palika Yojana and a 5 MMT wheat procurement target

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath on 23 March 2026 approved the fully state-funded ₹2,916-crore Navayug Palika Yojana for urban bodies in 58 district headquarters and set a wheat procurement target of 5 million tonnes from 30 March to 15 June.

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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 operational guidelines released as Jal Mahotsav 2026 ends on World Water Day

On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which has been extended till December 2028, at the culmination of the 15-day Jal Mahotsav 2026.

📋 State Schemes 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha CM unveils 141 water projects worth ₹2,612 crore on World Water Day, launches 'Bindu' chatbot

On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled 141 water resources projects worth ₹2,612 crore in Bhubaneswar and launched the pilot of 'Bindu', an AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Haryana

Haryana CM hands over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in Gurugram

On 22 March 2026 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini handed over housing allotment keys to 2,709 beneficiaries at the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally in Kakrola village, Gurugram, and announced infrastructure projects for Badshahpur.