Government Schemes

Major welfare and development schemes of the Government of India — with their launch year and purpose — a high-yield quick reference for competitive exams.

Major Central Government Schemes

SchemeYearPurpose
MGNREGA2005Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment in rural areas
PM Jan Dhan Yojana2014Financial inclusion — bank accounts for all
Swachh Bharat Mission2014Nationwide cleanliness & sanitation drive
Make in India2014Boost domestic manufacturing & investment
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao2015Save & educate the girl child
Digital India2015Digital infrastructure & e-governance
Atal Pension Yojana2015Pension scheme for the unorganised sector
PM Ujjwala Yojana2016Free LPG connections to BPL households
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)2018Health insurance up to ₹5 lakh per family per year
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi2019Income support of ₹6,000/year to farmers

Note: Scheme details, coverage and benefit amounts are revised periodically — confirm the latest figures before your exam.