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The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is a public welfare scheme introduced by the Government of India, under which free food grains (5 kg per month) are provided to over 800 million poor and needy individuals. It was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains operational to this day. Under this scheme, free food grains, financial assistance, and other benefits are extended to poor families, farmers, women, and laborers. Its primary objective is to ensure food security, financial aid, and basic support for the economically vulnerable sections of society.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a crop insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016 to protect farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests and diseases. The scheme helps farmers get financial assistance in case of crop loss and encourages adoption of modern farming methods. It provides affordable insurance at low premium rates so that farmers can secure their income and continue farming without major financial losses. It covers a wide range of crops and helps farmers overcome losses during the farming season.

Pradhan Mantri Vikshit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is a government employment scheme launched by the Government of India under the leadership of Narendra Modi to create employment and increase formal employment in the country. The scheme aims to encourage companies to hire more workers by providing financial incentives to both employers and first-time employees. Under this scheme, eligible new employees registered with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) can get a financial incentive of up to Rs.15,000, while employers get government assistance for hiring additional workers. The scheme focuses on expanding social security coverage, supporting young job seekers and increasing employment opportunities in various sectors in India.

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched on 22 January 2015 to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and promote the welfare and education of the girl child. The scheme aims to prevent gender-biased sex selection, ensure the survival and protection of girls and encourage their education and participation in society. It also focuses on changing societal attitudes towards girls through awareness campaigns and community participation. The programme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Education to ensure that girls get equal opportunities and grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a pension scheme launched by the Government of India to help unorganised sector workers ensure a regular monthly income after retirement. The scheme was launched in 2015 and is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Under this scheme, subscribers contribute a small amount every month till the age of 60 and after retirement they receive a guaranteed monthly pension of between Rs. 1,000 and 5,000 depending on their contributions.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana 2026; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is a major healthcare scheme launched by the Government of India to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to poor and vulnerable families. It was launched in 2018 under the leadership of Narendra Modi. The scheme aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by providing free medical treatment and improving healthcare across the country. It has two main components: Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Under this scheme, eligible families can get cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for treatment in secondary and tertiary level hospitals in listed hospitals across India.

Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Bhujal Yojana - Atal Jal) is a project of the Bharatiya Janata Party, launched on 25 December 2019, on the 95th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is an initiative to ensure sustainable groundwater control (groundwater management) in rural areas through people's participation. The main objective of this Rs 6,000 crore project is to increase groundwater and reduce its use in water-stressed states of the country.