Current Affairs 2024 – Most popular welfare schemes in India

Welfare Schemes of Government of India (2024)

1. PMGDISHA (Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan)
   This scheme was enhanced in 2024 to focus on rural digital literacy, ensuring that millions of rural people gain the skills needed to use digital devices, apps, and online services effectively.
2. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
   The scheme was strengthened in 2024 to increase the financial assistance provided to elderly, widowed, and differently-abled persons who live below the poverty line.
3. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
   In 2024, the government extended the KCC scheme to include support for the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors, providing loans for purchasing equipment, livestock, and more.
4. Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)
   The 2024 expansion of the Jal Jeevan Mission focused on providing piped drinking water to urban areas, aiming to address water scarcity and improve health outcomes in cities and towns.
5. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
   PMSSY in 2024 received a boost to enhance the healthcare infrastructure across India, with new AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) hospitals being established in underserved areas.
6. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)
   In 2024, this mission was further strengthened to support street vendors, provide skills training, and promote self-employment opportunities in urban areas.
7. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
   Launched to create an interoperable digital health ecosystem, this scheme in 2024 aims to enhance healthcare delivery by digitalizing health records and enabling seamless access to medical services across India.
8. PM Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya)
   The Saubhagya scheme in 2024 aimed to extend electricity access to all households, with a special focus on remote and rural areas.
9. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)
   FAME India Scheme Phase II in 2024 incentivized the adoption of electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure across the country to promote green mobility.
10. Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
    The Indian Government launched the seed funding scheme in 2024 to help early-stage startups with financial support, mentoring, and incubation services to foster innovation.