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How Many Schemes are There in India

How Many Schemes are There in India

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Mar 30, 2023 04:25 PM IST

Introduction

Every year several schemes are launched by the government of India. There are a total of 750 central sector schemes, and if we talk about central-sponsored schemes then it's 65(+7+). These schemes are launched for the social and economic Welfare of the country and also for solving many social and economical problems that every Indian face. These schemes address the concern of citizens over problems they have to come across over their lifetime. For the schemes, to launch the central and state government invest the required amount so that everyone can take benefits from these schemes. Now let's talk about five important schemes in India:

1.Pradhanmantri Aawas Yojana

This scheme was first launched on 25th June 2015. The aim of this scheme is to provide housing to urban people. If we talk about the given priority of this scheme then there are total of 4041 towns in the entire urban area of India and 500 class one cities are given priority. This scheme also promotes eco-friendly technology because the construction of houses includes sustainable, good and eco-friendly technology. In this scheme, the interest rate is 6.5% per annum and also disabled people and senior citizens can get the preference ground floors. This scheme is very beneficial for those citizens who want their own house for a better life.

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2.Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

This scheme was launched by our Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi in 2015.The main goal of the scheme is to provide better education to every girl child and also encourage others as well as their family to do the same. The main motive is to spread awareness about girls' education.There are total two main reason for this scheme to launch first one is rising criminal cases against women and second is low sex ratio.This scheme was launched in Haryana because the sex ratio of females is lowest in this state.This scheme is an perfect initiative towards the reduction of sex discrimination and for also providing girls with their social and financial independence.

3.Jal Jivan Yojana

This scheme was launched in 2019.The main aim of the scheme is to ensure the water supply and water connection to every ruler household by 2024. This scheme also includes the functional tap connection to school, GP building, help centre, anganwadi Wellness centre and also the treatment of Greywater in our country. There is only 4% of the world's freshwater resources in India.There are over 250 districts that are now under water stress. And if we talk about a report of the National Commission for Women then in Rajasthan an average woman walks over 2.5 km to reach a water source.This is a very bad condition and this scheme was launched to cure all these conditions and provide a better water system specially in a ruler household.

4.Make in India

This scheme was launched on 25th September 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The main aim of this scheme is to attract foreign companies to set up their factories and companies in our country and also invest in our economy.This scheme promotes Indian destinations, manufacturing, designs etc.This scheme also takes a very great step to increase the employment of our country by raising the level of manufacturing sector in India.This will also increase the Indian economy.Under this scheme, there are total 25 sectors that include automobiles, biotechnology, defence, production, mining, shipping, road and highways etc

5.Ayushman Bharat

This scheme was launched on 23rd September 2018 by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main aim of the scheme is to provide better health care to around 50 crores of individuals that belong to the lower-income group.Under this scheme over 10 crores, Indian families get 5 lakh as health cover. These schemes initiate better health conditions for the poor in our nation.This scheme is one of the largest HealthCare schemes that are funded by the state and the basic eligibility for the scheme is poor financial condition.

Conclusion

All these schemes provide a better Lifestyle, education, water resources, and Healthcare and also improve employment opportunities. All Indian citizens that are eligible for the schemes can benefit from them. There is no discrimination against any religion or caste under these schemes.The only initiative of all the schemes is to make our country great and better and also aware citizens about their own rights so that they can make their future more brighter.

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