The Government of India has launched numerous social welfare schemes aimed at empowering citizens, boosting economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life across various sectors. These initiatives focus on rural and urban development, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, social security, and more.
Government schemes in India are broadly categorized into two types:
- Central Sector Schemes (CS): Fully funded and implemented by the Central Government.
- Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS): Primarily funded by the Central Government but implemented by State Governments.
Together, these schemes strive to promote inclusive growth, reduce inequality, and build a stronger, self-reliant nation.
👉 Below table contains the list of major Central Government Schemes along with their key focus areas.
| Scheme/Program | Date of Launch | Objective |
| Atal Pension Yojana (APY) | May 9, 2015 | Pension for unorganized sector (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan | Self-reliant India mission | |
| Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) | September 23, 2018 | Health insurance scheme (launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) |
| Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana | January 22, 2015 | Save and educate the girl child (launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development) |
| Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM & NULM) | September 25, 2014 | Enchancing livelihood mission for rural and urban poor (launched by Ministry of Rural Development (NRLM) and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (NULM)) |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana | July 25, 2015 | Electrification of rural areas to ensure 24×7 power supply (launched by Ministry of Power) |
| Digital India | July 1, 2015 | To promote digital literacy and e-governance in India (launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) |
| e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) | April 14, 2016 | Online trading platform for agri-products (launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| Gold Monetisation Scheme | November 4, 2015 | Mobilizing the country’s idle gold and converting it into productive assets (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Janani Suraksha Yojana | 2005 | Safe motherhood program to reduce maternal mortality under National Health Mission (launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) |
| Kisan Vikas Patra | 2014 | Small investment savings scheme to encourage long term financial discipline (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Make in India | September 25, 2014 | Boosting manufacturing in India (launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry) |
| National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) | 2016 | Promotion of apprenticeships to enhance skills and employability (launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) |
| National Sports Talent Search Scheme | February 20, 2015 | Identification and nurturing of sports talent at a young age (launched by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports) |
| Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Yojana | October 16, 2014 | Enhancing labor welfare and improving working conditions (launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment) |
| PM EVIDYA | May 17, 2020 | Digital education initiative to enhance online learning (launched by Ministry of Education) |
| PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme | June 29, 2020 | To promote the formalization of micro food processing enterprises and enhance food processing capacity (launched by Ministry of Food Processing Industries) |
| PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana | March 26, 2020 | Free ration distribution to support the poor (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) | 2015 | Short-term skill development training to enhance employability (launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) |
| PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) | July 1, 2015 | Irrigation and water use efficiency to improve agricultural productivity (launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| PM KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) | February 19, 2019 | To provide energy security to farmers by promoting solar energy and irrigation solutions (launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) |
| PM Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi | June 1, 2020 | Providing financial support to street vendors to help them become self-reliant (launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) |
| PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) | December 1, 2018 | Direct income support to farmers to ensure their financial stability (launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) | November 2016 | Providing housing for all, ensuring affordable homes for the homeless (launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) |
| Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | January 18, 2016 | Crop insurance scheme to safeguard farmers from crop loss due to natural calamities (launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana (PMGAY) | November 20, 2016 | Providing housing to rural poor with financial support for construction (launched by Ministry of Rural Development) |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | August 28, 2014 | Universal bank accounts (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) | May 9, 2015 | Provides a life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh in case of death due to any reason (natural or accidental) – launched by Ministry of Finance: (launched by ) |
| Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana | September 10, 2020 | To promote sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector (launched by Department of Fisheries) |
| Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) | April 8, 2015 | Microfinance to small businesses for expansion and employment generation (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) | May 9, 2015 | Ministry of Finance: Provides a Personal accident insurance cover of ₹1 lakh in case of disability due to accident (launched by ) |
| Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) | Employment generation through micro-enterprises (launched by Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) | |
| Rashtriya Gokul Mission | December 16, 2014 | Development and conservation of indigenous breeds of cows (launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan | School education reform to improve education quality (launched by Ministry of Education) | |
| Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana | Developing model villages with comprehensive socio-economic growth (launched by Ministry of Rural Development) | |
| Skill India Mission | July 15, 2015 | Skill training programs to Youth and empower them with industry-relevant skills (launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) |
| Stand-Up India | April 5, 2016 | Providing loans to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to promote entrepreneurship (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| Startup India | January 16, 2016 | To encourage and promote startups in India, fostering innovation and job creation (launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry) |
| Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana | January 22, 2015 | A savings scheme for the girl child to secure her future education and marriage (launched by Ministry of Finance) |
| SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Technology) | April 24, 2020 | To provide clear land ownership records using technology and help rural citizens access formal credit (launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj) |
| Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | October 2, 2014 | A nationwide cleanliness and sanitation campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve cleanliness (launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) |