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PM Vishwakarma Scheme – ₹3 lakh credit support for artisans Startup India registered 1.17 lakh+ startups as of 2024 India-UAE CEPA boosts bilateral trade to $85B target National Scholarship Portal – 104 scholarship schemes online India ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index 2023 PLI schemes attract ₹1.97 lakh crore investment PM Mudra Yojana – over 44 crore loans disbursed India-Australia ECTA – zero duty on 96% goods PM Vishwakarma Scheme – ₹3 lakh credit support for artisans Startup India registered 1.17 lakh+ startups as of 2024 India-UAE CEPA boosts bilateral trade to $85B target National Scholarship Portal – 104 scholarship schemes online India ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index 2023 PLI schemes attract ₹1.97 lakh crore investment
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PM Awas Yojana
Housing for All · Urban & Rural
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PM Scholarship Scheme
Up to ₹3,000/month for students
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Startup India Initiative
Tax exemptions & funding support
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
₹6,000/year direct to farmers
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Ayushman Bharat
₹5 lakh health cover per family
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Central Government

Key Government Schemes of India

Flagship programmes that directly impact millions of citizens — housing, health, agriculture, education and beyond.

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
HousingActive

Aims to provide affordable housing to urban and rural poor by 2024. Beneficiaries receive a subsidy of up to ₹2.67 lakh under Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS).

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Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
HealthActive

World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, covering 50 crore beneficiaries with ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.

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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Ministry of Agriculture
AgricultureActive

Provides ₹6,000/year in three equal instalments directly to farmers' bank accounts. Over 11 crore farmers benefit from this direct income support programme.

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
EnergyActive 2024

Provides rooftop solar panels to 1 crore households, delivering up to 300 units of free electricity per month. Subsidy of up to ₹78,000 per household.

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PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Ministry of MSME
ArtisansActive 2023

Supports traditional craftsmen and artisans with skill upgradation, modern tools, and collateral-free credit up to ₹3 lakh at subsidised 5% interest.

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Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry of Jal Shakti
WaterActive

Aims to provide piped drinking water to every rural household by 2024. As of 2024, over 14 crore rural households have been connected to tap water.

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Education & Youth

Student Benefits & Scholarships

India's youth has access to hundreds of schemes — from pre-matric scholarships to postdoctoral fellowships.

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National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Single-window platform for 104 scholarships from 7 ministries. Students can apply for Merit-cum-Means, Minority, OBC, SC/ST and disability scholarships online. Annual benefit up to ₹50,000.
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PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
Scholarship for wards of ex-servicemen and para-military personnel. Boys receive ₹2,500/month and girls receive ₹3,000/month for professional degree courses.
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INSPIRE Scholarship – DST
₹80,000/year for top 1% students in Class XII pursuing natural sciences. Fellowship worth ₹5 lakh for Ph.D. in science. Funded by the Department of Science & Technology.
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AICTE Student Loan Interest Subsidy
Full interest subsidy during the moratorium period (course + 1 year) for students with annual family income under ₹4.5 lakh pursuing technical education.
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Ishan Uday – North East Scholarship
Special scholarship for students from North Eastern region pursuing general degree courses. Awards ₹5,400–7,800/month for UG and PG students.
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Entrepreneurs & Innovators

India's Startup Ecosystem

India is the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem. Here are the most impactful programmes for founders.

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Startup India
DPIIT-recognised startups get 3-year income tax exemption, fast-track patent filing, and access to ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds.
Fund of Funds: ₹10,000 Cr
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PM Mudra Yojana
Micro-credit loans from ₹50,000 to ₹10 lakh for small businesses under Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun categories — no collateral required.
Loan: Up to ₹10 Lakh
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PLI Scheme
Production Linked Incentive across 14 sectors including electronics, pharma, textiles, and food processing. Designed to make India a global manufacturing hub.
Outlay: ₹1.97 Lakh Cr
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SIDBI ASPIRE
Seed and early-stage funding for rural enterprises and agri-based startups. Promotes innovation in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities through incubation support.
Seed Fund: ₹50K–₹20 Lakh
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Digital India Programme
Building digital infrastructure and enabling tech startups. Covers digital literacy, BPO promotion, and GeM (Government e-Marketplace) with 60+ lakh registered sellers.
Budget: ₹14,903 Cr (2024–25)
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iDEX – Defence Innovation
Funding up to ₹1.5 crore for startups building defence and aerospace technology. Connects innovators directly with Indian Armed Forces for deployment.
Grant: Up to ₹1.5 Crore
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IndiaAI Mission
₹10,372 crore allocation to build AI compute infrastructure, AI startups ecosystem, and the IndiaAI Compute Facility with 10,000+ GPUs for researchers and companies.
Outlay: ₹10,372 Crore
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Stand-Up India
Loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman per bank branch for greenfield enterprise creation.
Loan: ₹10 Lakh–₹1 Crore
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India & The World

India's Global Collaborations

Trade agreements, bilateral partnerships, and opportunities for foreign businesses and students in India — and vice versa.

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United States
India-US Strategic Partnership covers defence, tech, space, and education. iCET initiative accelerates semiconductor, AI, and quantum cooperation. US is India's largest trading partner at $128B.
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United Kingdom
India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations ongoing. Chevening scholarships, Living Bridge cultural programme, and a Technology Partnership covering fintech and health-tech.
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UAE
India-UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) came into force in May 2022. Targets $100B bilateral trade. UPI is accepted across UAE for payments by Indian diaspora.
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Germany
India-EU FTA negotiations advancing. Germany offers DAAD scholarships, Skilled Worker Act for Indian professionals, and is a major investor in India's green hydrogen projects.
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Australia
India-Australia ECTA (Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement) eliminates duties on 96% of Australian goods to India. Education partnership includes student visa pathways and joint research.
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Japan
India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Japan is the second-largest source of ODA (Official Development Assistance) to India. Bullet train project, Smart Cities, and MEXT scholarships for Indian students.
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Singapore
Singapore is India's 7th largest trading partner and largest FDI source from ASEAN. UPI-PayNow linkage is live. India-Singapore CECA covers 100% goods trade over 10 years.
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Canada
India-Canada CEPA negotiations paused but strong diaspora ties continue. Canada hosts 1M+ Indian students. Provincial nominee programmes offer pathways for Indian skilled professionals.
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June 10, 2025 · Govt Schemes
PM Awas Yojana 2.0: Who Qualifies and How to Apply in 2025
The government has extended PMAY with a new urban component targeting 10 million homes by 2027. Here's the complete eligibility, subsidy calculator, and step-by-step application guide.
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June 5, 2025 · Students
Top 15 Scholarships for Indian Students in 2025 — Full List
From Inspire Scholarships for science students to state-level merit awards, we've compiled every major scholarship with eligibility, amount, and last dates for Indian students this year.
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May 28, 2025 · Startups
How to Get DPIIT Recognition for Your Startup — Step-by-Step 2025
DPIIT recognition unlocks tax exemptions, fast-track IPR, and government tenders. This complete walkthrough covers the registration process, documents required, and common mistakes to avoid.
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May 20, 2025 · Global
India-UK FTA: What It Means for Indian Businesses, Students & Workers
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, expected to be finalised in 2025, could add $28B to bilateral trade. We break down what it means for exporters, students seeking UK visas, and Indian workers in the UK.
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