Government Schemes

Master key welfare schemes, digital initiatives, and development programs introduced by the government (MGNREGA, PMJDY, Ayushman Bharat, Agnipath).

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I. Agriculture, Irrigation, and Rural Livelihood

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PM/Origin: First proposed in the 19th century by Arthur Cotton; modern grid proposed in the 1970s by Dr. K.L. Rao.
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti (managed by the National Water Development Agency).
Key Points: This large-scale civil engineering project aims to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals to enhance irrigation and groundwater recharge. It is split into Himalayan, Peninsular, and Intra-state components. Proponents argue it will solve water security issues, as India currently stores only 30 days of rainfall compared to 900 days in developed nations.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) (2005):
PM: Manmohan Singh (UPA Government); first proposed in 1991 by P.V. Narasimha Rao.
Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development.
Key Points: Enacted on August 23, 2005, it guaranteed at least 100 days of unskilled manual work per financial year to every rural household. It focused on creating durable assets like roads and canals while mandating that at least one-third (and aiming for 50%) of participants be women. In 2025, the act was repealed and replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.

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Master key welfare schemes, digital initiatives, and development programs introduced by the government (MGNREGA, PMJDY, Ayushman Bharat, Agnipath).

15 Mins Read 0 Practice MCQs Welfare & Governance

3 Subsections

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PM/Origin: First proposed in the 19th century by Arthur Cotton; modern grid proposed in the 1970s by Dr. K.L. Rao.
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti (managed by the National Water Development Agency).
Key Points: This large-scale civil engineering project aims to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals to enhance irrigation and groundwater recharge. It is split into Himalayan, Peninsular, and Intra-state components. Proponents argue it will solve water security issues, as India currently stores only 30 days of rainfall compared to 900 days in developed nations.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) (2005):
PM: Manmohan Singh (UPA Government); first proposed in 1991 by P.V. Narasimha Rao.
Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development.
Key Points: Enacted on August 23, 2005, it guaranteed at least 100 days of unskilled manual work per financial year to every rural household. It focused on creating durable assets like roads and canals while mandating that at least one-third (and aiming for 50%) of participants be women. In 2025, the act was repealed and replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.

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