Ministry of Rural Development

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM): Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Launched in: It was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in 2011 as a restructured version of Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna(SGSY). In 2015, the program was renamed as Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana(DAY-NRLM). Objective: It looks to create efficient and effective institutional platforms …

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) Scheme: The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) scheme was launched in 10 States in 2021. It will roll out across the country by March 2022. Key Features of the Scheme: Under the scheme, authorities issue a 14-digit identification number based on Geo-coordinates to every plot of land in the country. Also known as …

Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme – USPC Prelims Read More »

Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Aim: To digitize and modernize land records and develop a centralised land record management system. Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2008. The programme was previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP). Schemes Merged under the programme: Two Centrally sponsored schemes namely Computerisation of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue …

Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme – USPC Prelims Read More »

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Rural Development Aim: SVEP is aimed at creating an ecosystem for rural population to be able start their own enterprises for sustainable livelihood. About SVEP: The SVEP is implemented by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development, as a sub-scheme since 2016. Its aims are to …

Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Rural Development Objective: To ensure integrated development of the selected village across multiple areas such as agriculture, health, education, sanitation, environment, livelihoods etc. Scheme: Launched on birth anniversary of Jayprakash Narayan SAGY was launched in 2014 under which each Member of Parliament will take the responsibility of developing physical and institutional …

Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Ministry : Ministry of Rural Development Program: It is a social security and welfare programme to provide support to aged persons, widows, disabled persons and bereaved families on death of primary bread winner, belonging to below poverty line households. It comprises of five schemes, namely : Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira …

National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Launched in: It was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in 2011 as a restructured version of Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna(SGSY). In 2015, the program was renamed as Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana(DAY-NRLM). Objective: It looks to create efficient and effective institutional platforms for the rural poor. It will enable SHGs to …

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Rural Development Objective: To enhance the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work Program: It is a social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work‘ All …

MGNREGA – UPSC Prelims Read More »

Ministry/Department : Ministry of Rural Development Objective: To provide all-weather road connectivity to all eligible unconnected habitations. Scheme: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme The programme envisages connecting all eligible unconnected habitations with : A population of 500 persons and above in plain areas 250 persons and above in Hill States, Tribal (Schedule-V) areas, the …

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) – USPC Prelims Read More »

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Rural Development Aim: To provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families. People who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses are eligible for benefits. Scheme: It is implemented in rural areas across the country except Delhi and Chandigarh Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are identified as per the housing deprivation …

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin – UPSC Prelims Read More »