Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, established in 2004, is responsible for overseeing the decentralization process and strengthening local self-governance in India.
Category Policy Update
Kudumbashree (1998): The Power of Self-Help Groups Transforming Lives at the Grassroots
Kudumbashree, meaning “prosperity of the family” in Malayalam, is a participatory poverty eradication and women empowerment mission initiated by the Government of Kerala in 1998.
Mapping Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: Schemes and Programmes- Part 2
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was allocated a budget of ₹21,936 crore for the financial year 2024-25, which is a 52% increase from the previous year's budget of ₹16,549 crore.
Mission GatiShakti: A Transformational Blueprint for India’s Infrastructure and Connectivity (2021)
Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan represents a paradigm shift in infrastructure development aimed at propelling India into a competitive global economy.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme 2023- Empowering India’s Artisans and Craftspeople
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, is a pivotal government initiative targeting India's vast community of artisans and craftspeople, traditionally referred to as “Vishwakarmas.”
Mission Vatsalya 2009: Protecting, Empowering, and Transforming Childhoods
Mission Vatsalya, a centrally sponsored initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, strives to provide comprehensive care and protection for children across India.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) 2018
The Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is a significant initiative aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India.