Maharashtra Department Schemes Update 2026
Maharashtra, with a geographical area of 3,07,713 sq. km as the third largest state and a population of approximately 12.96 crore as of 2026 projections
Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes
Mapping the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): Policies, Schemes and Initiatives
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) came into being as an independent Ministry on 15 October 1999, formed by merging the erstwhile Department of Statistics with the Department of Programme Implementation. Its statistical lineage traces back to foundational institutions conceptualized by P.C. Mahalanobis is regarded as the architect of India's statistical system who established the National Sample Survey (NSS) in 1950, followed by the creation of the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) in 1951.
Kerala’s Old-Age Pension Landscape: The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (1995)
Angela Rajeev Background The ‘Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)’ is the largest facet of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and has been run by the Ministry of Rural Development since 1995 (Ministry of Rural Development, 2025).…
Learning Crisis in Indian Education
India's education system presents a paradox. On paper, the country has achieved near-universal access to schooling, with government data showing a Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of almost 100% at the primary level (UDISE+, 2022). Nearly every child of primary school age is enrolled in a classroom somewhere.
Karkhandar Scheme 2021: Reviving Traditional Crafts and Artisan Skills in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir's handicraft sector combines household-based production, specialised craft skills and a large network of small artisans. The sector includes carpets, Pashmina, Kani and Sozni shawls, papier-mâché, walnut wood carving, Khatamband, embroidery and several regional crafts. According to the J&K Economic Survey 2025-26, the Handicrafts and Handloom sector provides livelihoods to approximately 4.45 lakh artisans. The same survey reports 6,969 registered cooperative societies supporting these artisans and 634 training centres offering one-year and two-year programmes. Around 6,000-7,000 trainees complete these wider training programmes each year.
Indian Ports Act (2025): Reforming India’s Port Governance and Maritime Competitiveness
India’s ports are critical to its trade competitiveness, handling nearly 95% of the country’s trade by volume and around 70% by value. Beyond facilitating imports and exports, port efficiency affects the cost, speed and reliability of entire supply chains, influencing India’s ability to integrate into global value chains.
India’s National Cyber Security Strategy 2020: Assessing Institutional Gaps and the Need for a New Strategy
India's first national cybersecurity policy was the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP) 2013, which came into effect on July 2, 2013