7 Important Schemes Launched By Narendra Modi Government
Swachh Bharat Mission October 2014
To achieve a clean and open-defecation-free India by October 2019. The scheme focused on constructing toilets, waste management, and promoting cleanliness in urban and rural areas. The mission also sought to instill a sense of hygiene and sanitation in the public.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana August 2014
Its objective was to provide financial inclusion of all households by providing them with easy access to financial services such as bank accounts, credit, insurance, and pensions. The scheme ensures that every citizen can open a basic savings bank account with zero balance. It also offers accidental insurance cover, life insurance, and overdraft facilities.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana June 2015
To provide affordable housing to the urban and rural poor by 2022. The scheme aims to build pucca houses for all eligible citizens, offering them subsidies on home loans. It also provides interest rate subsidies to make housing affordable for lower and middle-income groups.
Make in India September 2014
To transform India into a global manufacturing hub by encouraging both domestic and foreign companies to manufacture their products in India. The initiative aimed at boosting industrial growth, creating jobs, and reducing imports by promoting local production in 25 sectors, including automobiles, electronics, and textiles.
Ayushman Bharat September 2018
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides free health insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This scheme primarily targets economically weaker sections and aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan May 2020
To make India self-reliant by promoting local industries, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The scheme, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed to revive the economy through various reforms in agriculture, MSMEs, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Digital India July 2015
To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The scheme focuses on improving internet connectivity, providing digital infrastructure, e-governance, and digital literacy. It also promotes services like DigiLocker, e-sign, and digital payments.