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7. National Education Policy 2020
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GS2 Governance, Education Regarding comprehensive changes and reforms in the Policy, School & Higher education system, including curriculum redesign, Education improving GER, and promoting research
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8. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
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GS2 Governance, Use to discuss government initiatives for universal access, Education, Inclusive quality education, and inclusivity under the Right to Growth Education (RTE) Act
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Overview Purpose
Revolutionizing school education from Pre-school to Class 12, this scheme focuses on holistic development, ensuring no child is left behind.; Implementing Agency: The State Implementation Society (SIS), working at the grassroots level in each State and Union Territory.
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GS2 Governance, Use to discuss efforts to improve access, equity, and quality Education, Policy in higher education under the National Education Policy Reforms (NEP)
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Overview Focus
Enhancing quality in over 300 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), including state universities and af iliated colleges.; Vision: To improve access, equity, and excellence in state higher education with a focus on ef iciency, transparency, and accountability.
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Key Objectives Enhance Access, Equity, and Quality
Foster higher education development at the state level.; Create and Upgrade Institutions: Establish new academic institutions and upgrade existing ones to global standards.; Self-Reliant Institutions: Improve institutional management, quality, and research capabilities.; Focus on underserved regions such as remote, rural, LWE areas, NER, aspirational districts, tier-2 cities, and areas with low GER.; Incorporates…
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10. PM Shri Schools (PM Schools for Rising India)
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GS 2 Governance, Policies [Issues; Can be cited as an example of the government's relating to Education, Human efforts at promoting inclusive, holistic and modern Resources] education.
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Objectives; Showcase holistic and modern education in line with NEP 2020 principles.; Create inclusive, safe,and stimulating learning environments that support physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
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Equip students with 21st-century skills, Indian values and foundational knowledge.; Serve as demonstration and mentorship centers for best practices in education, teaching, and school management.
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Salient Features Selection Process Merit-based
Up to two schools per block selected (one elementary, one secondary/senior secondary).
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Sustainability; Adoption of green practices like solar power, LED lighting, nutrition gardens, waste management, plastic-free zones, and rainwater harvesting.
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Skill Development; Integration of skill education linked to local industries.; Focus on multilingual pro iciency, including Indian languages.
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Inclusivity; Emphasis on equitable and accessible education for all children, including marginalized groups.
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Mentorship Role; PM SHRI Schools act as knowledge hubs, providing guidance and best practices to neighboring schools.
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11. PM-YUVA 3.0
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GS2 Governance, Relevant for discussing skill development, author mentorship, Education, Youth and government efforts to project India’s literature and heritage Programmes globally through structured programmes.
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Context
The PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors), an Author Mentorship programme has been launched recently.
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About PM-YUVA 3.0
PM-YUVA was ffirst launched in 2021 and is now in its third edition; Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education; Objective: It was launched to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.; Eligibility: Young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) can…
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12. National Ayush Mission
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GS2 Governance, Health, Use to discuss government efforts to integrate traditional Wellness Schemes medicine systems into mainstream healthcare services
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GS3 Health Infrastructure, Relevant for promoting AYUSH services, medicinal plant Sustainable Agriculture cultivation, and holistic healthcare practices
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Objectives of NAM
1. Enhance Accessibility to AYUSH Services.; Provide cost-effective AYUSH services by upgrading hospitals and dispensaries.; Co-locate AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs), and District Hospitals (DHs). 2. Strengthen Institutional Capacity; Upgrade AYUSH educational institutions and pharmacies.; Enhance ASU&H drug testing laboratories and improve enforcement mechanisms.…
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Salient Features 1. Infrastructure Development; Co-location of AYUSH services at PHCs, CHCs, and DHs to ensure accessibility.
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Upgradation of existing AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries.; Establishment of 50-bedded integrated AYUSH hospitals and construction of new AYUSH educational institutions in states lacking these facilities. 2. Drug and Resource Supply; Provision of essential AYUSH drugs to hospitals and dispensaries.; Strengthening quality control mechanisms for AYUSH pharmacies and drug testing laboratories. 3. Medicinal Plant…
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13. Mission Poshan 2.0
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GS3 Human Capital, Inclusive Cites targeted nutritional interventions as foundational Development to building productive human capital and reducing inequality
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Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE); Focus on early stimulation for children aged 0-3 years.; Infrastructure upgrades with Saksham Anganwadis.
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Poshan Abhiyaan; Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) campaigns promoting good nutrition and health practices.; Community-Based Events (CBEs) for family counseling on nutrition.
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Technology Integration Poshan Tracker
Centralized data system to monitor nutrition delivery linked with the RCH Portal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.; Poshan Vatika: Promote organically grown vegetables at Anganwadis, schools, and panchayats for local nutrition supply.
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Digital Empowerment; 11 lakh smartphones provided to Anganwadi workers.; 12.53 lakh Growth Monitoring Devices procured for child growth monitoring.
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Technology and Transparency; Poshan Tracker used in 13.97 lakh Anganwadi Centres.; Established a Grievance Redressal Cell and a national Poshan Helpline.
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Community Engagement; Over 60 crore Jan Andolan activities and 3.70 crore CBEs held to promote maternal nutrition and child health.; Development of 4 lakh Poshan Vatikas and planting of 1.10 lakh medicinal saplings.
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Training and Development; Trained over 10 lakh frontline workers in nutrition modules.
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Improved Nutrition Indicators (NFHS-5) Wasting
Reduced from 21% to 19.3%.; Underweight: Reduced from 35.7% to 32.1%.; Stunting: Reduced from 38.4% to 35.5%.
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Recognition of Best Practices; Mission Sampurna Poshan in Asifabad, Telangana, and Project Sampoorna in Bongaigaon, Assam recognized for excellence.
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14. Mission Vatsalya
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GS2 Child Welfare, Rights-based In topics such as institutional and community-level child Governance, Vulnerable protection, child rights, and care-based interventions Sections
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Objectives; Ensure children’s rights to survival, development, protection, and participation.; Establish essential services and strengthen emergency outreach, non-institutional, and institutional care.; Strengthen child protection at the family and community levels.; Encourage private sector partnerships for child support.; Raise public awareness about child rights and protection measures.
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Components Institutional Care
Provided through Child Care Institutes (CCIs) offering education, vocational training, healthcare, and counselling.; Non-Institutional Care: Includes Adoption, Foster Care, After Care, and Sponsorship.; After Care: Support for children transitioning from institutional care to independent life after 18 years.; Private Aided Sponsorship: Encourages sponsorship from individuals and organisations.
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Institutional Framework State Child Protection
Oversee implementation and planning.; State Child Welfare and Protection Committee: Supervise with SCPS assistance.; District Child Welfare and Protection Committee: Chaired by District Magistrate for effective implementation.; State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA): Supports in-country and inter-country adoption.; District Child Protection Unit (DCPU): Ensures service delivery under District Magistrate’s…
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Impact; Strengthened child protection systems at multiple levels.; Enhanced public awareness and community involvement in child welfare.; Improved coordination and service delivery through digital platforms.; Active participation of local bodies in child welfare activities.
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15. National Health Mission
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GS2 Health & Sanitation, Flagship health program ensuring universal access, Government reducing MMR/IMR, promoting AYUSH, and lifestyle Interventions awareness
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GS3 Human Capital, Public Supports inclusive growth through disease prevention, Health Infrastructure health equity, and integrated service delivery
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Disease Control Programmes Communicable Disease
National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP): Targets diseases like Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue, Chikungunya, Kala-azar, and Lymphatic Filariasis.; National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP): Aims to reduce TB burden by 2025, with incentives for nutritional support through Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY).; National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): Offers free leprosy services to all.…
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Technology and Infrastructure Electronic Vaccine
Utilises technology and IT infrastructure for real-time vaccine stock and storage temperature monitoring nationwide.; Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package (ECRP) Phase-I: Focuses on health system preparedness for COVID-19 prevention, detection, and management, fully supported by the central government.; Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP): Strengthen decentralised, IT-enabled…
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Eklavya Model Residential; To provide quality education to ST students (Class VI-XII) in Schools (EMRS) remote areas through residential schooling facilities; Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Scheme For Residential; Aims to expand government development efforts and address Education For Students in service gaps in SC-dominant areas. High Schools in Targeted; Focuses on enhancing education through grant-in-aid Areas (SHRESHTA) institutions (NGOs) and high-quality residential high schools.; Promotes socio-economic upliftment and overall development of Scheduled Castes (SCs); Nodal Ministry: Ministry of…
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Scholarships for Higher Education; Provides (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others; Supports meritorious SC students pursuing higher education with scholarships covering tuition fees and allowances.; Offers ffinancial assistance to SCs and related categories for masters/Ph.D. abroad in top 500 QS-ranked institutions.; Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
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Context
The ffirst batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme was inaugurated by the Ministry of Ayush.
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Key Initiatives 1. BharatNet
Connect 250,000 Gram Panchayats with high-speed broadband. 2. Aadhaar: Unique identification for easy access to services. 3. Digital Payments: Platforms like UPI and BHIM for cashless transactions. 4. E-Governance Services: DigiLocker, UMANG, and more for seamless public services. 5. Digital Literacy: DISHA initiative to empower rural India with basic digital skills. 6. National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)…
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National Broadband Mission 2.0 (2025–30) Purpose
Enhance digital connectivity across India, focusing on rural and underserved areas, by improving broadband infrastructure and service quality.; Builds upon: National Broadband Mission 1.0 to provide affordable, high-speed broadband for all. Key Objectives 1. Connect 2.70 Lakh Villages: Lay Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) in 2.70 lakh villages by 2030. 2. Increase Broadband Speed: Ensure a minimum broadband speed of 100…
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Other Schemes Related with Science and Technology PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI); A comprehensive initiative addressing all ive components of Scheme the Earth system—atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere.; Objective: Enhance understanding of Earth System Sciences and provide reliable services to the country.; Implementation: Integrated research, development, and operational services through MoES…
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India’s National AI Strategy Objective
Position India as a leader in AI for sustainable and NITI Aayog has targeted ive inclusive growth sectors for AI implementation: Philosophy: "AI for All" – Enhance and empower every segment of; Healthcare, society through AI; Agriculture, Goal: Develop scalable solutions for key societal challenges; Education,
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Government Initiatives and Partnerships Strategy
Foster partnerships with private sector, academia, and research institutions; Programs: AI-specific educational initiatives; Goal: Prepare workforce for AI-driven future and sustain AI development
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Innovation in Science Objective
Attract, motivate, nurture, and train talented Pursuit for Inspired students to pursue science and careers in Research and Research (INSPIRE) Development (R&D).; Goal: Build a pipeline of quality human resources and expand the R&D talent base in the country.; Achievements:; INSPIRE Award MANAK: Nearly 123,024 students (grades 6- 10) from recognized schools received the award.; INSPIRE Internship Camps: Approximately…
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Objectives Sustainable Growth
Promote ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development.; Increase Production: Enhance ish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25.; Modernise Infrastructure: Strengthen post-harvest management and quality improvement.; Economic Growth: Double ishers' incomes and increase the sector's contribution to agricultural GVA and exports.; Security and Employment: Provide social…
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Salient Features Scheme Components
Central Sector Scheme (CS), Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS); Funding Pattern:; Central Sector Scheme: Full funding by the Central Government.; Centrally Sponsored Scheme: North-Eastern & Himalayan States: 90% Centre, 10% State. Union Territories: 100% Centre funding.; Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF); Target Areas:; Fish Production and Productivity: Increase aquaculture…
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Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
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GS2 Health, Welfare Schemes, Use to illustrate India's push toward UHC, ffinancial risk Universal Health Coverage protection, and healthcare access for the poor
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GS3 Human Capital, Inclusive For demonstrating health-led economic security and Development poverty reduction through reduction in out-of-pocket expenses
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Objectives; Provide accessible and affordable healthcare to over 50 crore Indian citizens.; Implement Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure healthcare access for every citizen.; Offer ffinancial protection against catastrophic healthcare expenses.
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Salient Features Insurance Coverage
Up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.; Bene iciaries: Over 10.74 crore vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore people).; Cashless and Paperless: Bene iciaries receive services at the point of care without any direct payments.; Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs): Creation of 1,50,000 centres providing Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC), including maternal and…
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Scheme Structure Components
Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs): Provide primary care and create awareness about PMJAY.; Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY): Offers fffinancial protection for secondary and tertiary care.; Health Protection:; Focus on promotive, preventive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative healthcare aspects.; Targets both rural and urban poor as per the latest Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data and includes…
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Implementation Federal Collaboration
Inputs from all States and UTs, offering lexibility in implementation.; Modes of Implementation: States can choose between insurance companies or a Trust/Society model for implementation.; Empanelled Health Care Providers (EHCP): Network of hospitals offering 1,350 procedures covering pre and post-hospitalization, diagnostics, and medicines.
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Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitras (PMAMs)
Certi ied health service professionals facilitating beneficiary treatment.; Over 3,936 personnel trained across various levels.; Hospital Empanelment: Over 15,686 applications received for hospital participation.; Fraud Detection and Data Privacy: Establishment of anti-fraud cells and IT security measures to protect beneficiary data.
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Technological Integration Ayushman App
Allows self-veri ication and card creation via mobile, enhancing accessibility and participation.; IT Systems: Includes Bene iciary Identi ication System (BIS) and Transaction Management System (TMS).
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Objectives of PMAY Affordable Housing for All
Targeting economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG), including slum dwellers.; Ensures housing accessibility for underserved populations. Implementation Mechanism; PMAY-U (Urban): Managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.; PMAY-G (Rural): Managed by the Ministry of Rural Development. Bene iciary Criteria PMAY Urban (PMAY-U):; Bene iciaries must not own a…