ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು/Government Schemes - 2026 |KAS/IAS/VAO/FDA/SDA/PDO/AO/AAO/Group B/Group C|PSIPart-3

Summary

The video is an exam-preparation lesson on government schemes reported in the news. The presenter explains each scheme’s purpose, implementing ministry, beneficiaries, funding or targets, and likely exam questions. Some names and figures in the auto-generated subtitles may be garbled, so the details below reflect what the presenter says rather than independently verified facts.

Schemes Discussed

Namo Drone Didi

Provides agricultural drones and related support to women-led self-help groups (SHGs), enabling them to offer services such as spraying fertilizers and pesticides for farmers.

The presenter describes it as a Central Sector Scheme, implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, with support from the National Rural Livelihood Mission and other departments. SHGs are said to receive a subsidy of up to 80% of the drone’s cost, capped at ₹8 lakh; the remaining amount can be financed through a loan. The presenter also mentions a 3% interest subsidy and 15 days of training.

The stated target is 15,000 drones by FY 2025–26. Karnataka is described as leading participation, with Koppal, Kalaburagi and Mandya highlighted among districts.

Exam point: Drones are not provided entirely free of cost; a loan component remains.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Supports traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades, with the stated aim of preserving and modernizing traditional skills and livelihoods. The presenter identifies it as a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Benefits described include:

• Basic training of 5–7 days (40 hours) and advanced training of 15 days, with a stated stipend of ₹500 per day.
• A toolkit incentive of up to ₹15,000.
• Collateral-free loans in two stages: ₹1 lakh followed by ₹2 lakh, subject to repayment.

The presenter lists trades such as carpentry, blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, sculpting, masonry, shoemaking and basket-making.

Exam point: It is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Floating-Solar and Energy-Storage Scheme Referred to as “PM Surya Sarovar”

The subtitles use this scheme name, but the name and some figures may be mistranscribed. As described in the video, the scheme promotes floating solar projects on water bodies and energy storage. The presenter mentions a budget of ₹5,070 crore, a target of 5,000 MW (5 GW) of floating solar capacity, and an energy-storage target.

The scheme is presented as a way to expand renewable energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and carbon emissions, support domestic manufacturing, and create jobs. The presenter says it is implemented through the Solar Energy Corporation of India under the renewable-energy ministry.

Exam point: The presenter rejects a claim that the target is 75,000 MW of floating solar capacity.

Gobardhan / National Circular Bioenergy Initiative

Aims to convert animal dung, crop residue, cooking and market waste, and other organic material into compressed biogas (CBG).

The presenter says it falls under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with a proposed period of 2026–27 to 2035–36 and funding of about ₹23,731 crore. Support described includes help for CBG plants and pipelines, capital and loan assistance, and a long-term purchase or “off-take” assurance for the gas.

The stated goals include increasing domestic CBG production, improving energy security, reducing waste and advancing a circular bioeconomy.

Exam point: The presenter identifies the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as the nodal ministry—not Rural Development or New and Renewable Energy.

Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme

Presented as an initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to build a competitive domestic shipping-container manufacturing industry.

The presenter cites ₹10,000 crore over five years, support for new manufacturing facilities and expansion of existing ones, and a target to increase domestic production substantially. The stated purpose is to reduce reliance on imported containers and make India more competitive in international trade and shipping.

Exam point: The scheme supports manufacturing capacity; it is not primarily a subsidy for exporters and importers to purchase containers.

Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi 2.0

Provides working-capital support to street vendors, whose businesses were affected during the COVID-19 period.

The presenter says the scheme has been extended until 31 March 2030, with a stated allocation of ₹7,332 crore and an intended reach of 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries. Loan amounts described in the video are ₹15,000 for the first loan, ₹25,000 for the second and up to ₹50,000 for the third, with incentives for timely repayment and digital transactions.

The presenter also mentions plans for organized street-food hubs, beginning with one in Lakhanpur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Exam points: The implementing agency is identified as SIDBI. The presenter emphasizes that the initial loan amount has changed from the scheme’s earlier amount and that digital-payment incentives should not be confused with a ₹500-per-month benefit.

Gyan Bharatam Mission

A manuscript-preservation and digitization initiative under the Ministry of Culture. Its stated target is to digitize one crore manuscripts by 2030. The presenter says progress has been slow and refers to concerns raised by a Parliamentary Standing Committee.

Activities described include surveying and cataloguing manuscripts, conservation, capacity building, using technology, and translating or making material accessible in different languages. The presenter cites an allocation of about ₹482 crore.

Exam point: It is associated with the Ministry of Culture, not the Ministry of Education.

Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme

Introduced in the Union Budget 2024–25 to give young people practical experience through internships in large companies. The presenter says the scheme involves internships of 12 months and is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

The video describes a monthly stipend supported by the government and participating companies, plus insurance coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.

A change noted in the video allows eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply, subject to conditions such as permission from their educational institution. Some age and stipend details in the subtitles are unclear.

Exam point: The internship duration is 12 months. The presenter rejects claims that the scheme is administered by the Ministry of Education or targets children aged 12–18.

PM E-DRIVE

Promotes the adoption of electric vehicles through incentives and related support. The presenter places it under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.

The video says support for electric two-wheelers was extended until 31 July 2026, and support for three-wheelers until 31 March 2028. It also discusses support for electric buses, ambulances, trucks and charging infrastructure, alongside incentives connected with vehicle scrapping.

The presenter compares PM E-DRIVE with the earlier FAME schemes, which promoted electric and hybrid vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Exam point: The presenter identifies the Ministry of Heavy Industries—not the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways—as the responsible ministry.

Overall Lessons for Exam Preparation

For each scheme, remember its nodal ministry, purpose, beneficiaries, type of scheme, financial support and current targets or extensions.

Pay close attention to distinctions that can appear in multiple-choice questions—for example, Central Sector vs. Centrally Sponsored, partial subsidy vs. fully free provision, and manufacturing support vs. purchase subsidy. The presenter repeatedly uses sample statements to show how one incorrect detail can make an answer option false.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• Speaker: One presenter/instructor from Puneeth Forum. The “sir” exchanges in the subtitles appear to be part of the presenter’s teaching style; no separate guest speaker is clearly identifiable.
• Sources and institutions discussed: Government scheme and ministry references in the lesson, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Heavy Industries, NRLM, SIDBI, SECI, and a Parliamentary Standing Committee mentioned in relation to manuscript digitization.