Atal Pension Yojana
Overview: The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-backed pension scheme for workers in the unorganized sector. It provides a fixed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after retirement.
Eligibility:
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Must have a savings bank account
Benefits:
- Assured monthly pension after 60 years
- Government co-contribution for eligible subscribers
Official Website: Visit APY Portal
Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Overview: Ayushman Bharat provides free health insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
Eligibility: Based on Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data.
Coverage: Over 10 crore families, with no limit on family size or age.
Official Website: Visit Ayushman Portal
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Overview: A government-backed savings scheme for the girl child with high interest rates and tax benefits.
Eligibility: Girl child below 10 years of age.
Key Features:
- Interest rate ~8% (subject to revision)
- Tax-free returns under Section 80C
Official Website: Sukanya Portal
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Overview: A renewable one-year life insurance plan providing coverage of ₹2 lakh for death due to any reason.
Eligibility: Individuals aged 18–50 years with a savings bank account.
Premium: ₹330 per annum.
Official Website: View Details
Women Empowerment & Child Welfare
- Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Promote education and welfare for the girl child.
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Savings scheme for girl child.
- Poshan Abhiyan: Improve nutritional outcomes for children and women.
Employment & Skill Development
- Skill India Mission: Train 40 crore individuals in various skills.
- Startup India: Support startups with funding and tax exemptions.
- MGNREGA: 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households.
Subsidy & Financial Support Schemes
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Housing for all with interest subsidy.
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: ₹6000/year to farmers in three installments.
- Stand Up India: Loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.