Important Government Schemes of India Notes for SSC Exams
Rahul Kumar
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Government schemes are asked in every SSC General Awareness paper, because they connect current affairs with polity and economy. The usual questions are "Which scheme was launched in 2014 for financial inclusion?" or "What is the aim of PM-KISAN?". These government schemes of India notes for SSC give the important schemes in tables with the launch year and the purpose, so that you can revise them quickly.
Schemes Launched in 2014 and 2015
| Scheme | Year | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | 2014 | Bank account for every household; financial inclusion |
| Swachh Bharat Mission | 2014 | Clean India and end of open defecation; launched on 2 October |
| Make in India | 2014 | Promote manufacturing in India and attract investment |
| Digital India | 2015 | Make government services digital and improve internet access |
| Skill India | 2015 | Train young people in job skills |
| Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | 2015 | Improve the child sex ratio and promote the education of girls |
| Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana | 2015 | Small savings scheme for the girl child |
| PM Mudra Yojana | 2015 | Loans for small and micro businesses |
| Atal Pension Yojana | 2015 | Pension scheme for workers in the unorganised sector |
| PM Awas Yojana | 2015 | Housing for all |
Schemes Launched in 2016 to 2019
| Scheme | Year | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PM Ujjwala Yojana | 2016 | Free LPG connections to women of poor families |
| Stand-Up India | 2016 | Loans to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs |
| PM Fasal Bima Yojana | 2016 | Crop insurance for farmers |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY | 2018 | Health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year |
| PM-KISAN | 2019 | Income support of Rs 6,000 per year to farmer families, in three instalments |
| Jal Jeevan Mission | 2019 | Tap water supply to every rural household |
Schemes Launched in 2020 and After
| Scheme | Year | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan | 2020 | Self-reliant India package during COVID-19 |
| PM Gati Shakti | 2021 | National master plan for infrastructure |
| Agnipath Scheme | 2022 | Recruitment of youth in the armed forces for four years |
| PM Vishwakarma | 2023 | Support for traditional artisans and craftspeople |
| PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | 2024 | Rooftop solar panels for households with free electricity |
Scheme and Sector Match
| Sector | Important schemes |
|---|---|
| Banking and finance | Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Stand-Up India |
| Health | Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY |
| Agriculture | PM-KISAN, PM Fasal Bima Yojana |
| Women and girl child | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana |
| Housing and water | PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission |
| Energy | PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana |
| Skills and jobs | Skill India, PM Vishwakarma |
How to Learn Schemes Easily
- Learn the scheme with a keyword: the money amount, the target group or the sector.
- Group the schemes by year, because a launch year is often asked.
- Remember the name of the Prime Minister or the minister only for the biggest schemes.
- Revise the new schemes of the latest Union Budget along with this list.
Quick Tips
- Write the scheme name, the year and one line of purpose on a flash card.
- Learn the schemes for women, farmers and health first, because they are asked most.
- Do not mix PM-KISAN (income support) with PM Fasal Bima (insurance).
- Read the budget announcements for new schemes before the exam.
Quick Revision Points
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana (2014) is for financial inclusion.
- Ayushman Bharat gives a health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.
- PM-KISAN gives Rs 6,000 per year to farmer families.
- Ujjwala Yojana gives LPG connections to poor women.
- Swachh Bharat Mission started on 2 October 2014.
Practice Questions With Answers
- Which scheme was launched in 2014 for financial inclusion?
Answer: PM Jan Dhan Yojana - How much is the yearly support under PM-KISAN?
Answer: Rs 6,000 - What is the health cover under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
Answer: Up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year - For whom was the Ujjwala Yojana launched?
Answer: For women of poor families, to give free LPG connections - Which scheme gives loans to small businesses without collateral?
Answer: PM Mudra Yojana - Which scheme aims to improve the child sex ratio?
Answer: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - Which mission was launched on 2 October 2014?
Answer: Swachh Bharat Mission - Which scheme gives tap water to rural households?
Answer: Jal Jeevan Mission - Which scheme provides rooftop solar panels to households?
Answer: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - Which scheme recruits youth in the armed forces for four years?
Answer: Agnipath Scheme
How to Practise This Chapter
Learn five schemes daily with the year and the purpose, and revise them with short quizzes. Then solve questions from our practice papers and the previous year papers page. Read the Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights note for the newest announcements, and link the topic with Indian Economy. The Current Affairs notes page has more topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are government schemes important for SSC exams?
Schemes are asked every year in General Awareness, and they link to current affairs, economy and polity, so they are easy marks if you prepare them.
Which scheme was launched for financial inclusion in 2014?
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched in 2014 to give a bank account to every household.
What is PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN is a scheme started in 2019 that gives income support of Rs 6,000 per year to farmer families, in three equal instalments.
What is Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
It is a health insurance scheme started in 2018. It gives a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for treatment in listed hospitals.
What is the aim of the Ujjwala Yojana?
The Ujjwala Yojana, started in 2016, gives free LPG connections to women of poor families, so that they do not use firewood for cooking.
What is the Mudra Yojana?
The PM Mudra Yojana, started in 2015, gives loans to small and micro businesses through banks and other institutions.
What is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?
It is a scheme started in 2015 to improve the child sex ratio and to promote the education and safety of girls.
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
The Agnipath Scheme, started in 2022, recruits young people in the armed forces for a period of four years.
What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
It is a 2024 scheme to install rooftop solar panels in households, so that they get free electricity from solar energy.
How can I remember so many schemes?
Group them by sector and year, keep a flash card for each scheme and revise them with a quiz every week.
How can I know about new schemes before the exam?
Read the Union Budget highlights and the monthly current affairs notes, and note the name, aim and amount of every new scheme.
How many questions come from government schemes in SSC exams?
Usually one or two questions come from schemes in SSC General Awareness papers, but the number changes from year to year.
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