Government Scheme Notes for UPSC Exam 2023

Jan 12, 2023, 16:45 IST

Several programs are launched by central ministries on behalf of the Indian government for the social and economic advancement of the nation. For the majority of government employment exams, including the UPSC Civil Services Exam, it is one of the most crucial areas of preparation. Every year, 1-2 inquiries about government programs are made. It is hence a crucial subject for UPSC preparation.

These programs are essential for addressing many socio-economic issues that plague Indian society, so all concerned citizens must be aware of them.

List of important government schemes

Government Ministry	Name of the Scheme
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi National Digital Health Mission Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna National Digital Health Mission Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0
Ministry of Education	STARS Project Institutions of Eminence Scheme Mid-May Meal Swach Vidyalaya Abhiyan Kala Utsav Shikshav Parv Initiative SPARC- Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration HEFA- Higher Education Financing Agency
Ministry of Finance	Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Atal Pension Yojana Kisan Vikas Patra Gold Monetisation Scheme Ptradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana(PMGKY) Saral Jeevan Bima
Ministry of Commerce & Industry	One District One Product Scheme PRARAMBH: Startup India International Summit Merchandise Export From India Scheme
Ministry of Textiles	SAMARTH Scheme National Technical Textile Mission
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways	Sagarmala Seaplane Services National Authority For Recycling of Ships
Ministry of Labor & Employment	Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Yojana Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna Nation Career Service Project
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution	Bureau of Indian Standards Consumer Protection (Ecommerce) Rules, 2020
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation	MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme)
NITI Ayog	Vision 2035 NPMPF ('National Program and Project Management Policy Framework') Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenge
Ministry of Women and Child Development	Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana Pradhan Mantri Matru Vadana Yojna Poshan Abhiyan Rashtriya Poshan Maah National Bal Swachhta
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship	Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna
Ministry of Rural Development	ULPIN- Unique Land Parcel Identification Number Scheme NSAP- National Social Assistance Programme MGNREGS- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Rashtriya Aajivika Mission Gram Panchayat Development Plans Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme DDU Grameen Kaushalya Yojna Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs	Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Global Housing Technology Challenge Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge PM SVANIDI- Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi Climate- Smart City Assessment Framework Swachh Sarvekshan 2021
Ministry of Jal Shakti	Rashtriya Swahhta Kendra Grand ICT Challenge
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment	Ambekar Social Innovation & Incubation Mission
Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution	Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Ministry of Power	Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Government of India	Startup India, Standup India
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers	Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP)
Ministry of Water Resources	Namami Gange
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy	Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan
Ministry of Panchayati Raj	Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
Department of Fisheries	Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Ministry of Food Processing Industries	Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports	National Sports Talent Search Scheme
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	Digital India
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare	Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Ministry of Commerce and Industry	Make in India

These are a few strategies to help you recall the crucial government programs for UPSC exam preparation. To ensure that you recall the material, make sure you carefully examine each of them and revise them frequently.

Learn the scheme from a ministry or developmental goal perspective. It will be simpler to remember.
Consistently revise the schemes and their essential elements to ensure that you retain the knowledge.
To compile your notes for future reference, make sure to review all the significant schemes month by month (as and when they are launched).
For best retention, include them in the practice of writing answers.
Last but not least, periodically take mock exams focused on government schemes to evaluate your performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How are UPSC notes is useful for UPSC Aspirants?

Ans. Making notes is an essential part of UPSC preparation since the syllabus is too broad and there are so many books that it is not humanly possible to read through them all more than once. In these situations, UPSC Notes are the most beneficial resource.

Q2. What is the most recent government scheme?

Ans. The most recent government scheme is the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The Central Government of India recently announced the commencement of a new integrated food security program that offers free food grains to 81.35 crore people in 2023.

Q3. For a UPSC candidate, understanding government programmes is crucial. Why?

Ans. For the majority of government employment exams, including the UPSC Civil Services exam, it is one of the most crucial areas of preparation. Every year, 1-2 inquiries about government programmes are made. It is hence a crucial subject for UPSC preparation.

Q4. Can I clear UPSC in 50 days?

Ans. It may take 50 days to adequately review the present affairs and its revision, if one has very good concentration.