An initiative of the Government of India that aims to transform India into a knowledge-based economy and digitally empowered society. This includes ensuring digital access, digital inclusion, digital empowerment and bridging the digital divide.
This flagship initiative of Government of India intends to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of Start-ups. To drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities, it aims to empower start-ups to grow through innovation and design.
This initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development aims to provide skilling to more than 10 mn people annually. The training and assessment fee under this scheme is borne by the Government. Under the phase 2 of the scheme, 3.3 mn candidates were trained for 250 job roles.
Government of India is on a mission to rejuvenate and transform Indian cities. It aims to create 100 smart cities in India through several initiatives. SPVs were incorporated in all 100 cities by December 2018.
AMRUT initiative was launched to make urban centres more livable and inclusive in 500 cities. With a total capital outlay of US$ 8.2 bn to build basic public amenities.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) is a financial mission that aims to provide affordable access to financial services to all households. A total of 334 mn beneficiaries had US$ 12.2 bn balance till 2018.
Sagarmala initiative aims to bring about a change in India’s logistics sector performance through port-led development, by reducing logistics cost for domestic and EXIM cargo.
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aims to accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage in India and promote access to safe sanitation.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) aims to provide hospitalization cover to 100 mn poor and vulnerable families, offering US$ 7,151 per family per year.
International Solar Alliance (ISA) jointly launched in 2015, to provide a platform for solar resource-rich countries to achieve goals of increasing the use of solar energy.
Launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, to boost India’s innovation ecosystem by connecting individuals and helping commercialize innovative solutions.
