Complete Current Events notes on Major Government Scheme for BPSC and Other Competitive Exams in 2025

Complete Current Events notes on Major Government Scheme for BPSC and Other Competitive Exams in 2025

Current Events – 1

Detailed notes on the major government scheme , Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and PM-PRANAM with a focus on developments from the last 18 months.

Major Government Scheme

1. Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana (PM Suryodaya)

• Launch & Vision
  Announced in January 2024, the scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems on 1 crore households, starting from Ayodhya, to reduce electricity bills and enhance energy self-reliance .
• Fiscal Measures & Implementation
  In the 2024–25 interim budget, ₹10,000 crore was allocated (110% increase from the prior estimate), offering up to 300 units of free electricity per month for beneficiaries. REC Ltd. is designated the nodal agency .
• Expanded Initiative (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana)
  A related scheme launched Feb 2024 offers solar rooftop installations to households, with fixed subsidies (₹30k–₹78k) and 300 free units monthly. Applicability includes one-time subsidy, concessional loans, and an online registration portal .

2. Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal)

• Overview & Ongoing Execution
  Aimed at ensuring at least 55 LPCD (litres per capita daily) tap water to every rural household by 2024. Costs are shared between central and state governments ).
• Recent Developments & Monitoring (Last ~18 Months)
  • Impact Assessment: IIM, BHU, and KGMU are conducting a comprehensive evaluation in rural Uttar Pradesh to assess socio-economic and health impacts .
  • On-ground Progress: In Pune district, tap connections reached ~4 lakh families across 300 villages, completed with ₹2,000 crore investment .
  • Addressing Local Successes: A case in Kanpur highlighted how a 65-year-old woman finally received a tap due to DM’s intervention, exemplifying administrative responsiveness .
  • Urging Accountability: In Bundelkhand/Vindhya, state-level inspections and directives were issued to ensure transparency in execution .
  • Conflict Management: Ongoing debates in Chhattisgarh assembly revealed implementation delays and discrepancies in reported vs verified connections .
  • Targeted Interventions: A ₹50 crore project in Andhra Pradesh’s NTR district is underway to supply safe water to 38 villages impacted by CKD, expected to complete by June 2025 .

3. PM-PRANAM

• Launch & Objectives
  Announced in June 2023, the PM-PRANAM (Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother Earth) aims to reduce synthetic fertilizer use and promote organic and bio-fertilizers .
• Operational Mechanism
  Operational from FY 2023–24 to 2025–26, it uses savings from existing fertilizer subsidies. States receive 50% of subsidy savings as grants:
  • 70% for technological infrastructure and alternate fertilizer production
  • 30% for rewarding farmers, Panchayats, and FPOs involved in adoption and awareness .
• Initial Impact
  In 2023–24, the scheme resulted in a reduction of 15.14 lakh tonnes in fertilizer use. Karnataka contributed 30% of the total savings, with Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh also contributing significantly .

Objective Questions for Practice on Major Government Scheme =

1. PM Suryodaya Yojana targets rooftop solar installation for how many households?

          A)       1 Million

          B)       10 Million

          C)       1 Crore

          D)       10 Crore

2. What monthly benefit does the PM Surya Ghar scheme promise?

          A)       100 Units free

          B)       200 Units free

          C)       300 Units free

          D)       400 Units free

3. Under Jal Jeevan Mission, the supply target per rural household is:

          A)       40 LPCD

          B)       55 LPCD

          C)       60 LPCD

          D)       70 LPCD

4. PM-PRANAM grants are financed from:

          A)       New Budget

          B)       Saving from Existing subsidy

          C)       World bank Funds

          D)       CSR Funds

5. One early success of PM-PRANAM in 2023–24 was a reduction of fertiliser use by:

          A)       5 Lakh tonnes

          B)       10 Lakh tonnes

          C)       14 lakh tonnes

          D)       20 Lakhs tonnes

Summary for Exams

• Prelims: Focus on numeric targets (1 crore solar homes; 55 LPCD water; 15.14 lakh tonnes fertilizer reduction), scheme timelines and mechanisms.
• Mains: Analyze implications for energy security, rural welfare, subsidy rationalization, environmental sustainability; evaluate implementation challenges and institutional responses.