Women, Children & Senior Citizens
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
A government-backed savings scheme for girl children offering a high interest rate of 8.2% and massive tax benefits under Section 80C.
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women, children & senior citizens
National Creche Scheme - Working Mothers
Complete 2026 guide to Creche Scheme: 7,000 creches for 17 lakh children of working mothers with ₹6/day meal + toys.
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employment & skill training
PM-DAKSH - SC/ST Skill Development
Complete 2026 guide to PM-DAKSH: Short-term training for 40 lakh SC/ST youth with 75% placement guarantee + ₹2,500 stipend.
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education & scholarships
PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI)
Complete 2026 guide to PM SHRI: 14,500 model schools with smart classrooms, sports infra, ₹4.22 lakh crore NEP implementation.
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women, children & senior citizens
Lakhpati Didi - SHG Women Entrepreneurs
Complete 2026 guide to Lakhpati Didi: 3 crore SHG women earning ₹1 lakh+ annually through skill training + ₹40,000 bank credit.
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employment & skill training
Agnipath - Armed Forces Recruitment
Complete 2026 guide to Agnipath: 4-year military service 25% retained permanently + ₹30 lakh Seva Nidhi package for 46,000 annual recruits.
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education & scholarships
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI)
Complete 2026 guide to PM-YASASVI: ₹20,000 pre-matric + ₹25,000 post-matric scholarships for 50 lakh OBC/EWS/DNT students + topper awards ₹1 lakh.
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housing, water & sanitation
Jal Jeevan Mission - Har Ghar Nal Se Jal
Complete 2026 guide to JJM: Tap water to all 19 crore rural households by 2024 extended 2026 with IoT monitoring and 55LPCD supply.
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social security & pensions
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) - Old Age Pension
Complete 2026 guide to NSAP: ₹200-500 monthly pension to 4 crore elderly/widows/disabled via DBT.
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food & ration services
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) - Poorest Families Food
Complete 2026 guide to AAY: 35kg free ration monthly at ₹2/kg rice ₹3/kg wheat for 2.5 crore poorest households.
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