Notable new schemes of NDA government’s first full-fledged budget.
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, to offer a coverage of 2 lakh rupees for just premium of Rs. 12, that is Rs. 1 per month.
- Atal Pension Yojana to provide defined pension according to the contribution; 50% contribution to be from the government.
- Nayi Manzil to enable minority youth without school leaving certificates to get the employment.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, as a measure to mitigate the risk of monsoon dependent irrigation. The scheme is aimed to give assured irrigation to farmers. The scheme is aimed to give assured irrigation to farmers.
- The new Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Programme will ensure no student misses out on higher education opportunities due to lack of funds.
- Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission will be launched to deliver integrated project-based infrastructure in the rural areas. The scheme will also include development of economic activities and skill development.
- Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana with a life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh with an annual premium of Rs 330. This will be for those between the age-group of 18 years to 50 years.
- National Skill Mission to be launched through skill development and entrepreneurship ministry, to develop employability of youth, especially below 25 years of age.
- Allocation of Rs.1,000 crores to enable information technology (IT) Start-ups create additional funding avenues for small firms and in turn, generate more employment.
- A dedicated TV Channel for Farmers Kisan TV, dedicated to the interests of the agriculture and allied sector will be launched in the current financial year. This will disseminate real-time information to the farmers regarding new farming techniques, water conservation, organic and farming etc.,
