Government Schemes Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

Central and state government schemes, launch dates, ministries and objectives.

Government Schemes
PMGSY-IV Clears 45 Mizoram Road Works Worth Rs 710.40 Crore
The Ministry of Rural Development approved 45 road works of 509.54 km in Mizoram under PMGSY-IV at a cost of Rs 710.40 crore, linking 48 habitations.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
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BharatNet Pact Links 4,767 Tamil Nadu Villages on Demand
Digital Bharat Nidhi, the Tamil Nadu government and TANFINET signed a BharatNet utilisation pact for over five lakh rural fibre links and 4,767 villages.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Pays Rs 18,690 Crore to Farmers
The 24th PM-KISAN instalment released on 30 October 2026 from Banaskantha sent over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families by DBT.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5 Begins in 2000 Districts
The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare will run its fifth nationwide Digital Life Certificate drive in 2000 districts from 1 to 30 November 2026.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Fisheries Sector Gets Rs 39,272 Crore Push for Value Addition
India’s fisheries sector is moving from production to value addition, backed by Rs 39,272 crore of public investment committed since 2015 across central schemes.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Concludes in Guwahati, Assam
The eight-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Khanapara in Guwahati ended with 75 artisans, 31 of them women, selling about 40 kinds of handloom and handicraft.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Shram Samvad on Labour Codes Held for Employers in Kanpur
The Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department held Shram Samvad, a programme on the four Labour Codes, at Kanpur.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Ayushman Vay Vandana Completes Two Years of Elderly Care
Ayushman Vay Vandana completed two years on 29 October 2026 after clearing 23.46 lakh hospital admissions worth Rs 5,668.80 crore for people aged 70 and above.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Textile Committee Earns Rs 4,38,444 in Special Campaign 6.0
The Ministry of Textiles said the Textile Committee raised Rs 4,38,444 from scrap disposal under Special Campaign 6.0, held from 2 to 31 October 2026.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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ESIC Extends New Amnesty Scheme 2025 Till 31 December 2026
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation has extended its New Amnesty Scheme 2025 by three months, keeping the dispute settlement window open till 31 December 2026.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Rs 77.98 Crore to 755 Projects
The Centre has released Rs 77.98 crore as grant-in-aid to 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, a part of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Khelo India Sports Goods Scheme Gets Rs 1,856.67 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana Cleared With Rs 7,395.55 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, a centrally sponsored panchayat scheme of 7,395.55 crore rupees for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026: Scientists Visit Delhi Farms
The Agriculture Ministry is running Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026 from 22 October to 30 November, with KVK Ujwa holding camps at 25 places in rural Delhi.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 Launched as 60-Day Drive
Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav launched the 60-day Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 in New Delhi, putting universities and colleges at the heart of the drive.
28 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Jal Shakti Ministry Launches Punah Bharan Mobile Application
The Union Jal Shakti Minister launched the Punah Bharan mobile application, built by BISAG-N, to plan groundwater recharge using geospatial data.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PM Vishwakarma Artisans Show Crafts at BRICS Cultural Bazar
Eight PM Vishwakarma artisans from eight States displayed traditional crafts at the Cultural Bazar held during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Rs 77.98 Crore for 755 Projects
India's umbrella elderly welfare scheme AVYAY released Rs 77.98 crore in grant-in-aid to 755 senior citizen projects for the quarter ending 30 September 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Nasha Mukt Yuva Viksit Bharat Quiz on MY Bharat Portal
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has opened the Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz on the MY Bharat portal, running from 26 October to 25 November.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati Draws 75 Artisans
The eight-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Khanapara in Guwahati runs till 28 October with 75 artisans, and pushes BHARAT-TULIP market linkages for crafts.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read