In a rapidly transforming nation like India, central government schemes play a vital role in driving inclusive development, empowering citizens, and bridging socio-economic gaps. From financial inclusion to digital transformation, health coverage to agricultural support, the Government of India has launched numerous flagship schemes over the past decade to address pressing national priorities.
Central Government Schemes of India
Whether you’re a student preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, BPSC, SSC, or simply a curious citizen, understanding these schemes of India – their names, launch years, and focus areas – is essential. This article brings you a comprehensive, easy-to-reference list of key central government schemes, programs, and initiatives launched between 2014 and 2024, complete with their official launch dates.
Let’s take a quick tour through the most important schemes of India that continue to shape India’s growth story.
Central Government Schemes (2014 to 2025) & Launch Date
| Scheme/Program/Initiative | Launch Date |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | 28 August 2014 |
| Make in India | 25 September 2014 |
| Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana | 11 October 2014 |
| Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | 22 January 2015 |
| Soil Health Card Scheme | 19 February 2015 |
| Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana | 8 April 2015 |
| Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana | 9 May 2015 |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) | 25 June 2015 |
| AMRUT Mission | 25 June 2015 |
| Digital India | 1 July 2015 |
| Skill India | 15 July 2015 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana | 25 July 2015 |
| Smart Cities Mission | 25 June 2015 |
| Ujjwala Yojana | 1 May 2016 |
| Stand Up India | 5 April 2016 |
| Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) | 2 October 2014 |
| UDAN Scheme | 27 April 2016 |
| Sagar Mala Project | 21 July 2015 |
| Bharat Net Project | 25 December 2017 |
| Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme | 5 January 2018 |
| Gobar-Dhan Yojana | 30 April 2018 |
| Van Dhan Yojana | 14 April 2018 |
| India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) | 1 September 2018 |
| PM-AASHA | 23 September 2018 |
| Ayushman Bharat Scheme | 23 September 2018 |
| PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi | 24 February 2019 |
| Jal Shakti Abhiyan | 1 July 2019 |
| PM-KUSUM Scheme | 25 February 2019 |
| National Digital Health Mission | 15 August 2020 |
| Vocal for Local Campaign | 12 May 2020 |
| One Nation, One Ration Card Scheme | 1 June 2020 |
| PM SVANidhi Scheme | 1 June 2020 |
| National Education Policy 2020 | 30 July 2020 |
| PM Matsya Sampada Yojana | 10 September 2020 |
| Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana | 1 October 2020 |
| Gati Shakti National Master Plan | 13 October 2021 |
| PM Gati Shakti Yojana | 24 December 2021 |
| PM-DevINE (for North-East) | 15 March 2022 |
| Pradhan Mantri Vikas Yojana 3.0 | 15 March 2022 |
| Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal | 22 March 2022 |
| PM-DAKSH Yojana | 29 April 2022 |
| SAGE Project | 4 June 2021 |
| “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” Campaign | 12 March 2021 |
| PM Umeed Scheme | 3 July 2021 |
| PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infra Mission | 27 October 2021 |
| Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 | 1 October 2021 |
| AMRUT 2.0 | 1 October 2021 |
| PM-DevINE (again listed) | 13 October 2021 |
| PM-WANI Scheme | 9 December 2020 |
| SRESHTA Scheme (MoSJ&E) | 6 December 2021 |
| PM e-Vidya | 17 May 2020 |
| Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program | 2 February 2023 |
| New India Literacy Program | 7 February 2023 |
| PM PRANAM Scheme | 17 February 2023 |
| MISHTI Scheme | 1 February 2023 |
| PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana | 1 February 2023 |
| NAMASTE Scheme | 1 February 2023 |
| PM Surya Ghar Yojana | 22 January 2024 |
| PM-PVTG Development Mission (MoTA) | 1 February 2023 |
| PM Awas Yojana (Extended) | 18 February 2024 |
| Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam | 3 October 2023 |
| PM Suryoday Yojana | 6 November 2024 |
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