Daily Current Affairs – 28 February 2026

English | Page 9 | Government Schemes

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 1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Objective: Financial inclusion by providing banking services to every household.
Ministry: Ministry of Finance.

Significance:

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Reduction of leakages
• Empowerment of the poor

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🌾 2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Objective: Direct income support to small and marginal farmers.
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.

Exam Link: Agricultural income security and rural welfare.

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🏠 3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Objective: Housing for All (Urban & Rural components).

Focus Areas:

• Affordable housing
• Subsidized home loans
• Urban development

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💧 4. Jal Jeevan Mission

Objective: Provide functional tap water connections to rural households.
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Relevance: Public health and rural development.

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 5. National Green Hydrogen Mission

Objective: Promote clean energy transition and reduce carbon emissions.

Linkage: Climate commitments + Energy security.

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 6. Digital India Programme

Objective: Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Governance Impact:

• Transparency
• E-Governance
• Digital literacy

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 7. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Objective: Promote girl child education and prevent gender discrimination.

Exam Angle: Gender equality and social justice.

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🎯 Prelims Quick Revision

• PMJDY – Financial Inclusion
• PM-KISAN – Direct income support
• PMAY – Housing for All
• Jal Jeevan Mission – Drinking Water
• Green Hydrogen Mission – Clean Energy

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 Mains Practice Question

“Government welfare schemes play a critical role in inclusive development.” Discuss with suitable examples. (250 words)

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📘 Governance + Welfare + Inclusion = Strong GS Paper 2 Answers
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