Major Schemes

As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26 here is a look at recently launched schemes, older schemes with reduced funding, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and initiatives promoting electric mobility.

• Solar Rooftop Scheme, 2024
  • Rs. 6250/- crore allocated for installation.
• PM Vishwakarma Scheme
  • The traditional skills and for this a special PM Vishwakarma Scheme support for skills learning in the context of guru shishya tradition.
  • Budget Allocation: Rs 13000 crore for 5 years 2023 to 2028.

AI development Schemes

• India AI mission
  • Financial Support:
    • The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission in March to establish a computing capacity of over 10,000 GPUs and develop foundational models for priority sectors such as health, agriculture, and governance.

Older Schemes with Reduced Funding

• Smart Cities Mission
  • Declining allocation for urban development in 100 cities.