🇮🇳 GOVERNMENT SCHEMES & OPPORTUNITIES
🎓 Scholarships | 📚 Education | 💻 Digital Learning | 🛠️ Skills | 💼 Careers | 👩🎓 Girls | 💰 Financial Support
«Thousands of opportunities are created through government programmes every year. The real challenge is knowing which one is meant for YOU.»
HRDicon brings important government schemes together in simple, student-friendly language.
📚A . SCHOOLEDUCATION
1. 🌱 NIPUN Bharat Mission
“Every child should learn the basics before moving ahead.”
What is it?
NIPUN Bharat is the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy. It focuses on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) so that children achieve essential reading, writing and numeracy skills by the foundational stage.
👨👩👧 Who benefits?
Young children, especially those in the foundational years of schooling.
🎯 Main focus
- Reading and comprehension
- Writing
- Basic mathematics
- Early learning
- Foundational skills
💡 HRDicon Tips
Parents should not look only at marks. Ask: “Can my child read, understand, communicate and solve basic problems?”
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2. 🏫 PM SHRI Schools
PM Schools for Rising India
What is it?
PM SHRI is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing more than 14,500 exemplar schools that demonstrate the implementation of NEP 2020.
🎯 Focus
- Quality education
- Modern infrastructure
- 21st-century skills
- Sports and arts
- ICT
- Inclusive education
- Sustainable and green schools
👨👩👧 Who benefits?
Students studying in selected PM SHRI schools.
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Ask your school whether it is a PM SHRI School and learn what facilities and programmes are available.
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3. 📚 Samagra Shiksha
Education from the early years to Class XII
What is it?
Samagra Shiksha is an integrated school-education programme covering education from pre-school through Class XII, with emphasis on equitable and inclusive quality education.
🎯 Focus
- Access to education
- Quality learning
- Teacher development
- Inclusive education
- Digital initiatives
- Vocational education
- Infrastructure
👨👩👧 Who benefits?
Students, teachers and schools covered under the programme.
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4. 🍲 PM POSHAN
“A healthy child learns better.”
What is it?
PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored school nutrition programme covering eligible children in Balvatika and Classes I–VIII in Government and Government-aided schools, subject to scheme provisions.
🎯 Focus
- Nutrition
- School attendance
- Classroom participation
- Healthy development
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Education is not only about books. Nutrition, health and learning go together.
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5. 📖 ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Learning doesn't have an age limit.
What is it?
ULLAS is the Government's adult education/literacy initiative.
🎯 Focus
- Foundational literacy
- Numeracy
- Life skills
- Continuing education
- Awareness of opportunities
👨👩👧 Who can benefit?
Eligible adults covered by the programme.
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💻
6. 📱 DIKSHA
Your digital learning companion
What is it?
DIKSHA — Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing — is a national platform for school education developed under NCERT and the Ministry of Education. It provides digital resources for students, teachers and parents.
You can find
- 📚 Digital textbooks
- 🎥 Videos
- 📝 Learning resources
- 👩🏫 Teacher resources
- 📖 Curriculum-linked content
💡 HRDicon Tip:
If your textbook has a DIKSHA QR code, scan it! You may find additional learning resources.
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7. 🎓 SWAYAM
Learn from leading institutions — online.
What is it?
SWAYAM is a Ministry of Education initiative offering online courses across areas including engineering, humanities, law, management, science and more. Courses can offer certificates and, where applicable, academic credit.
👨🎓 Useful for
- School learners
- College students
- Graduates
- Professionals
- Lifelong learners
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Don't collect certificates randomly.
Choose a course that connects with your career goal.
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8. 📺 SWAYAM PRABHA
Education through television and digital learning
Provides educational content through dedicated channels and digital platforms.
Useful for:
Students who may have limited access to conventional classroom resources.
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🏆 C. SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
9. 🎓 National Scholarship Portal – NSP
“One place to discover multiple scholarship opportunities.”
What is it?
The National Scholarship Portal is a major government platform through which eligible students can access various scholarship schemes.
Students should check
- Merit-based scholarships
- Income-based eligibility
- Category-based schemes
- Disability-related schemes
- Pre-matric opportunities
- Post-matric opportunities
- Higher-education scholarships
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Before applying, check the latest eligibility criteria and deadline.
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10. 🏅 National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme – NMMSS
Talent should not stop because of financial difficulty.
What is it?
A scholarship initiative aimed at supporting eligible meritorious students from economically weaker sections so that they can continue their education.
🎯 Focus
- Merit
- Continuation of education
- Financial support
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11. 🌟 PM-YASASVI
Educational support for eligible students from disadvantaged communities.
What is it?
PM-YASASVI provides educational support under applicable government provisions for eligible students.
Students should check
- Class requirements
- Income criteria
- Category requirements
- Selection process
- Current application dates
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12. 🔬 INSPIRE
For students who dream of becoming scientists.
What is it?
INSPIRE is a Department of Science & Technology initiative designed to encourage talented young people towards science education and research.
Potential pathways
🧪 Science
🔬 Research
🧬 Biology
⚛️ Physics
🧫 Chemistry
🌌 Scientific research
💡 HRDicon Tip:
If you love asking “Why?” and “How?”, science and research may be worth exploring.
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13. 👩🎓 AICTE SCHOLARSHIPS
Support for eligible students in technical education
AICTE runs various scholarship/support initiatives for eligible students.
Students should check current programmes relating to categories such as:
- Girls
- Students with disabilities
- Economically weaker students
- Other eligible categories
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👩🎓 D. GIRLS & WOMEN
14. 🌸 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
“Educate the girl. Empower the nation.”
Focus
- Girl-child education
- Protection of the girl child
- Empowerment
- Changing social attitudes
HRDicon Message:
A girl's education is not an expense.
It is an investment in generations.
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15. 🌸 Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Save today for a daughter's tomorrow.
A government-backed small-savings scheme designed for the financial future of an eligible girl child.
Families should understand
- Eligibility
- Account rules
- Deposit conditions
- Interest provisions
- Withdrawal/maturity rules
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💼 E. SKILLS & CAREERS
16. 🛠️ Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – PMKVY
Learn a skill. Build a career.
What is it?
A major skill-development initiative providing eligible candidates opportunities for training and certification through approved programmes.
Possible areas
💻 Digital skills
🔧 Technical skills
🏨 Service sector
🛠️ Vocational skills
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17. 💼 National Career Service – NCS
“What should I do after Class 12?”
NCS provides career-related information and employment services.
Useful for
- Students
- Graduates
- Job seekers
- Employers
- Career explorers
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Career selection should not be based only on “What is popular?”
Ask:
«What am I good at? What do I enjoy? What opportunities exist?»
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18. 👷 National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme – NAPS
Learn while gaining workplace experience.
Apprenticeships can help young people develop practical skills and workplace exposure.
Useful for
🎓 Students
👩💻 Graduates
🛠️ Skill learners
🏢 Young job seekers
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19. 🏢 Jan Shikshan Sansthan
Skills for better livelihoods.
Provides skill-development opportunities through the Jan Shikshan Sansthan network, particularly focusing on skill development and livelihood-oriented training.
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🚀 F. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & STARTUPS
20. 🚀 Startup India
Have an idea? Explore the startup ecosystem.
Focus
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Startup ecosystem
- Recognition and support
- Access to resources
HRDicon Challenge:
Don't ask only:
«“What job will I get?”»
Sometimes ask:
«“What problem can I solve?”»
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21. 💰 PM MUDRA Yojana
Small business. Big dreams.
Provides institutional credit support to eligible micro and small entrepreneurs.
Potential users
🛍️ Small businesses
🍴 Service businesses
🛠️ Micro enterprises
💻 Small entrepreneurs
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22. 👩💼 Stand-Up India
Encouraging entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.
The scheme facilitates institutional credit for eligible women and SC/ST entrepreneurs for setting up greenfield enterprises.
💡 HRDicon Tip:
If you have a business idea, explore both the business plan and available government support.
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23. 🛍️ PM SVANidhi
Support for eligible street vendors.
Provides working-capital support and other assistance to eligible street vendors under the scheme.
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🌾 G. AGRICULTURE & RURAL OPPORTUNITIES
24. 🌾 PM-KISAN
Support for eligible farmer families.
PM-KISAN provides financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families subject to applicable conditions.
Farmers should check
- Eligibility
- Land records
- Registration
- Beneficiary status
- Current guidelines
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25. 🌱 Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – PMFBY
Protecting farmers against specified crop risks.
Provides crop insurance support to eligible farmers under applicable scheme provisions.
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26. 💧 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – PMKSY
“More crop per drop.”
Focuses on irrigation development and improving water-use efficiency in agriculture.
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27. 🌱 Soil Health Card Scheme
Know your soil. Improve your farming.
Provides farmers with information regarding soil health and nutrient requirements.
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🏠 H. HOUSING & BASIC SERVICES
28. 🏠 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – PMAY
A home is more than four walls.
Government housing programmes provide support to eligible beneficiaries under applicable PMAY components.
Check
- Current PMAY component
- Eligibility
- Income/category conditions
- Application process
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🚰 29. Jal Jeevan Mission
Safe drinking water closer to every household.
Focuses on providing safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections, particularly in rural areas.
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🧹 30. Swachh Bharat Mission
Clean surroundings. Healthy communities.
Focuses on sanitation, cleanliness and waste management.
HRDicon Message:
Civic responsibility begins with small everyday actions.
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🩺 I. HEALTH & SOCIAL SECURITY
31. 🏥 Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY
Healthcare support for eligible families.
Provides health-cover benefits to eligible beneficiaries according to applicable scheme criteria.
💡 HRDicon Tip:
Don't rely on hearsay. Check your official eligibility.
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💊 32. Jan Aushadhi
Affordable generic medicines.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana promotes access to quality generic medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
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🏦 33. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana – PMJDY
Banking access for everyone.
Promotes access to basic banking and financial services.
Focus
🏦 Bank accounts
💳 Financial access
💰 Savings
📱 Financial inclusion
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🛡️ 34. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana – PMSBY
Accident insurance support at an affordable premium.
An insurance scheme for eligible subscribers, subject to its current terms and conditions.
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👴 36. Atal Pension Yojana – APY
Plan today for tomorrow.
A pension-focused government scheme, particularly relevant to eligible workers in the unorganised sector.
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♿ J. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
37. ♿ Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Government departments and institutions provide various educational scholarships and support programmes for eligible students with disabilities.
Students should check
- Disability criteria
- Course requirements
- Income criteria
- Certification requirements
- Current scholarship portal
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♿ 38. Accessible India Campaign
Accessibility is not a luxury. It is a right.
The campaign focuses on improving accessibility in areas including:
- Built environment
- Transportation
- Information and communication
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🌍 K. DIGITAL INDIA
39. 🇮🇳 Digital India
Building a digitally empowered society.
Focuses on digital infrastructure, digital services and digitally empowered citizens.
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📊 40. National Digital Education Architecture – NDEAR
Building the digital architecture for education.
Supports the development of interoperable digital infrastructure and ecosystems for education.
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🔎 HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT SCHEME FOR YOU?
Ask these 7 questions:
1️⃣ What is my age?
2️⃣ What class/course am I studying?
3️⃣ What is my family income?
4️⃣ Do I belong to a specific eligible category?
5️⃣ Am I a student, job seeker, entrepreneur or farmer?
6️⃣ Which State/UT am I from?
7️⃣ What is my actual goal?
Then search for the scheme that matches your situation.
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🚨 IMPORTANT: BEWARE OF FRAUD
Before applying:
❌ Don't trust random WhatsApp forwards.
❌ Don't share OTPs with strangers.
❌ Don't pay someone promising “100% selection”.
❌ Don't upload personal documents on unknown websites.
✅ Always verify the scheme through the official government portal.
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💙 THE HRDICON PROMISE
Information should not become a privilege.
Sometimes a student doesn't need another lecture.
Sometimes they simply need someone to say:
«“This opportunity exists. Let me show you how to find it.”»
That is what HRDicon wants to do.
🌱 HRDicon.
🎓 Know your opportunities.
🧭 Choose your path.
🚀 Build your future.
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📌 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Government schemes, eligibility conditions, benefits, documents, application procedures and deadlines can change.
This information is provided for general awareness and educational purposes. Before applying, always verify the latest information on the relevant official Government of India or State Government portal.