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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceAzim Premji University
PublishedMonday, 4 May 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati Raj
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesRural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGs
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