Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
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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.
Summary
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Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Insights IAS
Published Wednesday, 6 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
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Wednesday, 6 May 2026 via state_pib_karnataka
Government of India press release: Cabinet approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0
Description Thursday, 7 May 2026 via state_pib_karnataka
Government of India press release: Cabinet approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0