- These schemes appear in UPSC GS Paper 3 (economy and infrastructure) and as dates and objectives in SSC and bank papers.
- Several were launched together: Smart Cities, AMRUT and PMAY-Urban all on June 25, 2015.
- Watch for full forms — UDAN is "Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik", AMRUT is "Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation".
Manufacturing and Enterprise
| Scheme | Launched | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Make in India | September 25, 2014 | Promotes India as a global manufacturing hub; its logo is a lion made of gears; run by DPIIT |
| Startup India | January 16, 2016 | Tax benefits, easier compliance and a Fund of Funds (managed by SIDBI) for recognised start-ups; January 16 is National Startup Day |
| Production Linked Incentive (PLI) | 2020 | Incentives linked to additional sales of goods made in India; now covers 14 sectors, including mobile phones, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, textiles, solar modules and drones |
| PM Vishwakarma | September 17, 2023 | Support for artisans in 18 traditional trades (carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, tailors and others): recognition certificate, skill training, a toolkit grant of ₹15,000 and collateral-free loans |
| India Semiconductor Mission | 2021 | Fiscal support of up to 50% of project cost for chip fabs and display units |
Make in IndiaSept 25, 2014
Digital IndiaJuly 1, 2015
Smart Cities & AMRUTJune 25, 2015
Startup IndiaJan 16, 2016
UDANOct 21, 2016
PM Gati ShaktiOct 13, 2021
Transport and Logistics
| Scheme | Launched | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Sagarmala | Approved 2015 | Port-led development: port modernisation, coastal shipping and port connectivity; under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Bharatmala Pariyojana | 2017 | Highway development, including economic corridors and border and coastal roads |
| UDAN | October 21, 2016; first flight April 27, 2017 (Shimla–Delhi) | Regional air connectivity with capped fares on subsidised routes |
| PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan | October 13, 2021 | A digital GIS platform bringing 16+ ministries together to plan multimodal infrastructure |
| National Logistics Policy | September 17, 2022 | Cut logistics costs; uses the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) |
Urban Development
- Smart Cities Mission — launched June 25, 2015; 100 cities chosen through a competition.
- AMRUT — launched the same day for water supply, sewerage and green spaces in 500 cities; AMRUT 2.0 (2021) aims at water-secure cities.
- PMAY-Urban — also June 25, 2015; PMAY-U 2.0 was approved in 2024 for 1 crore more urban houses.
Digital and Energy
- Digital India (July 1, 2015) has three vision areas: digital infrastructure as a core utility, governance and services on demand, and digital empowerment of citizens. It includes DigiLocker, BharatNet (broadband for gram panchayats) and Common Service Centres.
- PM-WANI (2020) — public Wi-Fi through local data offices.
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (February 2024) — subsidies for rooftop solar so that 1 crore households can get up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
- PM-KUSUM (2019) — solar pumps and grid-connected solar plants for farmers.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission (January 2023) — target of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2030; see our detailed notes.
- Same-day launches: Smart Cities, AMRUT and PMAY-U (June 25, 2015).
- Full forms: UDAN, AMRUT, PM-KUSUM, PM-WANI.
- Numbers: 14 PLI sectors, 18 Vishwakarma trades, 100 smart cities, 300 free units under Surya Ghar.
Q1. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan was launched on:
✅ Answer: (a) October 13, 2021
💡 Explanation: It was launched on October 13, 2021, as a GIS-based platform for infrastructure planning.
Q2. The first flight under the UDAN scheme flew between:
✅ Answer: (c) Shimla and Delhi
💡 Explanation: The first UDAN flight was Shimla–Delhi on April 27, 2017.
Q3. How many traditional trades are covered under PM Vishwakarma?
✅ Answer: (d) 18
💡 Explanation: The scheme covers 18 trades, including carpenters, blacksmiths, potters and tailors.
Q4. Which of these was NOT launched on June 25, 2015?
✅ Answer: (b) Digital India
💡 Explanation: Digital India was launched on July 1, 2015.
Q5. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity of up to how many units a month?
✅ Answer: (a) 300
💡 Explanation: It subsidises rooftop solar for 1 crore households to get up to 300 free units a month.
🔁 Revise in 60 Seconds
- Make in India Sept 25, 2014 (lion logo); Startup India Jan 16, 2016; PLI 2020 (14 sectors).
- Smart Cities, AMRUT, PMAY-U all June 25, 2015; Digital India July 1, 2015.
- UDAN Oct 21, 2016 (first flight Shimla–Delhi 2017); Gati Shakti Oct 13, 2021; Logistics Policy Sept 17, 2022.
- PM Vishwakarma Sept 17, 2023 (18 trades); PM Surya Ghar 2024 (1 crore homes, 300 units).
📌 Prelims Traps to Avoid
- ✘ UDAN stands for Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik, not a transport ministry acronym.
- ✘ Make in India is run by DPIIT, not the MSME ministry.
- ✘ PLI pays on incremental sales, not on investment alone.
Which schemes were launched on June 25, 2015?
The Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban.
What is PM Gati Shakti?
A National Master Plan launched on October 13, 2021, that uses a GIS-based digital platform to bring together more than 16 ministries, including railways and roads, for integrated planning of infrastructure projects.