Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a nationwide cleanliness campaign launched by the Indian government. Read on to learn more about its objectives, achievements, challenges, and impact. Introduction: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, also known as the Clean India Mission, is a flagship initiative of the Indian government to make India clean, green, and hygienic. Launched on October 2, 2014, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, the mission aims to create awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation among the citizens of India. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has two key components: the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban, and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Gramin . While the former focuses on urban areas, the latter targets rural areas. In this article, we will delve deeper into the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and its impact on India. Headings: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Objectives Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Achievements Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Challenges Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Impact Swachh Bhar...
Introduction Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana ( PMJDY ) is a financial inclusion scheme launched by the Government of India in August 2014. The main objective of this scheme is to provide access to financial services such as banking, savings accounts, remittances, credit, insurance, and pensions to the unbanked population of India. The scheme has been successful in promoting financial inclusion and providing banking services to the rural and urban poor. Key features of PMJDY The PMJDY scheme has several key features that make it an important initiative in promoting financial inclusion in India. Some of the key features are: No minimum balance requirement PMJDY accounts do not require a minimum balance, making it accessible to everyone, especially the poor and marginalized sections of society. Overdraft facility PMJDY accounts come with an overdraft facility of up to Rs. 10,000, which can be availed after satisfactory operation of the account for a period of six months. Rupay debit card P...