October 2024

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (PMGPY) is a government of India-backed credit-linked subsidy scheme aimed at enhancing rural transportation and providing last-mile connectivity in remote areas. The scheme provides beneficiaries with a subsidy amounting to 15% to 35% to facilitate the procurement of vehicles for rural transportation. The scheme was launched to improve transportation facilities in rural areas and provide financial assistance to enhance the transport system in remote areas of the country. Prime Minister’s Village Transport Scheme Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana | PMGPY was launched in 2018. The scheme was launched by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari on August 20, 2018. The scheme aims to make the movement of people in rural areas easy and convenient. Under this scheme, people in rural areas are provided subsidy to buy small vehicles at low cost . Under this scheme, beneficiaries are provided subsidy up to 50% to buy vehicles with 3 to 10 wheels . Under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana, in areas where roads have already been constructed, Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana will be launched soon to provide interest-free loan on a commercial vehicle. In many states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, this scheme is also known as Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana. To fill the vehicle loan scheme form, you have to visit the official website of the concerned department. Or you  can also get the application form of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Parivahan Yojana 2023 from the headquarters located in the state. Benefits and Features of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at enhancing rural transportation, road construction, last-mile connectivity, vehicle procurement, skill development, employment generation, and providing cost-effective transportation and connectivity to markets and services in remote areas. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to facilitate the procurement of vehicles for rural transportation and generate employment opportunities in the unorganized sector. Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (PMGPY) Under the scheme, the government will provide interest-free loans on at least 1,500 commercial vehicles in 250 blocks across the country. The maximum seating capacity of the commercial vehicle will be 10 people . The scheme may later be expanded to provide loans for 80,000 commercial passenger vehicles across the country . Under the PMGPY scheme, a maximum loan amount of Rs 6 lakh will be provided and the loan tenure will be around 6 months . The government has already conducted a survey in the rural areas of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh to check the feasibility of this scheme. After which the PMGPY scheme was launched in other states of the country like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh . As per the survey study, the best option would be to provide loan at interest subsidized rate of interest for a 10-22 seater commercial passenger vehicle which runs a distance of 20-22 km and connects 10 to 14 small villages . The scheme is expected to promote public transport facility in rural areas and create employment options especially among women. Features of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana Under this scheme,  interest free loans will be provided to  at least  1500 commercial vehicles  in 250 blocks across the country. Commercial  vehicles will have a seating capacity of 10 people  . Later  it can be expanded to provide loans to 80000 commercial passenger vehicles  across the country. For this scheme,  loan up to Rs 6 lakh  will be provided. To test the feasibility of this scheme, the government first tried it in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. After this, it was started in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. According to a study of surveys, the best option under this scheme would be to provide loans at interest subsidized rate of interest for 10- 22 seater commercial vehicles which run between 20 to 22 km and connect 10 to 14 villages. This scheme will promote public transport facility in rural areas and create employment opportunities among women. Eligibility Criteria for Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana The applicant must be a resident of a rural location. The applicant must be involved in the unorganized sector. The vehicle must have a seating capacity of 10-12 seats. Required Documents The beneficiary should be a rural resident of India. (Beneficiary should be a rural resident of India.) Aadhar Card Income Certificate Residential Certificate Age Certificate Educational Qualification Certificate Mobile Number Driving License Passport-sized Photo Procedure for applying under Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana​ First of all, the applicant  has to visit the official website of Bihar Government Transport Corporation.  The  moment the home page opens in front of the applicant after visiting the website . After visiting the home page, the applicant will have to click on the link of Transport Department. After this the applicant will have to click on the link of Gram Parivahan Yojana. Now a new page will open in front of the applicant, in which the applicant will have to click on the click here link. Another new page will open in front of the applicant in which he will get all the important information through which he can make the call You will have to fill information like number, password, email ID, driving license etc. The applicant has to click on the submit button. In this way the applicant’s registration process will be completed. Now the applicant has to click on the link given above. After this the login form will open in front of the applicant. In which the applicant will have to fill all the required information. Now you have to click on the login button. After clicking on the login button, the applicant has to click on the application form link. The application will open in front of the applicant, in which the applicant will have to fill all the asked information carefully. All the important documents have to be attached, after this the applicant has to click on the submit button. In this way the application process of the applicant will be completed successfully. FAQs When, where, and who launched this Yojana? The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana was launched by the Government of India to improve transportation facilities in rural areas. What was the purpose of launching it? The purpose of launching the Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana was to enhance rural

The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the launch of the ‘Rooftop Solar Scheme’ or the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ in the Interim Budget 2024-25. In the full Budget 2024-25, the Finance Minister reiterated that this scheme will enable 1 crore households to obtain free electricity up to 300 units every month. This article covers everything about the Rooftop Solar Scheme or PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana This Finance Minister announced a rooftop solar scheme in the Interim Budget 2024-25. Subsequently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ on 15 February 2024. The Budget 2024-25 emphasised this yojana and provided that the government will provide for the installment of solar panels to 1 crore households. It will provide subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels for residential houses and using solar energy for electricity, which will help save money on electricity bills. Solar panels are installed in houses under this scheme to supply power to households and additional money for excess electricity output. The Central Government will provide substantive subsidies directly to people’s bank accounts and heavily concessional bank loans to ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. The government subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of installation of the solar panels.  This scheme will help poor and middle-class households save up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually by getting free solar electricity and selling surplus power to electricity distribution companies. Under this scheme, the government aims to install solar panels in one crore homes throughout the country. This scheme will help the government save around Rs. 75,000 crore per year for electricity costs. Benefits of Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Savings of up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually from free solar electricity and selling the surplus power to the distribution companies for charging electric vehicles Charging of electric vehicles Entrepreneurship opportunities for many vendors for the supply and installation of solar panels Employment opportunities for the youth with technical skills in the installation, manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels Reduction of electricity costs for the government. Increased use of renewable energy. Reduction in carbon emissions. Eligibility Criteria for Rooftop Solar Scheme Applicants should be residents of India Applicants should belong to poor and middle-income households Applicants should have their own residence with a roof suitable for installing solar panels. Applicants must have a valid electricity connection. Applicants should not have availed of any other subsidy for solar panels. Rooftop Solar/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Subsidies For up to 2 kW – Rs. 30,000 per kW  For additional capacity up to 3 kW – Rs. 18,000 per kW  Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW – Maximum Rs. 78,000 Documents Required for Rooftop Solar Scheme Proof of identity Proof of address Electricity bill Roof ownership certificate How to Apply for Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? Step 1: Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’ button available on the left-hand side of the homepage. Step 3: Click on ‘Registration’ and select the state, district, and electricity distribution company, enter your customer account number, and click on ‘Next’. Step 4: Enter your mobile number and email, and click on ‘Proceed’.  Step 5: Enter the required details on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar Installation’ form, upload the documents and click on the ‘Final Submission’ button to submit the form. Step 6: After applying for Rooftop Solar, wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once the feasibility approval gets approved, install the plant through a registered vendor in your DISCOM. You can find the registered vendor near your house by clicking here and entering your state on the search bar of the page. Step 7: Submit the plant details and apply for a net meter after the installation is over. Step 8: After the installation of the net meter and DISCOM inspection, they will generate a commissioning certificate from the portal. Step 9: Once you get the commissioning report, submit your bank account details and a cancelled cheque by logging into the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana portal. You will receive the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days. FAQs How much subsidy is provided under the Rooftop Solar Scheme? The subsidy amount may vary based on the capacity of the solar system installed and the guidelines set by the government. Generally, residential users can receive a subsidy of up to 40% on the cost of the solar system, while the subsidy for commercial and institutional users may be lower. What is the Rooftop Solar Scheme? The Rooftop Solar Scheme is an initiative by the government to promote the installation of solar power systems on rooftops of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The scheme aims to harness solar energy for generating electricity and reduce dependency on conventional power sources.

verview of the Scheme Name of Scheme Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme. Launched Year 2019. Benefits Following benefits will be given to the girl students:- Rs. 4,000/- to the 8th class student. Rs. 7,500/- to the 10th class student. Rs. 1,00,000/- or scooty to the 12th class student. Beneficiaries Girl student of Rajasthan State. Nodal Department Rajasthan education department. Introduction In 2011, Rajasthan’s girls literacy rate was 52.12%, recently reported as 57.6%, the lowest in the country. Recently, according to a report from the National Statistical Office, Rajasthan has the lowest literacy rate for girls in the country at 57.6%. Rajasthan government has implemented various schemes to increase girls’ literacy and promote education. In 2019, Rajasthan government launched “Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme.”. Under this scheme, girls who achieve first place in their district in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will receive cash awards. The awards are structured as follows: Rs. 40,000 for the district topper girl in class 8. Rs. 75,000 for the district topper girl in class 10. Rs. 1,00,000 for the district topper girl in class 12, along with a scooter for each eligible girl in class 12. Girl student who is a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Girls who belong to the following catgeory are eligible to apply for the scheme:- General. Scheduled Caste. Scheduled Tribe. Other Backward Classes. Minority. Disabled. Special Backward Classes. Below Poverty Line (BPL). Students currently enrolled at Swami Vivekanand Modern School who achieve a CGPA of 9 in class 12 and attain the highest position at the state level will eligible for the scheme. The incentive amount will be directly deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary. Benefits of Scheme Under the Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana, the beneficiaries will receive the following benefits: A student who secures first place in the district/state in class 8 will receive Rs. 40,000. A student who secures first place in her district in class 10 will receive Rs. 75,000. A student from any stream who secures first place in her district in class 12 will receive Rs. 1,00,000. Additionally, each student will also be given a scooter. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Only girls are eligible to apply for the scheme. Only students of General Category, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Disabled, Special Backward Class, BPL will be eligible to apply. Student must enrolled in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education. She has achieved first place in her district in the examinations for these classes. She has also secured first position at the state level in Class 8, Praveshika and Senior Upadhyaya board examination of Sanskrit Department. In addition, she obtained a CGPA of 9 at Swami Vivekanand Government Model School. She achieved first place at the state level in her academic pursuits at this school. Documents Required Certificate of educational qualification. Bank related documents. Permanent residence certificate. Scheduled Caste Certificate (if applicable). Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable). Other Backward Class Certificate (if applicable). Minority Certificate (if applicable). Disability Certificate (if applicable). Special Backward Class Certificate (if applicable). BPL Card (if applicable). How To Apply Eligible students can submit their applications through their respective educational institutions. They must complete their details in the application form provided by the Balika Shiksha Foundation. Schools will compile a list of applicants received and submit it to the Secondary Education Directorate in Bikaner. District Education Officers will then log in to the Shala Darpan portal to review the prepared list. Officers will select the beneficiaries on the Yojana Portal, fill out the details of each girl in the application form, and submit it. After submission of applications, the incentive amount will be directly deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via debit mode FAQs What are the benefits of the Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana? The recipients of this award receive a monetary prize along with a certificate of appreciation from the government. This recognition helps boost their public profile and encourages them to continue their impactful work in society. What are the objectives of this scheme? Promoting women empowerment in Rajasthan. Encouraging women to participate in social, educational, and economic development. Recognizing and honoring women achievers in different sectors.