Find government schemes and updates

India reached an energy goal as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana reached over 50.06 lakh households. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy confirmed this on 4 August 2026. This growth is much faster than the 7.94 lakh installations seen in the ten years before the scheme started.

Scheme budget is Rs 75,021 crore. It aims to reach 1 crore homes. As of July 2026, daily installation numbers reached nearly 16,328. Financial support is strong, with Rs 28,024 crore paid out through DBT payment. Also, 19 lakh households now pay zero for electricity. Over 12 lakh families earned a total of Rs 421 crore by exporting extra power in FY 2024-25.

Scheme application process

Government made the process easier by using Jan Samarth integration. This allows for paperless applications. Subsidies are paid within 15 days. 32 states and union territories removed net metering charges. The scheme is now growing to include government buildings and urban areas as part of the complete list of schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi.

Odisha government plans to continue Mukhyamantri Sadak Yojana - Connecting Missing Road Links (MMSY-CMRL) for four more years, from 2026-27 to 2029-30. This scheme helps connect rural and border areas with a total budget of ₹1,547.55 crore.

Road connectivity goals

The scheme helps people reach schools, hospitals, and markets more easily by building new roads and bridges. Officials aim to finish about 3,214.88 km of road work during this time. Routine maintenance for five years is now required for all projects to keep them in good shape. The government will check the quality of work through independent state-level reviews, using the same system as PMGSY.

Bihar Tourism Department has launched Sindhu Darshan Pilgrimage Financial Assistance Grant Scheme-2026. Permanent residents of Bihar aged 18 and above can get money help for their trip to Leh-Ladakh.

How to get support

The government covers 50% of travel costs, up to Rs 20,000 per person. You must finish your trip before you apply. Make sure to send your application within 60 days of coming back. Keep your original travel documents like tickets, permits, and receipts, as you need these to get your money.

This scheme helps make travel to the Indus River area more affordable for people in Bihar and supports cultural and religious tourism.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a new state-level marketing centre at 13 Gaon in IT Park, Dehradun. This place will help Self-Help Groups from all 13 districts of Uttarakhand sell their local products. Helping women and rural business owners is a top priority for the state government.

At the Chief Minister Udyamshala Chaupal-2026, CM Dhami shared that over 13,000 business owners have received support through the Chief Minister Udyamshala Yojana. Also, more than 8,000 women and SHG members now have new income opportunities. The government promotes local goods like hill spices, mandua, jhangora, and handicrafts under the House of Himalayas brand.

Boosting local employment

These efforts aim to stop migration from the hills by creating local jobs. Through the National Rural Livelihood Mission, over five lakh rural women are now part of 70,000 SHGs. Out of these, three lakh women have become Lakhpati Didis. The Gramothan Project also helps poor families by providing basic work resources.

CBSE released Tier-II recruitment results for some KVS and NVS posts on August 21, 2026. This update is for people who applied for PGT Chemistry, Assistant Commissioner, and Junior Translator roles. Check your shortlisting status by logging into the official recruitment portal.

If your role has an interview, your status shows if you made it to that stage. Marksheets for these roles will be available 15 days after the hiring process ends. If your post does not have an interview, you can see your marks in your dashboard now.

Check your interview schedule

Candidates should regularly monitor their application portal for news about interview schedules or skill test letters. Make sure to submit any preferences through the portal if the system asks you to do so.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials to improve how Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential schools are run. This decision follows recent student protests about building conditions and daily facilities. The government wants to fill vacant teaching jobs faster to support student learning. There are 103 such schools in the state.

Important scheme updates

Social security support is a top priority. The Chief Minister said 11.50 lakh new National Old Age Pension Scheme applications are waiting and ordered officials to check them right away. Also, Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana continues to help students study for exams like UPSC and NEET at 163 centers. For scholarships, the website will reopen for 3.16 lakh students who missed the earlier date. These students should get their money by October 2.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently launched the Chaupal-2026 event at Mukhya Sevak Sadan. This scheme shows the success of Chief Minister's Udyamshala Yojana, which has helped over 13,000 entrepreneurs in the state. This includes more than 8,000 women and self-help group members who are now starting their own work.

Marketing local goods

To help sell local items, the government will open a new state-level marketing centre at 13 Gaon in Dehradun. This place will help sell products made by self-help groups from all districts. The government is also promoting local goods through the House of Himalayas brand so rural products can reach markets around the world.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched Chaupal-2026 as part of Chief Minister Udyamshala Yojana. This scheme helps improve life in villages by giving training, money help, and market access to women, youth, and local business owners. The government is opening a state-level marketing centre at 13 Gaon in Dehradun to help sell local goods.

Scheme impact and reach

So far, over 13,000 business owners have received support through this scheme. Also, more than 3 lakh women are now Lakhpati Didis. This goal matches the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana. By selling local products like hill spices, honey, and handicrafts under the House of Himalayas brand, the state aims to stop migration and help villages become self-reliant. These Udyamshala Chaupals will happen across all 13 districts to make sure everyone knows about the scheme.

Uttar Pradesh government provides money help to registered construction workers through UP Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana. This scheme helps people not covered under Ayushman Bharat or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. It covers serious health problems like heart surgeries, kidney and liver transplants, spinal operations, knee replacements, and cancer treatment.

Scheme details

Registered construction workers and their dependent family members can apply. There is no top limit on the refund amount. Payments go directly to the hospital. To apply, submit your registration card and medical papers through the official labour department portal or office. People already getting help from other state or central health schemes cannot apply for this support again.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Tikamgarh on August 21, 2026, for the Jan Vishwas Abhiyaan. He held a meeting with local business owners to talk about their concerns. He also checked pending cases in Samadhan Online and CM Monitoring. These steps help solve public complaints quickly. The state government is also using schemes like the Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bakaya Maaf Samadhan Scheme to help citizens with their bills.

Local Development and Government Outreach

The Chief Minister also led a District Development Advisory Committee meeting to check on local progress. He spoke with citizens to hear their ideas. This campaign helps improve teamwork between the government, local businesses, and people. Senior officials, including Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal, joined the CM during these visits. The government is also promoting youth-focused programs like the CM Young Intern for Good Governance Program to improve how the administration works in Madhya Pradesh.

Women in Odisha will get the fifth instalment of Subhadra Yojana on August 28, 2026. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida confirmed this date. A special event will take place in Nayagada for Rakhi Purnima.

Payment details and support

Officials must finish the DBT payment process on time. Banks should improve their systems to help women get their money without problems. This scheme continues support for eligible women.