1. Swachh Bharat Mission
The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, is an initiative to promote cleanliness and sanitation across India. The mission is focused on:
- Eliminating open defecation through the construction of household toilets.
- Improving waste management practices at the municipal level.
- Creating awareness about sanitation and hygiene among citizens.
By targeting both rural and urban areas, the mission aims to improve public health and environmental conditions.
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Launched in 2014, PMJDY is a financial inclusion program that aims to provide banking services to every household in India. Key aspects include:
- Opening zero-balance bank accounts for the unbanked population.
- Providing access to credit, insurance, and pension schemes.
- Promoting financial literacy and savings among low-income groups.
The scheme aims to bridge the gap in financial services and promote economic inclusion.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Launched in 2015, this scheme focuses on improving the status of girls in India. The program addresses:
- The declining sex ratio through awareness campaigns.
- Promoting the education and empowerment of girls.
- Providing financial support for girls' education and health.
By tackling issues related to gender discrimination, the scheme aims to ensure a brighter future for girls in India.
Goal 5: Gender Equality
4. National Health Mission (NHM)
The National Health Mission, launched in 2013, aims to improve healthcare delivery in India. It focuses on:
- Enhancing healthcare infrastructure in rural and underserved areas.
- Reducing maternal and child mortality rates.
- Implementing disease control programs for communicable and non-communicable diseases.
NHM seeks to provide affordable and quality healthcare services to all segments of the population.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
5. Ujjwala Yojana
Launched in 2016, the Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide clean cooking fuel to women from economically weaker sections. The key features include:
- Providing LPG connections to households without access to clean cooking fuel.
- Subsidizing the cost of LPG cylinders and stoves.
- Reducing reliance on traditional biomass fuels and improving air quality.
The scheme aims to improve health outcomes and reduce environmental pollution associated with traditional cooking methods.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy