Some prominent social sector schemes implemented by the Government of India:
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) - Financial inclusion scheme to provide universal access to banking services, including a bank account, insurance coverage, and access to credit.
2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) - Accidental insurance scheme providing coverage against accidental death and disability at a nominal premium.
3. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) - Life insurance scheme offering life coverage at an affordable premium.
4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) - Income support scheme for small and marginal farmers, providing direct income transfer to their bank accounts.
5. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) - Provides a legal guarantee for 100 days of wage employment to rural households, promoting rural development and providing social security.
6. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Affordable housing scheme aiming to provide housing for all by 2022, particularly for economically weaker sections and low-income groups.
7. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) - Pension scheme for workers in the unorganized sector, providing a fixed pension amount based on the contribution made during their working years.
8. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) - Health insurance scheme providing coverage for secondary and tertiary healthcare expenses for economically vulnerable families.
9. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) - Aims to promote the survival, protection, and education of the girl child and address gender imbalance and discrimination.
10. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - A nationwide cleanliness and sanitation campaign promoting the construction of toilets, waste management, and behavioral change towards cleanliness.
11. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) - Provides free LPG connections to women from below-poverty-line households to reduce indoor air pollution and promote clean cooking fuel.
12. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aims to alleviate rural poverty by providing livelihood opportunities and social mobilization for rural households.
13. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) - Provides essential services for early childhood care and development, including nutrition, health check-ups, and preschool education.
14. National Health Mission (NHM) - Works towards improving healthcare infrastructure, promoting public health, and providing access to quality healthcare services across India.
15. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) - Health insurance scheme for below-poverty-line families, providing cashless health coverage for hospitalization expenses.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are several other social sector schemes implemented by the Government of India at the central and state levels. These schemes cover various areas such as education, women's empowerment, skill development, rural development, and social welfare to address the diverse needs of the population and promote inclusive growth.
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