25 Years of Public Service: Key Governance Initiatives & Welfare Schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continuously held the position of governance for 25 years, serving as Gujarat Chief Minister for 13 years since October 7, 2001, and as Prime Minister of India since May 2014.

Historic welfare schemes and reforms such as Jan Dhan, Swachh Bharat, Ayushman Bharat, Mudra, Jal Jeevan, repeal of Article 370, and GST have been implemented.

📚 School Textbook Link: 10th Standard / 12th Standard · Political Science / Indian Constitution · 10th Social: Unit 2 (The Central Government) / 12th Polity: Unit 3 (Indian Executive & Welfare Schemes) · Powers of Prime Minister & Union Cabinet, NITI Aayog & National Welfare Schemes

🎯 TNPSC Exam Key Notes:

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Scheme for financial inclusion - Launched on August 28, 2014 (56 crore+ bank accounts).
• Swachh Bharat Mission: Aim to make India Open Defecation Free - Launched on October 2, 2014.
• Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY): World's largest government health insurance scheme (₹5 lakh per family annually) - September 23, 2018.
• Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): April 8, 2015 (Shishu: up to ₹50,000, Kishor: ₹50,000 - ₹5 lakh, Tarun: ₹5 lakh - ₹10/20 lakh).
• Jal Jeevan Mission: Providing tap water connection to rural households - Announced on August 15, 2019.
• NITI Aayog: Established on January 1, 2015; Chairman: Prime Minister of India.

📌 KEY FOR TNPSC:

• Articles 74, 75 & 78: Constitutional powers of the Union Cabinet and the Prime Minister.
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 to farmers (₹2,000 x 3 installments).