Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
- Context: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded eligibility under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme.
New Eligibility Criteria
- Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students can now apply
- Age limit: 18–25 years
- Must meet existing eligibility conditions
Objective of Expansion
- Provide early industry exposure before graduation
- Enhance employability and job readiness
- Bridge the gap between academics and industry needs
Alignment with Policy
- Supports goals of National Education Policy
- Promotes experiential learning, internships, and skill development
Scheme Features
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- Provides structured, paid internships across sectors
- Minimum ₹9,000 monthly stipend
- Opportunities available in top companies
Revised TDIP Scheme (2026–31)
- Context: The Ministry of Communications has overhauled the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme to enhance India’s presence and influence in the global telecommunications sector.
- Time period: 2026–2031
Core Objectives
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- Strengthen India’s global telecom footprint
- Boost participation in global standard-setting bodies
- Promote indigenous telecom innovation
- Accelerate 5G Advanced and 6G ecosystem development
Global Standardization Focus:
- Enhance India’s role in: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 3GPP, oneM2M
Support for
- Participation in global meetings
- Technical contributions
- Leadership roles
- Hosting international events in India
Expanded Scope
- Inclusion of: Startups, MSMEs, Academia & research institutions, Telecom service providers & industry players and Encourages collaborative innovation across the ecosystem
Implementation Agencies
- Telecommunications Standards Development Society India
- Telecom Centres of Excellence India
- Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
Complementary Initiatives
- Works alongside: Telecom Technology Development Fund, Bharat 6G Mission
Expected Outcomes
- Position India as a global standard-setter in telecom
- Boost intellectual property creation & exports
- Strengthen competitiveness of domestic telecom technologies
- Advance India’s leadership in 6G and future communication systems
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
- Context: Atal Pension Yojana has crossed 9 crore total enrolments as of April 21, 2026.
Achieved highest-ever annual addition
- Over 1.35 crore new subscribers in FY 2025–26
Launch & Administration
- Launched in May 2015
- Administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Objective
- Provide universal social security
- Focus on low-income groups and unorganised sector workers
Growth Drivers
- Support from banks, regional rural banks, cooperative banks, and Department of Posts
- Government-led awareness campaigns & outreach programs
Key Benefits
- Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60
- Spouse continues pension after subscriber’s death
- Nominee receives accumulated corpus after both subscriber and spouse pass away
Eligibility
- Open to Indian citizens aged 18–40 years
- Not eligible for those who are or have been income tax payers
