Top Government Schemes You Might Not Know About (2025 Edition)   Published: October 2025 | Author: Your Name   Every year, the Government of India rolls out or updates several welfare schemes to improve daily life for citizens — from students and small business owners to farmers and women entrepreneurs. Yet, many of these initiatives stay under the radar.   Here’s a simple list of 10 useful government schemes (2025)  you might not have heard about, but should definitely know.     1. PM Vishwakarma Yojana (Artisan Empowerment)  This scheme supports traditional artisans — carpenters, potters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, and others — by providing skill training, digital toolkits, and low-interest loans . Beneficiaries also get recognition certificates and UPI-linked IDs to accept digital payments.   2. Nari Shakti 2.0 – Women Entrepreneurship Mission  Introduced in 2025, this revamped initiative combines subsidised loans for women-led start-ups  and a mentorship network through the S...
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 How India’s 2025 Budget Impacts the Common Man (Explained Simply)   Published: October 29, 2025   The Union Budget 2025–26 (presented on 1 February 2025) aimed to balance growth with relief for households and stronger support for agriculture and infrastructure. Here’s a plain-English guide to the announcements that matter most to ordinary Indians — what changed, who benefits, and practical steps you can take right away.   Key Takeaways — At a glance     Income tax relief for many salaried taxpayers:  The new tax slabs mean no income tax for many households earning up to about ₹12 lakh, and effective relief up to ₹12.75 lakh for salaried people after standard deduction. 0    Large capital expenditure (capex) push:  The government earmarked significant capex to boost jobs and infrastructure. 1    Food, fertiliser and rural job subsidies largely maintained:  Allocations for PDS, fertiliser and MGNREGA were kept roughly flat to support farmers and rural households. 2    Targeted mea...