Modi Government's 12-Year Welfare Expansion: Key Achievements and Initiatives
Mapping 12 years of welfare expansion during Modi rule
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Since Narendra Modi's ascent to power in May 2014, India's welfare programs have significantly expanded, impacting over 800 million people. Key initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PM-KISAN, and Ayushman Bharat, collectively disbursing trillions and enhancing access to food, healthcare, and housing.
- 01The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana provides foodgrains for 813.5 million beneficiaries, costing over ₹2 lakh crore annually.
- 02The PM-KISAN scheme has disbursed ₹4.27 lakh crore to over 110 million farmer families since its launch.
- 03Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana offers ₹5 lakh per family for hospitalization, covering the bottom 40% of the population.
- 04The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected over 158.3 million rural households to tap water since its inception.
- 05The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin has sanctioned 38.5 million houses, with a target of 49.5 million by 2029.
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Since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in May 2014, India's welfare delivery system has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into one of the largest welfare frameworks globally. Key initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which supports 813.5 million beneficiaries by providing free foodgrains, with an annual subsidy exceeding ₹2 lakh crore. The PM-KISAN scheme has allocated ₹4.27 lakh crore to over 110 million farmer families, while Ayushman Bharat offers ₹5 lakh per family for hospitalization, benefiting the bottom 40% of the population. The Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully connected 158.3 million rural households to tap water, and the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin aims to construct 49.5 million pucca houses by 2029. These programs collectively illustrate the government's commitment to enhancing the welfare of millions across India.
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The expansion of welfare schemes has significantly improved food security, healthcare access, and housing for millions in India.
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