Government Schemes & Programs Current Affairs - 2026-09-01

Background: Launched in early 2024, the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity to households through rooftop solar installations. Current Context: As of September 2026, the Ministry of Power has announced an expansion of the scheme to cover an additional 2 million households, focusing on rural electrification. Impact: This initiative is expected to reduce the financial burden on low-income families while significantly boosting India's renewable energy capacity, contributing to the national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 through decentralized solar power generation.

Background: Mission Vatsalya is a comprehensive scheme for child protection services in India, managed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Current Context: On September 1, 2026, the Ministry launched an upgraded version of the Mission Vatsalya portal, integrating AI-based tracking for missing children and real-time monitoring of childcare institutions. Impact: The digital upgrade aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the child welfare system, ensuring faster response times for rescue operations and better coordination between state governments and district authorities for the rehabilitation of vulnerable children.