SSC CGL - Detailed Guide 2025
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Types of Government Schemes
Reference: Lucent GK, NCERT Class 6–12
Central Sector Schemes
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding | 100% funded by the Union (Central) Government |
| Implementation | By Central Government ministries or agencies |
| Coverage | Uniform across the country |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | Controlled entirely by the Centre |
| Aim | Focus on national priorities and strategic sectors |
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding | Shared between Centre and State Governments |
| Typical Sharing Pattern | Varies (e.g., 60:40 for General States, 90:10 for Special Category States) |
| Implementation | By State Governments |
| Focus | Addressing national development priorities with local participation |
| Monitoring | Centre provides broad guidelines; states handle execution |
Examples
- MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)
- PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Rural & Urban)
- Samagra Shiksha (school education & literacy)
State Government Schemes
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding & Design | Fully handled by individual State Governments |
| Implementation | Based on state-specific needs and budgets |
| Regional Relevance | Tailored to local issues like agriculture, health, housing, welfare |
| Scope | Limited to respective state territory |
| Asked In | Frequently in State PSCs, SSC (State level), Railways exams |
Examples:
- Rythu Bandhu Scheme (Telangana – for farmers)
- KALIA Scheme (Odisha – agricultural assistance)
- Amma Canteens (Tamil Nadu – subsidized food)
- Lakshmi Bhandar (West Bengal – basic income support for women)
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