Many schemes and facilities are being run by the government across the country, which are aimed at providing relief and help to the citizens. From 21 February 2025, some special facilities are going to be provided for free, which will benefit every citizen of the country. The purpose of these schemes is to provide financial assistance to the poor and middle class people. Let us know in detail in this article what are these 10 things and what is the process to get them.
Information about free facilities from 21 February
The government has announced these facilities under various schemes. These include health, education, ration, and other essential services. To take advantage of these schemes, it is necessary to understand the eligibility and process. The table below gives a brief description of these schemes.
Brief description of the scheme
| Name of the scheme | Description |
| Ayushman Bharat Scheme | Free healthcare to poor families |
| Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana | Free gas cylinder |
| Free ration scheme | Ration distribution to poor families |
| Prime Minister Kisan Award Fund | Financial assistance to farmers |
| Free education scheme | Free books and uniforms to children |
| Digital india scheme | Free internet service |
| Clean India Mission | Toilets construct in rural areas |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana | Home for the poor |
| Water life mission | Water from every house tap |
| Women empowerment scheme | Help women for self -employment |
1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, poor families are provided free health services up to Rs 5 lakh. Under this scheme, more than 36 crore Ayushman cards have been issued across the country. The scope of this scheme has been extended from 21 February 2025, so that more people can take advantage of it.
Benefits:
- No expenses on hospitalization.
- Treatment facility in government and private hospitals.
- Card holders will also get medical tests and medicines free.
2. Principal Ujjwala Yojana (Free Gas Cylinder)
Under this scheme, free gas cylinders are provided to poor families. Especially in rural areas, women can avail this facility.
Benefits:
- Each family has 3 free cylinders a year.
- There will also be subsidy on LPG.
3. Free Ration Scheme (Free Ration Scheme)
Free ration will be provided to poor families every month. This includes wheat, rice, lentils, and oil.
Benefits:
- Every person has 5 kg grain per month.
- Antyodaya card holders will get additional ration.
4. Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi)
This scheme is being run to provide financial assistance to farmers. Under this, money is transferred directly to the farmers’ account.
Benefits:
- Assistance of ₹ 6,000 annually to every farmer.
- This amount is given in three installments.
5. Free Education Scheme
Emphasizing the education of children, the government has announced to give books, uniforms and other essential items free of cost to the children going to school.
Benefits:
- Children studying in government schools will get benefit.
- Special attention will be paid to girls’ education.
6. Free Internet Service
Internet services will be provided free of cost in rural areas under the Digital India campaign. Efforts are being made to increase digital literacy from this.
Benefits:
- Students and youth will get a chance to study online.
- Digital centers will be established in villages.
7. Swachh Bharat Mission
The government has launched a special campaign to construct toilets in rural areas. Under this, financial assistance will be given to the needy families to build toilets.
Benefits:
- Cleanliness will increase and there will be a decrease in diseases.
- The safety of women will be ensured.
8. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM AWAS Yojana)
This is a major plan to build pucca houses for the poor. Under this, financial assistance is given to eligible families to build houses.
Benefits:
- People from both rural and urban areas can avail.
- Assistance of up to ₹ 1.2 lakh to build a house.
9. Water Life Mission (har ghar nal se jal)
This scheme has been started with the aim of providing clean water to every house. Its special effect is being seen in rural areas.
Benefits:
- Water will be delivered to every house by pipeline.
- Water will prevent borne diseases.
10. Women Empowerment Scheme
Self -employment schemes have been introduced to make women self -sufficient. In this, women will be given training and financial assistance.
Benefits:
- Women will get a loan to start small businesses.
- Skill development programs will also be run.
How to apply?
To take advantage of all these schemes, you have to register on the concerned department or portal:
- Aadhaar card will be mandatory.
- The application will be accepted only after checking the eligibility.
- The application process will be available in both online and offline methods.
Disclaimer:
This article is written only for the purpose of giving information. Please note that such reports can also be rumored many times, so before taking advantage of any government facility, you must make official confirmation.
