Central Government Policies & Schemes | TGPSC R&B AEE (EE) | NOTIFICATION No.02/G/RB/26, DT.: 2/6/26

Welcome to the complete Masterclass on Central Government Policies and Schemes, specifically targeted for the General Studies Paper (Paper 1) of the TGPSC AEE Examination! This lecture is meticulously crafted for aspirants preparing under NOTIFICATION No.02/G/RB/26, Dated: 02/06/2026 for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) in the Transport, Roads and Buildings Department. General Studies and General Abilities carries huge weightage in securing top ranks in Telangana State Engineering Services. Among all GS subjects, Central Government Schemes and Flagship Programmes carry high-yield potential with consistent 8 to 12 direct questions expected in the final exam. This video breaks down every critical flagship scheme, ministry, objective, budget allocation, beneficiary criteria, and recent updates with maximum clarity. EXAM OVERVIEW AND NOTIFICATION DETAILS Recruitment Body: Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Notification Number: NOTIFICATION No.02/G/RB/26, DT.: 02/06/2026 Department: Transport, Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department Post Name: Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Target Paper: Paper-1 General Studies and General Abilities Total Paper-1 Marks: 150 Marks (150 Questions) Target Topic: Central Government Policies, Flagship Schemes, and Social Sector Initiatives WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COMPREHENSIVE LECTURE Power and Renewable Energy Sector Schemes (Crucial for Electrical Engineering Cadre) PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan): Components A, B, and C, solarization of agricultural pumps, power grid integration, capacity targets, and subsidies. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Objectives, roof-top solar capacities, subsidy breakdowns, target households (1 crore homes), and distribution company (DISCOM) roles. Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS): Objectives for operational efficiencies, financial sustainability of DISCOMs, prepaid smart metering, and infrastructure upgrades. National Green Hydrogen Mission: Production targets, SIGHT programme, green hydrogen hubs, and clean energy transition goals. UJALA & SLNP: Energy efficient LED deployment, street lighting national program, energy savings metrics, and EESL implementation. National Solar Mission & Green Energy Corridors: Inter-state transmission networks, renewable power evacuation, and grid stability. Infrastructure, Roads, Transport and Mobility Schemes (R&B Department Context) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: 17 multimodal connectivity infrastructure projects, integrated planning, spatial data layers, and inter-ministerial coordination. Bharatmala Pariyojana: Highway grid development, economic corridors, expressways, border roads, and connectivity improvements. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY - Phase I, II, III): Rural road connectivity, funding pattern between Centre and State, and technological upgrades in road construction. FAME India Scheme (Phase I & II) & PM E-Drive: Electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure subsidies, public transport electrifications, and battery safety standards. Social Welfare, Rural Development, and Financial Inclusion Initiatives Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY): Food security provisions, beneficiary coverage, and recent extension timelines. PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi): Income support details, landholding criteria, e-KYC updates, and installment distributions. MGNREGA: Wage rate updates, 100-day employment guarantee, social audits, and NMMS app usage. Ayushman Bharat - PM-JAY: Health coverage limit (Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year), secondary/tertiary care hospitalization, and health insurance expansion. PM SVANidhi: Micro-credit facility for street vendors, interest subsidies, digital transaction cashback incentives. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana / PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana: Banking coverage, insurance parameters, financial literacy drives. Urban Development, Housing, and Sanitation Policies AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation): Universal water supply coverage, sewage management, urban green space development. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban & Rural): Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), beneficiary criteria, unit assistance amounts, geotagging. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in rural India, water quality monitoring, village water & sanitation committees. Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (Urban & Rural): ODF Plus goals, solid waste management, plastic waste management, and legacy dump site remediation. Education, Skill Development, and Innovation Programs PM-SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India): Exemplary school development, National Education Policy (NEP) implementation showcase. Skill India Digital Hub & PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0): Industry 4.0 skill development, apprenticeship training, digital badging, and placement support.