Atmanirbhar Bharat: Centre's PMFME scheme transforms family's fortune in Bihar's Sheikhpura

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:39 PM

Patna, May 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of a couple in Bihar's Sheikhpura district. With government support, Ravita Kumari and Manmendra Kumar have started flour and oil processing units. This has led to an increase in their income; they have achieved self-reliance, and have also been able to ensure better education for their children.

Beneficiaries say govt stands with poor during difficult times through PMSBY​

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:17 PM

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Completing 11 years since their launch on May 9, 2015, the Central government’s flagship social security initiatives — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) — are continuing to provide crucial financial support to poor and middle-class families across the country.​

Affordable insurance, stronger families: PMSBY wins hearts in MP’s Burhanpur​

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:33 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 9 (IANS) The Central government’s flagship social security initiative, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), is continuing to provide financial protection and relief to common citizens across the country. People have drawn immense benefit from this scheme in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur.