How to use this glossary
Scheme abbreviations are heavily examined and central to governance (GS-2). Group by theme — rural, urban/housing, financial inclusion and welfare.
MGNREGA
Job guarantee
PMAY
Housing
PMJDY
Bank accounts
PM-KISAN
Farmer support
Rural and employment
| Abbr. | Full form |
|---|---|
| MGNREGA | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act |
| PMGSY | Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (rural roads) |
| NRLM | National Rural Livelihoods Mission |
| PMKSY | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (irrigation) |
| PM-KISAN | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (farmer income support) |
Housing and urban
| Abbr. | Full form |
|---|---|
| PMAY | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (housing) |
| AMRUT | Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation |
| SBM | Swachh Bharat Mission |
| PMUY | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (LPG) |
| DAY-NULM | Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission |
Financial inclusion and welfare
| Abbr. | Full form |
|---|---|
| PMJDY | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (bank accounts) |
| PMJJBY | PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (life insurance) |
| PMSBY | PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (accident insurance) |
| APY | Atal Pension Yojana |
| PMFBY | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance) |
| NSAP | National Social Assistance Programme |
UPSC angle
Schemes are heavily asked — link each abbreviation to its sector and objective. Watch the PM- (Pradhan Mantri) prefix and the insurance trio (PMJJBY/PMSBY/APY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the full form of MGNREGA?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
What does PMAY stand for?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — the government’s housing-for-all scheme.
What is the full form of PMJDY?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana — the financial-inclusion (bank account) scheme.
What is the full form of PM-KISAN?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi — an income-support scheme for farmers.