PM's first decisions from Seva Teerth reflect spirit of Seva -Governance Now

PM's first decisions from Seva Teerth reflect spirit of Seva

Modi signs important files relating to important decisions for women, youth and vulnerable citizens

GN Bureau | February 13, 2026

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the new PMO complex in New Delhi on Friday.

In his very first set of decisions after shifting to Seva Teerth, the new address of the PMO, PM Narendra Modi signed important files relating to decisions that reflect the spirit of Seva. These decisions touch every section of society: farmers, women, youth, and vulnerable citizens.

1. PM RAHAT Scheme: Life-Saving Protection for Every Citizen
The Prime Minister has approved the launch of the PM RAHAT scheme.

Under this initiative, accident victims will get cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh, ensuring that no life is lost due to lack of immediate medical help.

2. Doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore
The government has crossed the landmark of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, more than a year ahead of the original March 2027 timeline.

The PM has now set a new, ambitious target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029, doubling both scale and aspiration.

3. Major Boost to Farmers: Loan Target of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Doubled to ₹2 lakh crore.
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s entire agriculture value chain, the PM has announced the doubling of the loan target of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore.

4. Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.: the Next Wave of Innovation
To power India’s innovation ecosystem, especially in deep tech, early-stage ideas, advanced manufacturing and breakthrough technologies, the PM has approved the Startup India FoF 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.

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