SHORT & SWEET

The National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre has been prolific in coining acronyms for various bodies and scheme

NITI Aayog Jan, 2015

FULL: National Institution for Transforming India PURPOSE: Replaced the Planning Commission.

UDAY Nov, 2015

FULL: Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana.

PURPOSE: Scheme to provide a financial turnaround plan for power distribution companies of states

Amrut Jun, 2015

FULL: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation PURPOSE: Planning urban renewal

Hriday Jan, 2015

FULL: Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana PURPOSE: Development of heritage cities

JAM Mar, 2015

FULL: Jan-DhanYojana, Aadhaar and mobile numbers PURPOSE: Welfare schemes

PAHAL Nov, 2014

FULL: Pratyaksha Hastaantarit Laabh. PURPOSE: Direct benefit transfer of LPG subsidy

PRAGATI Mar, 2015

FULL: Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation PURPOSE: A platform for the Prime Minister to interact with secretaries of Union government and chief secretaries of states

USTTAD May, 2015

FULL: Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development PURPOSE: Skill development

PRASAD Apr, 2015

FULL: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive

PURPOSE: Development of 12 pilgrim centres

Setu Feb, 2015

FULL: Self Employment and Talent Utilisation PURPOSE: Providing support to start-ups

Mudra Bank Apr, 2015

FULL: Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank PURPOSE: Giving micro credit to small businesses

AIM Feb, 2016

FULL: Atal Innovation Mission PURPOSE: Promoting innovation