**Executive Summary**
The Prime Minister has signed off on initiatives impacting women, youth, and vulnerable citizens. Key decisions include launching the PM RAHAT Scheme, doubling the target for Lakhpati Didis, doubling the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, and approving the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0. These decisions, effective as of February 13, 2026, aim to touch every section of society, reflecting a spirit of service.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM RAHAT Scheme:**
* Approved the launch of the PM RAHAT scheme.
* Accident victims will get cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh.
* **Lakhpati Didis Target:**
* The target is doubled to 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
* The new target deadline is March 2029.
* **Agriculture Infrastructure Fund:**
* The loan target is doubled to ₹2 lakh crore.
* **Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0:**
* Approved with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Increased access to loans through the doubled Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
* **Action Required:** Utilize increased loan availability to strengthen the agriculture value chain.
**Women**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to become Lakhpati Didis with an expanded target and increased support.
* **Action Required:** Engage in programs and initiatives to achieve financial independence and become Lakhpati Didis.
**Youth**
* **Impact:** The Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 aims to power innovation and support early-stage ideas.
* **Action Required:** Engage in the innovation ecosystem to bring their ideas to the market.
**Vulnerable Citizens (specifically accident victims)**
* **Impact:** Access to immediate cashless medical help of up to ₹1.5 lakh through the PM RAHAT Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Awareness of the PM RAHAT scheme to utilise it in case of accidents.
Key Entities Referenced
PM RAHAT Scheme: A scheme providing life-saving protection, offering cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: A fund aimed at strengthening India's agriculture value chain, with its loan target doubled to ₹2 lakh crore.
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0: An initiative to power India's innovation ecosystem, particularly in deep tech and advanced technologies, with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.
Lakhpati Didis: A program aiming to create 'Lakhpati Didis'. The target has been set to 6 crore.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi’s First Decisions from Seva Teerth
reflect a spirit of Seva and touch every section of
society
PM signs important files relating to important decisions for
women, youth and vulnerable citizens
Significant new initiatives taken: PM RAHAT Scheme,
Doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore, Agriculture
Infrastructure Fund Doubled to ₹2 lakh crore, Startup India
Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore
Posted On: 13 FEB 2026 4:16PM by PIB Delhi
In its very first set of decisions after shifting to Seva Teerth, PM 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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