As soon as August starts, many new government rules and schemes will also be implemented, which will directly benefit the general public. This month is not only bringing the gift of festivals and holidays, but can also bring financial relief and new opportunities for the citizens across the country. If you are looking for a job, are a farmer, get gas cylinders filled, or use UPI, then these 5 big changes are very important for you to know. Let us know what these important changes are that are going to be a part of your daily routine from August 1, 2025.
PM Vikas Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY)
The month of August is bringing great news for the youth looking for jobs. Pradhan Mantri Vikas Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is going to be implemented across the country from August 1, 2025. The scheme aims to create 3.5 crore jobs in the next 2 years. Out of these, a target has been set to include 1.92 crore youth in the workforce for the first time. If you are looking for a new job, then keep your eye on this scheme. This can prove to be a big opportunity for you. This scheme will open new doors of employment for the youth of both rural and urban areas.
20th installment of PM Kisan
August 2, 2025, is going to be a very special day for more than 9.3 crore farmers of the country. On this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will release the 20th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Farmers will get ₹ 2,000 directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). If you have not completed your eKYC yet, get it done immediately! Otherwise, your installation may get stuck. The government has made eKYC mandatory to increase transparency and prevent fraud.
Change in LPG cylinder prices
Like every month, this time too, on August 1, the Oil Marketing Companies will update the prices of LPG cylinders. Last time, the prices of commercial cylinders were cut by ₹ 60. This time, it is expected that there may be some relief in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders as well. If you are thinking of getting your cylinder filled, it would be wise to wait for the new rates after August 1, as you may get a chance to save some money.
RBI Monetary Policy Review
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to meet from 4 to 6 August 2025. In this meeting, the Reserve Bank will decide whether there will be any change in the interest rates or not. If interest rates are cut, the EMI (monthly installment) of your home loan and personal loan may be reduced, which will have a positive impact on your monthly budget. Along with this, it may also affect the interest received on savings accounts. Those who are paying EMI or planning to take new loans should keep a special eye on this decision.
New UPI rules implemented
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is going to implement some new UPI rules from August 1. These rules have been made with the aim of reducing the load on the UPI system and reducing the rate of transaction failure. According to the new rules, you will now be able to check your bank account balance in the app only 50 times a day. The limit for viewing linked accounts has been fixed at 25 times a day. AutoPay transactions will now only happen in 3 fixed time slots: before 10 AM, from 1 PM to 5 PM, and after 9:30 PM. Some limits have also been imposed on checking payment status and payment reversal.
If you use third-party UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm, then these changes are very important for you. NPCI has found this solution so that users do not face any problems during important payments, and UPI services remain more reliable.