News: The ACC-PLI scheme has attracted attention after a report by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research and Analytics pointed out delays, slow commissioning, and several difficulties in implementation. About Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) Scheme The ACC-PLI scheme aims to promote domestic manufacturing of advanced battery cells… Continue reading Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) Scheme
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
SAMPANN Pension Portal
News: The SAMPANN pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG platform. About SAMPANN Pension Portal About: SAMPANN stands for System for Accounting and Management of Pension. Initiative by: It is a flagship digital platform of the Department of Telecommunications. Developed by: Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts Launched on: It was… Continue reading SAMPANN Pension Portal
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
News: Recognizing chip design as a strategic national priority, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented proactive measures to transform India’s semiconductor design landscape under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic… Continue reading Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
News– The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 1.9 lakh individuals through 5,200+ skill-based programmes. About CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative It is a flagship national skill development programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills. It… Continue reading CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.… Continue reading Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
News: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has inaugurated several significant and far-reaching initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission to strengthen scientific research, monitoring and policy support for aquatic biodiversity conservation. Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre The Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and… Continue reading Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
SVASTIK Portal
News: The SVASTIK web portal was launched during CSIR-NIScPR’s 5th Foundation Day celebration held in New Delhi on 14 January 2026. About SVASTIK Portal SVASTIK stands for “Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge” and functions as a national web portal for public communication. Implemented by: It is implemented by the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and… Continue reading SVASTIK Portal
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. About National Campaign on Entrepreneurship The campaign is to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) The campaign is being implemented… Continue reading National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
BHASHINI Samudaye
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a workshop on BHASHINI Samudaye in New Delhi to strengthen India’s language AI ecosystem. About BHASHINI Samudaye BHASHINI Samudaye is a collaborative ecosystem platform under BHASHINI that supports co-creation, governance, and scaling of Indian-language AI tools and services. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.… Continue reading BHASHINI Samudaye
‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has advised all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to constitute dedicated Committees on International Relations and Make in India in Sports within their respective organisations. About ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees About ‘Make in India in Sports’ Committee The Make in India in… Continue reading ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
