News: TRAI has launched the Network Anubhav Platform to provide geospatial network-test information and web access to DND services. About Network Anubhav Platform The Network Anubhav Platform is a geospatial and analytical dashboard that provides information on telecom network performance. Launched by: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the platform. Aim: The platform… Continue reading Network Anubhav Platform
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.
Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814 crore scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals and reduce import dependence. About Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing The Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing provides capital expenditure (capex) support to establish domestic critical mineral processing facilities. Duration: The scheme will operate… Continue reading Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to promote Grid-Scale energy storage systems. About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme has been launched to support the development of 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale energy storage capacity across the country,… Continue reading Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
VISTAR scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. About VISTAR scheme Aspects Details About Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme is a central sector scheme designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official… Continue reading VISTAR scheme
3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
News: The first day of the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) was inaugurated on 2 November 2026. About 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) It is a biennial international conference organised under the SVASTIK initiative to promote traditional knowledge. Organised by: The CSIR-National Institute… Continue reading 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for unorganised, gig and platform workers. About National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers The National Social Security Board aims to support social security for unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers… Continue reading National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
Punah Bharan Mobile Application
News: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has launched the Punah Bharan Mobile Application to support scientific groundwater recharge planning. About Punah Bharan Mobile Application The Punah Bharan mobile application is a GIS-driven tool to support scientific groundwater recharge planning using geospatial technology. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.… Continue reading Punah Bharan Mobile Application
Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS)
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,000 crore. About Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27. Aim: It aims to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in… Continue reading Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS)
Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme to strengthen India’s sports goods manufacturing sector. About Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme is a scheme to strengthen India’s sports goods manufacturing base through support for investment, technology, research, skills and market development. It… Continue reading Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY)
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October 2026. About Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) Type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Aim: The scheme aims to transform Panchayats into empowered, self-reliant,… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY)
