News: To safeguard the country from any supply disruptions, India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) has proposed to develop a National Critical Mineral Stockpile Programme. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
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.
PRASHAST Platform
News: Over 60,000 schools participated in a nationwide screening of an orientation module on inclusive education through the PRASHAST portal. About PRASHAST Platform PRASHAST stands for Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. It is a government initiative that helps identify, support, and track children with special educational needs, from early screening to inclusive education. Origin: It was… Continue reading PRASHAST Platform
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
News: India has strengthened its Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem under National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing. About Additive Manufacturing (AM) Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. It is commonly known as 3D printing. It brings… Continue reading Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)
News: The Union Cabinet approved ITLA as a Special Purpose Vehicle to improve coordination and multimodal integration in transport and logistics. About Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) The Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the transportation and logistics sectors. Aim: It aims to address fragmented planning… Continue reading Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)
SME Growth Fund
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF). About SME Growth Fund The SME Growth Fund is designed as a direct equity investment fund. Announced by: It has been announced by Ministry of Finance. Fund allocation: It will provide an aggregate… Continue reading SME Growth Fund
PMAY-U Awards 2026
News: As part of the PMAY-U Awards 2026, Best Performing States/UTs under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were felicitated during the celebration event of World Habitat Day 2026. About PMAY-U Awards 2026 The PMAY-U Awards are national honors to honor best-performing states, Union Territories (UTs), and urban local bodies (ULBs) in implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban… Continue reading PMAY-U Awards 2026
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a distribution programme under RVY, providing 662 assistive devices to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR. About Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana The Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is first of its kind scheme in the country for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. It… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
News: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for implementing National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 in New Delhi. About National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0) Administered By: It is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Nature of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Origin: The first phase, NCM 1.0, was implemented… Continue reading National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved GEC Phase-III on September 30 to enable evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. About Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme Green Energy Corridors (GEC) are dedicated power transmission networks developed to evacuate and integrate renewable energy into the grid. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
PRAGATI-50 Initiative
News: MoHUA has identified 50 model cities under PRAGATI-50 to promote higher standards of ‘Swachhata’ through KPI-based and technology-enabled monitoring. About PRAGATI-50 Initiative The PRAGATI-50 Initiative is a targeted urban sanitation and governance program. Nodal ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Aim: It aims to bring visible and… Continue reading PRAGATI-50 Initiative
