News: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026. About Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 It is a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in… Continue reading Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
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.
Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
VYOMA Innovation Challenge
News: The Digital India BHASHINI Division, in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact, has launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. About VYOMA Innovation Challenge VYOMA Innovation Challenge is an innovation initiative that promotes the development of open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions for offline and low-connectivity environments. Launched by: The challenge has been launched by the Digital… Continue reading VYOMA Innovation Challenge
PM Research Chair Scheme
News: The Department of Higher Education has invited applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. About PM Research Chair Scheme Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme is a flagship initiative that seeks to connect global Indian talent with India’s research, development, innovation and technology ecosystem. Launched by: It has been launched by… Continue reading PM Research Chair Scheme
MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
News: The ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission was launched to support startups and multidisciplinary consortia in developing high-impact water solutions. About MAHA Water Mission MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission is a national programme that accelerates innovation in the water sector by linking research, technology development, validation, and field deployment. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry… Continue reading MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
News: Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. About AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’ ‘Samadhan Didi’ is an AI-enabled voice chatbot that makes public grievance redressal simpler, more accessibley, and multilingual. Developed by: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) developed it in collaboration with… Continue reading AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
News: A Department of Science & Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors. About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to a new generation of mathematical algorithms designed to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers. Aim: PQC aims… Continue reading Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
‘Nirbhay Raho’ Initiative
News: Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducts Training of Trainers Program under ‘Nirbhay Raho’ Initiative to strengthen Women’s Safety in Rural Areas. About ‘Nirbhay Raho’ Initiative Initiative by: “Nirbhay Raho” is an initiative implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Nirbhaya Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the… Continue reading ‘Nirbhay Raho’ Initiative
