News: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. About National Scholarship Portal (NSP) The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform that provides a range of scholarship-related services, including student applications, application processing, approval, sanction… Continue reading National Scholarship Portal
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.
S.H.I.N.E. Initiative
News: The Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research will organise the second edition of S.H.I.N.E. on 11–12 August 2026 across 83 locations. About S.H.I.N.E. Initiative S.H.I.N.E. stands for Science, Health and Innovation for NextGen Explorer. It is a nationwide student outreach programme. Launched by: The initiative was launched by the Indian Council of… Continue reading S.H.I.N.E. Initiative
India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories
News: NABL has launched India’s first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories under the Integrated Assessment Programme. About India’s first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories The Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories provides a framework for mobile food testing laboratories to offer quality-assured testing services closer to communities. Launched by: It was… Continue reading India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories
E-Samudra
News: India took a major step towards digitising maritime governance with the launch of E-Samudra. About E-Samudra e-Samudra is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates a wide range of services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Aim: The platform aims to transform maritime governance… Continue reading E-Samudra
GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet recently approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. About GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme will establish Compressed Biogas as a major pillar of India’s future energy mix. It was originally launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in 2018 as an… Continue reading GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
News: A third-party ISEC assessment found that KCC–MISS reduced farmers’ interest burden and improved agricultural value addition across diverse agro-regions. About Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS) Type: Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS) is a Central Sector Scheme, launched in 2006–07. Nodal Ministry: It is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
Arjuna Award
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year’s Arjuna Award. About Arjuna Awards Arjuna Awards are one of the six categories of the National Sports Awards. It is given to sportspersons to recognize their outstanding… Continue reading Arjuna Award
Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs). About Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) It is a combined and expanded scheme of Khelo India Scheme to harness the power of… Continue reading Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Aim: It aimed at accelerating floating solar power by providing… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved ‘Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme). About Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) Samudra Manthan is a comprehensive initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration and production across the entire exploration value chain. It adopts an integrated approach to accelerate… Continue reading Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
