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
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.
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)
National Startup Awards 6.0
News: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the 6th Edition of the National Startup Awards on 27 October 2026. About National Startup Awards 6.0 It is a flagship initiative under Startup India Initiative. It recognizes startups for innovation, scalability, sustainability and socio-economic impact. Launched by: It is launched by the… Continue reading National Startup Awards 6.0
Agri Welfare Portal
News: Union Agriculture Minister recently launched an upgraded agri welfare portal to provide farmers across the country with direct, easy access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information on their mobile phones. About Agri Welfare Portal The Agri Welfare Portal is a platform that will provide farmers with all information about the government schemes.… Continue reading Agri Welfare Portal
SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
News: The Chairperson of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 (2nd circular) of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). About SPARK 5.0 The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) 5.0 for 2026-27 is the… Continue reading SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. About National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on 15th August, 1995. Nature of Scheme: It is a… Continue reading Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Bharat Rice
News: The Indian Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ on October 12, 2026, to improve ration quality and strengthen military logistics. About Bharat Rice The Indian Army launched the Bharat Rice initiative in New Delhi. Agencies involved: The Directorate General of Supplies and Transport is leading the initiative with support from the Food Corporation of India (FCI),… Continue reading Bharat Rice
