Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Perform, Achieve and Trade(PAT) Scheme:3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Power issued more than 57 lacs Energy Saving Certificates to 349 industrial units because they saved more energy than the targets. These units will be able… Continue reading Government of India developed robust mechanism for Online Trading of Energy Saving Certificates
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.
How can the new rebate scheme help exporters? (On RoDTEP scheme)
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 How does the new scheme work?4 Opinion of the exporters What is the news? Recently, the Commerce Ministry released details of new scheme RoDTEP scheme to help exporters to stay competitive and increase exports at a time when there is an increase in demand from developed economies.… Continue reading How can the new rebate scheme help exporters? (On RoDTEP scheme)
Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0
Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister will launch Defence India Startup Challenge(DISC 5.0). About Defence India Startup Challenge: Defence India Startup Challenge has been launched by the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Defence Innovation Organisation(DIO) with support from the Ministry of Defence and Atal Innovation Mission. Aim: To support Startups/MSMEs/Innovators to create… Continue reading Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0
Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm, to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP): NMEO-OP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that aims to boost… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm
Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In his Independence Day speech, Indian PM announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. Contents1 Background2 How rice fortification is done in India?3 Extrusion technology4 Cost of fortification Background Read here: PM announces… Continue reading Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
Source: Livemint and The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. About RoDTEP Scheme: Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry Which scheme is it replacing? The RoDTEP scheme is replacing the earlier Merchandise and… Continue reading Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission has launched into its next phase of measuring and monitoring water supply. Click here to read about Jal Jeevan Mission Achievements of the mission: In 2019, 7% of the rural households had tap water connections, which is increased to 41% in the last two years. … Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? In order to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). About Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS): Launched by: Ministry of Defence in 2020. Aim: To create a state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in partnership with the private industry. Key… Continue reading Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Women and Child Development has launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD programme. About SAMVAD Programme: SAMVAD stands for Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress. Mandate: It is a National Initiative and Integrated Resource that works in child protection,… Continue reading Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
