Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Bell of Faith Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: What is the News? Kerala’s ‘Bell of Faith’ scheme will be expanded to the villages to reach senior citizens staying alone. Earlier, the scheme was successfully implemented in a number of urban households in Kerala. About Bell of Faith Scheme:… Continue reading Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
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.
PM-CARES for Children scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About PM-CARES for Children Scheme:4 Features of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme:5 School Education: For children under 10 years6 School Education: for children between 11-18 years:7 Support for Higher Education:8 Health Insurance What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced a special PM-CARES for Children scheme. The scheme… Continue reading PM-CARES for Children scheme
“YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Features of the YUVA Scheme:4 About National Book Trust: What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched YUVA Scheme. It is the Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors. About YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors: Firstly, the Department of Higher Education under the… Continue reading “YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
“Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to students enrolled in Mid-Day-Meal Scheme. The cooking cost component amount will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) to all eligible children. About Mid Day Meal Scheme: Mid Day Meal Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995… Continue reading “Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National AI Portal:4 Other Artificial Intelligence(AI) Related Government Initiatives: What is the News? The ‘National AI Portal’ celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. About National AI Portal: Firstly, the National AI Portal was launched in May 2020. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of… Continue reading National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 The Right to Food Campaign highlighted the following issues:4 About Right to Food Campaign: What is the News? The Right to Food Campaign has criticized the record export of foodgrains from India in 2020-21. It is the time when the country’s people are struggling with hunger amid the… Continue reading Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
What is the News? The Government of India has approved the setting up of 22 new regional AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) so far. About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY): Type: Central Sector Scheme Nodal Ministry: The scheme was announced in 2003 by the Ministry of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) programme:4 About Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI): What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment has virtually launched a 6-month CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan(Persons with Disabilities). About CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) programme: Firstly,… Continue reading Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS):4 Eklavya Model Day Boarding Schools (EMDBS) What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
“SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About SAMVEDNA:4 About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) What is the News? Children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being provided telecounseling through SAMVEDNA. About SAMVEDNA: Firstly, SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. Secondly, it is a toll-free… Continue reading “SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
