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
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.
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
‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
Source: Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2), Times of India and Livemint What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the Centre will soon launch the ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’. About PM Gati Shakti Master Plan: PM Gati Shakti Master Plan is a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan. It aims… Continue reading ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has informed about the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). It has also released funds under India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II package). About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): AB-PMJAY Role of… Continue reading AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Steps taken by the Government for awareness about the Pusa Decomposer
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Pusa Decomposer:3 Benefits:4 Concerns: What is the News? The Government of India has taken several steps to spread awareness about the Pusa Decomposer. About Pusa Decomposer: Pusa Decomposer is a low-cost capsule that can convert paddy stubble into bio-manure. The capsule consists of a fungi-based liquid solution… Continue reading Steps taken by the Government for awareness about the Pusa Decomposer
PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana – PMUY) by handing over LPG connections at Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2018. Aim: To replace the… Continue reading PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14… Continue reading ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has released the ninth installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) scheme. Moreover, the PM has also announced a new initiative named ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP)’. Click here to read about PM-KISAN scheme About National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP): Aim: The… Continue reading PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance
