Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Stand Up India Scheme:3 Eligibility Condition for Loans under Stand Up India Scheme:4 Changes made in the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Finance has informed Lok Sabha that the Stand Up India Scheme has been extended up to the year 2025. About Stand Up… Continue reading Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025
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.
SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise formulated
Source: PIB What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”. About SMILE Two Central Sector Schemes namely Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the Act of begging and Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons have been merged… Continue reading SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise formulated
Eco Circuit is one of the 15 thematic circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Source: PIB What is the news? Ministry of Tourism has said that it is developing Eco Tourism as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country. Eco Tourism As per The International Eco Tourism society (TIES), it is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being… Continue reading Eco Circuit is one of the 15 thematic circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
ICCR launches Kala Vishwa campaign
Source: Deccan Herald What is the News? Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has launched a new campaign called ‘Kala Vishwa’. About Kala Vishwa Campaign: Kala Vishwas is a campaign that aims to reach out to traditional folk artists, local artists/artisans coming from rural areas. It will give them an opportunity and a platform to perform,… Continue reading ICCR launches Kala Vishwa campaign
Union Minister launches ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’ campaign
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has virtually launched the nationwide campaign titled “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam”. About COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam Campaign: The campaign has been launched by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’ campaign
Union Power Minister inaugurates “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021”
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Power inaugurates “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021” as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav is the Government’s endeavour to commemorate India’s 75th anniversary of Independence. The commemorations will include 75 events for 75 weeks… Continue reading Union Power Minister inaugurates “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021”
Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister along with the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched Kisan Sarathi App. Note: The app was launched on the occasion of 93rd Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). About Kisan Sarathi App: Kisan Sarathi is a digital platform launched… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Tourism Facilitation Centre and operation of Cruise Boat in Varanasi. These projects have been developed under the PRASHAD Scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: The National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive(PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister will jointly launch the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’. About School Innovation Ambassador Training Program: The School Innovation Ambassador Training Program is a one of its kind training program for School Teachers. Aim: It aims at training 50,000 school teachers. The… Continue reading Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
Source:PIB What is the News? The Central government has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for a further five years till 2026. Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary: The Centrally Sponsored Scheme(CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has been in… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
