What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has launched several initiatives and has implemented various reforms in the Textile Sector. Textile Sector The textile and apparel industry contributed 2% to the overall GDP of India in 2019 and 11% to total manufacturing in GVA. The textile industry is the second-largest employment generator in the… Continue reading 2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles
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.
India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
What is the News? The Ministry of Renewable Energy has taken several initiatives in the Renewable Energy Sector. India’s Renewable Energy Target at COP21 At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has… Continue reading India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
What is the News? Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has achieved a remarkable milestone of distributing 50 lakhs LED bulbs Gram Ujala programme. What is the Gram Ujala scheme? Gram Ujala was launched by the Government of India with the aim to raise awareness against climate… Continue reading CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has launched several initiatives and has undertaken several reforms in the power sector. What are the reforms and initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Power? Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 Renewable Purchase Obligation(RPO) Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM): It is a marketplace for trading of renewable… Continue reading Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022: MoHUA launches roadmap to make Urban India ‘Garbage Free’
What is the News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released the revised protocol of rating garbage-free cities titled ‘Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022′ What is the Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities? The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs… Continue reading Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022: MoHUA launches roadmap to make Urban India ‘Garbage Free’
Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the first of its kind Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP). What is the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP)? Aim: To enable innovators and entrepreneurs in India to have access to the innovation ecosystem in 22 scheduled languages by the Government of India. Under the programme, AIM will… Continue reading Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly
What is the News? In India, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been launched to help mothers identify “breastfeeding-friendly” hospitals before they give birth. Background The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990. The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect,… Continue reading Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly
CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
What is the news? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare tabled the progress report of Leprosy in the Rajya Sabha. According to that, India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level. What is… Continue reading Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
What is the News? Over one lakh people have received pensions directly in their bank accounts through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project. What is SAMPANN? The SAMPANN Initiative was launched in 2018 by the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), Department of Telecommunications. Purpose: It is a seamless online pension… Continue reading Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
