What is the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to classify all of its major programmes under three Umbrella Schemes- Mission Shakti, Mission POSHAN 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya. This step has been taken to ensure the effective implementation of various programmes and schemes of the Ministry. What are the three umbrella… Continue reading “Mission Shakti, Mission Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya” – 3 Umbrella schemes of Ministry of WCD
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.
“Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
What is News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informs the Lok Sabha that a “Cyber Volunteer programme” has been rolled out. The Ministry also informed that the services of Cyber volunteers will be utilized by the State police as per requirement. About Cyber Crime Volunteers Program: Launched by: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Aim… Continue reading “Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources provided information that only half of the government schools and anganwadis have a tap water supply. It is despite a 100-day special campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: Launched by: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti… Continue reading Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
“India Telecom 2021” Event Inaugurated
What is the News? Union Minister for Communications inaugurated India Telecom 2021 Event. About India Telecom 2021: Organised by: Telecom Equipment Export Promotion Council(TEPC) under Market Access Initiative Scheme (MAI) of the Department of Commerce. The event has the support of the Department of Telecommunications & Ministry of External Affairs. Purpose: It is an exclusive… Continue reading “India Telecom 2021” Event Inaugurated
PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Second edition of the”Maritime India Summit 2021′. About the Maritime India Summit 2021: Organised by: Maritime India Summit is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The FICCI will act as the Industry Partner in this summit. Partner Country: Denmark is the… Continue reading PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
What is the News? The third phase of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is coming to an end in March 2021. About TEQIP project: It was launched in 2002 by the Ministry of Education. World Banks is assisting in its implementation. Aim: The TEQIP project aims to upscale the quality of technical education… Continue reading 3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
“Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched the Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship. About Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship: The fellowship was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission. Aim: To recognize students, community workers or Self-Help Groups (SHG), and… Continue reading “Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
“Sugamya Bharat App”
What is the News? Union Minister for Social justice and Empowerment is going to virtually launch the “Sugamya Bharat App”. About the Sugamya Bharat App: It is a mobile application developed to sensitise and enhance accessibility within the 3 pillars of the Accessible India Campaign. These pillars namely- the transportation sector, building an accessible environment… Continue reading “Sugamya Bharat App”
Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021. Saras Aajeevika Mela: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development. This initiative is a part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Organized by: Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART).… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
