What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of the Janjatiya (Tribal) community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan. What are the key initiatives launched by the Prime Minister? ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh Under this scheme, the ration will be distributed in the village itself through… Continue reading PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
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MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
What is the News? As part of the ‘World toilet Day’ celebrations, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a week-long awareness campaign on Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC). What is the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC)? Aim: To prevent ‘hazardous cleaning’ of sewers and septic tanks and promote their mechanized cleaning. Key Activities under… Continue reading MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
What is the News? Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer-centric initiatives of RBI, viz. Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. What is a Retail Direct Scheme? The Retail Direct Scheme allows retail investors to invest in government securities (G-Sec) by opening a gilt security account with the RBI. The… Continue reading PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during the remaining part of Financial Year 2021-22 and up to Financial Year, 2025-26, co-terminus with the period of 15th Finance Commission. What is the MPLADS Scheme? MPLADS is a Central Sector… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Training Modules of the Central Sector Scheme. What is the training module of the Central Sector Scheme? It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at sensitising all government functionaries of the various Acts and Central Sector schemes for Persons with Disabilities(PwD).… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has selected 17 scientists for the Swarna Jayanti fellowship. What is the Swarna Jayanti fellowship? Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s fiftieth year of Independence (1997). Under the scheme, a selected number of young scientists are… Continue reading DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the ‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level. Click Here to read about Ayushman Bharat Programme What is the Ayushman CAPF Scheme? Ayushman CAPF is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and National Health… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
What is the News? Union minister for Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives during the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav. What are the initiatives launched? Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP) Developed by: National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) in association with Tree Craze Foundation. Purpose of the Portal: It is an interactive portal that is… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme. What is the Dairy Sahakar Scheme? Aim: To encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country which will help realize the vision of “from cooperation to prosperity”. Implementing Agency: National Cooperative Development Corporation( NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation. Financial… Continue reading Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
Union Education Minister launches Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Mobile Quiz
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched the Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Quiz App. What is the Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools? Bhasha Sangam is an initiative of the Ministry of Education under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Aim: To teach school students… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Mobile Quiz
