What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister virtually inaugurated e-SANTA. About e-SANTA: e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmer’s trade-in Aquaculture. Purpose: e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and buyers. Further, The platform will also act as an alternative marketing tool between farmers &… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
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.
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
“Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
What is the News? Delhi Education Minister inaugurates Delhi Technological University(DTU) Lab on Wheels programme. About Lab on Wheels Programme: The Programme aims to impart education in the fields of Mathematics and Science. Especially to the students from marginalised and poor economic backgrounds. The programme aims to stimulate their interests in these subjects while pursuing… Continue reading “Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
“DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
What is the News? As per a study by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, Visually impaired students can’t access more than half of NCERT material on DIKSHA platform. Contents1 About the study:2 Inaccessibility of the DIKSHA platform:3 Inaccessibility of the resources on the DIKSHA platform:3.1 About DIKSHA Platform: About the study: The study conducted a systematic… Continue reading “DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
“Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
What is the News? Marine Products Export Development Authority(MPEDA) launches a certification scheme for aquaculture called the “Shaphari Scheme”. About Shaphari Scheme: Shaphari is a Sanskrit word that means the superior quality of fishery products suitable for human consumption. Purpose: It is an Antibiotics free Certification Scheme. It certifies hatcheries and farms for the production… Continue reading “Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY)
What is the News? The Congress Party has promised to implement the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) in Kerala if voted to power. About Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY): NYAY is a proposed minimum income guarantee scheme. It was first proposed during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Key Features of NYAY Scheme: Beneficiaries: The target population of the… Continue reading Nyuntam Aay Yojana(NYAY)
Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released an implementation plan for school education called SARTHAQ. SARTHAQ stands for ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education. About SARTHAQ: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has developed SARTHAQ. Purpose: SARTHAQ is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school… Continue reading Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
Contents1 What is the News?2 About MadhuKranti portal:3 About National Beekeeping & Honey Mission(NBHM):”4 About Honey Corners: What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the “MadhuKranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED. About MadhuKranti portal: Madhukranti portal is an initiative of the National Bee Board under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.… Continue reading Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
“PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Production Linked Incentive Scheme(PLI):3 PLI Scheme For White Goods:4 PLI Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Modules: What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves two PLI schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme(PLI): The Government of India… Continue reading “PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules
TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launches “Sankalp se Siddhi” – A Village and Digital Connect Drive. Contents1 About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative:2 Key Features of the Initiative:3 About Van Dhan Yojana:4 About Trifood Project:5 About SFURTI:6 About TRIFED: About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative: The Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative aims to… Continue reading TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
