Source: This post is based on the article “PPP model of BharatNet” published in Indian Express on 31st August, 2021. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started pre-bid meetings with various stakeholders with respect to the public-private partnership model implementation for BharatNet. What is BharatNet Project? BharatNet is a project envisioned… Continue reading PPP model of BharatNet: DoT starts meets, hopes to float bid by Sept-end
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.
Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal’ announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Union Minister of Ayush has announced a number of major initiatives planned to boost the traditional medicinal practices in the northeastern states of… Continue reading Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Thematic’ POSHAN Maah To Be Celebrated Across The Nation Throughout The Month Of September As Part Of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 29th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the POSHAN Maah across the nation throughout… Continue reading WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
100 days ‘SUJALAM’ Campaign begins
Source: PIB What is the news? Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently launched “Sujalam”, a 100 days campaign as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav”. The campaign is meant for Greywater management & ODF sustainability. About the Sujalam campaign Aim of the campaign: It aims to achieve Open defecation free(ODF) plus status for Villages across the… Continue reading 100 days ‘SUJALAM’ Campaign begins
Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture has launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers. About National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers: Organized by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Objectives of the campaign: To make agriculture and farmers connected with new technology To expertise in… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and Cisco have launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called “WEP Nxt”. About WEP Nxt: WEP Nxt is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP). It will use Cisco’s technology and experience working with India’s startup ecosystem to enable more women-owned businesses… Continue reading NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About SAMRIDH Scheme:3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) has launched the SAMRIDH Scheme. About SAMRIDH Scheme: Full-Form: Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH). Aim: To create a conducive… Continue reading IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE and BPR&D launched MANTHAN- 2021 hackathon
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About MANTHAN-2021:3 About BPR&D:4 About Innovation Cell: What is the News? Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have jointly launched MANTHAN-2021. About MANTHAN-2021: Organized by: Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in coordination with the Innovation Cell of… Continue reading MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE and BPR&D launched MANTHAN- 2021 hackathon
Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
Source: Livemint What is the News? The number of people joining the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, has hit an all-time low. This is due to workers in the informal sector facing income and job loss following the two waves of the coronavirus pandemic. About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM) Scheme: Launched by:… Continue reading Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
Union Minister launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat
Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Union Health Minister has launched Arogya Dhara 2.0 to celebrate the 2 Crore hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Read more: Ayushman Bharat-Jan Arogya Yojana (JAY) About Arogya Dhara 2.0: The key objective of the event is to spread the achievement… Continue reading Union Minister launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat
