News: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has completed 10 years successfully since its launch in July 15, 2015. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana It is the flagship scheme to encourage and promote skill development in the country by providing free short duration skill training and incentivizing this by… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
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.
Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme
News: The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) has recommended the inclusion of gharial and sloth bear in the Centre’s Species Recovery Programme. Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme About Gharials It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot (ghara… Continue reading Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme
TALASH Initiative
News: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the TALASH initiative. About TALASH Initiative Full name: Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub It a national programme to support the all-round development of students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). It is… Continue reading TALASH Initiative
Aspirational DMF Programme
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines released operational guidelines of ‘Aspirational DMF Programme’ for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programmes (ABP). About Aspirational DMF Programme The programme is launched for the convergence of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and… Continue reading Aspirational DMF Programme
SPREE 2025
News: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved SPREE 2025 during its 196th ESI Corporation Meeting held in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. About SPREE 2025 It is a special initiative aimed at expanding social security coverage under the ESI Act. Aim: It is aiming to bring left-out establishments and workers into the ESI fold and… Continue reading SPREE 2025
Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approves Employment-Linked Incentive scheme with an allocation of ₹99,446 crore to support employment generation. About Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme The ELI scheme is an innovative initiative by the Indian government intended at addressing the country’s increasing employment challenges. The scheme aims to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. About Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Aim: To boost research, development, and innovation in India, especially in strategic and emerging (sunrise) sectors Overseeing Authority: Prime Minister-led ANRF Governing Board, Executive Council of… Continue reading Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
Amended BharatNet Program (ABP)
News- Gujarat became the first state to implement the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) under a state led model. About Amended BharatNet Program Background The Government of India initiated the BharatNet project in October 2011 under the Ministry of Communications. This ambitious initiative seeks to deliver affordable high-speed internet connectivity to all Gram Panchayats across the… Continue reading Amended BharatNet Program (ABP)
NAVYA Initiative
News: Government to Launch ‘NAVYA’ – A Joint Pilot Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls Under Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision. About NAVYA Initiative Full name: NAVYA – Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls It is a pilot initiative aimed at equipping adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with a minimum qualification of Class 10, with… Continue reading NAVYA Initiative
Integration of e-Rakt Kosh with Rare Donor Registry
News: The Health Ministry is looking at integrating the country’s Rare Donor Registry with the national online platform for blood bank management and blood availability information called e-Rakt Kosh. About e-Rakt Kosh Platform It is a national platform for information about Blood Banks and Blood availability across India. Developed by: It has been developed by… Continue reading Integration of e-Rakt Kosh with Rare Donor Registry
