Sources: This post is based on the article “India’s first health food street launched in Ujjain” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th January 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated India’s first Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, ‘PRASADAM,’ at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya… Continue reading PRASADAM: India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street
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.
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme. The scheme will be implemented from 2021-26 with a total cost of Rs.… Continue reading PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
PRERANA Program
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Education launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’ empowering participants with leadership qualities. What is PRERANA program? Specifications Details What is it? It is a week-long residential program… Continue reading PRERANA Program
National Transit Pass System
Sources: The post is based on the article “Minister Bhupendra Yadav launches NTPS, a unified system for forest goods’ transport across India” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th September 2023. Why in News? Recently, the central government has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS). What is the National Transit Pass System? 1) The… Continue reading National Transit Pass System
SMART 2.0 Program
Source- This post is based on the article “SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals” published in “PIB” on 3 Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched ‘SMART 2.0’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals)… Continue reading SMART 2.0 Program
Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
Source– This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station” published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station, launched new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, and dedicated numerous other railway projects to the nation. What are… Continue reading Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
SHRESHTA Scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “SHRESHTA Scheme: 2,564 Scheduled Castes students admitted in CBSE/State Boards affiliated 142 Private Residential Schools for academic session 2023-24 ” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Under the SHRESHTA Scheme, a total of 2,564 students from Scheduled Castes have enrolled in 142 private… Continue reading SHRESHTA Scheme
Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Source- This post is based on the article “On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? To commemorate Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, unveiled the Enhanced Edition of Mission… Continue reading Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadi Centres across the country. This is being done as part… Continue reading Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, to on-board DAY-NRLM’s SHGs” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JioMart to onboard DAY-NRLM’s Self Help Groups… Continue reading DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
