News: Women are leading the way in India’s first outcome-based Skill Impact Bond (SIB) initiative. About Skill Impact Bond (SIB) The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first outcome-based skilling initiative. Launched: 2021 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative is a collaborative effort between… Continue reading Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
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.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
News: During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country’s railway infrastructure has entered a new era of modernization under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) This Scheme is a long-term plan to redevelop and modernize railway stations across India in a phased manner… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
News– Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has reached a major milestone with total gross enrollments crossing 8 crore. About Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Purpose: Provides pension coverage for workers in the unorganised sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Finance Launched in: 2015 Type: Central Sector Scheme Implementing agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the… Continue reading Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)
News: India has successfully achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original target set for 2030. About Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme) It is a flagship initiative to promote the use of ethanol by blending it with petrol. Launched in: It was launched in January, 2003.… Continue reading Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)
Kashi Declaration
News: The Youth Spiritual Summit was recently held in Varanasi, marking the launch of the Kashi Declaration. About Kashi Declaration It was adopted during the Youth Spiritual Summit, themed ‘Drug-free Youth for Developed India,’ held at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi. The event was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.… Continue reading Kashi Declaration
SASCI Scheme
News: Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has rolled out operational guidelines for the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ (SASCI) scheme. SASCI Scheme Explained About SASCI Scheme Full Name: Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale. Objective:… Continue reading SASCI Scheme
Meri Panchayat” mobile application
News: Recently, Meri Panchayat App wins WSIS Champion Award 2025 for Excellence in Digital Governance held in Geneva, Switzerland. About “Meri Panchayat” mobile application The “Meri Panchayat” mobile application is a transformative digital governance initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Aim: To promote transparency,… Continue reading Meri Panchayat” mobile application
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
News: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian on Thursday inaugurated the PM-VIKAS Skill Development and Women Entrepreneurship Programme at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam. About Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) It is a flagship ccheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs which converges five erstwhile schemes – Seekho… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
News: The Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards was hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards A total of 43 national awards were announced, recognizing excellence in urban cleanliness and sanitation across India. Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were felicitated for entering the premier Super Swachh League. Ahmedabad, Bhopal,… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat
News: Gujarat has become the first Indian State to launch a genome sequencing initiative focused exclusively on tribal communities. About Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat It is an initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 individuals across 17 tribal districts of Gujarat, aiming to identify and manage inherited disorders. Gujarat will become the first… Continue reading Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat
