News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI Portal on 8 January 2026 to strengthen CSR coordination for women and children. About PANKHUDI Portal PANKHUDI is an integrated digital portal for Corporate Social Responsibility and partnership facilitation in women and child development. Launched by: The portal was launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading PANKHUDI Portal
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.
District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
News: The Ministry of Textiles unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference held in Guwahati. About District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative The District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative is a strategic program to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in India’s textile sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles Aim: The initiative aims to… Continue reading District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
SHINE Scheme
News: The 79th Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) Foundation Day was celebrated in New Delhi with the launch of SHINE and other key initiatives. About SHINE Scheme Full Form: SHINE, meaning Standards Help Inform and Nurture Empowered Women, is a new scheme that focuses on women-led quality awareness. Launched by: It has been launched by the Bureau… Continue reading SHINE Scheme
Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
News: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is proposing a mandatory identification system for electric vehicle batteries through a unique 21-character “Battery Pack Aadhaar Number” (BPAN). About Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) is a 21-character unique number to be provided to each battery introduced in the market or… Continue reading Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative
News: As part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, Collateral Support for Export Credit initiative under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme has been launched to strengthen MSME exports and improve access to trade finance. About Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative The Collateral Support for Export Credit is a key component of the… Continue reading Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
News: The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was unveiled on December 29, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) It is a framework that establishes a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Developed by:… Continue reading National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
News: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. About Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is launched under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved… Continue reading Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
News: On December 27, 2025, operational guidelines for two shipbuilding schemes (SBFAS and SbDS) were notified to strengthen domestic capacity and improve global competitiveness. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) The government has notified two complementary schemes to revive domestic shipbuilding through financial support, infrastructure creation, and stronger institutional coordination.… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
News: Urban malaria driven by invasive Anopheles stephensi threatens India’s malaria elimination targets, according to the Health Ministry’s Malaria Elimination Technical Report 2025. About Anopheles Stephensi Anopheles stephensi is a significant mosquito species now recognised as an invasive threat because it thrives in urban environments. Transmits: The species efficiently transmits Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax,… Continue reading Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
News: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has introduced the ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’ to invite students and young researchers to undertake policy-oriented research on issues related to women across India. About ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) to encourage research on women-centric issues in India. Aim: The fellowship focuses… Continue reading ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
