News: In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. About India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. Dedicated route: The train will… Continue reading India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
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.
SARTHAK PDS Scheme
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of the “Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS” (SARTHAK PDS) as an umbrella scheme, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period, with an outlay of Rs. 25,530 crore as Central share. About SARTHAK PDS Scheme Full name:… Continue reading SARTHAK PDS Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
News: Joint Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries, addressed a media interaction regarding the implementation and achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI).… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
“Investors Support” Portal
News: India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an online “Investors Support” portal for investors looking to invest in India’s semiconductor sector. About “Investors Support” Portal “Investors Support” Portal is a single window digital interface designed to strengthen investor confidence and support the development of a resilient and… Continue reading “Investors Support” Portal
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY), PM-AJAY portal and PM-AJAY Mobile App
News: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) portal and AJAY mobile app will be launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. About Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) is a comprehensive initiative launched in FY 2021-22. Nodal ministry: The scheme is implemented by… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY), PM-AJAY portal and PM-AJAY Mobile App
Sakura Science Programme 2026
News: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), today flagged off a group of students participating in the Sakura Science Programme 2026 at a ceremony held at NCERT, New Delhi. About Sakura Science Programme 2026 The Sakura Science Exchange Program invites young minds from Asia and around the world to… Continue reading Sakura Science Programme 2026
JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
News: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. About JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard About JEEVAN App “JEEVAN” stands for Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network. It… Continue reading JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
UMMID Initiative
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID Network to the nation at New Delhi. About UMMID Initiative UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders. Initiated by: It is a national initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology to tackle inherited genetic disorders. Launch year: It was launched in 2019.… Continue reading UMMID Initiative
Ayush Anudan Portal
News: Ayush Anudan Portal was launched recently to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. About Ayush Anudan Portal It is a digital initiative to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. Developed by: It has been developed by the Ministry of Ayush under the Ayush Grid initiative. Aim:… Continue reading Ayush Anudan Portal
RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
News: The Ministry of MSME is accelerating the digital transformation of India’s smallest businesses through the Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative under Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. About RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative About Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme Type: It is… Continue reading RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
