News: Recently, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of the Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through eTransactions (SWAYATT) initiative at its headquarters in New Delhi. About SWAYATT Initiative It was launched in 2019 to enhance the market access for women entrepreneurs, youth, startups, Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). SWAYATT… Continue reading SWAYATT Initiative
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.
NAKSHA Scheme
News: The NAKSHA scheme, launched by the Union Rural Development has been making headlines due to its ambitious goal of modernizing urban land records. About NAKSHA Scheme The NAtional Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It is 100% centrally… Continue reading NAKSHA Scheme
NAKSHA Pilot Project
News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched. About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India. Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to create and update land records… Continue reading NAKSHA Pilot Project
PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
News: Recently, the Union Government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana which aims at enhancing agricultural productivity. About the Scheme The PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana was launched under Union Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to improve agricultural conditions in 100 low-productivity districts across India. The scheme aims to enhance rural… Continue reading PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
News: January 2025 marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. About Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana It is a small deposit scheme of the central government meant exclusively for a girl child to meet their education and marriage expenses. The scheme was launched as a part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. It operates through all… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the FTI-TTP on 16 January 2025 from Ahmedabad. About Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program’ (FTI-TTP) The FTI-TTP is an initiative under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision intended to enhance the experience of international travelers. Objective: To provide world-class immigration facilities, making international travel seamless and… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)
News: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has made farmer ID mandatory for registering new beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). About Kisan Pehchan Patra It is a unique Aadhaar-linked digital identity that is dynamically connected to the state land records. It is also known as the Farmer ID. It… Continue reading Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)
BHASHINI Initiative
News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers. About Bhashini Initiative It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language. … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative
Project VISTAAR
News: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare are collaborating on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) About Project VISTAAR It aims to transform agricultural extension service by making information easily accessible to farmers from start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors. The digitalisation of… Continue reading Project VISTAAR
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
