News: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is strengthening entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through capacity building, mentorship, market access, and business accelerator programmes. About National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and strengthens the capacity of SC/ST entrepreneurs. Initiative By: The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro,… Continue reading National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
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.
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the New EPF Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective from June 29. About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 is India’s new statutory provident fund framework replacing the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Notified under: The EPF… Continue reading Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
Lavender Cultivation
News: The Union Government and Nagaland discussed expanding lavender cultivation and agri-entrepreneurship under the CSIR Aroma Mission across the State. About Lavender Cultivation Lavender is a small, perennial aromatic herb shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), that is mainly grown for its flowers and essential oil. It was introduced in the temperate regions of Jammu &… Continue reading Lavender Cultivation
SHE-LEAPS Platform
News: SHE-LEAPS was launched on June 29, 2026, during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan in New Delhi to support rural women entrepreneurs. About SHE-LEAPS Platform Full form: SHE-LEAPS stands for ‘Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability’. It is a digital platform that empowers Self-Help Group women through enterprise creation, livelihood support, and performance… Continue reading SHE-LEAPS Platform
FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card
News: Union Home Minister launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card in New Delhi to improve citizen services through digital governance. About FCRA 2.0 Portal The FCRA 2.0 Portal is a fully digital platform that simplifies compliance and strengthens monitoring under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Launched by: The portal was launched by the… Continue reading FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card
Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), a unified national child healthcare programme. About Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) is a unified national programme that provides integrated home and community-based healthcare for every child from birth to 36 months of age. Launched… Continue reading Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has invited applications from eligible entities under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI). About the Scheme for Strengthening of the Medical Device Industry (SMDI) About: It is a scheme to boost the medical device industry in India. Launched by: It was launched by… Continue reading Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
News: In a landmark step towards accelerating India’s efforts to combat anemia, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan – Operational Guidelines. About Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan Aspects Details About It is a flagship health initiative of the Government aimed at eliminating anemia from the country. Launched by… Continue reading Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
SARAS Aajeevika
News: SARAS Aajeevika under DAY-NRLM, is showcasing the spirit of women-led rural entrepreneurship at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026. About SARAS Aajeevika Initiative by: SARAS Aajeevika is an initiative under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. Mission: Its mission is to curate authentic handcrafted… Continue reading SARAS Aajeevika
Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
News: India launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model from Varanasi to New Delhi. About Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model is an aviation model that connects smaller airports, called spokes, with major airports, called hubs, to enable seamless international travel. The Spokes: The spoke airports serve as the starting point of the… Continue reading Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
