Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs

Source-This post on Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme has been created based on the article “Five Education Dept. officers suspended for misappropriation of IEDSS scheme grants” published in “The Hindu” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka government has registered FIR against 56 officials of Department of School… Continue reading Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme

Source-This post on GHAR portal has been created based on the article “GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child launched by NCPCR” published in “PIB” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development developed the “Track Child Portal” to track missing and found… Continue reading GHAR portal

Source-This post on Digital Detox initiative is based on the article “Karnataka plans digital detox initiative with game developers, NIMHANS” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The Karnataka government recently revealed its plan to initiate a ‘Digital Detox’ campaign in partnership with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF).… Continue reading Digital Detox initiative

Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Source-This post on Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY)… Continue reading Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS

Source-This post on ASHA workers has been created based on the article “ASHA, anganwadi staff get health cover” published in “The Hindu” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central government extended the benefits of its flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Anganwadi workers. About… Continue reading ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover

Source-This post on National Mission for Mentoring is based on the article “NCTE organizes 2-day Seminar for Sharing Best Practices & Periodic Review of National Mission for Mentoring” published in “PIB” on 31st January 2024. Why in the News? The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) held a 2-day seminar to share best practices and… Continue reading National Mission for Mentoring (NMM)