News: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS) My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) award is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers. Introduced… Continue reading My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
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.
PM-SETU Scheme
News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Aspirational Agriculture Districts
News: Recently, the government has announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts to be developed under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) across 29 states and UTs. About Aspirational Agriculture Districts The Aspirational Agriculture Districts are 100 districts identified by under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The initiative is designed to improve agricultural performance… Continue reading Aspirational Agriculture Districts
Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme
News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications for research and innovation projects under its Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme. About Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme It is an initiative to transform the Indian Pharma MedTech sector into a globally competitive, innovation-driven sector by strengthening… Continue reading Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme
National Pulses Mission
News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Pulses Mission. About National Pulses Mission It is a six-year national initiative to boost domestic production of pulses, reduce import dependency, and achieve self-sufficiency. Aim: To achieve self-reliance in pulses by 2030-31. Objectives: It seeks to reduce India’s dependence on imports and conserve valuable foreign exchange.… Continue reading National Pulses Mission
Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III. About Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) It provides opportunities to early, intermediate, and senior researchers to build research and academic careers in biomedical, clinical, and public health fields in India. Ministry involved: The Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of… Continue reading Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
News: For the first time, India is preparing to bring the concept of Gram Sabhas into classrooms through the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative. About Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Programme About It is a school-based programme to bring the democratic process of Gram Sabhas into classrooms across India. It is inspired by the… Continue reading Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
News: Bidar district from Karnataka won the Centre’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Award under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain, for exemplary water conservation and community participation. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative About It is a national-level, community-driven campaign to conserve water and recharge groundwater. It builds on Gujarat’s Jal Sanchay experience and scales… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure, extending SBFAS and launching complementary funds and schemes for capacity, finance, and technology. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) About SBFAS The SBFAS is part of the comprehensive package to strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem. It provides direct financial assistance to… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
SAHAJ Programme
News: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched 2 flagship initiatives under SAHAJ Program to advance senior citizens’ well-being. About SAHAJ Programme SAHAJ is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE). It aims to make ageing more dignified, inclusive, and to make elders seen as contributors, not just beneficiaries. It… Continue reading SAHAJ Programme
