Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs

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Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry”  published in PIB on 19th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has launched a Wedding Tourism Campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally.… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry

Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites

Source: The post is based on the article “Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites”  published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How can drones be helpful in monitoring MGNREGA Scheme?3 How is the government planning to deploy drones to monitor MGNREGA works?4 What is the significance of these measures?… Continue reading Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites

Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service”  published in PIB on 16th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved PM-eBus Sewa to improve urban mobility and decarbonise public transport in cities.  What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service

‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families”  published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Scheme  named “PM Vishwakarma”.  What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading ‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families

MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’”  published in PIB on 14th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)?3 What is a Maker Village?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY)… Continue reading MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’

PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer

Source: The post is based on the article “PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the government would soon launch a new scheme to help those living in rented houses… Continue reading PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer

DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store

Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store”  published in PIB on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One District One Product (ODOP) Wall?3 What is SARAS Aajeevika?4 What is One District One Product… Continue reading DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store

Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers”  published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government  Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers

Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines

Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines”  published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines

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