News: Recently, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched several new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App. About Tele MANAS Programme Launched in: 2022 The programme was introduced as a toll-free helpline (14416) available nationwide, offering… Continue reading National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
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-KUSUM
News: India will scale up PM-KUSUM and showcase it across developing nations through the International Solar Alliance to expand irrigation access, energy security, and clean power. About PM-KUSUM Full form: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan It is a government scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable… Continue reading PM-KUSUM
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
News: As of January 30, 2025, the Government of India has released ₹2,265.86 crore under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), highlighting its significant contribution to sustainable agriculture, rural digitization, and inclusive market access. About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) Launched in: 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) Aim: To promote and support… Continue reading Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
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)
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)
