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
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.
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
Supercomputers
News: A powerful new supercomputer is being developed that will place Essex at the centre of the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. About Supercomputers Supercomputers are the most powerful computers in the world. They solve very large, complex, and calculation-heavy problems that normal computers cannot handle. A supercomputer is more like a giant data center… Continue reading Supercomputers
India-AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, unveiled the logo and key initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit will be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About India-AI Impact Summit 2026 It will be hosted in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam on February 19-20,… Continue reading India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Blue Ports Framework
News: The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the MoFAHD and FAO launched a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) and held the first webinar to advance India’s Blue Ports framework. About Blue Ports Framework Blue Ports Framework It is a DoF-led approach to build Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours that blend technological innovation with environmental stewardship, ensuring… Continue reading Blue Ports Framework
NE-SPARKS Initiative
News: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia interacted virtually with NE-SPARKS student visitors to ISRO HQ. About NE-SPARKS Initiative NE-SPARKS It is North East Students’ Programme for Awareness, Reach, and Knowledge on Space (NE-SPARKS). Launched by It is a flagship initiative supported by the Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER ) in collaboration with 8… Continue reading NE-SPARKS Initiative
Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
News: Prime Minister launched the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan alongside the eighth edition of Poshan Maah on September 17, 2025, marking India’s largest women-and-child health mobilisation. About Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan It is a campaign focused on preventive, promotive, and curative services for women, adolescent girls, and children. Initiative by: Ministry of Health and… Continue reading Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
News: NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives recently under its Frontier Tech Hub: AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository. About AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To accelerate India’s transformation to Viksit Bharat by 2047 by leveraging frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
News: The deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been extended to 30 September 2025. About National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Implemented by: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Aims: To provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs… Continue reading National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
