News: The Union Government launched the PM-RAHAT scheme to provide cashless hospital treatment up to Rs.1.5 lakh for road accident victims. About the PM RAHAT Scheme PM-RAHAT is a national cashless emergency treatment scheme that provides hospitalisation coverage up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for road accident victims. Launched by: The scheme was launched by the… Continue reading PM-RAHAT Scheme
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.
Bug Bounty Programme
News: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme. About Bug Bounty Programme It is the first structured programme to enhance the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem by inviting cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities in its digital platforms. Launched by: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Aim:… Continue reading Bug Bounty Programme
Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
News: The Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. About Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme About: Biopharma SHAKTI is a scheme to strengthen the domestic biopharmaceutical sector and enhance global competitiveness in biologics and biosimilars. Aim: It aims to promote domestic development and manufacturing of high-value biopharmaceuticals,… Continue reading Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games Khelo India Tribal Games is a national sporting event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes to promote mass participation and sporting excellence. Inaugural edition: The inaugural edition of the… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a nationwide athletics league under ASMITA programme across the nation. About Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme ASMITA stand for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action. ASMITA Programme is part of Khelo India’s gender-neutral mission to promote sports among women through leagues and… Continue reading Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
News: Indian Railways recently launched ‘SHINE’ app for women employees to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at the workplace. About SHINE App SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment. SHINE app is a customized application developed to enable women employees to report incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace in a secure and… Continue reading Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) Platform
News: NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen collaborative interventions for improving maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. About IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) Platform The IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) platform is also known as the Initiative to Mobilize Private Action for Nutrition. It is a knowledge and resource platform on nutrition… Continue reading IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) Platform
WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer while addressing a press briefing virtually at the World Health Organization headquarters. About WHO’s 90-70-90 Target The WHO’s 90-70-90 target is a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030. Launched in: The WHO launched the… Continue reading WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme
News: Recently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued detailed eligibility conditions and operational guidelines for the EMI scheme. About Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme The EMI Scheme is a trust-based Customs facilitation scheme that allows deferred payment of Customs duty. Launched By: The scheme is launched by the Central Board of Indirect… Continue reading Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
News: Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar distributed footballs at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, under the Football for Schools initiative. About Football for Schools (F4S) Programme The Football for Schools Programme is run by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO to promote education through football. Launched in: It was launched in mid-2019 with pilot projects… Continue reading Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
