What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
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.
Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
What is the News? Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched Phase II of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. What is Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2014 Aim: To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in… Continue reading Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SPIN Scheme?3 Key Features of SPIN Scheme4 What is Kashi Pottery Cluster?5 About Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched a Scheme called SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India). It has also set… Continue reading On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
Cabinet clears PLI for auto sector to spur ‘green’, high-tech
What is the News? Government of India has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Auto Industry and Drone Components. About PLI Scheme for Auto Industry Aim: To overcome the cost disabilities to the industry for the manufacture of Advanced Automotive Technology products in India. Eligibility: The scheme is open to existing automotive companies as… Continue reading Cabinet clears PLI for auto sector to spur ‘green’, high-tech
NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
What is the News? NITI Aayog along with Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI), an independent non profit organization has launched Shoonya Initiative. About Shoonya Initiative Shoonya is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry. Aim: To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create… Continue reading NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
Atal Innovation Mission launches Space challenge in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE across India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is ATL (Atal Tinkering Labs) Space Challenge 2021?3 Who can participate in this challenge?4 How can a student participate? What is the news? Recently, Atal Innovation Mission has launched a Space challenge 2021 in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE for all school students across the country. What is ATL… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission launches Space challenge in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE across India
‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to extend the “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” till 30th June 2022. About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2018. It is being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme is a welfare measure for Insured… Continue reading ‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
What is the News? The Centre has revised the “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’. About Transport and Marketing Assistance(TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry in 2019. The objective of the Scheme: The scheme aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight… Continue reading Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
Union Minister inaugurates Emergency Landing Facility for Indian Air Force in Barmer, Rajasthan
What is the News? Union Defence Minister and Minister for Road Transport and Highways have jointly inaugurated Emergency Landing Facility(ELF) for the Indian Air Force(IAF). About Emergency Landing Facility(ELF) Purpose: It will be used for emergency landings of the Indian Air Force aircrafts. Located at: It is a 3 km stretch located on Gandhav-Bhakasar… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Emergency Landing Facility for Indian Air Force in Barmer, Rajasthan
The success of the PLI is likely to hinge on how entrepreneurs weigh the risk-reward equation
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the aim of the scheme?3 What is the purpose of inclusion of intermediate products?4 How the incentives will be categorized? What is the news? Recently, Cabinet gave approval of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the textile sector that is expressly targeted at the man-made fibre (MMF)… Continue reading The success of the PLI is likely to hinge on how entrepreneurs weigh the risk-reward equation
