On this page, you can read all the government schemes and programs in news, which are important for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Examination.
List of Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform
Source- This post on Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform has been created based on the article “Centre’s guidelines for special assistance to states finalised, Rs 10,000 crore for land reforms” published in “Indian Express” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Centre has allocated ₹10,000 crore in incentives to… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform
AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
Source- This post on AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) has been created based on the article “New AI platform will connect farmers and scientists over phone, aid in pest control” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, an AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) was launched by the Union… Continue reading AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
Model Solar Village Component of PM Surya Yojana
Source- This post has been created based on the article “Government of India issues Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently notified the Scheme Guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar… Continue reading Model Solar Village Component of PM Surya Yojana
Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
Source- This post on Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Amendment in “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana” for providing financial support to Advanced Biofuel Projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to… Continue reading Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
Source- This post on Clean Plant Programme (CPP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
Source- This post on Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies has been created based on the article “ADOPTION OF GREEN STEEL TECHNOLOGIES” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has implemented several measures to encourage the adoption of green steel technologies within the steel manufacturing sector. These initiatives focus… Continue reading Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
Nandini Sahakar Scheme
Source- This post on Nandini Sahakar Scheme has been created based on the article “Nandini Sahakar Yojana” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The National Cooperative Development Corporation has recently launched the Nandini Sahakar Scheme to support women entrepreneurs. About Nandini Sahakar Scheme Aspects Description About The Nandini Sahakar Yojana is a… Continue reading Nandini Sahakar Scheme
First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”
Source- This post on the First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” has been created based on the article “First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” organised jointly by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR” published in “PIB” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? ISTIC under UNESCO, along with CSIR-TKDL and CSIR-IICT,… Continue reading First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”
PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
Source- This post on the PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report has been created based on the article “Explained: The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH has presented an ‘equivalence’ report to the Ministry… Continue reading PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
One DAE One Subscription
Source- This post on the One DAE One Subscription has been created based on the article “Department of Atomic Energy inaugurates ‘One DAE One Subscription’” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Department of Atomic Energy Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS). About One DAE One Subscription 1. About: The… Continue reading One DAE One Subscription
NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Source- This post on the NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students has been created based on the article “NCERT proposes 10 ‘bagless days’ a year for students from Classes 6 to 8” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Vatsalya Scheme
Source-This post on Vatsalya Scheme has been created based on the article “NEW PENSION SCHEME ‘VATSALYA’ ANNOUNCED FOR MINORS; CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? In the recent Union Budget 2024-25, the Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister introduced a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for… Continue reading Vatsalya Scheme
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
The Voicebox” Program
Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program
Valorization of Dredged Sediments
Source-This post on Valorization of Dredged Sediments has been created based on the article “MoPSW Approves Research Proposal on “Valorization of Dredged Sediments” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has recently approved a research project on Valorization of Dredged Sediments, funded at ₹46,47,380.… Continue reading Valorization of Dredged Sediments
NITI GearShift Challenge
Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)
Source- This post on the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) has been created based on the article “Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launches GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” published in “PIB” on 12 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation… Continue reading GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)
Integrated Tribal Development Programme
Source- This post on the Integrated Tribal Development Programme has been created based on the article “NABARD to launch integrated tribal development programme in Kulathupuzha” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Integrated Tribal Development Programme is a key initiative by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)… Continue reading Integrated Tribal Development Programme
Project PARI
Source- This post on the Project PARI has been created based on the article “Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting” published in “PIB” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting. About Project PARI… Continue reading Project PARI
NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi scheme
Source-This post on NAMO Drone Didi scheme has been created based on the article “Development of drone ecosystem aligns with PM’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ scheme to empower women in agri sector” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the… Continue reading NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi scheme
Sampoornata Abhiyan
Source- This post on Sampoornata Abhiyan has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog to launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog will launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ which is a 3-month campaign to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators… Continue reading Sampoornata Abhiyan
GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response
Source-This post on “GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” has been created based on the article “Government of India and ADB sign $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India and the… Continue reading GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response