Project ‘Mausam’ ➡️ In short, Project Mausam is India’s effort to revive and showcase shared heritage across the Indian Ocean region. Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science ➡️ This scheme basically makes science accessible and exciting for the public, especially students. Adarsh Smarak ➡️ This initiative ensures that our monuments are not only preserved…
Introduction India has a rich tradition of art, culture, and heritage. To preserve and promote this, the government launched an umbrella scheme called Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY).➡️ Being an “umbrella scheme” means it brings together several smaller schemes under one framework for better implementation. Objective The broad aim is:To promote art and culture across…
Environmental Information, Awareness Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) National Mission on Himalayan…
Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest challenges for India’s development. On one hand, India needs rapid economic growth to remove poverty; on the other hand, this growth should not destroy our environment. To strike this balance, the Government of India launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008. It provides…
Introduction The Himalayas are not just mountains; they are home to unique biodiversity, fragile ecosystems, and the livelihoods of countless communities. But these ecosystems face serious threats—overgrazing, poaching, habitat loss, and climate change.To address these challenges, the Government of India, with international support, launched the SECURE Himalaya Project.Here, “SECURE” stands for Securing Livelihoods, Conservation, Sustainable…
PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) ✅ UPSC Angle: Think of PRAGATI as a direct PMO-led project monitoring system blending grievance redressal + programme implementation. National Defence Fund (NDF) ✅ Significance: Acts as a public-driven welfare fund for defence personnel and their families. Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) ✅ Significance: Serves as an emergency…
Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) What is it? Key Features What is NOT Treated as Grievance? Certain issues are excluded from CPGRAMS, such as: Significance 🔑 Overall Understanding CPGRAMS is like a national complaint box, but in digital form – accessible anytime, anywhere. Thus, CPGRAMS is an essential tool in making Indian…
(National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – NPCSCB) Introduction Mission Karmayogi, formally known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), is one of the most ambitious reforms in the history of Indian civil services. Its purpose is to transform capacity-building of civil servants by creating a digital-first, competency-driven training ecosystem. This…
Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services Scheme) ✅ Significance: Helps the poor and marginalized access justice, reduces inequality in the justice system, and creates a network of socially responsible lawyers. Nyaya Mitra Scheme ✅ Significance: Reduces backlog in courts, speeds up justice delivery, and contributes to the digital transformation of India’s legal system. Tele-Law Scheme…
Witness Protection Scheme ✅ Significance: Builds public confidence in the justice system and ensures witnesses can testify without fear. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) ✅ Significance: Marks a transition from manual record-keeping to digital policing, improving efficiency, transparency, and coordination. Border Area Development Programme (BADP) ✅ Significance: Strengthens national security by improving…
