National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD Scheme) 👉 In simple terms, PRASAD is about making pilgrimage sites not only spiritually enriching but also economically beneficial and attractive to tourists. Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchan Project 👉 This is like a “heritage adoption programme” where corporates showcase their CSR responsibility…
Background and Context In India, tourism is not just about leisure—it is also a source of economic growth, cultural preservation, and job creation. To harness this potential, the government launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2015. Under this, 76 projects were sanctioned to develop theme-based tourist circuits. Now, the scheme has been revamped into Swadesh…
Know India Programme (KIP) ➡️ In short, KIP is like a cultural and developmental bridge for young diaspora Indians to reconnect with their roots. Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY) ➡️ This scheme ensures that Indian workers going abroad are skilled, confident, and globally competitive. Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) ➡️ ITEC is India’s…
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 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…
