social welfare

Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 8 On the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai transferred the 25th installment of the "Mahtari Vandan Yojana" to the bank accounts of over 69 lakh (6.9 million) beneficiary women through direct benefit transfer at the...

Chandigarh, March 8 – Nearly four years after coming to power on a promise of financial assistance to women, the AAP government in Punjab announced a new scheme on Sunday under which women would receive ₹1,000 or ₹1,500 per month directly into their accounts.Around 97 per cent of all adult...

Guwahati, March 8 Emphasizing that women's empowerment has been central to Assam's development story, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, on the occasion of International Women's Day, said that nearly 40 lakh 'Orunodoi' beneficiaries will receive Rs 9,000 each next week.The...

In Chandigarh, March 8, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab announced a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 for women in the general category and Rs 1,500 for Scheduled Caste (SC) women under the Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana, fulfilling one of its key election...

Chandigarh, March 8 The AAP government in Punjab announced a new scheme on Sunday under which women will receive Rs 1,000 per month, except for women belonging to Scheduled Castes, who will receive Rs 1,500 per month.Providing monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 per woman was a key poll promise of...

Bhubaneswar, March 8 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan disbursed over Rs 5,100 crore to more than one crore women beneficiaries of the state's flagship Subhadra Yojana on Sunday, coinciding with International Women's Day.Charan disbursed the fourth installment of the scheme at a special event...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed confidence that the Congress government would return to power in the state in 2028.He asserted that the five guarantee schemes introduced in 2023 have become a model for empowering the underprivileged...

Jammu, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that women's empowerment is the strongest catalyst for development and poverty eradication, emphasizing that empowering women through education, economic opportunities, and leadership roles is key to building a progressive...

Kohima, March 7 Nagaland Minister for Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, C. L. John, called for stronger collective efforts to address gender-based violence and unequal opportunities on Saturday, stating that such issues remain major barriers to women's empowerment.Speaking at the...

Puducherry, March 7 Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy greeted women on the eve of International Women's Day.In his message, Rangasamy said that women are playing a significant role in various sectors and particularly in education, health and administration.He said that women's role is...

The "Shramik Shivir" (Labour Camp) initiative in Kishtwar, organized by the Department of Labour & Employment, is a weekly program (held every Saturday) designed to provide government welfare services directly to laborers and local residents. As part of this, department employees will visit...

Patna, March 5 Nitish Kumar may well be remembered as a shrewd politician who managed to hold the post of Bihar chief minister for longer than all his predecessors, despite his JD(U) never achieving a majority in the state assembly.Ironically, however, a section of his loyal supporters see the...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said on Monday that any challenges faced by Meghalaya in linking to Aadhaar or implementing centrally sponsored schemes would be addressed in coordination with the State government to ensure that beneficiaries receive the intended...

New Delhi, February 2 – While a top Chinese court has made it mandatory for employers and workers to contribute to social insurance schemes, in practice, only around one-third of companies in the country are following the order, according to a media report.The reason for the social welfare...

March 02, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu attended the "Empowered Women, Prosperous Delhi" program in the national capital today.President Murmu launched several key schemes for women, including free LPG cylinders for Holi and Diwali for over 15 lakh families, the Saheli Pink Smart Card...

Today, President Droupadi Murmu dedicated four schemes to the women of Delhi. These schemes include the Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme, Saheli Pink Smart Card, Meri Poonji Mera Adhikaar, and the Free LPG Cylinder Scheme.Speaking at the event, President Murmu emphasized that women are an essential...

Guwahati, February 28 Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday alleged that women were being forced to attend BJP rallies to avail benefits of state government schemes.Addressing public meetings as part of the 'Samay Paribortonor Yatra' in different parts of Sivasagar district, Gogoi...

KULGAM, FEBRUARY 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the District Hospital Kulgam, strengthening critical care services in the district.The HDU, equipped with multipara monitors, oxygen supply...

February 27th, Aizawl: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Aizawl Field Office, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organized a special outreach program and publicity campaign today, focusing on the themes of "Nari Shakti" (Women Power) and "Developed...

Guwahati, February 27 – The BJP will launch the Jana Ashirwad Yatra on Saturday, a campaign aimed at connecting with the public ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam.The 10-day yatra will conclude on March 9, covering several districts in the state.Senior ministers of the state...