welfare schemes

The Poonch District Social Welfare Department organized a first-of-its-kind Senior Recognition Ceremony in Poonch today to hear the grievances of senior citizens, address their concerns on the spot, and raise awareness about their health and well-being.The event was inaugurated by Poonch...

Jaipur, February 18 Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot alleged on Wednesday that the Rajasthan Budget for 2026-27 has left persons with disabilities feeling "cheated" as it did not include any allocations for their welfare.The budget was presented by Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya...

The Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today called for a comprehensive revamp of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to strengthen and expand welfare benefits for construction workers and their families across Jammu & Kashmir.Srinagar, February...

Kochi, February 17 – In a major setback for the Pinarayi Vijayan government, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday struck down the controversial "Nava Kerala Survey," calling it unlawful and questioning how it was funded and executed.The ruling comes amid growing opposition allegations that the...

Chennai, February 17 – Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state's interim budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday in the Legislative Assembly at Fort St. George, outlining a strong focus on welfare schemes, education, sports development, and cultural infrastructure in the run-up...

Kolkata, February 15 The West Bengal government began operating camps on Sunday to register unemployed youth, providing them with financial assistance under the new 'Banglar Yuba Sathi' scheme, launched in the run-up to the assembly elections.The camps, which are operating in all 294 assembly...

Chennai, February 15 – Senior Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty criticized the ruling DMK's flagship women's assistance scheme on Sunday, stating that while the initiative is commendable, it would be "superstitious" to assume that welfare measures alone can guarantee electoral victory...

Kolkata, February 15 The West Bengal government began operating camps on Sunday to register unemployed youth, providing them with financial aid under the new 'Banglar Yuba Sathi' scheme.The camps, which are functioning in all 294 assembly constituencies, will also accept new applications for...

Chennai, February 15 Senior Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty criticized the ruling DMK's flagship scheme for women, saying that while it was a welcome initiative, it would be "superstitious" to believe that it alone would guarantee electoral success.He stated that five out of nine political...

Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu), February 14 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday that his decision to provide Rs 5,000 each to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries of a government scheme "surprised" the people and "shocked the enemies" who sought to halt the welfare initiative.Stating that...

Bengaluru, February 14 Marking 1,000 days of the Congress-led government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday expressed confidence that the party would win 141 seats in the next Assembly elections.Speaking at the “Successful 1,000 Days of...

Haveri (Karnataka), February 14 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that his government had set records in welfare delivery and economic growth, asserting that its 1,000 days in office reflected its commitment to inclusive development.The CM inaugurated the government's...

Chennai, February 14 – In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in welfare delivery, the Tamil Nadu government made it mandatory for applicants to submit marriage assistance scheme applications online, on Saturday.This decision eliminates manual submissions and the...

Chennai, February 13 The ruling DMK on Friday strongly criticized TVK founder Vijay for his harsh criticism of the party, saying the actor-politician "simply wants to become the Chief Minister".Responding to Vijay's assertion that the TVK would win the 2026 Assembly elections, DMK leader T K S...

Itanagar, February 13 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday that the government remains committed to strengthening rural infrastructure and empowering farming communities, stressing that transparency, proper documentation, and effective monitoring at the village...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 13 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that strikes would continue in the state, amid concerns from the business community over the total shutdown experienced a day earlier during the all-India strike called by trade unions against the Centre’s...

In New Delhi, on February 12, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted that India is experiencing robust growth with low unemployment, dismissing concerns about "jobless growth" as a relic of the previous government.In response to the debate on the 2026-27 Union Budget, she stated that the...

Jaipur, February 12 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged on Thursday that the two-year tenure of the BJP government in the state has been detrimental to the state.Accusing the government of weakening several welfare schemes launched by the Congress, he said that several schemes...

Lucknow, February 12 The process of formulating rules to protect the rights of transgender people in Uttar Pradesh is underway, Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun informed the Assembly on Thursday.Responding during the Question Hour to Samajwadi Party MLA Sachin Yadav alias Jokhai from Jasrana...

New Delhi, February 11 The Delhi government is studying models from various states, including Haryana, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh, to create a unified data hub for citizens in the city. This will streamline the delivery of various citizen-centric services and welfare schemes, officials said...