Aadhaar, Digital Payments Cut Welfare Leakage 13%: Report
A new BCG report reveals India's welfare leakage reduced by 13% due to Aadhaar and digital payments. Discover how tech is transforming public fund delivery.
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CAG flags gaps in Maharashtra construction worker welfare
A CAG audit reveals poor registration, safety lapses, and massive fund under-utilisation for Maharashtra's construction workers from 2017-22. Read the key findings and official response.
Kerala Women's Safety Scheme: Apply from Dec 22
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
Haryana CM Announces Plots for 7,000 Landless Families
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced 100-sq-yard plots for 7,000 landless families, new govt jobs, and major welfare reforms in Ladwa. Read about housing, anti-corruption & women empowerment schemes.
UP's Working Women Hostels to be Ready by 2026
Uttar Pradesh is constructing eight hostels for working women, with most set for completion in 2026. The state has also proposed seven more facilities. Learn about the funding and locations here.
New DSW Omprakash Rai Takes Charge at VKSU, Ara
Omprakash Rai, the new Dean of Students' Welfare at Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, outlines his vision for holistic student development, discipline, and grievance redressal. Read about his priorities and student expectations.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Can India Replicate It?
Australia's landmark ban on social media for users under 16 sparks global debate. We examine its feasibility in India, the massive challenges, and potential alternatives to an outright ban. Explore the future of online safety for minors.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams VB-G RAM G Law as Harmful for Poor
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
PM Modi's 8 X Posts Top Social Media Engagement Charts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eight posts on X have become the most retweeted and liked globally. Discover the key moments and messages that captured India's attention.
MGNREGA shrinks while free food grain scheme grows
Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.
Jharkhand Gig Workers Welfare Bill Gets Governor's Nod
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
US Acts to Protect Foster Children's Social Security Funds
US federal agency demands 39 states stop using foster kids' survivor benefits for state costs. Over 27,000 children affected. Learn about the reform push.
UP Minister's Remarks on Nitish Kumar Hijab Row Stir Controversy
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad defends Nitish Kumar's act of removing a woman's hijab, calling it a verification step. Congress slams his 'vile' mindset. A police complaint has been filed.
SHRC: Expand Vayomitram to All Grama Panchayats
Kerala's Human Rights Commission recommends extending the Vayomitram scheme for seniors to all local bodies and lowering the age limit. Read about the financial hurdles and proposed solutions.
HP Construction Board Gives Rs 14.17 Cr Aid to Workers
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Global Ripple Effect After Australia's Social Media Ban
Australia's landmark ban on social media for under-16s is prompting countries from Denmark to Malaysia to consider similar laws. Explore the global crackdown on children's online safety.
Gujarat CM Pays Tribute on Armed Forces Flag Day
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made a financial contribution on Armed Forces Flag Day, honouring soldiers' sacrifices. Read about the tribute and the day's significance.
India's Audio Social Media Growth Led by Smaller Towns
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
HC Notice on Illegal SC List Inclusion in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand HC seeks responses from Centre & state on a petition alleging illegal addition of 48 castes to SC list, a potential constitutional violation. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Sudha Murty: Set Rules for Kids' Safety on Social Media
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
Musical Tribute for Martyrs in Vadodara on Sunday
Rotary Club Jawaharnagar Charitable Trust announces 'Ek Shaam Fauji Ke Naam' musical fundraiser in Vadodara. Event honours martyrs, supports families & funds social projects. Details inside.
Bagaha Health Centre Crisis: 3 Staff for 13 Posts
The Buniyad Centre in Bagaha, West Champaran, operates with just 3 staff against 13 sanctioned posts, crippling essential care for elderly, disabled & widows. Read about the severe impact and local demands for action.
Kharra Meets Bhilwara Workers, Inaugurates Dungarpur Housing
UDH Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra addressed sanitation workers' demands in Bhilwara and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur. Read about the key announcements.
Woman rescued after 20 years locked in dark room in Bastar
Sonali, an orphan, was locked in a dark room for two decades by relatives in Jagdalpur, fearing sexual assault. Rescued by social welfare, she is now traumatised and has lost her eyesight.
Hyderabad school suspends 7 after ragging injures students
Seven students suspended at a Hyderabad gurukulam after a violent clash, alleged as ragging, left several Class 10 students injured. School orders counselling sessions.
Goa centenarian's pension stopped as officials presume her dead
Maria Felicidade Pires, 102, celebrated her birthday in Azossim only to find her social welfare honorarium stopped. Officials have now acted to restore the Rs 2,000 monthly aid. #Goa #SocialWelfare
24 Meghalaya Children Rescued from Karnataka Facility
Meghalaya's social welfare department receives 24 children rescued from an unregistered Karnataka facility. Officials call for stricter SOPs to prevent improper inter-state transfers of minors.
India's antipoverty programmes: A lifeline beyond doles
Despite criticism as unproductive doles, India's antipoverty schemes profoundly impact millions. Expert M V Sridhara argues for their serious implementation to transform lives. Read more.
MP Construction Workers Board Launches Social Media Platforms
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
Switzerland's Model: A Country That 'Bans' Poverty
Explore how Switzerland's mandatory aid system virtually eliminates homelessness and extreme poverty, with lessons for global welfare models. Discover the facts behind the viral story.
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