Welfare Debate: Modi's 'Revdi Culture' vs Tamil Nadu Model
Prime Minister Modi warns against 'revdi culture' straining finances, while Tamil Nadu's welfare spending shows social and economic benefits. States face fiscal challenges as subsidies soar.
Prime Minister Modi warns against 'revdi culture' straining finances, while Tamil Nadu's welfare spending shows social and economic benefits. States face fiscal challenges as subsidies soar.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announces a new health policy and major welfare initiatives for 2026, focusing on healthcare access and public benefits.
Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud predicts municipal elections in February and expresses confidence in party's victory, citing recent successes and welfare schemes.
Tirhut division commissioner Girivar Dayal Singh held a review meeting in Bettiah to assess progress of key welfare schemes ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's proposed Samriddhi Yatra in West Champaran district.
Madakam Mude, a CPI (Maoist) supply team member, surrendered in Andhra Pradesh. She cited ideological disillusionment and tribal discrimination. Police urge more surrenders, promising government benefits.
Rajasthan to hold identity certificate camps for denotified & nomadic communities from Jan 12-31. Get free help for Aadhaar, caste certificates & access welfare schemes.
IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan distributed free bicycles to 663 students in Madurai. The state's welfare scheme aims to boost education, especially for girls. Read more about the initiative.
Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud predicts party will win 90% of municipal bodies in Feb polls, credits welfare schemes for public support. Details inside.
Bihar govt invites applications for 2,159 seats in 39 OBC girls' residential schools. Entrance exam on March 1. Apply online by Feb 9, 2026.
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam assured Pune citizens the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme will continue. He warned against fear-mongering in Yerwada and pledged support for women's welfare.
Bihar's planning minister reveals MLAs & MLCs spent ₹3,633.25 crore on 72,206 schemes under Mukhya Mantri Kshetra Vikas Yojana. Details on MPLADS spending and state's GDP growth inside.
Uttar Pradesh's Family ID system provides seamless access to 98 welfare schemes for over 15.7 crore registered citizens. Discover how this digital initiative ensures transparent benefit delivery.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar held key meetings in Jorhat to review women's welfare schemes and law enforcement. She stressed zero tolerance for crimes against women and better coordination.
Mandi MLA Anil Sharma reaffirms the state government's commitment to the welfare of deprived communities, highlighting key schemes and development projects in the region. Learn more about the initiatives.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs immediate release of pending funds under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi for tribal regions. The state provides pensions to over 8.41 lakh beneficiaries.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector achieves record growth with wheat production at 414.39 LMT. Discover how govt initiatives boosted farmer incomes & productivity.
From housing to healthcare, central government schemes are making a tangible difference in Telangana. Discover how initiatives like PMAY and Ayushman Bharat are empowering citizens.
The Indian government keeps interest rates on popular small savings schemes like PPF, NSC, and SSY unchanged for Q1 FY25. Discover what this means for your investments.
UP Minister Narendra Kashyap reviews welfare schemes, directs officials to strengthen universities for disabled and ensure last-mile delivery. Key beneficiary figures for 2025-26 revealed.
President Droupadi Murmu calls on educated tribal individuals to return to their villages and help communities access government welfare schemes for societal upliftment.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends a fixed 3-5 year period for new welfare schemes and a 'one-in, one-out' policy to optimize state resources. Read the key proposals.
Uttarakhand government deposits Rs 12.89 crore for 4,224 construction workers via UKBOCWWB schemes. CM Dhami launches 191 CSCs for easy service access, enhancing social security and skill development.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 45 Atal Canteens on December 25, fulfilling a poll promise. She announced new welfare plans and said 55 more canteens are coming soon.
Andhra Pradesh government initiates a door-to-door Unified Family Survey (UFS) to update household records, ensuring timely welfare scheme delivery and efficient governance. Citizens urged to cooperate.
Direct cash transfers to women have exploded from Rs 1,600 crore in 2020 to Rs 2.46 lakh crore in 2025, reaching 13 crore women. Explore the fiscal impact, political shift, and real-life effects of this new welfare pillar.
Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu warns freebies disempower people, stresses on quality education & healthcare. He recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dignified politics. Read more.
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.
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.
As Anganwadi centres complete 50 years, systemic issues and worker grievances persist despite health schemes. Explore the gap between policy and ground reality. Read more.