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.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts call for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts argue for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
A new US bill, the 'No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act', proposes ending federal benefits for all non-citizens. Learn about the political divide and potential impact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 500 single mothers, devadasis & gravediggers protested at Bengaluru's Freedom Park, demanding Rs 10,000 monthly pension & housing loans. Read their struggle for dignity.
Paranjape Schemes' Athashri Forest Trails in Pune secures the prestigious 5-Star Best Senior Living Award at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2024-2025. Discover this premier retirement community's success.
Opposition parties intensify attack after CAG report reveals gaps in DBT system leading to leakage of thousands of crores. Leaders demand accountability and audits.
West Bengal's Minority Affairs Department budget has increased tenfold since the TMC came to power. CM Mamata Banerjee highlights the government's commitment to minority welfare and development. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to hold camps in all Nyaya Panchayats from Dec 17. Aim: ensure 100% eligible citizens get welfare benefits and grievances are resolved on spot.
During electoral roll revision, Noida & Ghaziabad residents travel back to villages to verify votes, fearing loss of property rights & govt schemes. Explore the deep-rooted reasons.
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.
Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh's 'Aapka Vidhayak – Aapke Dwaar' initiative held its 146th camp in Ashrafnagar, addressing public grievances and felicitating top students. Read about the immediate resolutions and new youth clubs announced.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims Congress govt fulfilled 242 promises, launched Rs 298 crore projects in Hassan, and successfully implemented all guarantee schemes within a year. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin disbursed ₹265.5 crore to 9,371 beneficiaries, inaugurated new buildings worth ₹74.2 crore, and reaffirmed the Dravidian model's commitment to uplifting marginalized sections on Ambedkar Jayanti. Read more.
Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya reviews Kanpur's development, stressing timely welfare benefits, functional hospitals, and strict accountability for poor-quality work. Read for key directives.
Key Lucknow stakeholders held a major consultation to strengthen child protection, identifying gaps and enhancing coordination for vulnerable children. Learn about the initiatives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with lawmakers from Assam, a state set for polls in 2026. He specifically sought enrolment data for central welfare schemes targeting women and children.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha orders schools to complete Aadhaar seeding and bank mapping within 72 hours. Principals' salaries may be withheld for non-compliance. Scholarship applications are also under review.
Gujarat govt extends Sant Surdas scheme benefits to persons with 60% disability, down from 80%. The change takes effect from the 2025-26 financial year. Discover the full range of state support for divyangjans.
Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha reprimands banks for failing to meet targets in key government welfare schemes. Show-cause notices issued for non-performance. Read more.
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
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.
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.