New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday highlighted the state’s contribution to India’s growth story and called for greater support from the Union Government to strengthen infrastructure, human development and innovation, while addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. Speaking on the theme of “Inclusive Human Development”, the Chief Minister said Karnataka’s development model is based on investments in human capabilities, social equi…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) To mark 12 years of welfare for the poor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi government will organise 39 Jan Kalyan Shivirs from June 18 to 20 to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes to their doorstep, said Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday. The Minister said that these camps aim to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes and public services of both the Central Government and the Delhi Government directly to the people.H…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has transformed the way welfare schemes are delivered in India, with more than Rs 50 lakh crore transferred directly into beneficiary accounts and leakages worth over Rs 4.31 lakh crore prevented, the government said on Monday, highlighting the system’s role in improving efficiency, transparency and financial inclusion.In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Finance said that DBT has fundamentally reshaped welfare delivery by…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition and RJD National Executive President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government led by Samrat Choudhary, alleging a complete failure in ensuring women’s safety in the state. Addressing the media at his official residence in Patna, Yadav said that even after over a month since the formation of the new government, incidents of crimes against women—including rape, murder, and assault—continue unabated.“It ha…
Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the BJP-led NDA would push an expanded development agenda after securing a massive mandate in the Assembly elections, winning 102 of the 126 seats.Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said the decisive public mandate has significantly increased the responsibility of the government towards the people of Assam.“The more support people give us, the greater our responsibility becomes. During the last five years, we worked…
Ranchi, April 27 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Monday took a strict stance on the safety, health, and rights of coal mine workers.Taking suo motu cognisance of the issue, a division bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Sanjay Prasad directed the state’s Chief Inspector of Factories to appear in person at the next date of hearing.The Supreme Court, in recent years, has issued stringent directions concerning the safety of mine workers and their right to life. The apex court had…
Shimla, April 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the state BJP, describing it as ‘anti-Himachal’, questioning why the party had failed to stand with the state before the Centre on crucial issues such as the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) and disaster relief. He asked why BJP leaders did not accompany the government to meet the Prime Minister when the state was fighting for its rightful dues. The Chief Minister told the media in …
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening welfare outreach for defence families, two students of Class 12 in Jaipur launched an AI‑enabled platform to simplify access to welfare schemes for ex‑servicemen, widows, and families of martyrs in the presence of state minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore. Developed by Kanishk Rungta and Krishaa Rungta, the platform is designed to assist ex‑servicemen, widows, dependents, and families of martyrs in identifying relevant g…
Raipur, March 31 (IANS) Residents of Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district have welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on the decline of Naxalism (Maoism), expressing relief over improved security conditions and optimism about development in the Bastar region.Speaking to IANS, several locals said that the situation has undergone a significant transformation compared to the past, when fear and restrictions dominated daily life due to Maoist activities.A resident noted that Maoism is…
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK have released comprehensive election manifestos, packed with welfare-oriented promises aimed at key voter groups, particularly women, farmers, and low-income households. The DMK, which had made 505 promises in the 2021 elections, has expanded its commitments to 525 assurances this time. In comparison, the AIADMK, seeking a return to power, has announced 297 promises, focusing …