A finance department oversight delays Rs 5,500 crore in Gruha Lakshmi payments for 1.2 crore women in Karnataka. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar assures resolution as govt scrambles to fix procedural hurdles. Read more.
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
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.
Congress alleges the BJP government renamed over 30 Congress-era schemes, costing ₹5,000 crore. They cite MGNREGA's rebranding as the latest example. Read the full list of renamed initiatives.
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.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
An editorial calls for Karnataka to urgently review its BPL list, ensuring welfare benefits reach the truly poor and are not misappropriated by the affluent. Read more.
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'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 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.
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.
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.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
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.
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.
Shahdara district launches DM SETU, a service transformation unit to streamline citizen services, support businesses, and enhance public welfare through a single-window system. Learn 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.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches 8 winter night shelters for 450 vulnerable citizens. Commissioner Amit Kumar inspects facilities, ensuring warmth and safety from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
A pilot program using Tribal Health Navigators in Chamarajanagar has saved lives and improved hospital trust. Discover how this model works and the challenges blocking its expansion across Karnataka.
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
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.
EPFO Lucknow achieves record settlement of 4 lakh claims. New amnesty scheme offers employers a final chance for EPF enrolment with waived employee dues. Details inside.
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.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs ministers to lead pension distribution, highlighting India's largest DBT program. Learn about the coalition's welfare push.
Kerala's pioneering medical insurance scheme for non-residents has enrolled 4 lakh people, with strong Gulf response. Learn how this initiative protects overseas Keralites.
Indian ex-servicemen condemn government's OROP implementation, citing pension disparities and calculation errors. Veterans demand immediate correction of anomalies affecting defense personnel.