Facial Recognition to be Extended to Anganwadi Hot Meals
India's WCD Ministry plans to universalise Facial Recognition System verification for anganwadi beneficiaries, expanding from take-home rations to hot cooked meals to ensure genuine delivery.
India's WCD Ministry plans to universalise Facial Recognition System verification for anganwadi beneficiaries, expanding from take-home rations to hot cooked meals to ensure genuine delivery.
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
Over 1,400 Anganwadi workers & helpers protested in Trichy & Madurai, demanding government employee status, retirement gratuity & pension. Police detained protesters after road blockades.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
Rajasthan's ICDS department mandates drinking water facilities in 9,519 anganwadi centres by May 2026. A budget of Rs 17,000 per centre is allocated. Read more.
Kochi gears up for National Deworming Day on Jan 6, offering free tablets to children aged 1-19. Learn about distribution in schools, anganwadis, and key health initiatives launched.
A Dalit woman in Karnataka's Yellapur was stabbed to death by a man after she refused his marriage proposal. The accused died by suicide hours later, sparking local tensions.
Rabindra Kumar Behera, Chairman of RSB Global, commits to expanding CSR initiatives and women empowerment programs in Jharkhand, following his PhD honour from President Murmu. Read about the group's sustainable plans.
Hazaribag DC Shashi Prakash Singh orders officials to complete rainwater harvesting in 400 centres & toilet construction in 180 anganwadis within 15 days. Strict action warned for negligence.
Eskag Sanjeevani has expanded to 170 dialysis and 25 diagnostic centres across India, revolutionizing affordable and accessible kidney care. Discover how this network is setting new standards.
Cheap internet, lax oversight, and a skilled workforce are driving a surge in fake call centres in Maharashtra's hinterland, enabling global financial fraud. Learn how authorities are struggling to contain the spread.
Una district administration alters school & Anganwadi timings to 10 AM-3:30 PM from Dec 29 to Jan 31, prioritizing student safety amid severe cold and fog. Read details.
Gumla district launches a 15-day campaign to revamp 495 Anganwadi centres, focusing on child hygiene, safety, and smart learning. Officers ensure cleanliness and personal upkeep for toddlers.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Gwalior police crack down on two fake call centres that cheated 1,500 victims of Rs 1.5 crore using fake matrimonial profiles. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Patna GRP launches a master plan with a new police station and five crime control centres to ensure rapid response and curb crimes on trains. Learn how this initiative tackles jurisdictional challenges.
India's AI data centre surge demands 24/7 low-carbon power, challenging its coal-dependent grid. Can nuclear energy and policy reforms bridge the gap? Read analysis.
Sify Technologies announces plans to double its investment in Uttar Pradesh over three years, bolstering Lucknow and Noida as AI hubs. Read about the state's digital transformation.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab government over petition challenging cancellation of 343 psychologist recruitments and new outsourcing plan. Next hearing on Jan 29, 2026.
2025 saw landmark education laws on fees, coaching centres & higher education. Explore the Delhi Fee Act, Rajasthan Coaching Bill, Viksit Bharat Bill & IIM Amendment. Discover the shift in India's education governance.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet sanctions Rs 2,508 crore for Badwah-Dhamnod four-lane road, extends Saksham Anganwadi for 5 years, and funds law university & weather network. Key decisions for state infrastructure and welfare.
Nvidia's massive $100bn investment in OpenAI to fuel AI chip sales creates a complex web of dependencies. Explore the risks, rewards, and the staggering scale of AI infrastructure being built.
Punjab government cancels recruitment for 343 psychologists after written tests, citing administrative reasons. Process likely to move to outsourcing, raising job security concerns. Read the full story.
Punjab govt cancels hiring of 343 contract psychologists for de-addiction centres after written exams. Fees to be refunded. Move to outsourcing raises job security concerns.
The UPPSC LT Grade Teacher recruitment exam 2025 is underway in Gorakhpur. Know the shift timings, list of exam centres, subject-wise schedule, and important instructions for candidates.
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.
Maharashtra plans a Rajasthan-like law to control exorbitant fees of private coaching centres. Minister Pankaj Bhoyar warns they are undermining formal school education. Details inside.