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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu announces ₹30K incentive for 3rd child, ₹40K for 4th

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu announces ₹30K incentive for 3rd child, ₹40K for 4th

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Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced an enhanced incentive for families having more than two children as part of the state government’s new population management policy. ndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at a meeting (Handout /via PTI FILE) Addressing a public event at Tamrapalli village in Srikakulam district, Naidu expressed concern over declining population growth in the state. “Children are our wealth. This is the message I want to drive home across the state,” he said. In this context, the chief minister announced that the state government was planning to introduce incentives for families having a third and fourth child. He said the government would provide an incentive of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. On March 5, Naidu presented the draft document of a comprehensive ‘Population Management Policy’, in the state assembly, stating that the government was shifting its focus from traditional family planning to “population care” in view of declining fertility rates and future demographic challenges. As part of …

J&K govt working on bringing a new industrial incentive policy: CM Omar

J&K govt working on bringing a new industrial incentive policy: CM Omar

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Flagging the issue of lack of investments and establishment of industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said government is working on bringing a new industrial incentive policy in the Union Territory, after the previous incentive policy expired in September last year. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File) Omar, who inaugurated the “Know Your Artisan” programme at Kashmir Haat in Srinagar, told reporters that government is going to consult people who have already established industries and also those who intend to establish the units. “We are working on bringing a new (industrial) incentive policy. We want the policy to work in a real sense. Otherwise even when we provide the incentives from the top but on ground it yields no benefit. Investment is not coming and the factories are not getting established,” Omar said. He said that the industries and commerce department is trying to know about the experience of those who established their units. “How was their experience?. What changes they would want in our policy?. …

FM slams CM Stalin’s allegation over paddy procurement incentive| India News

FM slams CM Stalin’s allegation over paddy procurement incentive| India News

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday took strong exception to the allegation levelled by the chief minister M K Stalin that the Centre has ordered Tamil Nadu not to provide incentives for procurement of paddy from farmers. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a public meeting at Kongad Assembly Constituency, in Palakkad on Sunday. (X/@nsitharamanoffc) Addressing an election rally in Thanjavur on April 11, Stalin claimed that the Centre has sent a letter to the Tamil Nadu government advising it to discontinue providing incentive for the paddy procured from farmers as it was leading to an increase in production. In a social media post on Sunday, the finance minister said, “The communication sent not only to Tamil Nadu but to the chief secretaries of all States is merely an advice that the incentive policies provided by state governments should be integrated with National priorities.” Sitharaman added that such a directive to Tamil Nadu not to provide incentives for paddy procurement is “a complete falsehood, politically motivated, and a deliberate distortion created with the aim of …

Delhi govt to implement ‘Rah-Veer’ financial incentive scheme: CM Gupta

Delhi govt to implement ‘Rah-Veer’ financial incentive scheme: CM Gupta

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New Delhi, The Delhi government will implement the Centre’s ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme to motivate citizens to assist seriously injured road accident victims, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Delhi govt to implement ‘Rah-Veer’ financial incentive scheme: CM Gupta Under the financial scheme, any person who provides immediate assistance to a seriously injured road accident victim and ensures their transport to a hospital or trauma centre within the golden hour will be rewarded ₹25,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. “People often hesitate to help due to fear of legal complications or police procedures. However, this scheme will remove such apprehensions and encourage citizens to step forward,” the chief minister said. The scheme aims not only to save the lives of seriously injured road accident victims but also to foster a culture of compassion in society. Delhi government believes that greater public participation can substantially reduce mortality arising from road accidents, she added. According to the chief minister, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued detailed guidelines to states and Union territories for effective …

Telangana Govt to provide ₹1 Lakh incentive for marriage between people with disabilities

Telangana Govt to provide ₹1 Lakh incentive for marriage between people with disabilities

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In a significant step towards aiding persons with disabilities, the Telangana government has issued an order extending the Marriage Incentive Scheme to include marriages between two individuals with disabilities. Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) has made special efforts in this regard. A government order to this effect was issued on Monday (May 19, 2025) by Secretary, Department of Women and Child Welfare Secretary, Anita Ramachandran. Under the scheme, the government will provide financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to couples in which both are persons with disabilities. The incentive will be given in the name of the wife. This decision marks a shift from the previous scheme. Previously, the Department of Women and Child Welfare had issued guidelines for the Marriage Incentive Award scheme, providing ₹1 lakh to couples where one of the partners was a person with disability and the other was not. However, this scheme did not apply to marriages between two persons with disabilities. Published – May 20, 2025 05:33 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …

Modi blows Bihar poll bugle from Bhagalpur with 19th farmers’ incentive

Modi blows Bihar poll bugle from Bhagalpur with 19th farmers’ incentive

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released around ₹22,000 crore with a single click into the accounts of around 9.8-crore farmers — up from 9.60-crore the last time — across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from Bhagalpur as the 19th instalment under the PM-KISAN scheme, a Central Sector Scheme launched on 24th February 2019 to provide annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family. Modi blows Bihar poll bugle from Bhagalpur with 19th farmers’ incentive “The NDA government — be it at the Centre or under Nitish Kumar in Bihar — has farmers’ welfare at the top of the priority. Those who wiped out fodder of the cattle cannot work for it. The long rule of the Congress and the RJD did huge damage to Bihar,” he said in an oblique reference to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who was convicted on corruption charges involving money for fodder. Modi said that the development of eastern part of the country was a prerequisite for a developed India, and Bihar has to play a key …

Delhi CM okays incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles

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The Delhi government will provide a 10-20 per cent tax rebate to buyers of new vehicles who opt to scrap their old ones, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Chief Minister Atishi has approved the incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles and it will be notified soon, the statement said. “The government will incentivise those who opt for the scrapping of their old vehicles, through rebate in motor-vehicle tax on buying new vehicles within three years,” said the Delhi government statement. The tax rebate will be 20 per cent on the purchase of non-commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, 15 per cent on the purchase of commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, and 10 per cent on diesel vehicles, it said. The policy is aimed at removing old and polluting vehicles on the road by promoting the use of less-polluting ones having upgraded emission standards, it said. Under the scheme, one would have to obtain a certificate of deposit on scrapping their old vehicle at a registered facility. The certificate will have to be …

After incentive for Tests, BCCI working out fee hike for Ranji players | Cricket News

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Weeks after it decided to increase the payments to Test cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is working out a similar remuneration plan for the Ranji Trophy, the country’s premier domestic red-ball tournament, it is learnt. This comes as the BCCI scrambles to cap the trend of players picking the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) over domestic cricket. “After the Test Cricket Incentive Scheme, the BCCI is working out how we can reward players who play red-ball RanjiTrophy cricket. The BCCI is planning to increase the match fees to give more importance to red ball cricket,” a BCCI official told The Indian Express. Under the Test Cricket Incentive Scheme, announced by the BCCI earlier in March, players will now get up to Rs 45 lakh incentive per Test match in addition to the Rs 15-lakh match fee. Mumbai players celebrate with the championship trophy after winning the Ranji Trophy final test cricket match between Mumbai and Vidarbha, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI) For Ranji, the BCCI currently pays between …

Gautam Gambhir Delivers Straightforward Verdict On BCCI’s Test Cricket Incentive

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Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir delivered a clear verdict on the decision taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reward players for participation in Test cricket. The ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’  is designed to encourage players to take part in the shortest format of the sport with an additional reward structure on top of the existing match fee for Test matches, set at Rs 15 lakhs. Gambhir took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to praise BCCI for their decision with the message – “Freedom from uncertainty is extremely important for performance! Great step!” Living up to its promise of giving highest priority to Test cricket, the BCCI has decided to give an incentive of Rs 45 lakh per game to all those who would play 75 per cent or more of the scheduled red-ball games in a particular season, Board secretary Jay Shah said on Saturday. A Test player, who appears in a possible 10 Tests in a season will be richer by a whopping Rs 4.50 crore as …

Rohit Sharma’s “Ultimate” Verdict As BCCI Announces Test Cricket Incentive

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) : India captain Rohit Sharma was full of praise for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ announcement by the board’s secretary Jay Shah. The Board president Roger Binny and Shah said that the initiative recognizes and rewards the efforts of players, promoting Test cricket as “pinnacle of the sport”. The initiative comes as a welcome move by the cricketing fraternity, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding certain players’ decision to skip red-ball cricket. “Test cricket was & will be the ultimate format and it’s great to see @BCCI & @JayShah leading the way in prioritizing Test cricket,” Rohit said after Jay Shah’s announcement. Test cricket was & will be the ultimate format and it’s great to see @BCCI & @JayShah leading the way in prioritizing Test cricket. https://t.co/bEZpBAt6Ck — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 10, 2024 In a release, the BCCI said: “BCCI is pleased to announce the initiation of the ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ for Senior Men, a step aimed at providing financial …