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SC seeks welfare measures for visually impaired man, elderly mother living in poverty

SC seeks welfare measures for visually impaired man, elderly mother living in poverty

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government, in a suo motu case concerning the welfare and social security of a visually impaired man living in extreme poverty, and directed the state authorities to ensure that all basic amenities are provided to him and his elderly mother.  A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana passed the directions in the matter titled “In Re: Ensuring Basic Human Dignity and Social Security for Differently Abled Citizens Living in Extreme Poverty and Other Ancillary Issues”. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

2 years in power: Naidu-led Andhra govt juggles growth, welfare

2 years in power: Naidu-led Andhra govt juggles growth, welfare

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As Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu completes two years in office on Friday, the coalition government under his leadership is still struggling to overcome the challenges in reviving the state’s economy while implementing the welfare agenda. 2 years in power: Naidu-led Andhra govt juggles growth, welfare The coalition government comprising Telugu Desam Party (TDP), JanaSena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured a historic victory, winning 164 of the 175 assembly seats and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, reducing the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to just 11 assembly seats and four Lok Sabha seats. As the coalition marks its second anniversary, the chief minister has claimed to have achieved an economic revival, infrastructure expansion and technology-driven governance, and said the government had brought the state from “destruction” to the path of “development.” “We are working continuously to fulfil people’s hopes and aspirations, with welfare, development, and good governance as our goals. The coalition government is striving for the …

Owaisi criticises denial of welfare benefits to people excluded from voters list post SIR

Owaisi criticises denial of welfare benefits to people excluded from voters list post SIR

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AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls scheduled to be conducted in Telangana this month, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday (January 6, 2026) criticised the reported denial of welfare benefits to people excluded after the exercise in West Bengal. He questioned why access to rations, other government schemes be contingent upon a person’s name being on the voter list when Aadhaar-based verification already exists. Mr. Owaisi, who is the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), alleged that people excluded during the SIR exercise in West Bengal were being denied Public Distribution System (PDS) rations and other welfare benefits. He said this included individuals marked as “absent” or “shifted”. Apart from these, people who did not receive voter slips during the last election, even though many of them were genuine voters, were also affected. “Why should access to ration or welfare depend on whether your name is on the voter list? What is the point of Aadhaar authentication if …

₹65,887 crore disbursed for social welfare pensions since July 2024, says Naidu

₹65,887 crore disbursed for social welfare pensions since July 2024, says Naidu

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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu interacting with a differently-abled pension beneficiary at Chamavaram village in Kakinada district on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the government has distributed more than ₹65,887 crore under the NTR Bharosa pension programme since July 2024, and nearly ₹32,000 crore is being spent annually on pensions alone. In June, ₹2,729 crore has been allocated for the disbursement of pensions to 62.34 lakh beneficiaries. Addressing a gathering of beneficiaries of the social welfare pensions during the 21st Pedala Sevalo programme at Chamavaram village in the Tuni constituency of Kakinada district on Monday, Mr. Naidu said that June would always remain a historic month in Andhra Pradesh’s political journey as it marked the people’s mandate against destructive governance and the formation of the coalition government. Mr. Naidu said that aid under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme would be disbursed to mothers of students immediately after the reopening of schools.  On health care initiatives, Mr. Naidu said that AI-enabled healthcare assistance would be introduced to help people …

‘Govt fulfilled promises’: CM defends Cong welfare record

‘Govt fulfilled promises’: CM defends Cong welfare record

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Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday defended the Congress government’s welfare programmes and said the administration had fulfilled the promises made to voters ahead of the Assembly elections, even as speculation over a possible leadership transition within the ruling party continues to shadow Karnataka politics. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (PTI) The Congress high command has not announced any decision on a change of chief minister, the question has remained politically sensitive within the state unit. Against that backdrop, Siddaramaiah presented the implementation of the government’s five guarantee schemes as the defining achievement of the administration. The chief minister said the government had remained faithful to every electoral assurance made before the Assembly polls. “We take pride in having acted exactly as promised before the elections. We have remained committed to every assurance given to the people of Karnataka and have successfully implemented all five guarantee schemes, taking them to every household,” he said. Siddaramaiah devoted significant attention to the Anna Bhagya programme, saying it was introduced to ensure that no family faced hunger. “The Anna Bhagya …

Labour welfare boards will be strengthened: Minister Bindu Krishna

Labour welfare boards will be strengthened: Minister Bindu Krishna

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Minister for Labour Bindu Krishna has said that the State government will strengthen various labour welfare boards through scientific studies to enhance the well-being of workers across the State. The Minister was speaking at the State-level inauguration of the distribution of free educational supplies for children of workers registered under the Kerala Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare Fund Board. At the event held at the Kadappakkada Sports Club in Kollam on Tuesday, Ms. Krishna also clarified that the government will actively seek the opinions of trade unions regarding the Justice Gopala Gowda Committee report. The Minister added that key demands of motor workers, including fixing the rent for cargo vehicles and ensuring fair wages for bus and lorry workers, are currently under the official consideration of the department. Regarding the rate hike demanded by autorickshaw workers, she noted that the final decision rests with the Transport department and confirmed that the memorandums received on this matter will be forwarded to the Transport Minister for further action. The event was presided over by Malayalappuzha Jyothish Kumar, director …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says farmers’ welfare, village development remain top priorities

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says farmers’ welfare, village development remain top priorities

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Farmers’ welfare and the holistic development of villages are top priorities for the Delhi government, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday during an interaction with agriculturists.  The Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with a delegation of farmers at Jan Seva Sadan, discussing in detail their problems, issues related to farming and regional needs, said an official statement. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Welfare body questions SAI costs

Welfare body questions SAI costs

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Across India, sports complexes are plastered with slogans promoting the government’s grassroot schemes like the Khelo India, Fit India, among others, creating an impression that Indian sport is entering a golden era. Even the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) preamble reads that it “operates several promotional schemes to scout, nurture, and train talented athletes across the country. These core schemes range from grassroots talent identification and school-level participation to elite-level training for national and international competitions.” But on the ground, reality paints a different picture, miles away from all the sloganeering. A case in point is the Sports Authority of India’s premier High Altitude Training Centre in Shilaroo, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 2010, the Shilaroo center is spread across 78 acres and built at an altitude of 8,000 feet. The facility charges Rs 5,000 per day for use of the track and gym. For the Mohali-based Cerebral Palsy Sports Society of Punjab, raising that amount for three weeks of training of 15 athletes coming from underprivileged backgrounds is a tough ask. The society’s volunteers are …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has retained control over some of the most politically sensitive departments, including home, police, general administration, women welfare, youth welfare and municipal administration, in the first Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, while finance has been assigned to former AIADMK veteran K A Sengottaiyan. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in Chennai. (ANI) Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday approved the allocation of portfolios to the nine ministers, along with Vijay, who were sworn in on May 10. “As per the recommendations of the chief minister, the portfolios and allocations to the Council of Ministers who were sworn in along with him on May 10, the Governor has approved the allocation of portfolios,” a Lok Bhavan release said. Accordingly, Vijay will hold public, general administration, home, special programme implementation, women and youth welfare, municipal administration, urban administration and water supply portfolios. Key portfolios assigned to senior leaders TVK general secretary N Anand, who won from Thiyagarayanagar, has been allocated rural development and water resources. …

Local pitch, softer tone, welfare focus: How BJP breached the Bengal fortress

Local pitch, softer tone, welfare focus: How BJP breached the Bengal fortress

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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) bid to shed the “Bohiragoto” (outsider) tag, success in stoking the fear of illegal immigrants, and a campaign that avoided personal comments on West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee, even while highlighting misgovernance, worked in West Bengal, giving the party its first-ever electoral success in the state, party leaders said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate the majority in the West Bengal assembly elections, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI) Till around 11.30pm, the BJP had won 206 assembly seats – ensuring that the state that birthed Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the BJP’s progenitor- the Jana Sangh, will have its first BJP CM. Track latest updates in assembly elections 2026 here Leaders cited above also credited the party’s localised campaign, which used slogans such as “Joy Ma Kali” and “Joy Ma Durga” instead of “Joy Shree Ram” and a focus on booth- level management, for its victory. “The Lotus blooms in West Bengal! The 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections will be remembered forever. People’s power has prevailed and BJP’s …