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Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh attends Himachal Day celebration in Shimla

Shimla, April 15: The Himachal Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday at the historic Ridge in Shimla. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Anirudh Singh unfurled the national flag and saluted the parade at the district-level function.

Telangana's welfare initiatives inspired by Ambedkar's ideology: CM Revanth

Hyderabad, April 14: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Monday that the Telangana government's welfare initiatives for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities are deeply rooted in the ideology of Dr B.

Bihar: Central welfare schemes transform lives of people in Begusarai, beneficiaries praise Modi govt

Begusarai, April 13: The people of Begusarai have praised the Narendra Modi-led Union government for transforming their lives with Central welfare schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.

Maharashtra: Central govt schemes prove to be a boon for people of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, April 11: A number of welfare schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government are significantly transforming lives in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Beneficiaries across the region are reaping the benefits of flagship initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Govt welfare schemes reflect Advaita's 'Spirit of Service': PM Modi

Isagarh (Madhya Pradesh), April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, underscored the "principle of service" as a foundation of Advaita's teachings and highlighted how this philosophy has been seamlessly integrated into several transformative welfare initiatives of his government.

Centre disburses over Rs 32.5 crore as scholarships to 92,000 poor kids

New Delhi, April 4: In a significant achievement, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has disbursed financial assistance for education to all eligible applicants under Labour Welfare Schemes meant for wards of beedi, cine, and non-coal mine workers.

Wealth generated will be utilised for welfare of poor: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravathi, April 1: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has stressed that the "wealth generated will be utilized for the welfare of the poor." He also affirmed that the P4 initiative is launched to eradicate poverty, prioritising the well-being of people.

Affordable healthcare: Kashi residents hail Jan Aushadhi scheme for low-cost medicines

Varanasi, March 31: The Narendra Modi-led central government has been running several welfare schemes focused on the common people, and the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is one of them, benefiting the residents of Kashi as well. Under this scheme, medicines are provided at cheaper rates at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

PM Modi-led govt writing a new script of transformation in LWE-hit Chhattisgarh

Mohbhattha (Chhattisgarh), March 30: The Mohbhattha region marked by the unrest and turmoil of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) for year, is now witnessing a profound transformation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government is scripting a new era of peace and development.

Real change happens when we uplift those in need: Priyanka Gandhi after launching key welfare initiatives in Wayanad

Wayanad, March 29: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday emphasized that real change happens when we uplift those in need after launching several key welfare initiatives in her constituency.

'Poverty-Free Rajasthan' is a resolute commitment: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur, March 27: Addressing the Antyodaya Kalyan Samaroh, organised as part of the Rajasthan Diwas celebrations in Bharatpur, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted the state's rapid progress and its positive impact on the underprivileged.

8 years of Yogi govt: Exhibition in Prayagraj informs about schemes, women hail initiative

Prayagraj, March 26: As the Yogi government has completed eight years in Uttar Pradesh, a three-day exhibition has been organised to inform people about the welfare schemes at the District Panchayat Bhawan of Sangam city, Prayagraj.

Ministry of Labour & Employment kick-starts India's social protection data pooling exercise

New Delhi, March 25: The Ministry of Labour & Employment is actively collaborating with State Governments and ILO for a national social protection data pooling exercise to obtain a holistic picture of social protection coverage in India, the Ministry of Labour & Employment said in a release.

Delhi's big bang Budget sees 31.5 pc hike in total outlay, Capex doubled to Rs 28,000 cr

New Delhi, March 25: With a massive 31.5 per cent hike in total outlay, the Delhi government’s biggest-ever Budget presented on Tuesday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has doubled the state government’s capital expenditure (Capex) to Rs 28,000 crore.

CM Adityanath inaugurates exhibition based on public welfare schemes of Uttar Pradesh Govt

Gorakhpur, March 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inaugurated an exhibition based on public welfare schemes of the central and Uttar Pradesh governments on the occasion of completion of eight years of the State government.

Telangana Congress discusses development, welfare schemes and politics

New Delhi, March 25: Telangana Congress President Bomma Maheshkumar Goud confirmed a significant meeting of Congress leaders of Telangana, where several issues surrounding the state's development and welfare schemes were discussed.

Bihar Diwas 2025 showcases education, innovation & cultural programs on Day 1 at Patna's Gandhi Maidan

Patna, March 23: Bihar Diwas 2025 began with much fanfare at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Saturday, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially inaugurated the five-day celebration.

Tripura govt announces 13 new schemes for farmers, girls and underprivileged

Agartala, March 21: Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy while presenting the annual Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on the first day of the Budget session of the state Assembly on Friday announced 13 new schemes for the welfare of farmers, girls, women, youth and the poor people.

Fiscal pressure on states to increase because of freebies; capex likely casualty: Emkay

New Delhi, March 20: Several states are showing signs of fiscal pressure because of the freebies and capital investment is likely to be the casualty, said Emkay Global in its states finance report.

PM Modi's model of DOGE stopped Rs 5 lakh crore wastage in India

New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pointed out in his interview with popular American podcaster Lex Fridman, that he has already implemented measures for government efficiency by preventing the wastage of social welfare funds in India much like the goal that is envisaged in President Donald Trump's DOGE programme just introduced in the US.

Bengal CM gets Centre's approval to visit UK to deliver address at Oxford University

Kolkata, March 12: The Union government has given permission to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit the United Kingdom (UK) later this month to deliver an address at the Oxford University.

CM Rangasamy presents Rs 13,600 crore Puducherry Budget

Puducherry, March 12: Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday presented Puducherry's Budget for the financial year 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs 13,600 crore in the state Assembly.

Assam CM holds conference with district commissioners, reviews key schemes

Guwahati, March 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday held a conference of district commissioners and reviewed key government schemes.

'Anti-incumbency is an issue of the past now': J.P. Nadda hails PM Modi's leadership in Tripura rally

Agartala, March 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda on Sunday said that the political culture in India has changed after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, adding that people earlier used to talk about the anti-incumbency factor against the government.

K'taka govt mulling to facilitate voluntarily opting out of guarantee schemes

Bengaluru, March 4: The Karnataka Congress government is mulling to facilitate those who voluntarily want to opt out from getting the benefits under the guarantee schemes.

No serious law & order issues, K'taka model being studied by many economists globally: Guv

Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Monday said no serious law and order problems have arisen in the state in the last 19 months and also praised the handling of the economy and guarantee schemes by the state government. He added that the Karnataka model was being studied by many economists and universities around the world.

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget, announces 53 pc DA to employees

Raipur, March 3: In a significant move, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to increase dearness allowance for its employees to 53 per cent to be paid in April with the March month's wages. This announcement was made by state Finance Minister, O.P.

K'taka govt proved predictions wrong over welfare schemes: Governor in address to Assembly

Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday said the Congress government was on the path of progress and has proved the predictions wrong over the state’s welfare schemes that they would render the state’s economy weak and halt the progress.

Chhattisgarh to present budget on Monday, women and poor to get more

Bhopal, March 2: The Vishnu Deo Sai-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh will present its second full budget on Monday. State Finance Minister Om Prakash Choudhary will announce the state’s fiscal plan, which is anticipated to remain within the bracket of Rs 1.60 lakh crore to 1.75 lakh crore.

It lays foundation for Andhra Pradesh's reconstruction: CM Naidu praises Budget 2025-26

Amaravati, March 1: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that his government is committed to the welfare, development, and good governance, and the 2025-26 state Budget serves as the foundation for the reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh presents Rs 3.22 lakh crore budget for 2025-26

Amaravati, Feb 28: Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented a Budget of Rs 3,22,359 crore for the financial year 2025-26.

Guarantee schemes are burden, but Cong govt wants to lift it for poor: K'taka Home Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 25: Asserting that the guarantee schemes are a burden, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said the Congress state government was ready to lift it for poor people.

Karnataka BJP MLA says guarantee schemes inevitable for creating equal society

Karwar, Feb 22: Even as his party's state leaders are claiming that by implementing unscientific guarantees, the Congress government is pushing the state towards bankruptcy, Karnataka BJP MLA and former minister Shivaram Hebbar said the "guarantee schemes are inevitable to create an equal society".

Every budget focuses on people's welfare, this one will be no different: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, February 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday expressed confidence in the state budget, stating that all budgets presented by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai have been for public welfare.

Arunachal to set up database for better implementation of welfare schemes, services

Itanagar, Feb 17: In a major decision, the Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday decided to establish a family-centric citizen database for the state to better govern the public welfare schemes and services for the interest of the people, officials said.

Odisha Assembly budget session begins with Guv's address

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