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Social Welfare

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Government initiatives across India are reinforcing social welfare programs aimed at vulnerable populations. Recent actions include the resolution of long-pending pension grievances, the validation and support of sanitation workers through the NAMASTE scheme—distributing PPE and providing financial assistance—and the disbursement of funds through the Annapurna Yojana to empower women in West Bengal. Simultaneously, campaigns promoting cleanliness and hygiene, such as Swachhata Hi Seva, are gaining momentum, while the Supreme Court continues to address the ongoing Mid-Day Meal Scheme case, highlighting the government's focus on social upliftment and public health, though legal challenges remain a factor. These developments suggest continued investment in social safety nets, potentially benefiting both beneficiaries and related industries, but also underscore the importance of effective implementation and legal oversight.

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PM-AJAY Scheme Empowers Scheduled Castes Development

PM-AJAY is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in FY 2021-22 to empower Scheduled Castes through socio-economic and educational development. The scheme has developed 47,243 villages into Adarsh Gr

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Ashish Kumar Singh Receives NFSC Fellowship Support

Ministry of Social Justice highlights NFSC fellowship supporting Ashish Kumar Singh's PhD in Political Science. Fellowship provides Rs. 44,400 monthly for 26 months including HRA and contingency suppo

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NCST Reviews Karnataka Tribal Safeguards Implementation

NCST conducted a comprehensive review of constitutional safeguards and development programs for Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka. Key issues included high rejection rates of Forest Rights Act claims and

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DoPPW Resolves 2,306 Long-Pending Pension Grievances

Department of Pension resolved 72% of targeted cases during Special Campaign 3 from July-August 2026. Campaign addressed 3,193 total cases with majority redressal benefiting rural pensioners through C