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Welfare Programs

Welfare programs are initiatives designed to support the well-being of citizens. They aim to reduce poverty and improve living standards. These programs often provide financial assistance, healthcare, and education. In India, welfare schemes target vulnerable populations. They address issues like unemployment and social inequality. Effective implementation is crucial for their success. These programs reflect a commitment to social justice and economic growth.

Telangana Implements Scheduled Caste Sub-Categorisation

On 14 April 2025, the Telangana government issued a gazette notification formalising the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs)...

 April 15, 2025

Kerala Declares First Extreme Poverty-Free Constituency

Kerala has made strides in poverty alleviation. On 1 November 2025, the state plans to declare itself entirely...

 April 15, 2025

Tribal Protests Against Bauxite Mining in Odisha

Residents from six tribal Gram Panchayats in Nandapur block, Koraput district, protested against the Adani Group's bauxite mining...

 March 25, 2025

BPL Approach

The Below Poverty Line (BPL) concept is very important in poverty alleviation strategies. It identifies households that qualify...

 March 17, 2025

Poverty Line Measurements

The poverty line is a threshold that indicates the minimum income or consumption level necessary for basic living...

 March 17, 2025

UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report

The need for multilingual education has become increasingly urgent. According to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report, 40%...

 March 3, 2025

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