Welfare schemes are initiatives designed to support vulnerable populations. They aim to improve living standards and provide essential services. These schemes often focus on health, education, and employment. In India, various government programmes address poverty and inequality. They include financial aid, food security, and housing support. Such initiatives play a crucial role in promoting social justice and economic development.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti will organise Jal Mahotsav 2026 from 8 March to 22 March 2026. The nationwide campaign...
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organise a nationwide athletics league at 250 locations on International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the ASMITA programme. The...
The Jammu and Kashmir government is exploring new water infrastructure plans after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The proposals include diverting Ravi river water from Punjab...
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched PANKHUDI, a single-window digital platform to enable structured and transparent participation by individuals, NGOs, corporates and NRIs in women...
The proposed Kamakhya Ropeway project in Assam is set to improve access to the Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill and support religious tourism in Guwahati. The ₹213-crore project...
The Ministry of Textiles has signed Memorandums of About with 15 States under the Tex-RAMPS scheme to strengthen textile data systems and support evidence-based policymaking. The initiative was...
Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025 on 100 officers and employees for exemplary service and outstanding contributions. The award ceremony will be held...
The 79th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was marked in New Delhi with the launch and release of several initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s...
Overview The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was a comprehensive survey conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It aimed to collect detailed socio-economic data...
Definition and Purpose The Below Poverty Line (BPL) approach aims to identify and assist the poorest segments of the population. It serves as a framework for targeting welfare...
