Government Schemes
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Assam govt to link some schemes to two-child norm: CM
India | Jul 11, 2021, 06:57 AM ISTThe BJP-led Assam government would restrict some state government schemes to the two-child norm, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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NHRC notice to centre, states over denial of benefits under schemes during COVID-19
India | May 21, 2021, 06:54 AM ISTThe NHRC has sent notices to the centre and states over the alleged denial of benefits to beneficiaries of various public schemes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rajasthan govt to give Rs 6,000 to women becoming mothers for second time
India | Nov 20, 2020, 07:08 AM ISTThe scheme will not only help fight malnutrition but will also increase awareness among the people about the importance of a mother's health and her nutrition level for the proper development of children.
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Construction workers in Delhi can now register for govt schemes from their homes: Sisodia
News | Nov 19, 2020, 04:49 PM ISTDelhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on November 19 informed that the national capital's government has decided that registration of construction workers (for government schemes) will be done through door-step delivery.
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Lost your job due to pandemic? Apply for THIS govt scheme to get 50 per cent salary for 3 months
Business | Sep 23, 2020, 08:54 PM ISTThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation had launched a scheme called Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) in which the Insured Person (IP) is rendered unemployed, and is provided relief to the extent of 25 per cent of the average per day earning during the previous four contribution periods (total earning during the four contribution period/730).
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PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Scheme for better management of groundwater
India | Dec 25, 2019, 02:45 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Atal Bhujal Scheme for better management of groundwater, stressing on the need to use technology which helps prevent wastage of water in various spheres, including agriculture. He also named Rohtang passageway in Himachal Pradesh as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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25 lakh smart cards issued to persons with disability; officials blame lack of awareness
India | Dec 06, 2019, 07:36 PM ISTThe Unique Disability ID (UDID) smart card contains details such as disability percentage, personal details, identity, employment details, education details and bank account numbers of a person with a disability.
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Only 23 people availed education loan under Delhi govt's scheme in 2018-19
India | Jun 08, 2019, 07:06 AM ISTFor 2019-20, the government has set a target of installing CCTV cameras in 350 schools. The government installed 520 cameras in 130 schools in the last financial year, even though it had set a target of installing CCTV cameras in 100 schools.
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Govt makes use of Public Finance Management System mandatory for 613 central schemes
Business | Oct 27, 2017, 04:56 PM ISTThe mandatory use of PFMS will go a long way in ensuring that benefits of government schemes reach the last mile, Finance minister Arun Jaitley said.
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Attention TB patients! Aadhar is now mandatory for benefits under govt TB control scheme
Lifestyle | Nov 21, 2019, 04:14 PM ISTan Aadhaar authentication under National Health Mission or complete proof of Aadhar number is required for those who are eligible to receive conditional cash assistance using Nikshay
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‘Infertility’ rumours at Mewat schools halt nutrition drive
India | Mar 05, 2017, 01:43 PM ISTOver a dozen of schools in Mewat, Haryana were abruptly shut down on Friday after students’ parents came rushing to take their children back home.