A.P. government ready to bear any cost for poor students: Minister

A.P. government ready to bear any cost for poor students: Minister

Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy along with Markapuram MLA Kandula Narayana Reddy and other local leaders, speaking to the students of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Gurukul School in Veligonda, Prakasam district on Monday evening. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh government is ready to bear any cost for the … Read more

Ladki Bahin Yojana, Maiya Samman Yojana beneficiaries to get monthly assistance on these dates; details here

Ladki Bahin Yojana, Maiya Samman Yojana beneficiaries to get monthly assistance on these dates; details here

Direct cash benefits are pouring in for women nationwide in honor of International Women’s Day. Today, Delhi’s chief minister, Rekha Gupta, is expected to introduce the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, offering Rs ,500 to women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in Delhi. Additionally, key states like Maharashtra and Jharkhand will be disbursing the next round of payments … Read more

Pension Scheme: Changes in Andhra Pradesh’s NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme announced; check details

Pension Scheme: Changes in Andhra Pradesh’s NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme announced; check details

The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme was implemented by the government of Andhra Pradesh in October 2014 as a key social welfare programme for its senior citizens. The scheme serves as a crucial source of financial assistance for the disadvantaged community within the state, such as the elderly, widows, individuals with disabilities, transgender individuals, and other … Read more

Ayushman Bharat scheme: How your parents, in-laws over 70 years can avail for this new insurance plan

Ayushman Bharat scheme: How your parents, in-laws over 70 years can avail for this new insurance plan

Senior citizens are set to receive a new health insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The Union Cabinet announced on Wednesday the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include individuals aged 70 years and above, regardless of their income level, in … Read more

H&M recycled plastic button fashion

H&M recycled plastic button fashion

A snapshot of the making process After sustainability-led initiatives such as garment recycling and their most recent biodegradable line of baby clothes, global retailer H&M has now announced a programme that gives us the recycled button. Going forward, all H&M Group products such as shirts, blouses, skirts, among others, that are produced in India, will … Read more

Congress spoke about poverty alleviation for 70 years, did nothing: Shah

Congress spoke about poverty alleviation for 70 years, did nothing: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the opposition Congress of only talking about poverty alleviation and the welfare of the poor, tribals, women and Dalits, but not doing anything in reality. Shah, during a one-day visit here, attended various events including a ‘Gaurav Utsav’ organised in the honour of tribal icons and erstwhile … Read more

Art Of Giving: Psychology of philanthropy in the year of pandemic

Art Of Giving: Psychology of philanthropy in the year of pandemic

Giving creates a circle of goodwill, says Kumari Shibulal, founder and chairperson, The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, which distributed grocery and PPE kits. By Reya Mehrotra Some do it for the good of society, some for their peace of mind, some for social validation. Whatever the reason might be, the giver becomes the receiver of … Read more