Social Welfare
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Over 1.13 crore bank accounts yet to be seeded with Aadhaar numbers under MGNREGS, says Centre
On February 1, the Centre had made it mandatory for all payments under the scheme to be made through an Aadhaar-based payment system.
Scroll Staff
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These are the gaps the Centre must fill to ensure 100% coverage of welfare beneficiaries
A lack of information and accountability are major hurdles in accessing government schemes.
Nikita Kwatra
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India’s e-Shram portal should offer disaggregated data on migration to aid last-mile welfare
While circular migrants are a visible reality across sectors, their inclusion in the policy and development imagination has so far remained marginal.
Harshita Sinha
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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How India’s policies on workforce and employment have fared in 2021
While the rules based on the country’s new labour welfare codes are yet to be finalised and implemented, the rural jobs programme remains underfunded.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Scroll impact: NHRC issues notices to Centre and Jharkhand government after report on pension delays
The authorities have been given six weeks to submit a detailed report.
Aarefa Johari
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No pensions for five months: How Jharkhand’s poor were left poorer during the pandemic
In one district, pension funds were diverted to make payments under the Centre’s Covid-19 relief package.
Aarefa Johari
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What India can learn from Brazil in providing social protection to its vulnerable citizens
Lessons from the Bolsa Familia conditional cash transfer programme.
Andrés Fortunato
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In Rajasthan, audit reveals welfare fraud in construction worker benefits
Even online applications have not eliminated the role of middlemen.
Rosamma Thomas
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Social audits are improving the reach of welfare schemes in six of Odisha’s poorest districts
The evaluation process allows beneficiaries to become more involved, report grievances, and furthers awareness about available policies.
Alfie Habershon and Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Congress wants to allocate Rs 3 lakh crore for minimum income scheme, says P Chidambaram
The former Union finance minister added that the scheme ‘is eminently doable’ since states will also take a share of the responsibility.
Scroll Staff
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P Chidambaram interview: Minimum income plan aims to wipe out poverty, MGNREGA had limited objective
On January 28, Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced his party will launch a minimum income guarantee for every poor person.
M Rajshekhar & Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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A lifeline for the poor in Kerala’s Adivasi belt, community kitchens face threat of closure
The State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes claims the facility is not really needed as it only makes Adivasis lazy.
TA Ameerudheen
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa