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10 stories for “Welfare” · January 2026
Clear filtersWorld Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 was organised on 11-12 January 2026 in Chennai by the Tamil Nadu Government's Department of Non-Resident Tamils Welfare to connect Non-Resident Tamils worldwide and promote Tamil language, c...
The Union Women and Child Development Minister launched PANKHUDI, a single digital portal for the ministry's work on nutrition, health, early childhood care and education, child welfare and women's safety. It is meant to...
The Tamil Nadu government launched the 'Namma Arasu' WhatsApp chatbot at UmagineTN 2026 to deliver government services via WhatsApp (number +91 7845252525). It offers 51 services across multiple departments, including ce...
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968. It regulates manufacture, import, sale, storage, transport and use of pest...
On January 9, 2026, comprehensive updates regarding the highly impactful Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme) were prominently highlighted by the Tamil Nadu government. This flagship w...
The Tamil Nadu Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women in Chennai to strengthen women's welfare, gender equality and inclusive development, focusing on gender-responsive governance, planning and bud...
On 5 January 2026, in Sivaganga, the Tamil Nadu government began handing out free laptops under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme. The plan covers 20 lakh students in phases, with 10 lakh in the first phase. It includes s...
In January 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the expansion of several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. The expansion focused on increasing financial...
Overview The National Sports Governance Act, 2026, officially came into force on January 1. This landmark legislation aims to bring transparency and professional management to sports federations across India. Key Provisi...
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), implemented on January 1, 2026, is a significant reform in the state’s social security framework aimed at ensuring financial stability for government employees after retireme...
