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48 stories for “Social Welfare”
Clear filtersAtal Pension Yojana (APY): Strengthening the Social Security Net In a major milestone for financial inclusion in India, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed a total of 9 crore enrolments as of April 2026. The scheme...
KITG 2026: Celebrating Indigenous Talent in Chhattisgarh The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with Karnataka being crowned the overall champions. The event was a major ini...
Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support (TEAMS) Bill, 2026In a pioneering social welfare move, the Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Parental Support Bill, 2026, in late March 2026....
By the first operational quarter of 2026, the Tamil Nadu government officially achieved highly significant construction and completion milestones under the remarkably ambitious Professor Anbazhagan School Development Sch...
The Madras High Court declined interim relief to political parties de-registered by the Election Commission for not contesting Assembly or Lok Sabha polls in six years, saying a stay would let them contest the coming Tam...
Under 'Anbu Karangal', children who lost their parents receive ₹2,000 a month to keep studying until 18, and 'Anbu Cholai' day-care centres for senior citizens run at 25 places. The Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies Acts...
Overview In 2026, the Chief Minister Thayumanavar Scheme of Tamil Nadu continues to function as a flagship welfare initiative focused on ensuring dignity and accessibility for the most vulnerable sections of society. Ope...
Throughout the early months of 2026, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department's highly dedicated, specialized reading initiative, widely known as 'Vasippu Iyakkam' (The Reading Movement), recorded truly phenomenal, unp...
On February 1, 2026, the Government of India presented the Union Budget 2026–27, outlining its fiscal strategy to drive economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and social welfare. The budget focused on balancing devel...
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...
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...
