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Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme benefit eludes 2 lakh families

Beneficiaries are reportedly struggling to produce nine documents required by the Women and Child Welfare Department.

28 October 2024, 23:58 IST

Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme benefit eludes 2 lakh families

Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme benefit eludes 2 lakh families

Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme benefit eludes 2 lakh families

28 October 2024, 23:58 IST

India among five countries with largest number of people living in poverty: UN report

The latest update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released on Thursday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) based at the University of Oxford.

20 October 2024, 12:11 IST

India among five countries with largest number of people living in poverty: UN report

India among five countries with largest number of people living in poverty: UN report

India among five countries with largest number of people living in poverty: UN report

20 October 2024, 12:11 IST

Ecological Federalism | Time to revisit disaster fund allocation criteria

Allocation criteria should prioritise disaster risk and vulnerability over, population and area alone. To better address disaster risk, incorporating population density as a criterion would be more effective.

14 October 2024, 06:01 IST

Ecological Federalism | Time to revisit disaster fund allocation criteria

Ecological Federalism | Time to revisit disaster fund allocation criteria

Ecological Federalism | Time to revisit disaster fund allocation criteria

14 October 2024, 06:01 IST

The lingering challenge of jobs

India is facing the highest unemployment rate in 45 years, with over 800 million people relying on the National Food Security Act. The challenges of poverty and unemployment are largely linked to access (geography) and low wages.

25 September 2024, 20:28 IST

The lingering challenge of jobs

The lingering challenge of jobs

The lingering challenge of jobs

25 September 2024, 20:28 IST

80% of Karnataka under poverty? Siddu orders action on bogus BPL cards

Siddaramaiah noted that the percentage of people holding BPL cards in Tamil Nadu is 40 per cent. Also, he said that only 5.67 per cent of citizens in Karnataka should be BPL as per NITI Aayog. However, 1.47 crore households having 4.67 crore people have BPL cards.

08 July 2024, 15:33 IST

80% of Karnataka under poverty? CM Siddaramaiah orders action on bogus BPL cards

80% of Karnataka under poverty? CM Siddaramaiah orders action on bogus BPL cards

80% of Karnataka under poverty? Siddu orders action on bogus BPL cards

08 July 2024, 15:33 IST

Poverty in India declines to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper

The paper said economic growth and poverty decline create a dynamic climate that requires nimble social protection programmes.

03 July 2024, 12:46 IST

Poverty in India declines to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper

Poverty in India declines to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper

Poverty in India declines to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper

03 July 2024, 12:46 IST

Dear Modi 3.0, please read ‘Development with Dignity’

Amit Bhaduri’s monograph argues how an obsession with fiscal deficit and spending on capex is in line with IMF thinking. Instead, the Centre must focus on creating employment, and employment with dignity — growth will follow.

25 June 2024, 05:25 IST

Dear Modi 3.0, please read ‘Development with Dignity’

Dear Modi 3.0, please read ‘Development with Dignity’

Dear Modi 3.0, please read ‘Development with Dignity’

25 June 2024, 05:25 IST

Myrdal’s mirror: The Asian Drama of ‘Soft States’

Empire of the Mind: Within the decade after its publication in 1968, 'Asian Drama' gained the status of essential reading for all -- scholars, students, policymakers -- interested in the dynamic of development in the underdeveloped countries, in particular in South Asia.

25 May 2024, 23:33 IST

Myrdal’s mirror: The Asian Drama of ‘Soft States’

Myrdal’s mirror: The Asian Drama of ‘Soft States’

Myrdal’s mirror: The Asian Drama of ‘Soft States’

25 May 2024, 23:33 IST

Tripura tribal woman sells newborn due to extreme poverty, reunited after Oppn leader's intervention

The four-day-old girl was fortunately rescued from a couple in Hezamara, West Tripura district, and reunited with her mother, following opposition leader Jitendra Choudhury's intervention.

25 May 2024, 10:24 IST

Tripura tribal woman sells newborn due to extreme poverty, reunited after Oppn leader's intervention

Tripura tribal woman sells newborn due to extreme poverty, reunited after Oppn leader's intervention

Tripura tribal woman sells newborn due to extreme poverty, reunited after Oppn leader's intervention

25 May 2024, 10:24 IST

Poor have more children, why only Muslims are being targeted: Kharge asks PM Modi

'We (I.N.D.I.A. bloc) are heading for a majority... that is why he (Modi) now talks about Mangalsutra and Muslims. He says we will steal your wealth and give it to those who have more children. Poor people always have more children. Do only Muslims have them?' asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

30 April 2024, 15:33 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Poor have more children, why only Muslims are being targeted: Kharge asks PM Modi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Poor have more children, why only Muslims are being targeted: Kharge asks PM Modi

Poor have more children, why only Muslims are being targeted: Kharge asks PM Modi

30 April 2024, 15:33 IST