-The Times of India NEW DELHI: Eager to make an impact on the electorate by expediting enrolments under its flagship Cash-for-food programme Annshree Yojana, the Delhi government is exploring the option of tying up with the postal department to speed up opening of Aadhaar-enabled, zero-balance accounts for beneficiaries from economically weaker sections not covered by the public distribution system. A total of 45,000 beneficiaries have been enrolled under the scheme launched in...
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Why the food security Bill will not boost foodgrain consumption for the poor -Arvind Panagariya
-The Times of India So much has already been written on the food security Bill that there would seem to be no justification for another column on it. Yet, a recent look at some consumption data has convinced me otherwise. How the food security Bill impacts people's lives ultimately depends on the effect it will have on the consumption basket of the beneficiaries. If you believe in serious analysis over flag waving,...
More »Direct Cash transfers to women can transform lacklustre welfare schemes
-The Times of India In banding together to form a vigilante group to tackle the menace of alcoholism, the women of Banauli village in Bihar's Rohtas district have once again highlighted women power. The Durga Vahini isn't afraid to use brooms and sticks to set their abusive husbands straight. The group's activities - which have earned it the support of the local administration - are reminiscent of the Gulabi Gang...
More »LPG subsidy amount to be deposited 3-4 days after booking
-The Times of India HYDERABAD: The Centre has finally made clear how the direct Cash transfer of LPG subsidy would take place in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Anantapur, Chittoor and East Godavari districts from June 1. Consumers, who have already linked their Aadhaar number to their bank account and LPG consumer number, will receive their LPG subsidy directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account within 3-4 days of booking the cylinder. The consumer will then...
More »Aruna Roy, social activist and NCPRI member interviewed by Pallavi Polanki
-Firstpost.com After the UPA-II released its self-congratulatory 79-page ‘Report card to the People', National Advisory Council (NAC) member and leading social activist Aruna Roy has come down heavily on the government for its poor performance in the social sector. Roy, an instrumental force behind the Right to Information Act, criticised the government for stalling on essential legislations such as the Food Security Bill, the Land Acquisition Bill and the Lokpal Bill. Roy spoke...
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