Tag: Social Welfare Schemes

World Bank considers giving loan to Bengal for social welfare schemes

The World Bank intends to finance the state government towards the cost of the "Women's Empowerment and Inclusive Social Protection Programme" and apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

September 5, 2021

Aadhaar: An opportunity missed

The Aadhaar judgment throws up many questions that deserve answers, writes Sanjeeb Panigrahi.

October 11, 2018

SC refers Aadhaar-linked issues to Constitution bench

The Supreme Court on Friday said all issues arising out of Aadhaar should finally be decided by a larger bench and the Chief Justice of India would take a call on the need for setting up a Constitution bench comprising seven or nine judges. "My opinion is that once a matter has been referred to …

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July 8, 2017

Bihar plans to Adhaar-link entire adult population

Bihar plans to link with Adhaar its entire adult population by March 31 to launch online payment to beneficiary of different schemes, official said on Wednesday. "Till date, eight crore of the 10.5 crore Bihar residents have been linked to Adhaar card whereas the remaining 2.5 crore adult population will be linked by March-end," the …

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March 15, 2017