The Karnataka government has reaffirmed that the subsidy for its flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme is being paid in advance to Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs), with no intention of collecting this amount from consumers, the Energy Ministry said in an official statement.
This restitution exercise marks a significant step in ED's efforts to restore properties to their rightful claimants and to ensure that Proceeds of Crime (POC) are returned to those affected.
In addition to the PM-KISAN scheme, the Odisha state government has also launched its own initiative, the CM-KISAN scheme, which provides financial assistance to farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs 4,000 annually, paid in two installments of Rs 2,000 each.
Taking to social media X, the PM reshared a thread of the Government of India posts reflecting on how the country was home to the largest scheme and bumper crops.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday met the locals of Hanol in Dehradun district and took feedback on various schemes of government.
The sessions covered the importance of the Agnipath scheme in a detailed yet simplified manner, its advantages and opportunities, and addressed queries. The session also included the modalities of the Officer entry schemes, including the National Defence Academy (NDA), Officers Training Acad
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Bihar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan has emphasised the PM's commitment to Bihar's development, stating that the government is actively fulfilling its promises made during the Lok Sabha elections.
Assuring to fulfil the promise to provide Rs 2,100 to women in Haryana, the Chief Minister said that a budget will be allocated to initiate this scheme in the upcoming assembly budget session, which is scheduled to commence on March 7.
Punjab state chief of Democratic Teacher Front (DTF) Digvijay Pal Sharma hit out at former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia after the latter inspected the schools of Punjab. He alleged that the education situation in Punjab has deteriorated in the three years of their term.
BJP MLA Vijender Gupta gave his inputs on Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi's letter to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta seeking time to meet AAP legislature party regarding discussion on the scheme of giving Rs 2500 per month to women of Delhi. Gupta stated that the Aam Aadmi Party are saying such things
Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel stated that under the 19th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, more than 9.7 crore farmers across the country will receive financial assistance exceeding Rs22,000 crore, directly deposited into their bank accounts.