Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the welfare of the homeless, ensuring that the benefits of various government schemes reach the most marginalised sections of society. In alignment with this vision, the Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chi
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan on Monday gave Adjournment Motion notices in Rajya Sabha demanding a discussion on the 13 minor girls who escaped from a Balika Griha in the Siwan district of Bihar.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the winter shelter homes set up near Gandhinagar Railway Station here on Thursday night to take stock of the arrangements.
Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Priyank Kanoongo wrote to the Delhi Chief Secretary, urging him to take urgent action to improve shelter homes in the national capital, which serve as critical facilities for vulnerable sections of society.
Delhi is experiencing a cold wave, with temperatures dropping and air quality worsening. The AQI reached 345 on Monday, well into the "very poor" category. Shelter homes are providing refuge for those affected, offering warmth and essential amenities like food and medicine to the vulnerable.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding a suspected food poisoning incident at a shelter home for mentally ill and destitute women in Patel Nagar area of Bihar's Patna between November 7 and 11.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government Chief Secretary and relevant authorities to promptly address a representation requesting a comprehensive survey of Delhi's homeless population and an evaluation of existing shelter home services, in accordance with the law.
In response to wolf attacks, Bahraich district administration has repurposed the Panchayat Bhawan in Chandpaiya village into a shelter home for villagers seeking refuge.