Prior to 2015, India's disability policy was governed by the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 which was a welfare-oriented statute that referenced non-discrimination in access to transport and public spaces but created no enforceable accessibility standards or implementation timeline.
West Bengal has a long tradition of state-sponsored welfare programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and reducing socio-economic inequality. In 2021, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee introduced the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, a monthly cash transfer programme targeting women from economically weaker households. The scheme quickly became a flagship welfare initiative, enrolling approximately 2.21 crore (22.1 million) women across West Bengal before being replaced by the Annapurna Bhandar scheme in mid-2026. (West Bengal Government)
Policy UpdateMadhesh Raj P R Background The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was introduced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 1 2016, as a welfare scheme aiming…
India's tribal communities have long been among the most underserved sections of the population despite repeated policy attention.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the national statistical office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), is the country's primary institutional mechanism for tracking labour force participation across various divisions, employment and unemployment.
Nayanshi Jain Context June 27 serves as a powerful reminder that adversity can take many forms. In the United States, the date is marked by two significant observances- National PTSD Awareness Day and Helen Keller Day. One draws attention to…
At the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight.