POVERTY ERADICATION
Kerala will soon be free of extreme poverty, says govt
Kerala is set to be declared the first "extreme poverty-free state" in India, having uplifted over 64,000 families through its Extreme Poverty Eradication Project (EPEP). This initiative, spearheaded by the Local Self Government Department, addresses critical distress factors like food, income, health, education, and shelter, ensuring no one is left behind in the state's development.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Orunodoi 3.0 with enhanced ₹1250 monthly benefit for 38 lakh beneficiaries
Assam's Chief Minister launched 'Orunodoi 3.0', enhancing direct benefit transfers to over 38 lakh beneficiaries with Rs. 1250 monthly. This marks Assam's largest post-independence welfare scheme, aiming to financially support Antyodaya families and empower women. The initiative, expanded significantly since its 2020 inception, now includes additional subsidized essentials and support for girls' education.
Moscow format meeting calls for strengthening terror cooperation
The Moscow Format Consultations, with the Taliban present for the first time, called for enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation and urged Afghanistan's support in eradicating terrorism. Participants also opposed foreign military infrastructure in the region, emphasizing the need for Afghanistan's independent and peaceful development through economic and humanitarian aid.
International Literacy Day 2025: The history and significance of a day that reshaped global education
International Literacy Day 2025 emphasizes literacy as vital for dignity and opportunity, highlighting progress since its 1966 inception. While global literacy rates have risen, significant gaps persist, especially among women and marginalized communities. This year's theme, "Literacy for a Transforming World," addresses the need for functional, digital, and financial literacy in a rapidly changing world, urging inclusive education policies.
We need an economy that provides jobs, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at ET WLF
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Economic Times World Leaders Forum that India’s economy must create jobs to lift incomes and reduce poverty. He said India aims to lead the global road and transport industry within five years, powered by renewable energy. Gadkari also highlighted falling logistics costs, cleaner mobility efforts like electric and hydrogen buses, and highway projects cutting travel times. He added that India is the world’s fastest growing economy and that its progress is now recognised internationally.
Independence Day 2025 speech and essay ideas: Check ideas with examples and preparation tips
Independence Day 2025 Speech Ideas: India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. Schools and communities will host flag hoisting and cultural events. Students will explore topics reflecting national spirit. Speeches and essays will cover freedom struggle, progress, and youth's role. Sample speech and essay ideas are provided.
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Nitish Kumar's physical, mental condition is not such that he can remain CM: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has urged Bihar voters to consider alternatives to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Kishor questioned Kumar's ability to lead effectively due to his declining health. He acknowledged Kumar's achievements in infrastructure but criticized the lack of progress in education and employment. Kishor also attacked Tejashwi Yadav for lacking substantive issues.
India at UN, highlights lifting 250 million people out of poverty, reiterates commitment for food security
India reinforces its dedication to food security and poverty eradication at the UN, emphasizing digital infrastructure and targeted policies that lifted 250 million out of poverty. Key initiatives include the National Food Security Act, Digital Agriculture Mission, and PM POSHAN.
Government of India to study Assam model of urban poverty eradication
The recent initiatives of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM), Assam, which aims to eradicate urban poverty and socio-economically empower the economically disadvantaged people in urban areas, have received high praise at the all-India level.
China's Xi declares 'complete victory' in poverty eradication campaign
Xi made the announcement while attending a ceremony marking China's accomplishments in eradicating poverty and commending role models.
Uzbekistan joins India to eradicate poverty as President highlights commitment against menace
It is understood the Uzbek President like the Indian government has made poverty eradication as a key pillar of his governance.
India brings its experience of success in poverty alleviation to new global alliance: UNGA prez
Success in India relating to poverty eradication is success for the world because it addresses a huge population and India can bring to the table its own experience,” of poverty alleviation, said UN General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.
India joins 'Alliance for Poverty Eradication' at UN as founding member
He will also galvanise Member States, the international community and other stakeholders to support actions geared towards poverty eradication.
Why the bottom-up approach to eradicating poverty might not work
Big picture reforms will eradicate poverty, not small tweaks to programmes that botique RCTs provide.
Congress always uses poverty as a political weapon: Narendra Modi
Noting that the Congress only gave slogans for eradication of poverty for generations but never took any step to ensure it, he said poor people have turned poorer and their leaders and ministers became richer.
AIADMK promises national poverty eradication scheme
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said the party would "vigorously pursue" the Amma National Poverty Eradication Initiative.
Simultaneous elections will save funds for poverty eradication
Fortunately , during the first four general elections held in 1952, 1957, 1962 and 1967, there were simultaneous polls held throughout the country .
25-30 yrs needed for lifting poor above international poverty line: Environment Minister
The UN has ushered in the ambitious 2030 SDGs with an aim of ending poverty, hunger while building a life of dignity for all over the next 15 years.
Executive, judiciary must work together: Prakash Javadekar
Observing that poverty eradication is the goal of the judiciary and the executive, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar stressed on the need for both to work together.
UN activities must be aligned to national development plans: India
India has said that focus on poverty eradication must remain the core of UN's operational activities which must closely align to national development plans.
Modi government set to revamp Indira Gandhi's poverty eradication 'Twenty Point Programme'
The government will now replace parameters like number of seedlings planted and food security with performance of states under Swachh Bharat Mission and Housing for All initiative.
India needs to become competitive in infrastaructure, tax policy: FM Arun Jaitley
"We have to make entry point into India easier for large global companies to grow, for large Indian cos to become global, we have to ease the process," he said.
Poverty removal, child care should be on post-2015 agenda: India
India has told the UN that poverty eradication and special attention to children's needs should be the central goal for the post-2015 development agenda to ensure that youngsters get a protective and nurturing environment.
Poverty eradication: Developed nations must give extra funds, says Indian government
Terming as "stark" the gap in per capita incomes of developed and developing nations, India has asked West to pledge "additional" funds.
Poverty eradication impossible without ending it in UP: World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim
In a joint press conference with state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Kim said, "We have called on two fundamental ideas one is end to poverty ... In this generation, we think that we can end the poverty."
Poverty eradication key challenge at Rio summit
The developed countries, facing an economic slowdown at domestic levels, are trying hard to wriggle out of their existing responsibilities.
Innovations needed to conserve energy, says environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan
Poverty eradication and economic development will be at the core of the government's policy for environment protection, Jayanthi Natarajan said.
India links climate talks to poverty eradication
Environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan reaffirmed India's commitment towards ensuring a second phase of Kyoto Protocol in a meeting with the US delegation led by US special envoy Todd Stern on Tuesday.
Rural poor & poverty eradication
Poverty cannot be viewed merely as a set of indicators, as a one-dimensional phenomenon.
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