Bpl Families

Many LPG consumers back in subsidy net: Will Modi's call to give up food subsidies appeal to more Indians?

Clearly, the “Give-it-up” appeal by PM Modi is slowly losing its charm – if prices rise further, more people could opt back for the subsidized cooking gas cylinder

Bartronics To Implement Rajasthan Financial Inclusion Scheme

The scheme aims at providing banking access to 50 lakh BPL families through biometric smart cards.

Arun Jaitley likely to scrap PDS sugar subsidy in budget, save Rs 4,500 crore

At present, the scheme has a target of 40 crore beneficiaries of below the poverty line (BPL) families.

CCEA may decide on extra foodgrains to BPL on Thursday

The proposal was listed on the agenda of the CCEA meeting in the last two months.

Address Kerala's concern over food security: CPM

Under the new food regime, BPL families in the state would get less quantum of food grain, a CPM leader said.

Centre may allocate extra 5 MT grains for BPL families on Thursday

As of 1 July, foodgrain stocks in government godowns more than doubled to 73.9 MT, compared with a requirement of 31.9 MT.<br /><br />

76 lakh widows, 11 lakh poor to get pension hike

Around 3.56 lakh BPL families will receive hiked one-time lump sum grant, under the National Family Benefit Scheme, from Rs10,000 to Rs 20,000 in case the main breadwinner in the family dies.

Jammu: 29 girls from poor families get government funds to marry

A total of 29 girls from poor families in the hilly Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir were given financial assistance from local authorities for solemnizing their marriages.

Punjab: Badal launches cashless healthcare scheme for BPL families

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today launched a cashless health care scheme for BPL families, which would provide free medical services of up to Rs 30,000 per annum.

Govt announces hike in allocations under Indira Awas Yojana

Centre today announced a hike in allocation of grants for construction of houses for BPL families under the Indira Awas Yojana from Rs 45,000 to Rs 75,000 per dwelling unit.