Union minister Maneka Gandhi wants special homes for children with permanent disabilities
• 8 years agoNew Delhi: Union minister Maneka Gandhi wants special homes to be set up for children with permanent disabilities, saying child care institutions are "unable to provide" sustained and permanent care to them.
Govt hopes Disability Bill is passed by Lok Sabha in next 2 days: Thaawarchand Gehlot
• 8 years agoUnion minister Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday expressed hope that the Disability Bill, passed by Rajya Sabha, will be cleared by Lok Sabha with co-operation from all parties in the remaining two days of the Winter Session, which has otherwise seen poor business due to repeated disruptions.
UP, Punjab elections: Centre doles out Rs 390 crore scholarships for SC students ahead of polls
Ians • 9 years agoThe central government approved Rs 390 crore to be given as scholarships to SC students of UP and Punjab where assembly elections are due next year.