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Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana

Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana The Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana was inaugurated in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural labourers and vulnerable communities for livelihood support. Key Features of the Scheme Component Details Launch Place The scheme was inaugurated in Raipur. Target Beneficiaries Covers over 5.62 lakh landless agricultural labourers, including Baigas and Gunias. Annual Grant Provides an annual financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per eligible beneficiary. Funds Disbursed More than Rs 562 crores has already been disbursed to beneficiaries. Significance Area Importance Livelihood Support Provides direct financial support…

17 May, 2026 Protection of vulnerable section

Ethnographic Study of Denotified and Nomadic Communities

Ethnographic Study of Denotified and Nomadic Communities The Anthropological Survey of India and Tribal Research Institutes have completed a landmark ethnographic study, successfully classifying 268 previously unmapped Denotified, Semi-Nomadic and Nomadic Tribes. The study addresses the historical neglect of communities that were stigmatized under the colonial-era Criminal Tribes Act. These communities have often faced social exclusion, poor documentation and weak access to welfare schemes. Classification through ethnographic study is important because it helps the State identify communities accurately and recommend their inclusion in appropriate caste or tribal lists. Finding / Recommendation Details Inclusion in Caste Lists Of the 268 communities,…

13 April, 2026 Protection of vulnerable section

Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 On April 5, 2025, the President gave assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially renamed the UMEED Act — Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development. It replaces the 1995 framework and repeals the colonial-era Mussalman Waqf Act, 1923. Key Provision Details Property Verification Prevents arbitrary property declarations by requiring strict verification and stakeholder consultation, especially for government or non-Muslim lands. Surveys and Digitization Mandates scientific surveys by District Collectors and introduces a centralized digital portal for transparent registration and tracking to curb mismanagement. Judicial Recourse Provides a direct appeal mechanism to the High Court for…

12 April, 2026 Protection of vulnerable section

Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme: Revised Guidelines

Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme: Revised Guidelines The Ministry of Home Affairs revised guidelines for the Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme on March 2, 2026. The scheme was originally launched in 2023 to help poor prisoners who remain in jail because they cannot pay fines or secure bail despite being otherwise eligible for release. The revised framework strengthens the administrative process for identifying eligible prisoners, providing financial support and monitoring implementation. It addresses a major justice issue: poverty should not become the reason for continued imprisonment after legal eligibility for release. Aspect Details District committee A District Empowered Committee examines…

03 April, 2026 Protection of vulnerable section

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