1500 women from devadasi community protest in Bangalore for social and social and financial inclusion. Their demands include pension, education, loans and debt relief.
Centre is working on a Rs. 7,500 crore scheme to curb road accidents. The scheme will work on accident-prone and black spots on highways and state roads. Accidents claim 1.5 lakh lives every year in India.
JSW Cement and PRESPL to work together to use agricultural waste as biomass energy in JSW Cement’s cement manufacturing operation.
Consumer Affairs Minister: 77 crore people of 35 States and UTs, covered under “One Nation One Ration Card” scheme of the Central Government till date.
Maharashtra State Government has raised monthly allowance for orphans and homeless children from Rs. 425 each to Rs. 2500 each.
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