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Labour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so? | Polly Toynbee
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Opinion | The Guardian•Jan 29

Labour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so? | Polly Toynbee

It’s the good this government does that can make you hold your head in your hands and sigh. Ask people what they think of Labour policy on benefits and they will probably talk of seizing the winter fuel.

Karnataka Sets Up Gig Workers’ Welfare Board, Platforms To Pay Social Security Fee
Technology
Inc42 Media•Jan 27

Karnataka Sets Up Gig Workers’ Welfare Board, Platforms To Pay Social Security Fee

SUMMARYThe Karnataka government has constituted a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board to provide social security to gig workers operating in the state The framework introduces a mandatory welfare fee for aggregators...

Bihar ministers’ assets: EBC welfare minister richest; deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish
India•The Indian Express•Jan 2

Bihar ministers’ assets: EBC welfare minister richest; deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish

According to asset declarations by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his Cabinet colleagues, show that Bihar’s deputy chief ministers and several senior and first-time ministers report multi-crore family wealth, while Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues to declare assets below Rs 2 crore.

5 min
Priority to welfare measures, continuation of ongoing schemes: Varkala municipal chief
India•India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Jan 1

Priority to welfare measures, continuation of ongoing schemes: Varkala municipal chief

Welfare measures and ensuring continuity for the projects and initiatives launched by the previous LDF council will take priority in the Varkala munic...

2 min
Pro-poor welfare push has lifted per capita income, says Eshwar Khandre
India•India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Dec 31

Pro-poor welfare push has lifted per capita income, says Eshwar Khandre

“Our government is firmly pro-poor and committed to ensuring the all-round development of the underprivileged. Because of these welfare measures, Karn...

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The new logic of rural welfare: Why VB-G RAM G makes sense for a $4 trillion economy | India News - The Times of India
India•Times of India•Dec 24

The new logic of rural welfare: Why VB-G RAM G makes sense for a $4 trillion economy | India News - The Times of India

.Driving the newsThe MGNREGA - a flagship UPA-era program that guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households - has been replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission...

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