The Delhi Government and the Maharashtra Government have both launched welfare schemes aimed at empowering women in their respective states. While both focus on providing financial assistance to women, they differ in terms of eligibility, benefits, application process, and their broader objectives. In this blog, we will compare the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana (Delhi) and …
PM Kisan Yojana Overview The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) is a government initiative designed to offer financial assistance to small and marginal farmers in India. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually, paid in 3 instalments of ₹2,000 each directly into their bank accounts. 19th Installment: Release Date and Amount Instalment …
The Sanjeevani Yojana is an initiative launched by the Delhi Government to provide accessible healthcare services to residents of Delhi. The scheme aims to ensure timely medical care and support for those in need. By offering quality healthcare at affordable rates, it reduces the burden on public hospitals and makes healthcare services more inclusive for …
Delhi’s former Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has launched the registration process for the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, aimed at providing financial assistance to vulnerable women in the city. Announced in the 2024-25 Delhi Budget, this scheme offers Rs 1,000 per month to women residents of Delhi, aged 18 and above. Eligibility Criteria For Mukhyamantri Mahila …
Over the past decade, India has witnessed a significant decline in household savings rates, reaching a four-decade low. This shift has broad implications for economic stability and individual financial security across the nation. Understanding the Decline From a robust 34.6% of GDP in the 2011-12 fiscal year, India’s gross domestic savings rate plummeted to just …
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) officially launched the Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) on December 21, 2024, aiming to unify stakeholders in the National Pension System (NPS) ecosystem. ANI seeks to promote NPS as a reliable retirement planning tool, enhance subscriber welfare, and foster collaboration to improve the pension framework in India. …
Kisan Diwas, or National Farmers’ Day, is celebrated annually on December 23 in India to honour the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India. A farmer’s leader and advocate for the agricultural community, Charan Singh introduced several policies that improved the lives of farmers across the nation. This day is …
UIDAI has extended the free online document upload facility until June 14, 2025, giving millions of Aadhaar Number holders more time to update their details at no cost. This free service is available on the MyAadhaar portal. This includes updates to personal details such as name, address, and mobile number. However, several myths surrounding Aadhaar …
For taxpayers who missed the original deadline to file their Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25), the clock is ticking. The final date to submit belated or revised ITRs is 31st December 2024. This deadline is applicable to all taxpayers, irrespective of their category, as mandated by the Income Tax Act. Filing …
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free Aadhaar updates to June 14, 2025. This extension offers users more time to update their Aadhaar details online without incurring any charges. The move is aimed at maintaining demographic accuracy and encouraging residents to verify and update their information, particularly for Aadhaar …
