HP govt to raise quota of rations for BPL families

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 23:41

At least 76 lakh people are benefiting from subsidised foodgrains in Himachal Pradesh and the government will raise the quota of rations for BPL families, a state minister said on Saturday.

Correct data of BPL families needed: Minister

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 14:46

Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Tanga Byaling Friday stressed the need for having correct data of BPL families to ensure that schemes and benefits reach the targeted beneficiaries.

More than 9000 BPL families to get aid for house construction

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 23:25

More than 9,000 BPL families in Kerala would be given financial aid to construct houses in Kerala, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said today.

CCEA okays supply of additional 5 MT foodgrain to BPL families

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 21:05

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Thursday cleared a proposal to allocate additional 5 million tonnes of foodgrain to BPL families this fiscal, entailing a subsidy of about Rs 9,471 crore.

CCEA may decide on extra 5 mn tonnes grains for BPL families today

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 08:58

The ministry said in the note that the extra foodgrain allocation would be adjusted in states where the new Food Security programme will be implemented.

More fund to BPL families under Indira Aawas Yojana

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 17:50

Government intends to increase financial assistance given to BPL families under the Indira Aawas Yojana to Rs 84,000 from Rs 45,000 to build dwelling units, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh informed Lok Sabha Thursday.

'Rs 29,151cr allocated under schemes for BPL families in FY13'

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 21:46

The government has allocated Rs 29,151.89 crore in 2012-13 under various schemes for benefit of families living Below Poverty Line (BPL), the Minister of State for Planning Rajeev Shukla said in Parliament Wednesday.

Sibal calls for fee waiver on money transfer for BPL families

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 16:30

Department of Posts with BSNL announced launch of Mobile Money Transfer scheme in Delhi, Bihar, Punjab and Kerala.

Maha govt proposes financial incentive scheme for girls

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 18:52

Maharashtra government has proposed a special financial incentive scheme aimed at bringing under its ambit girls from below poverty line (BPL) families.