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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Odisha govt to carry out water resources census
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will carry out a census of various water resources in the State for the first time, an official said on Monday. The census is being carried out following the instructions of the Ministry of Jalshakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The censuses are undertaken through Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) and a web-based application comprising four census-first censuses of major and medium irrigation census and the census of springs, second census of water bodies and the 7th census of minor irrigation. 'This is a unique opportunity for the State to create a comprehensive database of all water resources from the village level to the State level. For the first time, this is being conducted in a coordinated and convergent manner by the Department of Water Resources and Planning and Convergence Department. This is a unique instance of users and producers of the statistics working together to ensure better data quality,' reads the statement. Development Commissioner Anu Garg reviewed the census programmes being carried out in the State which was also attended by senior officials of Water Resources, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, E&IT departments, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation, Central Ground Water Board and State Groundwater Board. Besides, Superintending Engineers, Deputy Director, DPMUs from all the districts were also present during the meeting held on Monday. The focus of the meeting was on the effective implementation of the irrigation and spring censuses to capture quality data. While reviewing the census programmes, Garg emphasised on coordinated and convergent approach of all the stakeholders for quality data collection so that a comprehensive database of all water resources can be made. This will be a comprehensive database for planning water resources of the State for irrigation, industry, pisciculture, human and animal consumption. She also instructed the Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineerand Deputy Director, Planning and Statistics at the District level to work together to make these census operations a grand success.
United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Odisha to create comprehensive database of all Water Resources
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (UNI) Odisha will create a comprehensive database of all water resources, spanning from the village level to the state level. This initiative marks the first complete census of water resources in Odisha, undertaken at the behest of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India, official sources said on Tuesday. The censuses will be carried out using a Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system and a web-based application. This initiative comprises four censuses: the Census of Major and Medium Irrigation, the First Census of Springs, the Second Census of Water Bodies, and the Seventh Census of Minor Irrigation. For the first time, this effort is being conducted in a coordinated and convergent manner by the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Planning and Convergence. It represents a unique example of users and producers of statistics working together to ensure better data quality. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of the Odisha government, said this comprehensive database will be crucial for planning the state's water resources for irrigation, industry, pisciculture, and human and animal consumption. Senior officials from various stakeholder departments participated, including the Water Resources Department, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Departments, E&IT Department, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Chief Engineer (Minor Irrigation), Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation, Central Ground Water Board (Government of India), and State Ground Water Board (Government of India). The focus will be on the effective implementation of the irrigation and spring censuses to capture quality data. Garg emphasized the importance of a coordinated and convergent approach among all stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and the creation of a comprehensive database of the state's water resources. It was further emphasized that at the district level, the Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, and Deputy Director (Planning and Statistics) will work together to ensure the successful completion of these census operations. UNI DP GNK
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
California Under Investigation for Benefits to Illegal Immigrants
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the state of California over allegations that it provided federal benefits to undocumented immigrants. Why It Matters At the federal level, immigrants living in the United States illegally are prohibited from receiving benefits, but some states provide them without considering applicants' citizenship status. The California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a state-funded initiative providing monthly cash benefits to elderly, blind, or disabled legal immigrants who are ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) solely due to their immigration status. Established in 1998, CAPI aims to support immigrants residing in California. The program provides monthly payments of approximately $1,100 for most qualifying elderly or disabled individuals, and up to $1,900 for eligible couples. For those in nursing home care, benefits can reach nearly $1,500 per month. According to the California Department of Social Services, the state funds CAPI without federal assistance. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detain a man during an operation in Escondido, California. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detain a man during an operation in Escondido, California. Gregory Bull/AP What To Know CAPI is under subpoena as part of the investigation. Federal officials allege that the program has facilitated access to benefits for migrants who are ineligible for Social Security due to their immigration status. The subpoena seeks all records from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, which oversees the state program, to determine whether ineligible migrants received Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration between January 2021 and the present. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) issued a Title 8 subpoena to the L.A. County Department of Public Social Services to request information about program applicants. "Radical left politicians in California prioritize illegal aliens over our own citizens, including by giving illegal aliens access to cash benefits," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement on May 12. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office said the program is "for individuals with lawful status, legal protections, or those applying for them, including victims of crime and trafficking." In fiscal year 2024–25, the program supported 16,556 individuals, according to the California Department of Social Services. Through its subpoena, HSI is seeking a range of records, including applicants' names and dates of birth, copies of their applications, documentation of immigration status, proof of ineligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration, and any affidavits submitted in support of their applications. One expert told Newsweek the move by DHS is "gift-wrapping" personal data to ICE to carry out President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. Legal precedent related to privacy and enforcement issues affecting immigrant populations includes the Ninth Circuit ruling in Peters v. United States, 853 F.2d 692 (9th Cir. 1988), which determined that blanket subpoenas issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are invalid. What People Are Saying Immigration Justice Clinic Director Amelia Wilson, an assistant professor of Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, told Newsweek: "Anytime ICE has evidence that a person is present in the United States without authorization, that evidence can form the basis of deportation proceedings and detention. "If successful, ICE's subpoena effort in California will not only reveal residents' immigration status, but their name, date of birth, and current address, essentially gift-wrapping all the information that ICE needs to effectuate a mass deportation operation in that state." Jason Montiel, a spokesperson at the California Department of Social Services, told Newsweek: "We are reviewing the request regarding the program administered by Los Angeles County." DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a press release: "The Trump Administration is working together to identify abuse and exploitation of public benefits and make sure those in this country illegally are not receiving federal benefits or other financial incentives to stay illegally. If you are an illegal immigrant, you should leave now. The gravy train is over. While this subpoena focuses only on Los Angeles County – it is just the beginning." What Happens Next Depending on the findings, the investigation could expand beyond Los Angeles County and lead to further federal enforcement actions.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Homeland Security investigating California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
The Brief DHS is investigating whether ineligible illegal immigrants received SSI benefits from Jan. 2021 to present. The subpoena requests records from LA County Dept. of Public Social Services, including applicants' names and dates of birth. Trump's memorandum signed April 15 aims to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Social Security benefits. LOS ANGELESimmigration - The Department of Homeland Security on Monday issued subpoenas to the government of California seeking records to determine if ineligible illegal immigrants received Social Security Income (SSI) benefits. What we know HSI Los Angeles has requested records from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, which administers the state's Cash Assistance Porgram for Immigrants (CAPI). The subpoena covers records from January 2021 to the present, including applicants' names, dates of birth, immigration status, and proof of ineligibility for SSI. The investigation comes more than a month after a separate study found that California is funneling billions of federal taxpayer dollars into paying for illegal immigrants. The Economic Policy Innovation Center [EPIC] report drew a line between California's Medicaid provider taxes and what, on paper, appears to be nearly $4 billion in state funding going toward illegal immigrants' healthcare and other initiatives. The backstory On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Memorandum Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits. This directive aims to stop incentivizing illegal immigration and protect taxpayer dollars by ensuring ineligible illegal aliens do not receive Social Security funds. The memorandum also prioritizes enforcement against states or localities for potential violations of Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). According to the program's website, CAPI is intended to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, and disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income, but the White House claims it provides benefits to illegal immigrants who cannot access social security benefits. What they're saying DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated, "Radical left politicians in California prioritize illegal aliens over our own citizens, including by giving illegal aliens access to cash benefits. The Trump Administration is working together to identify abuse and exploitation of public benefits and make sure those in this country illegally are not receiving federal benefits or other financial incentives to stay illegally." She added, "If you are an illegal immigrant, you should leave now. The gravy train is over. While this subpoena focuses only on Los Angeles County – it is just the beginning." Big picture view The subpoena issued by HSI Los Angeles is part of a larger initiative under President Trump's administration to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to benefit American citizens rather than illegal immigrants. The administration is focused on preventing illegal immigrants from receiving federal benefits and enforcing compliance with immigration laws. The Source Information for this story is from a press release published by the Department of Homeland Security on May 12, 2025. FOX News contributed.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Trump admin probes LA welfare program over whether it's paying welfare to illegal immigrants
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into a Los Angeles County welfare program that pays immigrants up to $18,000 per year over allegations it is 'providing federal benefits to illegal aliens.' The probe focuses on LA's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) program, which the Golden State created to pay seniors or disabled who are barred from collecting Social Security based on their immigration status, the Department of Homeland Security announced Monday. DHS has demanded the records of all people enrolled in the program in LA County. It wasn't immediately clear how many people participate in LA's CAPI program, but statewide, there are about 16,500 people enrolled. Advertisement California says the program, which was launched in 1998, is funded entirely by state money — and that it is 'not generally available' to undocumented people. Homeland Security agents make arrests in Los Angeles. @HSILosAngeles/X CAPI is designed to help support elderly, blind or disabled immigrants who have legal status to remain in the US. It pays about $1,100 per month for most elderly or disabled people who qualify, or $1,900 per month for couples. Payments for nursing home care can reach nearly $1,500 a month. Advertisement DHS Secretary Kristi Noem slammed 'radical leftist politicians in California for prioritizing 'illegal aliens over our own citizens' through the program, in a statement Monday. 'If you are an illegal immigrant, you should leave now. The gravy train is over. While this subpoena focuses only on Los Angeles County – it is just the beginning,' she said. 'Radical left politicians in California prioritize illegal aliens over our own citizens, including by giving illegal aliens access to cash benefits,' said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. REUTERS Advertisement As part of the probe, the Department of Homeland Security is demanding that the State of California hand over 'all records from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services – who administers the state program – to determine if ineligible illegal aliens received' federally-funded Social Security benefits going back to the start of the Biden administration in January 2021, the agency said. That includes all applicants' names, dates of birth, copies of their applications, immigration status, proof of ineligibility from federal Social Security and affidavits supporting each application, according to DHS. More than 2 million illegal immigrants received Social Security Numbers in fiscal year 2024, which ran from October 2023 to September 2024, according to DHS. President Trump signed an executive order last month directing cabinet members 'to ensure ineligible illegal aliens do not receive funds from Social Security programs and prioritize civil or criminal enforcement against states or localities for potential violations' of federal law.
