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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maha approves honorarium scheme for political detainees of Emergency-era
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt approved ₹28.12 crore Emergency Honorarium Scheme to financially recognise individuals imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975–77). With 402 recipients, Nagpur accounts for ₹3.43 crore in disbursements, ranking third in the state — after Pune and Buldhana — underscoring its historical role in the democratic resistance to Emergency. As mentioned in the govt resolution (GR) of May 30, the state govt approved a budgetary provision of ₹55.5 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal, of which ₹28.12 crore was earmarked for distribution from April 2025 to January 2026 under the scheme. The scheme provides monthly payments ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹10,000 to eligible former detainees or their surviving spouses. It aims to honour those arrested under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act) and DIR (Defence of India Rules) for their political and social activism during the Emergency. Vidarbha featured prominently in this rollout. Buldhana district is among the highest in the state with 447 recognised beneficiaries, securing ₹2.57 crore. Other key Vidarbha districts include Wardha (₹91.75 lakh for 115 individuals), Amravati (₹62.25 lakh for 84), Chandrapur (₹73.75 lakh for 101), Akola, Yavatmal, and Gondia — all together forming a sizable portion of the overall beneficiary base. In total, Vidarbha's share crosses ₹9 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Pune, with 482 beneficiaries, leads the state in disbursal amount at ₹4.3 crore. Following are districts like Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban, with 39 and 114 beneficiaries receiving ₹34.5 lakh and ₹96 lakh respectively. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar accounts for 150 beneficiaries, securing ₹96 lakh in aid. Nashik (78 beneficiaries, ₹54.75 lakh), Jalgaon (177 beneficiaries, ₹1.22 crore), and Ahilyanagar (134 beneficiaries, ₹88.75 lakh) also feature prominently in the list. The funds were approved under the Social Security and Welfare segment of the state's 2025-26 budget. District collectors across Maharashtra have been tasked with identifying eligible individuals and ensuring payments are released by the 15th of each month. They are also required to submit monthly expenditure reports to the state auditor's office.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Three-time MLA Prasanna Patanayak dies
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Three-time former MLA Prasanna Patanayak died in a private hospital here on Friday aged 77, family sources said. Patanayak, who was first elected as Kamakhyanagar MLA on Janata Dal ticket in 1977, is the first one to have been elected MLA on a BJP ticket in Odisha in 1985. He was re-elected on Janata Dal ticket from Kamakhyanagar in 1990. A graduate, Patanayak entered politics during his student days. He joined the revolution against emergency led by Jaya Prakash Narayan in 1975 and was detained under Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and Defence of India Rules (DIR). Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik and state BJP president Manmohan Samal, among others, expressed grief at Patanayak's death. "I am deeply saddened and shocked by the passing away of Prasanna Patanayak, a hardworking leader of Odisha politics and the first BJP MLA from Odisha. His contribution to the fields of education, social service and politics, and his immense contribution in strengthening the organization of our party will always be remembered. His passing away is an irreparable loss to the state," Majhi shared in X. Naveen wrote that Patanayak's invaluable contribution to public service will be remembered forever. "I pray for the eternal peace of his soul and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family," he wrote.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt approves pension for more Emergency detainees
1 2 Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved pension benefits for another 23 individuals detained under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act) and DIR (Defence of India Rules) during the latest approval includes 19 MISA and 4 DIR detainees, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 44. Each eligible person will receive a monthly pension of Rs 20,000, along with comprehensive medical coverage provided by the state initiative is part of the state govt's broader commitment to recognise those who were imprisoned for opposing the Emergency imposed between June 25, 1975 and March 21, 1977. The scheme covers individuals detained under various laws, including MISA and DIR, during the pension scheme will benefit all surviving detainees with effect from Jan 1. The move follows the govt's recent increase in allowances for freedom fighters.
