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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
UP govt to use AI for transparent, error-free welfare schemes
Lucknow, Aug 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make social welfare schemes more effective, transparent and free from irregularities, an official statement said. The Social Welfare Department is moving towards technologically strengthening the monitoring of key welfare schemes such as old age pension, family benefit, scholarships and mass marriages, the statement issued on Monday said. This initiative aims not only to ensure that benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries but also to make administrative processes faster, paperless and more accountable, it added. To eliminate any scope of irregularities, the department is considering the adoption of an AI-based monitoring system. Recently, a special workshop on the theme 'Use of AI in Social Welfare Schemes' was organised in the presence of Social Welfare Minister (Independent Charge) Asim Arun. With the help of AI, accuracy will be ensured in data verification, beneficiary identification and scheme implementation, the statement said, adding this will help curb malpractices and guarantee that benefits reach genuine beneficiaries on time. The department has already strengthened online monitoring to promote transparency and ease in schemes such as the Scholarship Scheme, National Family Benefit Scheme and Old Age Pension. In the scholarship scheme, students will no longer have to undergo repeated registrations, as a one-time registration number system has been introduced. This not only saves time but also ensures that eligible beneficiaries receive uninterrupted benefits. The integration of AI will further enhance accuracy, prevent fraudulent applications and deliver benefits swiftly, the statement said. Through data analytics, only genuine beneficiaries will be able to access the schemes, while AI-driven verification will speed up application processing and instantly flag fraudulent submissions, it said. The shift to a paperless system will reduce unnecessary paperwork and speed up implementation.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
UP govt to use AI for transparent, error-free welfare schemes
Agency: Last Updated: Lucknow, Aug 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make social welfare schemes more effective, transparent and free from irregularities, an official statement said. The Social Welfare Department is moving towards technologically strengthening the monitoring of key welfare schemes such as old age pension, family benefit, scholarships and mass marriages, the statement issued on Monday said. This initiative aims not only to ensure that benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries but also to make administrative processes faster, paperless and more accountable, it added. To eliminate any scope of irregularities, the department is considering the adoption of an AI-based monitoring system. Recently, a special workshop on the theme 'Use of AI in Social Welfare Schemes' was organised in the presence of Social Welfare Minister (Independent Charge) Asim Arun. With the help of AI, accuracy will be ensured in data verification, beneficiary identification and scheme implementation, the statement said, adding this will help curb malpractices and guarantee that benefits reach genuine beneficiaries on time. The department has already strengthened online monitoring to promote transparency and ease in schemes such as the Scholarship Scheme, National Family Benefit Scheme and Old Age Pension. In the scholarship scheme, students will no longer have to undergo repeated registrations, as a one-time registration number system has been introduced. This not only saves time but also ensures that eligible beneficiaries receive uninterrupted benefits. The integration of AI will further enhance accuracy, prevent fraudulent applications and deliver benefits swiftly, the statement said. Through data analytics, only genuine beneficiaries will be able to access the schemes, while AI-driven verification will speed up application processing and instantly flag fraudulent submissions, it said. The shift to a paperless system will reduce unnecessary paperwork and speed up implementation. AI-driven technology will bring transformational improvements in data management, beneficiary verification and scheme monitoring, officials said. Along with simplifying the administrative procedures, it will also strengthen public trust in the government, they added. PTI ABN ABN KSS KSS view comments First Published: August 19, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Indian Express
Family-ID ‘deactivated without notice' in Haryana, denying elderly housing benefits; HHRC asks Govt to provide residential plot
Taking note of a harrowing experience of a Panipat-based senior citizen, whose family identification card was allegedly deactivated by the district administration, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) Monday slammed the state government. Issuing notice to seven departments, HHRC also asked the Haryana Government to immediately provide a 100 square yard residential plot to the senior citizen or provide alternate housing support, if he is found eligible. Dr Puneet Arora, Protocol, Information and Public Relations Officer, HHRC, stated, 'The Commission has taken the complaint of Shri Amar Singh Murwala very seriously. Seven departments have been issued notices, and specific timelines have been set for the submission of Action Taken Reports in relation to each issue raised.' Murwala approached HHRC, claiming his Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) was arbitrarily deactivated, and he was denied housing assistance under government schemes, forcing him to live in inhuman and unsanitary living conditions in an old age home. Expressing strong displeasure in the order over alleged administrative negligence and taking note of the man's plight, the HHRC's bench headed by Justice Lalit Batra, Chairperson of the Commission, issued notice to the commissioner and secretary (Citizen Resources Information Department); commissioner and secretary (Housing for All Department); deputy commissioner (Panipat); additional deputy commissioner (Panipat); commissioner (Municipal Corporation, Panipat); secretary (District Red Cross Society, Panipat) and manager of Old Age Home, Red Cross Society building, Ward No 11, Panipat. 'The complainant, a verified beneficiary under the Antyodaya category and a senior citizen, reported that his Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID No. 525M4911) was deactivated without any prior notice, inquiry, or opportunity to be heard. As a result, he was deprived of multiple welfare schemes, including Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Old Age Pension. Shri Murwala, who is landless, homeless, and socio-economically disadvantaged, further alleged that despite fulfilling eligibility criteria, he has not been allotted any accommodation or assistance under either the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) or Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (MMAY). He continues to live without proper housing, despite repeated appeals to the authorities,' said the bench. The bench pointed out that the complainant is living in the Old Age Home managed by the Red Cross Society. 'He has alleged that the living conditions at the facility are extremely unsanitary and unsafe, posing a risk to health and dignity'. Terming the matter as a 'serious case of administrative failure and insensitivity', Justice Batra stated, 'The actions (or inactions) violate the complainant's right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and statutory duties under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007'. 'Immediate verification and reactivation of the deactivated Family ID (PPP No. 525M4911); submission of a detailed report by the authorities, explaining the deactivation, steps taken for restoration, and future preventive measures; The Housing for All Department, Government of Haryana, must reassess the complainant's eligibility and, if found eligible, allot a 100 square yard residential plot or provide alternate housing support,' said Justice Batra. Justice Batra also directed the commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Panipat, and the secretary, District Red Cross Society, to conduct a joint inspection of the Old Age Home facility, saying 'sanitation, pest control, and fogging must be completed within two weeks from the date of the order'. Justice Batra also directed all departments concerned to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) to the Commission before the next hearing, scheduled for October 15, 2025.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HHRC disposes of over 3K cases in 6 months after reconstitution
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has disposed of 3,086 cases in six months since its reconstitution on November 27, 2024. The commission, headed by chairman justice Lalit Batra with members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhaita (are they expert members or also judges, has focused on speeding up case resolution and strengthening human rights mechanisms in the state. According to Dr. Puneet Arora, protocol and information officer of HHRC, the commission prioritised timely disposal of both new and pending cases. At the time of reconstitution, 3,171 cases were pending. Between November 27 and May 31, HHRC received 1,438 new complaints, taking the total caseload to 4,609. Of these, 3,086 cases were disposed of, including 56 that had been pending for over two years. According to HHRC officials, the cases resolved span a wide spectrum, but the majority pertain to complaints against police functioning. These are followed by grievances involving municipal bodies, the power department, and the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. Other commonly addressed issues relate to the departments of health and education. In the current financial year (2024–25), HHRC received 2,442 complaints. Gurugram had the highest number (320), followed by Faridabad (258), with significant numbers from Hisar, Karnal and Panchkula. Out of these, 836 cases were disposed of, while 1,606 are still under review. Dr. Arora said the data reflects increasing public trust in the Commission's functioning. To be sure, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) was reconstituted on November 27, 2024—14 months after it was rendered non-functional. The delay followed the completion of the previous commission's term in September 2023. The reappointment process was held up twice due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct—first during the General Elections and later ahead of the State Assembly polls. The selection panel could reconvene only after the elections concluded, paving the way for the commission's reconstitution. Justice Batra recently presented a paper on 'Rights of Women Prisoners' at a national human rights conference in Gaya, Bihar, organized by Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD). He outlined steps being taken in Haryana to improve prison conditions, such as separate housing for women, crèche facilities, free sanitary products, vocational training, video conferencing with families, legal aid, and support for pregnant and lactating inmates. The Commission has also been inspecting old age homes and orphanages. During a visit to Tau Devi Lal Old Age Home in Gurugram, Justice Batra directed that eligible women residents be linked with government welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Old Age Pension, and Disability Pension. At Swami Shraddhanand Orphanage in Karnal, he interacted with children and praised the institution's Vedic curriculum, calling for similar models elsewhere in the state. To make grievance redressal more accessible, HHRC has started accepting complaints via email (hhrc-hry@ and is conducting bi-monthly Camp Courts in Gurugram for six southern districts, eliminating the need for complainants to travel to Chandigarh or Gurugram.
Deccan Herald
17-06-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka: Revenue dept identifies 23.19L ‘ineligible' pensioners
'Currently, there are 21.87 lakh and 31.33 lakh beneficiaries under the Old Age Pension and Sandhya Suraksha Scheme, respectively. (Of this) 9.04 lakh beneficiaries under the old age pension scheme and 14.15 lakh beneficiaries of the Sandhya Suraksha Yojana have been found to be ineligible,' the commissioner of KSDMA and Social Security and Pension said in a notification dated June 6.
