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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Veeramangala school in Puttur recognised as best PM-SHRI school in DK
Mangaluru: The DK ZP Govt Higher Primary School in Veeramangala, Puttur, which operates even on Sundays, was recognised as the 'Best PM-SHRI School' of Dakshina Kannada (DK). Dharmendra Pradhan, Union education minister, announced this during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi to commemorate five years of NEP-2020. During the event, he announced about 613 Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) best-performing schools, one from each district, 24 best KVS, one from each region, and seven best NVS, one from each region. In DK, Veeramangala School was recognised for meeting all parameters of the PM SHRI school. The district has a total of 17 PM -SHRI schools. Tharanath PS, the headmaster of the school, said that they were able to implement all parameters, including pedagogy and assessment, curriculum, beneficiary satisfaction, access and infrastructure, human resources and school leadership, inclusive practices, and gender equity, among others. "Our school was selected in the first phase, and in the last two years, we made progress in several areas with the help of teachers, students, parents, SDMC, and locals," he said. Listing some of the initiatives adopted by the school, Tharanath said that they are a green school with best practices in science and mathematics learning, yoga, computer training, indoor and outdoor activities, a vegetable garden, a medical garden, sports activities, and an outdoor exposure programme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like U.S. Cardiologist Warns Aging Seniors About Blueberries for Breakfast GundryMD Learn more Undo "Yoga training is one of our recognised programmes, where there are teams who participated in several events. Under the exposure programme, students visited paddy fields, arecanut farms, apiculture farms, and several places such as historical and science-related sites in the region. Students also actively participated in dozens of programmes jointly organised with the local community," he said, adding that the open library of the school is open to all, including villagers, which is also a unique initiative. The school continues to work throughout the week, even on Sundays. Tharanath said that Sundays are dedicated to extracurricular activities such as dancing, school band training, Bharatanatyam, and Yakshagana. "It is a voluntary programme, and there is no force to attend it. Therefore, the school continues to open even on Sundays," he said. The school currently has 169 students with eight permanent and five guest teachers. Ravichandra, president of the SDMC, said that the school was assessed by the ZP CEO, DDPI, and BEO. They later submitted the report to the govt for recognition. Lokesh SR, BEO, Puttur, said that the school has been actively implementing all programmes by involving all stakeholders. The recognition has given a much-needed push to do better programmes in the coming days.
Economic Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
PM-Kisan beneficiaries alerted against fake messages and fraudulent claims
ET Online PM Kisan fake news The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a public advisory asking beneficiaries of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to be wary of fraudulent messages and misleading claims circulating on social media platforms in an effort to prevent farmers from becoming victims of disinformation. How to do eKYC for PM Kisan scheme: Here are 3 waysFalling for fake messages can compromise your bank details or Aadhaar information, and even lead to your benefits being delayed or stolen. Fake messages in the name of PM-Kisan scheme Advisory highlights that several fake messages, links, and social media posts are being spread in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. These messages often include false promises of additional benefits, fake registration links, or misleading updates that can lead to fraud or loss of personal government warns that believing or engaging with such unverified information can risk your rightful entitlements and hard-earned income. What should PM Kisan beneficiaries do? Farmer beneficiaries should follow status updates, and registration details only from the official PM-Kisan portal: and @pmkisanofficial (on X and Facebook) What is PM Kisan Yojana? Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be provided to all landholding farmer families. This is payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs 2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. PM Kisan Yojana scheme: When Rs 2,000 will be credited? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to release the 20th instalment for eligible PM-Kisan beneficiaries this month, though an official date has not yet been announced. The 19th instalment of PM Kisan was disbursed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bihar's Bhagalpur visit on February 24, 2025. How farmers can check their PM Kisan beneficiary status Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan website. Step 2: Access the Beneficiary Status page. Step 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status" Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar Number or Account Number. Step 5: Click on "Get Data" Step 6: View Beneficiary Status. Step 7: Check for Payment Status. Your beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system processes. PM Kisan 20th instalment According to a recent official PM Kisan social media post, 'Securing Farmers' Future, Enriching India's Agriculture To avail the benefits of 20th instalment of PM Kisan Farmers must complete the given mandates today.'To receive the upcoming 20th instalment, farmers must fulfill the following key requirements without delay: Complete e-KYC Link Aadhaar with bank account Verify bank account details Resolve pending land record issues Check beneficiary status online Update mobile number N.R. Narayana Murthy Founder, Infosys Watch Now Harsh Mariwala Chairman & Founder, Marico Watch Now Adar Poonawalla CEO, Serum Institute of India Watch Now Ronnie Screwvala Chairperson & Co-founder, upGrad Watch Now Puneet Dalmia Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat group Watch Now Martin Schwenk Former President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz, Thailand Watch Now Nadir Godrej Managing Director, of Godrej Industries Watch Now Manu Jain Former- Global Vice President, Xiaomi Watch Now Nithin Kamath Founder, CEO, Zerodha Watch Now Anil Agarwal Executive Chairman, Vedanta Resources Watch Now Dr. Prathap C. Reddy Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Watch Now Vikram Kirloskar Former Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Watch Now Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited Watch Now Shashi Kiran Shetty Chairman of Allcargo Logistics, ECU Worldwide and Gati Ltd Watch Now Samir K Modi Managing Director, Modi Enterprises Watch Now R Gopalakrishnan Former Director Tata Sons, Former Vice Chairman, HUL Watch Now Sanjiv Mehta Former Chairman / CEO, Hindustan Unilever Watch Now Dr Ajai Chowdhry Co-Founder, HCL, Chairman EPIC Foundation, Author, Just Aspire Watch Now Shiv Khera Author, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker Watch Now Nakul Anand Executive Director, ITC Limited Watch Now RS Sodhi Former MD, Amul & President, Indian Dairy Association Watch Now Anil Rai Gupta Managing Director & Chairman, Havells Watch Now Zia Mody Co-Founder & Managing Partner, AZB & Partners Watch Now Arundhati Bhattacharya Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India Watch Now
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Haryana CM urges citizens to avail benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Kaithal (Haryana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the government has set a target of installing 2 kW solar systems free of cost on the rooftops of 1 lakh Antyodaya families across the state. Once the target of 1 lakh installations is achieved, an additional 1 lakh families will be included in the next phase of the scheme, the CM said. So far, 26,000 families have availed the benefits of this scheme, including 1,707 families in Kaithal district alone, according to an official statement from the state government. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the public in Peoda village, Kaithal district, where he had arrived to attend a program organized under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for development works in the village. During his visit, CM Saini inspected a solar rooftop system installed at the residence of a scheme beneficiary and interacted with the family to understand the benefits they are receiving. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the scheme was launched in Haryana from Kaithal district, and he was pleased to personally witness its successful implementation. He said that the solar rooftop systems are not only promoting green energy but are also significantly reducing electricity bills for the people. He urged the people to come forward and take maximum advantage of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to minimize their electricity expenses. The Chief Minister added that both the Central and State Governments are providing subsidies for installing solar systems for families with an annual income of up to Rs 1.80 lakh. This has helped thousands of households reduce their dependency on conventional electricity and gain relief from hefty power bills. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceptualizing and launching this people-centric scheme, and congratulated all beneficiaries who have already availed its benefits. Saini also highlighted the success of the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon Yojana, under which more than 5,800 out of 6,500 villages in the state are now receiving 24-hour electricity supply. He encouraged residents of the remaining villages to come forward and enroll under this scheme. Saini said, 'prior to 2014, the government arbitrarily imposed surcharges on electricity bills, which led to significantly higher costs for consumers. Current government has provided substantial relief to consumers by waiving surcharges.' He appealed to the citizens to actively participate in the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. (ANI)
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Liromoba MLA adopts TB patients, pitches for TB-Free India
Itanagar: Liromoba MLA Pesi Jilen has adopted four TB patients from West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh under the Ni-Kshay Mitra initiative, part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Speaking at an event held on Saturday at Aalo Zonal Hospital, the MLA encouraged TB patients not to lose hope, emphasising that the disease is curable with proper medication, care, and nutrition. He appealed to all to actively contribute to creating a TB-free India, saying collective effort can bring strength and hope to those battling the illness. He also urged everyone to work together to turn the slogan "TB Haarega, Desh Jeetega" into reality. The MLA also distributed food baskets to seven TB patients. West Siang district medical officer Dr Linya Lollen, Aalo additional deputy commissioner Mabi Taipodia Jini, and district TB officer Dr Nyade Padu Bagra were also present.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Despair to dignity: How micro loans helped rebuild livelihoods post Covid
Babli took a Rs 80,000 loan to set up a grocery shop in Surajpur When the Covid-19 lockdown brought life to a standstill in early 2020, Babli, a sanitation worker in Greater Noida, was among the millions suddenly left without income. Within weeks, her two sons lost their factory jobs. Her husband, who drove an autorickshaw, also found himself stranded. "We had nothing," she recalled. "No job, no food. Just fear." But a govt announcement blaring through her Surajpur lane in June 2020 changed everything. That was the first time Babli heard of PM Svanidhi — the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor Atmanirbhar Nidhi — a central scheme launched to provide collateral-free working capital loans to small vendors affected by the pandemic. Though she wasn't a registered street vendor, Babli managed to get a letter of recommendation from the Greater Noida Authority. With it, she started a modest vegetable cart. Her first loan was Rs 10,000. She repaid it in 12 months. Then came a Rs 20,000 second-term loan, which she cleared in 18 months. By 2023, she became eligible for the third-term loan of Rs 50,000. "That helped me open a small shop in my colony," Babli said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Calcule cuánto podría ganar invirtiendo $200 en Amazon CFD's y otras acciones de indetenible Undo "We sell groceries, oil, toiletries — enough to live with dignity now." Babli is one of 403 street vendors in Noida to receive the third loan under the scheme. Her story mirrors that of hundreds who escaped the poverty trap with timely financial aid. In Dadri, Vinod Prajapati, a diploma holder in bike mechanics, also watched his livelihood vanish during the lockdown. "I had to shut my shop. There were no vehicles to repair," he said. A father of five daughters, he feared he might have to pull his eldest out of school. But then he learnt about the Svanidhi scheme from newspapers in June 2020. With Rs 10,000, he opened a tea stall. Slowly, earnings trickled in. "It was hard, but I paid back every rupee," he says. His wife, Babita, took a loan too and began selling vegetables. Together, their home stabilised. Vinod's next loans — Rs 20,000 and then Rs 50,000 — helped expand the business. By 2024, he secured Rs 1.9 lakh under the Mudra scheme too. Today, they run a grocery and stationery shop. "All five daughters are in school or college — the eldest pursuing a BE degree. Without the scheme, I might've lost everything," Vinod said. The third-term loans were distributed on Dec 31, 2024. Now, many, like Akhilesh Upadhyay from Chipyana, are waiting for the fourth phase, expected to offer Rs 1 lakh. Upadhyay, who had worked in construction before the pandemic hit, used his first loan to start a small snack cart. "My wife is disabled, and I have young children. These loans kept us afloat," he said. The third loan of Rs 50,000 helped him grow the business, but a fourth is urgently needed. "I've paid off more than half already. But I need the next loan to keep going." Launched on June 1, 2020, PM Svanidhi offers street vendors an escalating loan ladder — Rs 10,000 for the first term, Rs 20,000 for the second, Rs 50,000 for the third, and Rs 1 lakh planned for the fourth. There's also a digital incentive: vendors receive Rs 50 for completing 50 digital transactions in a month, with up to Rs 100 in total cashback for exceeding 200 transactions. To qualify, vendors must have a certificate of vending or a letter of recommendation from local authorities. In Gautam Budh Nagar, only those under the Noida Authority had vending certificates. Others were supported through LoRs issued after requests by the district's urban mission team. City mission manager Sheela explained, "We ensured the process remained inclusive, even for informal vendors. That's how thousands could benefit." To reach the poorest, loans are disbursed via a wide range of financial institutions — from nationalised banks like SBI (5.6 lakh beneficiaries) and PNB (3 lakh), Bank of Baroda (2.9 lakh), Union Bank of India (1.9lakh) and Indian Bank (1.7lakh) to micro-finance institutions and SHGs, like Stree Nidhi. In UP alone, 95 institutions took part, with SBI serving the largest number of beneficiaries. Repaying 10,000 struggle for many While UP successfully extended PM Svanidhi to nearly 20 lakh urban street vendors, striking a success rate of over 100%, several beneficiaries struggled to repay the first tranche of the loan. While in the first phase, 13.9 lakh beneficiaries received loans, only 5.2 lakh were eligible for the second round and just 76,872 for the third. In Noida, 4,756 vendors availed the first loan. Of them, only 2,270 repaid the loan and secured the second, and 403 moved on to the third, reflecting the challenge of timely repayments. Across the country, over 96 lakh loans have been disbursed—nearly 70 lakh first-term, 23 lakh second-term, and close to 5 lakh third-term loans.
