Undivided D.K. District’s educational care is commendable : Zameer Ahmed
Maulana Azad English Medium School inaugurated at Farangipet
Bantwal: The preference given to education sector in the twin districts of the Karavali is commendable, said Haj and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. He was speaking after inaugurating the Maulana Azad English Medium School that was established by the minority welfare department at Farangipet on Saturday.
“When the British-time school was about to close down, the Today Foundation chief Umar Farooq and other activists worked hard and due to which once again children can get the education in the government schools. I am grateful to all," he said.
Urban Development Minister UT Khader spoke during the occasion and congratulated all.
Mangaluru taluk panchayat president Mohammed Monu, ZP member Shahul Hameed, Pudu gram panchayat president Ramlan Maripalla, vice president Lidia Pinto, Bantwal taluk panchayat vice-president Abbas Ali, Farangipet masjid president Mohammad Bawa, secretary Yusuf Alankar, minority unit president NS Kareem, A. Khader, President of Hidaya Foundation Haneef Goltamajal, School Headmaster Shakuntala, President of the school development committee Nasir, Ismail KEL, Sevanjali head Krishna Kumar Poonja, Prakash Shetty, Grapam members Hashir Perrimar, Mohammad Monu, Iqbal Sujir, Riyaz Kumpanmajal, Santosh, Nettarekere, Zenath Kunjatkala, Bhaskar Rai Kunjatkal, Razia Farangipet , Husain M, Nazeer, Mumtaz Sujir, Rashida Banu, Sujatha Marippalla, Rehana Marippalla, Lawina D’Souza Kumpanamajal, Prakashchandra, and Zakir Abbas were present. Former ZP member Umar Farooq welcomed and briefed the activities of the organisation. Abdul Haneef anchored.
Meantime, bags and books distributed.
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Maharashtra government considers tweaks to Ladki Bahin scheme amid fiscal strain: Reports
Mumbai: A day after the Mahayuti coalition secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, attention has turned to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme that played a pivotal role in attracting women voters.
The scheme, launched in July 2024, offers ₹1,500 per month to economically disadvantaged women aged 18 to 65. The Mahayuti, in its election manifesto, pledged to increase the amount to ₹2,100 per month, a promise now under scrutiny due to fiscal concerns. With the scheme projected to cost the exchequer ₹33,300 crore from July 2024 to March 2025, bureaucrats are exploring ways to revise its provisions to prevent a financial imbalance.
Finance Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar hinted at the challenges, stressing the need for "financial discipline." A senior bureaucrat confirmed that plans are underway to prune the list of beneficiaries, citing the inclusion of ineligible individuals due to incomplete Aadhaar seeding and lack of required ration cards. According to the finance department, nearly one crore women out of the 2.43 crore registered beneficiaries may not qualify for the scheme.
The state’s debt burden is already projected to reach ₹7.82 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. Officials warn that continuing the scheme in its current form could impact the government’s ability to pay salaries by January. Despite these concerns, the ruling coalition is hesitant to reduce the beneficiary list, likely due to the upcoming civic elections.
Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik is expected to present renegotiation proposals to the new chief minister soon. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde credited the scheme for increasing the number of women voters and boosting the coalition’s vote share. NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar also acknowledged the scheme’s role in mobilising women voters.
Other welfare measures introduced by the government include an electricity bill waiver for farmers and three free LPG cylinders annually for six million households. However, the financial viability of such initiatives remains a pressing concern.
