INDIA-POLITICS-ANGANWADI-PROTEST

8 lakh fake beneficiaries identified in Maharashtra anganwadis: WCD

A senior WCD official said a total of 61 lakh beneficiaries registered in these anganwadis and of them 8 lakh names were fake. Anganwadis or rural childcare centres were set up by the government to combat undernutrition and stunting among children below the age of six years. Dec 17, 2018
Kumbh Mela

Indian Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). PRO NCR Amit Malviya said, "Six special trains will come to Allahabad from different railway zones of the country for pilgrims and tourists participating in the Kumbh Mela." Dec 16, 2018