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Hans India
2 days ago
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- Hans India
Wheat procurement in UP crosses 10.27 lakh metric tonnes in 2025–26
Lucknow: Wheat procurement in Uttar Pradesh crossed a new milestone of ten lakh metric tonnes for the Rabi season in 2025-26, a government spokesman said on Thursday. An estimated two lakh farmers sold wheat at the state government-operated mobile procurement centers - marking a first of its kind initiative. Surpassing last year's 9.31 lakh metric tonnes, the state government procured over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes, this season and the rise in figures has largely been attributed to Yogi Adityanath government's decision to extend procurement through mobile centres, that reached deep into villages. Wheat procurement for the Rabi marketing season (2025–26) began on March 17 and concluded on June 15. The process was carried out through 5,853 procurement centres across the state. 'More than two lakh farmers sold over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes of wheat to government agencies and payment of about Rs 2,508.26 crore has been disbursed directly to the farmers,' said the government in a statement. As per the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive, procurement centres remained open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. even during holidays. Senior officials of the Food and Civil Supplies department actively visited villages and maintained communication with farmers. On Sundays as well, officers continued wheat procurement through mobile centres, ensuring farmers faced no disruption in the process. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat was fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal for 2025–26, up from Rs 2,275 in the previous season – thus marking a rise of Rs 150, as fixed by the Centre, which in turn further benefitted the farmers. Payments to farmers were processed within 48 hours via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Also, the mobile procurement units enabled doorstep wheat procurement from farmers in remote villages.
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
UP government takes National Family Benefit Scheme process online, people to receive benefits within 75 days
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 14 (ANI): The beneficiaries under the National Family Benefit Scheme will now be able to avail the benefits of the scheme while sitting at home, as the Uttar Pradesh government has taken the entire process from application to payment online. Under this new system, the UP government has made sure that the assistance amount is made available to the eligible applicants within 75 days from the date of application, according to a statement. In case the payment is not received within the deadline, the payment will be made immediately after taking approval from the committee at the district level itself, removing the hassle of taking approval at the state level in case of delays. To implement the scheme effectively. The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government has directed District Social Welfare Officers to prepare a final list of eligible beneficiaries will be prepared and present it before the approval committee within seven days. After this, the list will be uploaded on the portal with a digital signature, and the amount will be transferred to the Aadhar-linked bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), according to the statement. Even in the absence of a budget, the District Magistrate can ensure payment by withdrawing funds under the Treasury rules, so that there is no delay in getting the benefit to the beneficiaries. Special provisions have also been made for immediate assistance in emergency situations. The District Social Welfare Officer and the District Magistrate will verify the application through digital signature and payment will be made immediately after approval. To resolve any problem related to the scheme, helpline number 14568 has been started in the command centre at the headquarters level, where beneficiaries can register their complaints. Yogi Adityanath-led government has also emphasised on wide publicity of the scheme. The list of beneficiaries and eligibility conditions will be publicly displayed on the Tehsil days. Information will also be conveyed to the people through hoardings, posters and handbills, so that more and more needy people can take advantage of this scheme. Improvements are also being made at the technical level regarding the scheme, the statement added. By making the National Family Benefit Scheme transparent and fast, the Yogi government is ensuring that no eligible family is deprived of help. In the financial year 2024-25, the Yogi government has extended the benefit of the scheme to 1,08,883 destitute families, in which the government has spent Rs 326.64 crore, the statement added. The scheme provides financial assistance to families living below the poverty line (BPL) when the primary breadwinner, aged 18-59, passes away. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP govt digitises National Family Benefit Scheme for transparency and ease
Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that its National Family Benefit Scheme designed to provide relief to poor and vulnerable families has been made more transparent, efficient and people-friendly. The eligible families now no longer have to make repeated visits for financial assistance. The entire process from application to payment is now digital and accountable at every stage, the government said in a statement. As per the new framework, the government will ensure that beneficiaries receive their financial aid within 75 days of applying, it added. In case of any delays, rather than dragging the case through lengthy procedures, approval will be obtained directly from the district-level committee to facilitate immediate payment. "This means that needy families will no longer have to wait for state-level approvals, bringing timely relief to those who have long awaited assistance," the government said. "To ensure effective implementation, district social welfare officers have been given key responsibilities. They must ensure that the applicant has not already received aid under the scheme," it added. Upon verification, the final list of eligible beneficiaries will be prepared and submitted before the approval committee within seven days, the government said. The approved list will then be uploaded to the portal with digital signatures. The funds will be transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System . The government also noted that in case of budgetary constraints, the district magistrates can authorize payments as per treasury rules to prevent any delays in benefit disbursal. "Special provisions have been made for emergency circumstances. In such cases, the district magistrate and social welfare officer will verify applications using digital signatures, enabling instant payments upon approval," it said. A helpline number has been launched at the command centre for grievance redressal, where beneficiaries can register their complaints. The government said it has also prioritized widespread promotion of the scheme. The lists of beneficiaries and eligibility criteria will be publicly displayed during tehsil-level meetings. Additionally, hoardings, posters and handbills will be used to ensure maximum outreach so that more people can benefit, it added. On the technology front, improvements are also underway. Similar to scholarship schemes that require Aadhaar seeding confirmation, the Family Benefit Scheme will soon feature Aadhaar-based live verification to instantly check account status ensuring transparency and real-time tracking, it said. The government said it remains committed to reaching every needy household and simplifying their lives. Under the National Family Benefit Scheme, a financial support of ₹30,000 is provided to the dependent family member of a deceased earning head provided the family's annual income does not exceed ₹56,460 in urban areas and ₹46,080 in rural areas. "In FY 2024-25 alone, the government has provided benefits to 1,08,883 bereaved families, incurring a total expenditure of ₹326.64 crore," it added.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Indian Express
Madhya Pradesh official embezzled Rs 13 crore meant for Swachh Bharat scheme: Probe
An internal investigation by the Betul district administration in Madhya Pradesh has revealed embezzlement and financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 13.21 crore in the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) scheme in Bhimpur and Chicholi Janpad Panchayats. Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), a centrally sponsored scheme, is administered at the district level in Betul, a tribal dominated district in southern Madhya Pradesh, by the District Panchayat and implemented through Janpad and Gram Panchayats. Activities under the scheme include the construction of toilets, garbage carts, soak pits, composting units, and other waste management infrastructure. Payments are processed via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), with funds transferred to Gram Panchayats, implementation agencies, or beneficiaries after technical and administrative approval. On March 6, discrepancies were found in payments made to Rajendra Singh Parihar, a block coordinator of the scheme, prompting the Collector and the CEO of the District Panchayat to order an investigation. The CEO of Bhimpur Janpad Panchayat conducted a formal inquiry, while verbal directions were given to the CEO of Chicholi Janpad Panchayat to look into similar issues during Parihar's posting there. According to investigators, during his tenure in Chicholi (November 2, 2021 to March 5, 2025) and Bhimpur (January 31, 2023 to October 24, 2024), Parihar allegedly facilitated unauthorised payments amounting to Rs 13,21,71,220. A scrutiny of bank transfers revealed that the payments were made to a construction firm, an auto firm and bank accounts based in Indore and Waraseoni, according to the investigation. The probe also showed that no work related to these payments was carried out in Betul district, no technical or administrative approvals were issued, and no related documents were maintained in the office. The district administration has alleged that Parihar employed the use of two computer operators to misuse the 'digital signature certificate' of the CEO for the Swachh Bharat Mission scheme 'without the permission or knowledge of the CEO, possibly from a location outside the Janpad Panchayat offices, to facilitate unauthorised and fraudulent financial transactions'. Betul Superintendent of Police Nishchal N Jhariya told The Indian Express that Parihar is absconding and that an FIR was registered on March 19 against 12 persons under sections related to cheating. 'Parihar is absconding in this case. We have not arrested anyone, and an SIT is looking through government records to make a watertight case. There is a possibility that more government officials will be made accused in the case and the amount (of money involved) may also increase,' the SP said. Betul Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi acknowledged that the accused had taken advantage of some loopholes. 'The digital signature certificate was misused, and when the amount was siphoned off, we did not receive any OTP alerts,' Suryavanshi told The Indian Express. Suryavanshi said the government has begun monthly reviews of all development works carried out in the district. 'We have already initiated disciplinary action against the accused. His property has been identified, and we will recover the stolen amount. Furthermore, we are plugging the loopholes. All digital signatures will be secured in pendrives by officials, and a monitoring team is reviewing all development work to ensure this doesn't happen again,' he said.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Vizag to get three working women's hostels at a cost of ₹172 crore
In a significant development aimed at promoting gender-inclusive urban infrastructure and enhancing the women labour force participation rate (LFPR), the Government of Andhra Pradesh has accorded administrative sanction for the construction of three working women's hostels in the city. The authorities have finalised three strategic locations – Mudasarlova, Madhurawada and Narava. The project will be implemented by the Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL) in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The cost of the project is estimated to be around ₹172 crore. Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, S. Suresh Kumar in a release recently said that this project is being undertaken as part of the Central government's special assistance to the States for Capital Investment scheme (SASCI) for 2024–25, which has received approval from the Ministry of Finance. 'This support underscores a shared commitment between the State and Union governments to enhance the ease of living and economic participation of women,' he said. As per the officials, a two-acre land has been identified near BRTS Road at Mudasarlova for the first campus. The hostel will be constructed at a cost of ₹90.54 crore there. The second hostel will be built on 1.14 acres at Madhurawada with a budget of ₹51.08 crore. The third hostel will come up at Narava with a budget of ₹30.40 crore. The working women hostels will be equipped with modern amenities, adequate parking, food court and space for recreational and cultural activities. These facilities will provide safe, and well-equipped accommodation for working women, thereby supporting their mobility, independence, and access to employment opportunities. The State government has asked the authorities from the MEPMA and the GVSCCL to oversee the implementation of the project. All procedural requirements, including Public Financial Management System (PFMS) integration, financial reporting, and adherence to project timelines, must be strictly followed as per the guidelines. 'The initiative represents a forward-looking approach by the government to create inclusive urban environments that empower women and drive sustainable development,' Mr. Suresh Kumar said.
