Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a financial grant of ₹60 lakh for the Govardhan Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Inter College in Dharampur. The announcement was made during an event organized by Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan, where the Chief Minister also honored students who topped the Uttarakhand Board Examinations in 2024. Dhami highlighted the organization’s commitment to quality education and instilling Indian values in students.
The Indian government has included primary hyperoxaluria, a life-threatening kidney, bladder, and urinary tract condition, under its National Policy for Rare Diseases, providing financial assistance of up to ₹ 50 lakh for patients requiring kidney transplants. This inclusion signifies the government’s commitment to supporting individuals battling rare diseases and ensuring access to life-saving treatments.
The Maharashtra government has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to women in the state. The scheme, modeled after Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’, aims to empower women and ensure their financial independence. Eligible women will receive ₹ 1500 per month, with an initial payment of ₹ 3000 already distributed to over 3 million women.
The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved financial assistance for several Olympic-bound athletes, including badminton player HS Prannoy and shooter Rudrankksh Patil, to support their training and participation in the Paris Games.
Ahead of the state assembly elections in October, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state Budget for 2024-25. The budget includes several key announcements, such as a financial assistance scheme for women, free cooking gas cylinders, bonuses for farmers, and increased compensation for deaths due to animal attacks.
The 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is set to be released on June 18, with Rs 20,000 crore benefitting 9.3 crore farmers across India. The scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families, aims to support their agricultural expenses and domestic needs. Learn how to apply for the scheme and discover key details about eligibility and disbursement.
British Gas has launched a new initiative called ‘You Pay: We Pay’ to assist customers struggling with energy bills. The scheme aims to alleviate debt by matching customers’ affordable payments with an equal credit top-up for six months. British Gas emphasizes that customers must continue paying their bills, but only as much as they can afford. The company has allocated £15 million to fund the scheme, which is part of its £140 million support package for households experiencing fuel poverty. To qualify for the extra credit, customers must undergo an assessment with a specialist adviser. Additionally, the British Gas Energy Trust offers grants of up to £2,000 to households in financial hardship. Other energy suppliers, including Scottish Power, E.on, Ovo, Shell, and Octopus, provide various forms of assistance to customers facing financial difficulties.
A viral post claiming that everyone in New York State is receiving money in April is partially true. Many Empire State residents will receive a one-time credit on their future electric bills through the New York State Energy Bill Credit. This credit is part of a $200 million fund allocated by the New York State Public Service Commission and is intended to provide energy bill relief to over 8 million metered electric and gas customers. The amount of the credit varies depending on the utility provider, with Central Hudson customers receiving $14.58 for electric and $19.06 for natural gas, while NYSEG customers will get $9.52 for electric and $15.66 for gas. The credit will be automatically applied to bills within 45 days of utilities receiving state budget funds.
Chicago has launched the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund, a $5 million initiative to provide financial assistance to families with disabled K-12 students who faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a lottery system, eligible families can receive one-time grants of $500 to help offset expenses related to their children’s education and well-being.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a comprehensive SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) information platform on its website to assist businesses impacted by changing consumer and tourist spending patterns. The interactive platform centralizes essential information on loan products, services, and hotlines provided by 11 major banks in Hong Kong. It empowers SMEs to compare and choose the best loan options, enhancing their bargaining power and easing their financial burden.
