Kannur: Bringing festive relief ahead of Onam, the Kerala government through Kerafed has announced a subsidised coconut oil scheme for BPL (Below Poverty Line) families, aiming to ease the burden of rising kitchen costs. Kerafed Chairman V. Chamunni confirmed that the move is awaiting final government approval, with subsidy rates to be announced soon. In Read More…
In a bid to streamline welfare distribution, the Karnataka government has flagged 22.63 lakh Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders as ineligible. These cards, issued under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), currently exceed the state’s approved limit of 1.03 crore, with over 1.16 crore cards in circulation. Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa revealed Read More…