A student can avail several government benefits, including scholarships with an Aadhaar card. The authentication of 93% of the students has been completed in the state while the remaining has to be completed by September end | Mumbai news
An audit of India s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme found irregularities, including fake caste certificates and ineligible applicants receiving scholarships. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report also criticised the lack of monitoring to ensure scholarship benefits were reaching eligible applicants. The CAG recommended data verification through biometric attendance and cross-verification of income claims using registered mobile numbers. The DBT scheme aims to eliminate intermediaries and improve the delivery of benefits such as scholarships, wage payments, and subsidies. | Mumbai news
The state government of Maharashtra is considering sterilizing leopards due to a rise in population and conflicts with humans. The government is preparing a proposal to be sent to the central government for approval. Maharashtra has the third highest population of leopards in India, and forest officials believe the number has significantly increased in recent years. The forest department is also increasing measures to minimize conflicts, such as increasing the number of cages and rescue vehicles. Gujarat has also requested permission for leopard sterilization. | Mumbai news
Mumbai: An inquiry has been ordered into submission of forged letters purportedly from the defence ministry by a Pune-based firm to bag publicity and event management contracts of the Maharashtra government | Mumbai news
Responding to the Congress demand, Speaker Rahul Narwekar directed the state government to take an appropriate note of it. “It is an important issue. The state government should take note of it and act upon it appropriately,” he said | Mumbai news