#Government schemes for women 2024

[votermood]

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has joined the growing trend of offering cash handouts to women voters, a strategy increasingly shaping elections across India. As political parties leverage financial incentives to attract women voters, this move highlights the evolving role of targeted welfare programs in influencing electoral outcomes.

[glorious-maharashtra]

Maharashtra Budget 2024: Key Highlights and Major Initiatives Unveiled by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

[townpostin]

Union Minister Lauds Budget's Rural Focus in Chandil Visit

Sanjay Seth highlights benefits for villages, poor, farmers, women, and youth Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth praises the central budget during his visit to Chandil, emphasizing its focus on rural development. CHANDIL – Union Minister of State for Defence and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth visited Chandil on Sunday, praising the recently presented Union Budget for its comprehensive…

[probablyasocialecologist]

In Hungary, couples are offered a one-off loan upon the birth of their first child, totaling £25,000. Its repayment is delayed if they bear a second child within six years and written off if they bear a third. In Russia, a “maternity capital” grant is made per child — around £6,000. In Poland, an ongoing benefit known as the Family 500+ allocates around £100 per child per month, after the second child. The results of these schemes have been — in demographic terms — unimpressive. Nonetheless, the Right across Europe and the world have praised them. In Italy, the government has mimicked these Eastern European initiatives in the form of the Family Act, a monthly allowance paid per child; in Greece the government has introduced a £1,000 baby bonus paid after birth.An individualized incentive to procreate has become the mainstay of right-wing pronatalist governments across Europe. In Italy and in Greece, the Right and center right have presented pronatalist policies as a response to the rapidly aging population. References to babies as the wage earners and taxpayers of the future is the acceptable face of pronatalism. It has provided a language with which Britain’s right, constrained by the generally liberal outlook of its fellow citizens, has felt comfortable associating itself. Referencing the falling tax revenue of the childless future, Cates said, “if you think things are underfunded now, just wait for what’s coming down the road.” But in Europe, pronatalism has frequently meant white supremacism. This connection has been made the most explicit in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. At a demography conference in 2020, the far-right conspiracy theory of the “great replacement” was openly referenced by the prime minister and his associates. “There are,” Orbán claimed, “political forces in Europe who want a replacement of population for ideological or other reasons.” To ensure its survival, Europe must, his families’ minister argued, cease to be “the continent of the empty crib.” Cates also, more subtly, talks about the British population falling “below replacement levels,” one of several racist dog whistles in her National Conservatism primetime speech. Pronatalist polices — whether enacted or envisaged — tend to have a quiet twin: anti-immigration lawmaking. In all of Europe’s right-wing states, populist anti-immigration policies have led to militarized borders, ever-decreasing provision for asylum seekers, and the demonization of economic migrants. Poland’s prime minister put it explicitly: “In Germany, billions of euros are spent on support for immigrants, but here these billions of złotys are spent on Polish families.” Cates does so more indirectly: it is immigrants, she claims, who are to blame for the housing crisis leaving “British families” behind. Binding electoral concerns that have tended to speak to women and younger votes — children and homes — to the xenophobic populism of the swaggering masculinity of the Brexit campaign, pronatalism may be a vote winner for the Conservatives.

16 April 2024

[coochiequeens]

Finally someone in office calling out international surrogacy for being a new form of human trafficking.

By Joshua Solano Nov 02, 2024, 4:13 am

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) is sounding the alarm over the increase in human trafficking cases involving women recruited for illegal surrogacy abroad, following the repatriation of seven victims on October 23, 2024.

These women, aged 20 to 30, were recruited to work as surrogate mothers for unknown clients abroad, the BI said in a press release on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Merriam-Webster defines a surrogate mother as a "woman who becomes pregnant by artificial insemination or by implantation of a fertilized egg created by in vitro fertilization for the purpose of carrying the fetus to term for another person or persons."

The BI said three of the victims left the country under the guise of visiting relatives but fell victim to deceptive promises of surrogacy. The remaining four had no records and likely exited through unauthorized means, the BI added.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said investigations reveal a scheme where traffickers recruit online, then arrange complex travel through multiple borders to avoid detection.

“The Philippines is being targeted by traffickers who lure women with surrogacy offers. We urge Filipinos to avoid these offers, as surrogacy abroad often carries serious legal risks,” Viado said.

In October, 20 Filipino women were rescued by authorities after reportedly being trafficked to become surrogate mothers. Of the 20 women, 13 were pregnant through artificial means.

The pregnant women were supposed to be transferred to another country where they would give birth. The seven others were deported by the Cambodian government over immigration law violations. BI officers also intercepted a 37-year-old woman recruited for surrogacy and headed to Georgia on October 15.

Senator Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, has earlier sought the conduct of a congressional inquiry into this "new form" of a human trafficking scheme victimizing Filipino women. (JGS/SunStar Philippines)

[rajasthan-political-leader]

New Policies of Rajasthan Government Unveiled: Col Rajyavardhan Rathore

Rajasthan, known for its cultural heritage and historic prominence, is making waves with forward-thinking policies designed to usher in a new era of growth and development. Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, a dynamic leader and advocate of progress, has been instrumental in shaping and supporting these initiatives. These policies aim to address critical areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, social equity, and digital transformation, marking a significant step forward for the state.

A Vision for Progress

The new policies reflect the Rajasthan government’s commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. By targeting various sectors, from education and infrastructure to technology and rural development, these initiatives promise a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Key Policies Unveiled

1. Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Rajasthan’s economy. This policy aims to:

Provide financial assistance and subsidies to MSMEs.

Simplify regulatory processes to encourage entrepreneurship.

Create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.

2. One District, One Product (ODOP) Scheme

To boost local businesses and crafts, the ODOP scheme promotes:

Identifying unique products in each district for focused development.

Establishing market linkages and export support.

Providing branding and marketing assistance to artisans and producers.

3. Rajasthan Startup Policy 2024

The state’s focus on fostering innovation is evident through its startup-friendly policies, which include:

Seed funding and incubation support for startups.

Incentives for women-led and rural-based startups.

Establishing innovation hubs across districts.

4. Integrated Cluster Development Scheme

This policy aims to modernize and empower traditional industries by:

Developing common facilities for industrial clusters.

Providing training programs for workers in emerging technologies.

Enhancing infrastructure to attract investments.

5. Rajasthan AVGC-XR Policy 2024

Focusing on the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors, this policy includes:

Setting up AVGC-XR training institutes.

Providing subsidies for software and hardware procurement.

Promoting Rajasthan as a hub for creative industries.

Environmental Sustainability Policies

6. Rajasthan Green Energy Initiative

To combat climate change and boost renewable energy production, the policy emphasizes:

Developing large-scale solar and wind energy projects.

Offering incentives for businesses to adopt green energy solutions.

Encouraging electric vehicle adoption through subsidies.

7. Water Conservation Policy

Addressing water scarcity in Rajasthan, this policy includes:

Promoting rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

Modernizing irrigation systems to improve efficiency.

Encouraging community-driven water conservation efforts.

Social Development Policies

8. Rajasthan Women Empowerment Scheme

Aimed at promoting gender equality, this policy focuses on:

Providing skill training and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.

Ensuring safety and security through improved law enforcement.

Offering financial incentives for girls’ education.

9. Antyodaya Seva Camp Initiative

Launched to mark the successful completion of the BJP government’s first year, this program:

Provides direct access to government schemes and services.

Ensures welfare benefits reach the most marginalized communities.

Organizes awareness drives about social and economic rights.

Education and Digital Transformation

10. Rajasthan DigiSkill Program

To prepare the workforce for a digital future, this program includes:

Training in digital tools, AI, and coding for youth.

Setting up digital labs in schools and colleges.

Offering certifications in high-demand IT skills.

11. Rajasthan Education Excellence Policy

Focused on improving education quality across the state, the policy entails:

Modernizing school infrastructure and integrating digital tools.

Recruiting highly qualified teachers for rural and underserved areas.

Enhancing vocational training opportunities.

Economic Growth and Investment Policies

12. Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit

This annual event highlights the government’s commitment to attracting global investments by:

Showcasing Rajasthan’s potential in IT, manufacturing, and tourism.

Facilitating investor-friendly policies and incentives.

Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for key industries.

13. Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy

Aimed at boosting exports, this policy provides:

Support for exporters through subsidies and infrastructure.

Promotion of Rajasthan’s traditional handicrafts and textiles globally.

Setting up export training centers for budding entrepreneurs.

Col Rajyavardhan Rathore: A Champion of Progress

Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has been a driving force behind these transformative policies. His efforts include:

Advocating for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance infrastructure and investment.

Ensuring that government initiatives are accessible and impactful at the grassroots level.

Impact of the New Policies

Economic Growth

Increased investments in key sectors like IT, renewable energy, and manufacturing.

Growth in MSMEs and startups, creating job opportunities.

Social Development

Enhanced opportunities for women and marginalized communities.

Improved access to education and healthcare.

Sustainability

Progress in renewable energy adoption and water conservation.

Reduced carbon footprint through green energy initiatives.

The Road Ahead

With these policies, Rajasthan is poised to become a leading state in innovation, sustainability, and social equity. The government’s commitment, supported by leaders like Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, ensures that this vision translates into reality. As the state charts its path forward, it sets a benchmark for holistic and inclusive development in India.

[darkmaga-returns]

CDC Caught Covering Up Heart Failure Surge’s Link to Covid ‘Vaccines’ - ARTICLE

Zelensky Suggests Ceding Land for Peace Deal if NATO Protects Majority of Ukraine - I think Ukraine smells the end of their blackmail scheme against the Biden family so now all of a sudden they are willing to talk and negotiate. ARTICLE

UK Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Legalising Assisted Suicide - Another attack on Christianity. Canada, now the UK will the US be next? Well with a society that puts no importance on the sanctity of life willing to snuff out the unborn like having a bowel movement is a society ready to accept killing off the “useless eaters.” This starts out only to help the terminally ill move on to meet their maker but God frowns against suicide. Like in Canada the UK plan will eventually be offering this service to anyone that wants to die, is poor and cannot pay their bills or the person in need of expensive care in order to live and is a financial burden. This is a slippery slope and Canada has proven where this will go. We already have 11 states in the US that approved of assisted suicide for the terminally ill. - ARTICLE

World Health Organization in 2020 stood AGAINST Remdesivir yet CDC, FDA, NIH etc. made it America's 'standard of care' & it killed people, blew up kidneys & livers, why did the FDA, Fauci, Hahn do this? WHO's expert panel on Remdesivir for Hospitalized patients with COVID-19, regardless of disease severity "We suggest against administering remdesivir in addition to standard care." - ARTICLE

The shocks that made me abandon the green movement - as you will learn the climax hoax/global warming lie/save the planet propaganda was created and promoted by the oil tycoons….why??? For no other reason than to move forward the one world global governance - ARTICLE

CDC Escalates Childhood Hyper-Vaccination Agenda for 2025 - remember in Tennessee we still have a religious vaccine exemption. If you live in a state that has an exemption USE IT. If you live in a state that does not MOVE. This vaccine situation is totally out of hand and to think no harm will come to our children is naive - giving vaccines to pregnant women……when I was pregnant I wasn’t allowed to take as much as an aspirin and that was sound medical advice - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT information - ARTICLE

[fininformatory]

Union Budget 2024 (India) Summary

The Union Budget 2024 of India focuses on simplifying tax processes, promoting economic growth, and supporting various sectors. Here are the key highlights:

Simplification of Tax Processes

Income Tax Returns (ITR): The process of filing ITR has been simplified.

Revised Tax Deductions and Rates

Standard Deduction: Increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 in the new tax regime.

Family Pension Deduction: Enhanced from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.

New Tax Structure:

No tax on income up to ₹3 lakhs.

5% tax on income from ₹3 lakhs to ₹7 lakhs.

10% tax on income from ₹7 lakhs to ₹10 lakhs.

15% tax on income from ₹10 lakhs to ₹12 lakhs.

20% tax on income from ₹12 lakhs to ₹15 lakhs.

30% tax on income above ₹15 lakhs.

Changes in Import Taxes

Gold and Silver: Import tax reduced from 6.5% to 6%.

Support for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs

Angel Tax Exemption: Investors in start-ups are exempt from the angel tax.

Late Payment of TDS: No longer considered a crime.

Changes in Capital Gains Tax

Long-Term Capital Gains Tax: Set at 12.5%.

Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: Increased to 20%.

Industrial and Economic Growth Initiatives

Capital Gains: Increase in capital gain limit.

Industrial Parks: Plug and Play Industrial Park Scheme in 100 cities.

Export Concessions: For mineral products.

Support for Women: ₹3 lakh crores provision.

Cheaper Goods: Electric vehicles, gold and silver jewelry, mobile phones, and related parts.

Agriculture: Priority on increasing production.

FDI Simplification: Simplified process for foreign direct investment.

Interest-Free Loans: To states for 15 years.

Rural Development: ₹2.66 lakh crores provision.

Support for Farmers: ₹1.52 lakh crores provision.

Education Loans: Financial support for loans up to ₹10 lakhs for higher education.

Nine Priorities for Upcoming Years

Manufacturing and Services

Urban Development

Energy Security

Infrastructure

Innovation and R&D

Next-Generation Reforms

Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture

Employment and Skilling

Inclusive Human Resource Development and Social Justice

Employment-Linked Incentives

First-Time Employees: One-month wage incentive.

Manufacturing Sector: Incentives for employers and employees for four years.

Youth Employment: Incentives for 30 lakh youths entering the job market.

EPFO Contribution Reimbursement

Government will reimburse ₹3,000 per month towards EPFO contribution for two years for each additional employee.

E-Commerce and Youth Internship Initiatives

E-Commerce Export Hub: To be created in collaboration with the private sector.

Youth Internship Scheme: Internships for 1 crore youth with a one-time assistance of ₹6,000 and a monthly allowance of ₹5,000 during the internship.

The Union Budget 2024 aims to drive economic growth, support various sectors, simplify tax procedures, and provide robust support for employment and youth development. By focusing on these areas, the budget seeks to create a more inclusive and prosperous economy for all citizens. Click here read more

[anarcha-androgyny]

Jul 15, 2024

« Violent clashes between people loyal to Bangladesh’s ruling party and demonstrators protesting against job quotas for coveted government jobs have wounded at least 100 people, police say.

The quota system reserves more than half of well-paid civil service posts, totalling hundreds of thousands of government jobs, for specific groups, including children of fighters in the country’s 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.

Critics say the system benefits children of pro-government groups who back Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who won her fourth consecutive term in a general election in January that was boycotted by the opposition.

Bangladesh’s top court last week temporarily suspended the quotas, but protesters have promised to continue their rallies until the parts of the scheme they oppose are scrapped completely.

Police and witnesses said hundreds of antiquota protesters and students backing the ruling Awami League party battled for hours on Monday on the Dhaka University campus, hurling rocks, fighting with sticks and beating each other with iron rods.

Some carried machetes while others threw petrol bombs, witnesses said in a report by the AFP news agency. “They clashed with sticks and threw rocks at each other,” police official Mostajirur Rahman told AFP.

Nahid Islam, national coordinator of the antiquota protests, said their “peaceful procession” was attacked by people carrying rods, sticks and rocks. “They beat our female protesters. At least 150 students were injured, including 30 women, and conditions of 20 students are serious,” he said.

Injured student Shahinur Shumi, 26, said the protesters were taken by surprise.

“We were holding our procession peacefully,” she said from her hospital bed at Dhaka Medical Hospital. “Suddenly, the Chhatra League [ruling party’s student wing] attacked us with sticks, machetes, iron rods and bricks.”

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said an “attempt is being made to transform the anti-quota movement into an anti-state one using the emotions of young students”. »

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Mike Wade

Published: May 22, 2024

Church of Scotland leaders have pledged “radical reform” to win new converts after census data revealed for the first time that most people in the country have no religion.

The latest statistics showed 51.1 per cent did not have a religious faith, and in more bad news for the Kirk, only 20.4 per cent said they were church members, a fall of 610,100 since 2011 and of more than 1 million since 2001.

Rev David Cameron, convener of the assembly trustees of the Church of Scotland, said the statistics were “sobering” and would be “hurtful for our members and a source of anxiety for many”. He added: “Radical reform is necessary to address this alongside our falling ministry numbers and a reduction in income both nationally and locally.”

Cameron insisted the church’s “relevancy cannot be expressed simply as a set of numbers in a table” and stressed its continuing work in areas such as drug dependency services and debt support schemes.

The Humanist Society of Scotland said the figures showed that Scotland had become more humane and “progressively-minded” than ever before, in terms of religious belief. Fraser Sutherland, the society’s chief executive, said: “More people feel confident and open about expressing an atheist, secular or agnostic world view than ever before.

“We want to build on the momentum for change that these figures show, and continue to fight for changes in Holyrood and across the country that reflect our humanist values: secularism, bodily autonomy, LGBT inclusion and an end to religious privilege.”

“No religion” was the most common response in every council area except for the Western Isles, a traditional church stronghold, and Inverclyde. Despite this, secularism is increasing in the islands. The proportion of people with no religion there grew from 11.4 per cent in 2001 to 29.9 per cent in 2022.

The next largest religious groups were Roman Catholic (13.3 per cent), “other Christian” (5.1 per cent) and Muslim (2.2 per cent). Since 2011, the number of people who described themselves as Catholic has decreased by 117,700, while the number in the “other Christian” category has decreased by 12,000. Only the Muslim faith grew, increasing by 43,100 over the same period.

Young people were most likely to have no religious faith, but even in the 65-plus age group, the number with no religion has more than doubled since 2011 — an increase of 186,700 people (from 14.1 per cent to 28.6 per cent ). Men (53.8 per cent) were more likely to be religious than women (48.6 per cent).

During lockdown, the Scottish government chose to delay the census, scheduled in 2021, citing Covid restrictions. This meant it would be the first census in 150 years not to simultaneously cover all parts of Britain (Scotland always had a separate census but it was timed to align with the rest of the UK).

Data from England and Wales was collected in 2021 and has already been published. It also showed an increase in the number of people reporting no religion over recent decades, but from a lower starting point.

Jon Wroth-Smith, director of Scotland’s census statistics, said its 2022 data gave a “fascinating insight” into religion, ethnicity, national identity and language.

The percentage of people in Scotland with a minority ethnic background increased from 8.2 per cent in the previous census to 12.9 per cent in 2022. This was a larger increase than over the previous decade (from 4.5 per cent to 8.2 per cent).

“Without migration Scotland’s population would have decreased, and we would have fewer people in younger age groups,” Wroth-Smith said. Last year, 17.8 per cent of Scotland’s population aged between 20 and 39 were born outside the UK, although the overall percentage of people born outside the UK is still relatively small, at about 10 per cent.

The “other white” category rose to 56,600 people. About three quarters of people in this group had European heritage, and the number of Poles increased by 29,500.

Aberdeen had the highest percentage of people from a Polish background (4.4 per cent) and 3.2 per cent of people in Edinburgh identified as Poles. However, as a grouping, Poles are spread out across Scotland more than most other minority ethnic groups, with more than half (54.2 per cent) living outside the four major cities.

Feelings of Scottish national identity were on the rise, with those defining themselves as Scottish climbing from 62.4 to 65.5 per cent. The percentage of people who said their only national identity was British also increased, from 8.4 to 13.9 per cent. “Scottish and British” people are in retreat, decreasing from 18.3 per cent to 8.2 per cent.

The census also found that 2.5 per cent of those aged 3 and over had some skills in Gaelic in 2022. This is an increase of 43,100 since 2011, when 1.7 per cent had some skills in Gaelic.

[ Via: https://archive.today/DOQYs ]

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Scotland, like every country, especially European, needs to keep a close eye on the growth of the Muslim population, especially in regard to integration with Scottish culture.

No, I will not apologize for saying that.

[kailash-se-birha]

The five poll guarantees implemented by the Congress government are free travel for women across the state in non-AC state-run buses: 200 units of free power per month; Rs 2,000 per month for each female head of the family; 10 kg of food grains (rice, ragi, jowar, millet) per month to BPL (below poverty line) families; Rs 3,000 per month for two years to unemployed graduates; and Rs 1,500 per month for two years to unemployed diploma holders.

Expenditure on five guarantees

In 2023-24, the government launched four guarantee schemes under various departments. These are (i) Gruha Lakshmi, (ii) Gruha Jyothi, (iii) Shakthi, and (iv) Yuvanidhi. Along with the pre-existing scheme Annabhagya, these comprise five ‘guarantees’ provided to the public. In 2024-25, Rs 53,674 crore is proposed to be spent on these schemes. This is 47% higher than the revised estimates for 2023-24. More than half the allocation has been made towards the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Under this scheme, women heads of families below the poverty line are given Rs 2,000 monthly. In 2024-25, this scheme has been allocated Rs 28,608 crore, which is 63% of the total estimated expenditure on social welfare and nutrition.

State finances

In February, chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a revenue-deficit state budget for 2024-25, with total outlay set at Rs 3,71,383 crore. The deficit stood at Rs 27,354 crore, marking the first instance where borrowings in a fiscal year surpassed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. Siddaramaiah also allocated Rs 52,000 crore towards the implementation of five guarantee schemes for 2024-25.

Some of the BCG short sighted policy recommendations being implemented:

Turns out the freebies are not really free and the brunt of these votebank promises are going to be paid by the average karnataka resident. As for the other BCG recommendations which don't involve cost transfer we'll have to wait and watch.

[votermood]

Explore how political parties are leveraging women-centric agendas to address gender disparities, attract diverse voters, and redefine electoral strategies for future success.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Steve Brodner

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TRUMP IS CONVICTING HIMSELF

TCINLA

MAY 10, 2024

Just as I was in the middle of writing this post, Rick Wilson came along and proved that Great Minds Do Indeed Think Alike, with his analysis of what the past week demonstrated:

“This week revealed, at scale, one of the most powerful weaknesses in Trump’s many, many legal challenges: he’s running the defense team. As I discussed earlier, he didn’t want America to hear he has no game, is terrible in bed, and broadly holds women in contempt. Too bad.

“Trump can’t let his lawyers just do their work. That’s became very clear this week as the lawyers kept adding things Trump had quite obviously insisted on including to their defense.”

Joyce Vance made the important point that Trump’s insistence that his crackerjack (out of the box) lawyers go after Stormy Daniels to destroy her is irrelevant:

“The jury doesn’t have to believe Stormy Daniels to convict Donald Trump. Even if her story was just that—a made up story, as the defense claims—the crime happened when Trump paid her off and concealed the payments with false business records.”

And the ridicule with which Daniels countered the questions will serve another purpose: convincing the jury Trump had a clear motive for committing the crimes related to the hush-money scheme.

The way Trump has been directing his defense demonstrates the accuracy and truthfulness of the charges he was indicted on. He is obsessed in 2024 - as he was in 2016 - with destroying Daniels’ story because of what she would say about him.

It has nothing to do with him wanting to keep this from his wife, and everything to do with him wanting to keep it from public display, desperately wanting not to be publicly revealed as a guy who “has no game, is terrible in bed...” It’s a reveal that goes to the heart of Trump’s lifelong fraud, that reveals the truth that he is and has been all his life a pathetic loser.

His damaged psyche - the result of a “domineering mother” (I know all about that one) and a “distant constantly critical father” (I know about that one, too; I’m just lucky they didn’t have the ultimate soullessness of the Trump parents) - has meant that for all his life, regardless of the particular topic, he has had his nose pressed against the glass, desperate to be invited in, and knowing in what passes for his heart that it will never happen, that all the people whose acceptance of him he is so desperate to achieve see him for the fraud and failure he is.

At what has to be his specific direction, his lawyers staked their case on Stormy Daniels’ story being a lie. From their opening statement, they promised the jury that none of it was true.

As of the close of court yesterday, the “attack bimbo” not only didn’t deliver on the promise, but ended up with several layers of egg on her face, gratis Stormy Daniels. That result leaves the defense with almost no credibility with the jury as they face the event Nicolle Wallace described today as “Shakespearean (with apologies to Shakespeare)”: the appearance in court of Michael Cohen.

On Monday, the People will call Michael Cohen to the witness stand, where he will tie all the threads together with first-person testimony about his face-to-face dealings with Trump. Cohen will provide the testimony about the information that has been admitted to evidence, the truth of which the government must prove to to demonstrate that Trump knew about the whole deal.

Trump has nearly made the prosecution’s case for them in establishing the motive for the crime. All the effort by the crackerjack Trump lawyers to claim Cohen is lying will be to no purpose, since it will be easy for the prosecution to convince jurors to believe him, despite his considerable baggage, because everything he testifies about will be tied to a piece of evidence. Evidence that the crackerjack Trump lawyers never disputed, since they were taking direction from a moron who fails to understand a criminal trial - something he’s never dealt with before - even more than he fails to understand everything else.

During her redirect examination of Daniels, prosecutor Susan Hoffinger was able to put into the court record the important testimony about the civil case where Trump sued Stormy Daniels for breaking the NDA he had purchased, in which Trump conceded he had reimbursed Michael Cohen for the money Cohen paid out to Daniels.

With that concession in the record, it is now impossible for Trump to deny what he did, since it is his own words in that lawsuit that can be introduced to impeach his claimed innocence.

I agree with Rick Wilson’s conclusion: “Trump running his own legal defense strikes me as dangerous and ineffective as Trump running anything else, be it a gimcrack real estate branding company, a reality TV show, a university, airline, vodka brand, or nation.”

Everything Trump touches, dies.

TCinLa

[ukrfeminism]

Thousands of student nurses, midwives, and teachers are leaving their courses or ditching training altogether because the government’s free childcare scheme does not extend to them, The Independent has been told.

Campaigners are warning that a growing crisis affecting the education and healthcare sectors is being made worse by students’ inability to access free childcare – forcing them to leave the sector and find work elsewhere.

The warning comes as worrying Ucas data published this week showed that applications for UK nursing degree courses were down for the third year running. Just 31,100 people applied for a course for 2024, down from 33,570 last year, 41,220 in 2022 and 46,040 in 2021.

NHS cuts, heavy workloads, and a collective sense of being undervalued have already sparked an exodus of UK-trained nurses from the NHS, with 42,000 empty vacancies in England alone.

Because of this, several prominent campaign groups, including Mumsnet and Save the Children, are demanding Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extend the government’s free childcare scheme to all parents in training.

Mr Hunt initially unveiled the major extension to free childcare for parents in the spring of last year to win back voters, with working parents who have children under five told they can claim 30 hours of free childcare for 38 weeks per year from September 2025. But Mr Hunt’s 30-hour childcare offer only covers parents who are in paid work. 

Trainee teachers, nurses and midwives often work full time, meaning they will need childcare, but do not qualify because they are technically studying.

Some 190,214 students are currently training to be nurses, teachers and midwives in England, according to the latest data.

The Independent has revealed there are major problems with funding, staff shortages and nursery closures. The new scheme comes after ministers rolled out 30 hours of free childcare per week in term time for three and four-year-olds in England in 2017.

Josie Irwin, head of equality at Unison, the UK’s largest trade union, said they are witnessing student nurses and social workers dropping out of their training due to not being eligible for the government’s free childcare. 

She said “a bubbling cauldron of problems” engulfing the NHS and caring professions is being compounded by the lack of childcare.

“It goes hand in glove with the recruitment and retention issues which are running across the caring professions, such as nursing, healthcare assistance, paramedics, social workers, midwives and teaching assistants,” Ms Irwin added.

“Women ending up in really precarious zero-hours employment is represented by politicians as a choice but it is not. They don’t have any other option in doing really difficult, demanding, underpaid, undervalued challenging shifts.”

Exclusive data, shared with The Independent, found around four in 10 student nurses and paramedics say problems securing childcare mean they are contemplating dropping out of their course.

Researchers, who polled 600 student nurses and paramedics, also found around seven in 10 report being heavily dependent on family and friends to help them with childcare.

Christine Farquharson, associate director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, also warned that such families cannot access other childcare help programmes such as tax-free childcare or subsidies through universal credit. 

A midwife, who didn’t want to be named fearing reprisals from management, said: “It is not unusual for there to be more student midwives than trained midwives and sometimes student midwives are being thrown in the deep end and plugging the gap of the midwifery shortage. 

“This can be dangerous for patient safety. Student midwives are worth their weight in gold – the service would completely crumble if we didn’t have their support.”

Daisy*, who has two young children, said she was forced to drop out of her nursing course for two years due to struggles to access childcare – assuming she would not be able to return.

The 31-year-old, who lives in Nottinghamshire, explained she was previously running a digital marketing company but chose to take a hefty pay cut and retrain to be a nurse due to feeling unfulfilled and wanting to give back.

She is resuming her course this month but will not be able to claim the government’s free childcare provision that begins in September, or the free hours she is currently claiming for her other child, unless she continues doing her current paid work, she explained.

“I work nights to save money on childcare. I look after a child with complex needs. I do 24 hours of care work through the night a week,” Daisy added.

“If I were to go back onto the course and drop my paid hours so I can properly focus on the course, we would lose access to the free childcare. Many weeks I don’t sleep at all after my shift. I have an out-of-body experience most weeks – I just float.”

“It has negatively impacted my mental health – terribly so,” she added. “It is affecting my sleep and causing me a lot of anxiety. I think about it all the time. I feel trapped. I feel like everything is against me wanting to be a nurse.”

The latest data shows there is a shortage of 42,306 nurses and 2,500 midwives in the NHS in England, and a deficit of 2,300 teachers. 

Sarah Ronan, director of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition, explained her member organisations frequently hear from people, mainly women, who are doing vocational training that involves on-the-job placements being forced to drop out due to the cost of childcare.

Ms Ronan said the childcare sector is already grappling with “unprecedented demand” – warning the government must only roll out free childcare provision for students in a way that does not “overwhelm the sector”. 

She added: “Often people come to these professions later in life. In those situations, they may already have children and therefore they are being penalised due to not being given adequate support to retrain. There are also recruitment campaigns by the government that target people as career changers to come into these professions.”

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found the UK had one of the most expensive childcare systems in the world.

“Understandably, trainee midwives, teachers and nurses are furious they cannot access these new schemes,” Joeli Brearley, chief executive and founder of campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed, said. 

“Mothers in training have contacted us to express their concern as to how this exclusion undervalues the work they do and has made them reconsider whether training is right for them.”

A spokesperson for the Department for Education said: “Students who are parents already receive a grant paying 85 per cent of childcare costs across the full year including holidays, up to a weekly limit, and student nurses with children receive an additional NHS grant of £7,000 per academic year.

“On top of this, nurses have received a 5 per cent pay rise for 2023/24 and two significant one-off awards worth over £2,000 on average."

Dr Nichola Ashby, deputy chief nurse at the Royal College of Nursing, warned grants available for nurses “don’t come close” to paying for childcare.

*Name changed 

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In Amaravati, Chandrababu Naidu evaluates the operations of the Women and Child Welfare Department.

Amaravati, August 8, 2024, In a significant move aimed at bolstering social welfare initiatives, N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister and prominent leader of the Telugu Desam Party conducted a comprehensive review of the Women and Child Welfare Department in Amaravati. The review session was focused on evaluating the current status of various schemes and initiatives under the department, identifying areas of improvement, and discussing future plans to enhance the welfare of women and children in Andhra Pradesh. N. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the need for robust implementation of existing schemes and the introduction of innovative measures to address the evolving challenges faced by women and children in the state.

N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed concern over the nutritional status of women and children, particularly in rural areas. He urged the department to intensify efforts to combat malnutrition through the effective implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services and other nutrition-related programs, N. Chandrababu Naidu also stressed the importance of regular health check-ups and the availability of essential medical services in remote areas.The TDP government recognized education as a critical tool for empowerment, and N. Chandrababu Naidu called for the enhancement of educational facilities and resources for girls. He advocated for the establishment of more residential schools and hostels for girls, ensuring their safety and access to quality education. Additionally, Naidu emphasized the need for vocational training and skill development programs to equip women with the skills required for gainful employment & the security of ladies and children developed as a major zone of concern amid the survey, the N. Chandrababu Naidu directed the department to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to strengthen measures against domestic violence, abuse, and trafficking. He also highlighted the importance of creating awareness about legal rights and support mechanisms available to victims of violence. The Telugu Desam Party underscored the significance of economic independence for women. He encouraged the promotion of self-help groups and entrepreneurship among women, facilitating access to credit and market opportunities. TDP Governmentsuggested the introduction of special incentives and support systems for women entrepreneurs to foster a culture of innovation and economic participation

N. Chandrababu Naidu'sreview of the Women and Child Welfare Department in Amaravati reflects his commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society in Andhra Pradesh. By addressing critical issues and proposing forward-thinking initiatives, the TDP Government aims to uplift the most vulnerable sections of society and ensure their well-being and empowerment. The review session marks a significant step towards achieving comprehensive social welfare and development in the state of Andhra Pradesh and to know more about this schema follow TDP Live updates on the website.

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Government Schemes for Farmers to Buy Agricultural Machinery: A 2024 Guide

Farmers across India are the backbone of our economy, and as the years go by, the challenges they face continue to evolve. From climate change to labor shortages, these hurdles are making it difficult for farmers to thrive using traditional methods. That’s where agricultural machinery comes in – it’s no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. However, the cost of agricultural machinery and equipment can be a real burden for many farmers, and that’s why the government has stepped in with several schemes designed to ease the financial strain.

In 2024, if you’re looking to buy efficient machines like self propelled power reapers, power reaper cum weeders, tractor operated hydraulic reapers, and others, government assistance is something you can’t afford to miss out on. Let’s dive into some of the major government schemes helping farmers make these investments more affordable and practical.

1. The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)

SMAM is a flagship scheme launched to boost farm mechanization across India. The government understands that the use of efficient farm machinery and equipment can significantly reduce labor costs and increase productivity, so this scheme provides subsidies to farmers for purchasing various types of agricultural machinery, including those crucial for small and marginal farmers.

Under SMAM, farmers can receive up to 50% subsidies on the purchase of machinery like power reapers and power weeders. Even better, specific categories such as women farmers, SC/ST farmers, and farmers in the northeastern states can enjoy subsidies of up to 80%.

Key benefits for reaper-related purchases:

Self Propelled Power Reaper: This agricultural machinery is engineered to facilitate crop harvesting while significantly reducing the need for manual labor. It represents a substantial advantage for small-scale farmers.

Tractor Operated Hydraulic Reaper: SMAM endorses this machinery, which significantly minimizes manual labor by automating the harvesting process. Its capacity to manage a greater volume of harvesting tasks makes it particularly advantageous for large-scale agricultural producers.

If you haven’t explored SMAM yet, it’s worth your time. Get in touch with leading agricultural machinery providers��like Krishitek or check the SMAM portal for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

2. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan)

PM-Kisan is primarily a scheme that provides income support to farmers, but here’s how it can tie into your need for agricultural machinery. Through the direct financial support of Rs. 6,000 annually, farmers can pool these funds toward a power weeder cum reaper or reaper attachments. It might not sound like much, but for smaller farmers, this financial aid can be a lifesaver when clubbed with other subsidies or savings.

While PM-Kisan itself isn’t a machinery-specific scheme, you can channel the funds toward modernizing your farm operations, and it’s always wise to keep an eye on how every rupee helps!

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3. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Assistance

NABARD is another major player when it comes to financial support for farmers. The bank offers loans and credits at subsidized interest rates specifically designed for agricultural machinery purchases. Whether you’re buying a power weeder attachment or a tractor operated hydraulic reaper, NABARD’s loan schemes come with reasonable repayment options that won’t leave you financially strained.

NABARD also partners with various other schemes to provide farmers with combined benefits like loans plus government subsidies. This is ideal for farmers who are looking to purchase high-cost agricultural machinery but need extended financing options.

4. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

While the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is widely known for providing short-term credit to farmers, it’s also an excellent way to finance the purchase of agricultural machinery. Farmers can use the credit from their KCC to buy equipment like reaper attachments or power weeders.

Loan Amount: Depending on the farmer’s landholding and cultivation needs, loans up to Rs. 3 lakh can be sanctioned.

Interest Rate: The government provides interest subvention (lower interest rates), reducing the financial burden on farmers.

Using the KCC for purchasing farm machinery and equipment allows farmers to make high-end machines more affordable.

5. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

Under the National Food Security Mission, there’s a strong emphasis on improving crop productivity through better technology. Farmers can receive subsidies for agricultural machinery that enhances efficiency and reduces labor dependency.

Who Can Benefit: All farmers growing targeted crops, particularly those in regions designated by the NFSM.

The NFSM is ideal for farmers who want to invest in efficient harvesting tools like reaper attachments without the full upfront cost.

How to Apply for These Schemes

Farmers looking to take advantage of these schemes can apply through their respective state agricultural departments or visit the official websites for schemes like SMAM and PM-Kisan. In some cases, applications can be made online, making the process quick and hassle-free. Keep an eye out for special notifications or contact local authorities for help in the application process.

Krishitek: The Leading Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer in India

If you’re looking for high-quality, durable agricultural machinery, Krishitek is your go-to brand. With a wide range of products including self propelled power reapers, power weeders, tractor operated hydraulic reapers, reaper attachments, and weeder attachments, Krishitek ensures that you get the best equipment designed to handle Indian farming conditions. Our machines are crafted with the latest technology, ensuring high performance and long-lasting durability.

What sets Krishitek apart is our commitment to providing solutions that cater to the unique challenges of Indian farmers. Our machines are reliable, affordable, and come with excellent after-sales service. We also offer assistance to farmers in availing maximum benefits of government subsidies and schemes. 

If you want to take your farming operations to the next level, our agricultural machinery and equipment are always ready to give you the competitive edge you need.

Conclusion

In 2024, government schemes like SMAM, PM-Kisan, and more are making agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers, easing the financial burden and promoting mechanization. By leveraging these programs, farmers can invest in efficient equipment like power reapers and power weeders to boost productivity and reduce labor costs. 

For high-quality agricultural machinery that meets Indian farming needs, Krishitek stands out as the trusted partner, offering durable, advanced equipment along with guidance on availing subsidies. Take advantage of these schemes and enhance your farm’s efficiency today!