A trailblazer for the rights of Dalits and the empowerment of women
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Summary
Meenambal Sivaraj was born on December 12, 1904, in Rangoon, in a family that placed great importance on education and service. One of her most significant contributions was her work with All India Scheduled Castes Federation founded by Ambedkar
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right