"Children Are Asking When Will Papa Return? Widow Of Man Killed In Vedanta Plant Blast
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Summary
Thanda Ram, an employee at the plant, was one among 24 people killed in the blast on April 14.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right